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24mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Dave Bertsch -- June 27, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 30
31mUnderstanding Satan’s Tactics: Deception & Discouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy — December 10, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 11
41mA Pure Love for Jesus Only — Ajay Chakravarthy — January 21, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 22
52mJesus Did Not Come to Condemn but to Save -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- February 8, 2026
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 8
35mThe Big Day - Ajay Chakravarthy - March 15, 2020
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 15
50mThe Enemy Has Just Begun to Fall Before You — Ajay Chakravarthy — June 29, 2025
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 29
47mRevelation of God’s Will Through Faith in His Word and the Holy Spirit -- Ajay C -- July 17, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 17
47mWe See Dimly Now -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- May 22, 2022
Ajay Chakravarthy · May 23
52mA Sure Foundation — Ajay Chakravarthy — March 12, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 13
47mGod Who is Able to Do More Than We Ask or Think -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- January 25, 2026
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 25
1h 0mAre You Secure in the Mountain of Samaria -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- November 22, 2020
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 23
47mThe Holy Spirit Makes the Life of Jesus Real in Me -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- November 3, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 4
48mGod to Whom I Belong -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- July 11, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 12
39mMirrors to our Heart - Ajay Chakravarthy - February 17, 2019
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 18
19mGod Rewards Those Who Are Unworthy - Ajay Chakravarthy - November 11, 2018
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 19
19mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- May 16, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · May 22
45mBehold I Make All Things New -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- December 28, 2025
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 28
28mBe Reconciled to God - Ajay Chakravarthy - August 9, 2016
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 18
18mWords of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- July 25, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 31
37mThe Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Ajay Chakravarthy - May 31, 2015
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 1
33mGiving God the Best — Ajay Chakravarthy — March 23, 2025
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 24
47mJesus Said “I am the Door” — Ajay Chakravarthy — November 5, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 6
29mWhere is Your Faith Leaning Today? — Ajay Chakravarthy — February 9, 2025
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 9
31mUnveiling the Glory of Jesus - Ajay Chakravarthy - September 23, 2018
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 24
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Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Dave Bertsch -- June 27, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 30, 2021 · 24m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker warns against spiritual complacency, using scripture to caution that those who become lukewarm risk falling away, much like a boat drifting without an anchor. He emphasizes that believers are called to be untainted witnesses in the world, interacting with people who are struggling with hidden pain. Ultimately, the lasting impact of a godly life is that even those who don't follow may remember the witness and experience a spiritual turning point later.
Understanding Satan’s Tactics: Deception & Discouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy — December 10, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 11, 2023 · 31m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon warns against Satan's tactics of deception, using biblical examples like the temptation in the Garden of Eden and the warning in Romans 8. The central message is that believers must not be deceived into thinking they can live in sin or according to the flesh without consequence. Instead, the speaker emphasizes that living by the Spirit leads to eternal life, while sin leads to death.
A Pure Love for Jesus Only — Ajay Chakravarthy — January 21, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 22, 2024 · 41m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central goal of Christian instruction is to cultivate a pure love for God and others, which must remain uncontaminated by other loves. The speaker warns that in the last days, this pure love for God risks being diluted by loves for self, money, and pleasure. He illustrates this by contrasting the superficial desire for temporary fixes with the necessity of embracing the 'living water' offered by Christ, which leads to eternal life.
Jesus Did Not Come to Condemn but to Save -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- February 8, 2026
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 8, 2026 · 52m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes that Jesus came to save, not to condemn, drawing heavily from John 3:16-17. The speaker uses the analogy of a blind spot in driving and the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector to illustrate that human efforts to earn righteousness are insufficient. True standing before God requires acknowledging our need for grace, as all our good deeds are like filthy garments.
The Big Day - Ajay Chakravarthy - March 15, 2020
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 15, 2020 · 35m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker encourages the audience not to fear the current uncertainties, drawing strength from scripture which has been written for our instruction and hope. He emphasizes that just as Jesus prepared his disciples by telling them things in advance, God prepares us for difficult times. The central message is to focus on the coming Lord rather than being overwhelmed by the 'birth pangs' of the end times, maintaining faith and looking up with expectation.
The Enemy Has Just Begun to Fall Before You — Ajay Chakravarthy — June 29, 2025
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 29, 2025 · 50m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message emphasizes the necessity of faith, drawing parallels from the crucifixion and the story of Esther. The speaker stresses that true faith involves believing God's promises and highlights the importance of submitting to authority, using Esther's example. He concludes by questioning the motivation for following Jesus, suggesting that genuine commitment, like the young boy with the loaves and fish, remains even after the initial miracles.
Revelation of God’s Will Through Faith in His Word and the Holy Spirit -- Ajay C -- July 17, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 17, 2024 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker recounts his personal journey of coming to faith, realizing the seriousness of eternity, and understanding the necessity of genuine repentance. He contrasts mere verbal confession with true repentance, which involves confessing sins, forsaking them, and making restitution. The message emphasizes that true repentance requires actively setting right past wrongs and dealing with unconfessed sin.
We See Dimly Now -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- May 22, 2022
Ajay Chakravarthy · May 23, 2022 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon uses the analogy of seeing dimly versus seeing face-to-face (1 Corinthians 13:12) to describe our current understanding of eternity compared to what we will see in the Lord's presence. The speaker emphasizes that our daily lives should give a taste of heaven, and that our focus should be on beholding God's glory, similar to the angels. Furthermore, the sermon warns that sin will be recognized as profoundly serious in eternity, requiring us to proclaim Jesus' supremacy.
A Sure Foundation — Ajay Chakravarthy — March 12, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 13, 2023 · 52m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The core message centers on the necessity of building one's Christian life upon the sure foundation of God's initial love and grace, rather than merely accumulating religious activities. The speaker uses the analogy of the church at Ephesus, which neglected its first love, and illustrates the concept through the life of Mephibosheth, emphasizing that true strength comes from acknowledging God's foundational love. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to the source of faith, which is God's prior love for us.
God Who is Able to Do More Than We Ask or Think -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- January 25, 2026
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 25, 2026 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes that God's power far exceeds human comprehension, drawing parallels between the vastness of the stars and the limitless capacity of the Creator. The speaker urges the congregation to maintain faith by remembering God's omnipotence, contrasting human limitations (like clay) with God's boundless ability (like the potter). Ultimately, the message is a call to trust in a God who can do far more than we can ask or even imagine.
Are You Secure in the Mountain of Samaria -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- November 22, 2020
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 23, 2020 · 1h 0m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon uses the story of the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well (John 4) to warn against being complacent or secure in one's current spiritual state, symbolized by the 'mountain of Samaria.' True spiritual life requires confronting hidden sin and realizing one's need for Jesus, who reveals the truth in a way that leads to genuine repentance, rather than merely maintaining comfortable religious routines.
The Holy Spirit Makes the Life of Jesus Real in Me -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- November 3, 2024
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 4, 2024 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker uses the analogy of learning to ride a bicycle to illustrate that Christian life requires more than just knowing what to do; it requires divine help to make the teachings real. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is necessary to help believers live out what they hear, especially when facing discouragement in various areas of life. Ultimately, he encourages the congregation to trust in God's presence and promises, drawing parallels between being in the womb and living in the current spiritual time, where God's voice is a comforting assurance.
God to Whom I Belong -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- July 11, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 12, 2021 · 48m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that believers find ultimate security and belonging in God, who paid the price for their forgiveness. The speaker emphasizes that we are purchased by Christ's blood and should rest in God's care, comparing it to a weaned child resting in a mother's arms. He warns against self-reliance and misplaced trust, using biblical examples to show that true security comes from faith in God's protective and benevolent plan, not from our own perceived safety measures.
Mirrors to our Heart - Ajay Chakravarthy - February 17, 2019
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 18, 2019 · 39m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon uses biblical examples, such as David's confrontation with sin and Jesus' parables, to illustrate that God uses 'mirrors' to reveal our hidden sins. The central message is that before judging or correcting others, we must first honestly examine our own hearts. The speaker emphasizes that we must apply the spiritual advice and truth we give to others to ourselves first, echoing the command to 'physician, heal thyself.'
God Rewards Those Who Are Unworthy - Ajay Chakravarthy - November 11, 2018
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 19, 2018 · 19m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that God calls out to those who are unworthy, contrasting them with those who try to satisfy themselves with worldly or religious achievements. Drawing from Isaiah 55 and John 4, the speaker argues that those who have nothing to offer are the ones who can receive God's free, satisfying 'living water.' True satisfaction comes only from acknowledging our unworthiness and coming to Christ, rather than relying on our own 'broken cisterns.'
Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- May 16, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · May 22, 2021 · 19m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker argues that true fullness of the Holy Spirit is not evidenced by external miracles or gifts, but by an internal life characterized by obedience and dependence on God. He uses Jesus' life—who was fully spirit-filled yet lived an ordinary life—as the primary example. Ultimately, the evidence of a spirit-filled person is a deep longing to know and abide with the Lord, recognizing that one cannot do anything on their own.
Behold I Make All Things New -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- December 28, 2025
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 28, 2025 · 45m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker reflects on God's faithfulness through the year, drawing parallels between God making all things new in creation (Revelation 21:5) and in individual lives. He emphasizes the seriousness of sin by citing Jesus' teachings on anger and lust, arguing that true belief requires taking these heavenly warnings seriously. The central message is a call to stop
Be Reconciled to God - Ajay Chakravarthy - August 9, 2016
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 18, 2016 · 28m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that one's worthiness to God is not based on current perfection, citing Daniel's experience where he was seen as precious even before repentance. He encourages the audience to realize their own preciousness to the Lord, drawing parallels to labor pains (Galatians 4:19) as a sign of spiritual work. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to pay close attention to the Word, as it has the power to sustain weary souls and bring life-changing truth.
Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & Chetan Chadalavada -- July 25, 2021
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 31, 2021 · 18m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker encourages the audience to develop a deep spiritual thirst for God's presence, moving beyond mere intellectual understanding. He draws parallels from scripture, noting that just as the physical sun causes thirst, spiritual revelation should create an unquenchable longing for God. Ultimately, the message emphasizes accepting God's grace—that no one is condemned—and extending that same non-judgmental mercy to others.
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit - Ajay Chakravarthy - May 31, 2015
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jun 1, 2015 · 37m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker discusses how to discern genuine filling of the Holy Spirit, arguing that true evidence is not found in external miracles or mannerisms, but rather in internal fruit like love, joy, and peace, and a hunger for the Word. He contrasts the external manifestations seen in the Old Testament (like Samson's strength) with the New Covenant experience, where the Spirit first fills the inside, and the overflow then ministers outwardly. Ultimately, the true sign is a witness of grace and wisdom that comes from within.
Giving God the Best — Ajay Chakravarthy — March 23, 2025
Ajay Chakravarthy · Mar 24, 2025 · 33m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that the greatest revival comes not just from a message, but from God moving mightily in people's hearts. He uses the example of Abel giving the best of his flock to illustrate that our response to God should be to give Him our best. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to recognize that life is a free gift and to choose to dedicate the remaining time of their lives to God, rather than using it all for self-gratification.
Jesus Said “I am the Door” — Ajay Chakravarthy — November 5, 2023
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 6, 2023 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life is a process of continuous growth, illustrated by the concept of moving 'from faith to faith' and 'grace upon grace.' He uses the analogy of the door, referencing Jesus' declaration, and draws a parallel to the Passover observance in Egypt. Just as the blood on the doorposts protected the Israelites, believers must remain within the safety of Christ's door, acknowledging and removing all sin (leaven) to be protected.
Where is Your Faith Leaning Today? — Ajay Chakravarthy — February 9, 2025
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 9, 2025 · 29m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker encourages listeners to examine where their faith is currently leaning, contrasting two types of trust. He uses the examples of Jacob and Naaman to illustrate that true faith is not transactional—believing God only for earthly blessings—but rather a complete reliance on God Himself, viewing Him as the essential crutch for life. The core message is to trust in the Lord completely, leaning on Him alone rather than on personal understanding or the favor of people.
Unveiling the Glory of Jesus - Ajay Chakravarthy - September 23, 2018
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 24, 2018 · 31m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker argues that recognizing Jesus should not depend on physical appearance, as Scripture shows he lacked any distinguishing external features. True recognition comes from hearing his words and discerning the glory within him, which is tested today by our ability to recognize godly people and churches. The message emphasizes that faith, as seen in the blind man and the Centurion, is what truly allows one to see the divine, contrasting with those who are physically present but spiritually blind.