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57sAre you willing to find Jesus in your "cowshed" circumstances? #santoshpoonen youtu.be/M6MHdGzzr9I
Santosh Poonen · May 6
58sA narrow way but Jesus has gone before & His presence brings joy #santoshpoonen youtu.be/M6MHdGzzr9I
Santosh Poonen · May 6
1h 27m5th May 2024 - CFC Bangalore | Bringing Up Our Children In The Ways Of The Lord - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · May 5
1h 0mPressing On To Become More Christlike - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2
33mRLCF Praise Live — April 28, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · May 1
7mMay 1 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Our Need To Fulfill Our Calling | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30
8mApril 30 | Daily Devotion | The Gift We Must Seek To Serve Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29
11mApril 29 | Daily Devotion | Meaning Of True Repentance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 28
2m 45sMy Life Must Be Christ’s Broken Bread — RLCF Praise Live — April 21, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Apr 25
11mApril 25 | Daily Devotion | Live Under The Headship Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 24
37mFather, Forerunner And Friend - Sunil Poonen (Teens Meeting)
Sunil Poonen · Apr 23
9mApril 23 | Daily Devotion | Life In The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22
1h 1mAn Unwavering Commitment to Never Do Our Own Will — Santosh Poonen — April 21, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Apr 21
11mApril 22 | Daily Devotion | Walking According To The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21
19mCommunion: Following Christ in Giving Ourselves Up -- Santosh Poonen -- April 20, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Apr 21
50mJesus Does Not Want Us to be Lukewarm (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- April 17, 2024
Annie Poonen · Apr 21
11mApril 21 | Daily Devotion | Fruitfulness Through Brokenness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20
7mApril 18 | Daily Devotion | Be A True Worshipper | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 17
2m 39sMy Goal is God Himself — RLCF Praise Live — April 14, 2024
River of Life Christian Fellowship · Apr 17
7mSanjay Poonen - God Can Make the Impossible Possible
Sanjay Poonen · Apr 15
12mApril 15 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Ministry Everyone Should Have | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14
9mApril 13 | Daily Devotion | Family Life Is Very Important In Building The Body Of Christ |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12
9mApril 12 | Daily Devotion | Old Covenant Or New Covenant Christian? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11
1h 5mJesus Listened to the Father and Blessed Needy Individuals — Zac Poonen — April 7, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9
August 5 | Daily Devotion | Idolatry Is Spiritual Adultery | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Zac Poonen teaches that idolatry constitutes spiritual adultery against God, drawing a parallel between unfaithfulness in marriage and unfaithfulness in our devotion to God. The message calls believers to recognize idolatry in their lives and turn from it in repentance to restore their relationship with God.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Are you willing to find Jesus in your "cowshed" circumstances? #santoshpoonen youtu.be/M6MHdGzzr9I
Santosh Poonen · May 6, 2024 · 57s
The sermon challenges the listener to consider where they are willing to find Jesus in their current circumstances. It contrasts finding Christ in a comfortable, perfect life versus finding Him in a humble, unexpected setting like a
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A narrow way but Jesus has gone before & His presence brings joy #santoshpoonen youtu.be/M6MHdGzzr9I
Santosh Poonen · May 6, 2024 · 58s
The speaker cautions against the misconception that Christian life is one of constant comfort, emphasizing instead that it is a narrow way. He assures the congregation that Jesus has walked this path before them, and His mere presence is the source of true joy, regardless of external circumstances or personal feelings. This principle should apply to church meetings, marriages, and home life.
1h 27mCFC Bangalore Live
transcribing5th May 2024 - CFC Bangalore | Bringing Up Our Children In The Ways Of The Lord - Ian Robson
Ian Robson · May 5, 2024 · 1h 27m
The sermon focuses on the critical responsibility of raising children according to the ways of the Lord. It emphasizes that godly parenting requires intentional effort and adherence to biblical principles to guide the next generation.
1h 0mCFC India
Pressing On To Become More Christlike - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · May 2, 2024 · 1h 0m
The central message is that Christian life should show continuous progress toward Christlikeness, likened to the sun shining brighter until noon. The speaker warns against getting stuck in an endless cycle of sin, confession, and forgiveness without true spiritual growth. Progress is achieved not through mere confession, but by embracing the path of the cross, accepting that one's life is no longer their own, but Christ's.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
RLCF Praise Live — April 28, 2024
CFC Messages · May 1, 2024 · 33m
The message encourages the congregation to approach worship with a deep, genuine desire to praise God, rather than merely going through the motions. The speaker emphasizes that true praise flows from an open heart and calls for believers to surrender everything—their bodies, their plans, and their lives—as a living sacrifice to God. The core call to action is to take up the cross daily, trusting in God's presence and asking for a filling of the Holy Spirit to overcome any hindrances or anxieties.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
May 1 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Our Need To Fulfill Our Calling | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 30, 2024 · 7m
The central message emphasizes that seeing Jesus is seeing the Father, highlighting Jesus' humility, compassion, and opposition to those who profit from religion. The speaker urges believers to embrace the commission, comparing it to being an ambassador for Christ, and stresses that the first step to fulfilling this calling is repentance and being filled with the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers to go forth as witnesses.
8mCFC Daily Devotions
April 30 | Daily Devotion | The Gift We Must Seek To Serve Others | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2024 · 8m
The central message is that the desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit must be directed toward serving others, rather than just seeking personal experiences. The speaker challenges listeners to consider what they want to use the Spirit's power for—such as forgiving others, loving neighbors, or encouraging family—and to be willing to pay the necessary price for this transformation. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that being filled with the Spirit enables every believer to be a blessing by encouraging, challenging, and building up others in their daily lives.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 29 | Daily Devotion | Meaning Of True Repentance | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 28, 2024 · 11m
True repentance means a complete change of mind and direction, symbolized by turning around completely, away from sin and toward God. The speaker emphasizes that genuine prayer is impossible if one has wronged another person, citing Jesus' teaching to reconcile first. Furthermore, true discipleship requires actively forgiving others, as holding onto bitterness is described as poison.
2m 45sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
transcribingMy Life Must Be Christ’s Broken Bread — RLCF Praise Live — April 21, 2024
CFC Messages · Apr 25, 2024 · 2m 45s
This video appears to be a worship service or praise event from River of Life Christian Fellowship. Without a transcript, the central message is inferred from the title, suggesting a commitment to a life fully surrendered to Christ. The focus is on devotion and worship.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 25 | Daily Devotion | Live Under The Headship Of Christ | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 24, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that true Christian life requires remaining under the headship of Christ, much like a branch connected to a tree, ensuring continuous fruitfulness. The speaker contrasts this with being a 'paralyzed arm'—a Christian who is nominally connected but functionally useless to the body of Christ. To truly 'act like a man' means living in absolute purity, humility, and dependence on God, following Christ's entire earthly example, not just his death and resurrection.
37mCFC India
Father, Forerunner And Friend - Sunil Poonen (Teens Meeting)
Sunil Poonen · Apr 23, 2024 · 37m
The speaker challenges the audience to redefine success by comparing worldly ambitions—like academic achievement, career success, or physical prowess—to God's eternal perspective. He argues that earthly pursuits are fleeting, like a video game, and true ambition should be to please God. The message concludes by inviting those who feel burdened or unsuccessful in worldly measures to accept God's grace, referencing Jesus' ministry to the sick and sinners.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 23 | Daily Devotion | Life In The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that living in the Holy Spirit means consistently manifesting the life of Jesus Christ in one's daily life, which requires daily self-denial, or 'dying of Jesus.' This process involves being willingly delivered into difficult or challenging circumstances, as God uses these moments to reveal Christ's life—including kindness, humility, and forgiveness—through our words and conduct. Ultimately, this personal transformation is meant to flow outward, becoming a 'river' that blesses others.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
An Unwavering Commitment to Never Do Our Own Will — Santosh Poonen — April 21, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 1h 1m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living requires an unwavering commitment to following Jesus' example, particularly in controlling one's tongue, emotions, and desires. He stresses that this discipline is only possible through the continual filling of the Holy Spirit, which must be actively sought through prayer. Ultimately, the goal is to live a life that is 'indestructible' by the temptations of the world, mirroring Christ's life.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 22 | Daily Devotion | Walking According To The Spirit | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 11m
The message emphasizes that living in the Spirit requires a daily, deliberate choice to walk by the Spirit rather than the flesh, which is not automatic. True life in Christ involves continually taking up the cross by allowing the 'sword' to fall on our self-life, which brings a delight similar to discarding garbage. This surrender is necessary for spiritual growth, discernment, and ultimately, life and peace.
19mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Communion: Following Christ in Giving Ourselves Up -- Santosh Poonen -- April 20, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 19m
The speaker contrasts the ritual of communion with the ultimate sacrifice of Calvary, emphasizing that Jesus's giving of himself was an invitation for others to draw from his brokenness. He teaches that receiving Christ's life should compel believers not just to be thankful, but to actively take up their own cross and become giving, mirroring Christ's self-emptying nature. The goal is to move beyond mere gratitude to actively becoming like Christ through a willingness to suffer and give.
50mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Does Not Want Us to be Lukewarm (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- April 17, 2024
Annie Poonen · Apr 21, 2024 · 50m
The sermon uses the Parable of the Sower to illustrate how the word of God is sown in the human heart, which is the soil. It warns against becoming spiritually lukewarm, comparing this state to the wayside—where the seed is ignored or taken away—and referencing Revelation 3's warning to the church in Laodicea. True spiritual life requires active engagement with God's word, preventing complacency rooted in worldly comfort or perceived self-sufficiency.
11mCFC Daily Devotions
April 21 | Daily Devotion | Fruitfulness Through Brokenness | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2024 · 11m
The central message is that true spiritual fruitfulness comes not from merely being blessed, but from being broken by God. Just as Jesus multiplied the loaves by breaking them, believers must allow God to break them—through humbling experiences—to experience a greater outpouring of God's power. The speaker uses examples from Moses and King Saul to illustrate that God often uses brokenness to prepare leaders and individuals for greater service, emphasizing the need to remain humble and small in one's own eyes to enter the Kingdom of God.
7mCFC Daily Devotions
April 18 | Daily Devotion | Be A True Worshipper | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 17, 2024 · 7m
True worship is not merely singing songs or expressing gratitude; it is a profound dedication of one's entire life to God, exemplified by Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac. The speaker outlines four levels of communication with God—prayer, thanksgiving, praise, and worship—and clarifies that true worship is found in the spirit, desiring nothing on earth except God. This requires becoming a 'maximum Christian' who is willing to lay down everything for Him.
2m 39sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
My Goal is God Himself — RLCF Praise Live — April 14, 2024
CFC Messages · Apr 17, 2024 · 2m 39s
The central message emphasizes that the ultimate goal in life is God Himself, not earthly blessings or peace. The speaker encourages unwavering faith, trusting the Lord's guidance at all costs, and pressing forward daily toward the Lord's glory.
7mNCCF Church
Sanjay Poonen - God Can Make the Impossible Possible
Sanjay Poonen · Apr 15, 2024 · 7m
Sanjay Poonen teaches that God empowers believers to accomplish the impossible through submission and faith, using the principle of a lever and fulcrum as a physical metaphor for how divine strength enables weakness. Drawing from Matthew 17 and 11:28-29, he emphasizes that rest comes through taking Jesus's yoke—learning his gentleness and humility—which paradoxically makes the weaker believer strongest, enabling them to overcome obstacles like temptation, peer pressure, and seemingly insurmountable challenges. The church's role is to help one another enter this place of rest and victory through encouragement and spiritual support.
12mCFC Daily Devotions
April 15 | Daily Devotion | The Most Important Ministry Everyone Should Have | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2024 · 12m
The central message is that the most vital pursuit in life is seeking the glory of the Lord, exemplified by David's desire to dwell in God's presence rather than asking for worldly comforts. The speaker advises believers to prioritize spending time with Jesus, like Mary at his feet, over being overly focused on ministry tasks. Ultimately, true spiritual life is found in seeking God's face, which guarantees provision and strength.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 13 | Daily Devotion | Family Life Is Very Important In Building The Body Of Christ |Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2024 · 9m
The central message emphasizes that a strong church is built upon strong, godly homes. Key advice for marriage includes practicing forgiveness quickly and never going to bed angry. For parenting, the speaker stresses training children in the ways of the Lord by teaching them scripture, encouraging them often, and being present for them, especially during difficult teenage years.
9mCFC Daily Devotions
April 12 | Daily Devotion | Old Covenant Or New Covenant Christian? | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2024 · 9m
The central message is that true New Covenant Christianity is not defined by doctrinal knowledge, but by a life transformation that mirrors Christ. The speaker warns against being satisfied with intellectual understanding of scripture, emphasizing that one must constantly compare their life to Jesus' life. Purification is a lifelong process where the believer must actively crucify their own fleshly desires, unlike the instantaneous burial of the old self.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Listened to the Father and Blessed Needy Individuals — Zac Poonen — April 7, 2024
Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2024 · 1h 5m
Jesus demonstrated a pattern of focusing on individuals rather than just large crowds, often being led by the Father in his actions. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian service requires obedience and waiting for the Lord's prompting, rather than being driven by personal need or ambition. He encourages developing the daily habit of opening one's heart to hear God's guidance first thing in the morning.