Open the Wells of Salvation — RLCF Praise Live — February 25, 2024

CFC Messages · Mar 2, 2024 · 3m 50s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker expresses a deep longing for God's holy likeness and a desire for the well of grace and salvation to open deeply within the heart. A central theme is being 'dead to the world' and sin, recognizing that crucifying the earthly self is necessary to be emptied of sin. The speaker asks for help to destroy the self and sin so they can be filled with the Spirit and serve God.

Being God-Centered & He Won't Cast Me Out — David Lane & Alan Thomas — November 17, 2024

CFC Messages · Nov 24, 2024 · 19m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

9th August 2015 - Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit & Fire

CFC Messages · Aug 9, 2015 · 1h 2m · CFC Bangalore Live

2nd July 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | Be Filled With The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jul 2, 2023 · 1h 45m · CFC Bangalore Live

The Fragrant Anointing of Goodness - Santosh Poonen - January 15, 2017

Santosh Poonen · Jan 17, 2017 · 48m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Jesus' ministry demonstrated that God's focus is not on adherence to religious law, but on genuine goodness and faith. The speaker emphasizes that faith, even amidst sin, is what draws God's power, contrasting this with self-righteous legalism. True Christian living involves doing good, fulfilling the spirit of the law rather than merely observing its letter.

The Crown of Righteousness - Santosh Poonen - April 7, 2013

Santosh Poonen · Apr 8, 2013 · 50m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker reflects on Paul's testimony of being the chief of sinners, emphasizing that God's mercy and patience can be demonstrated through an individual's life. He cautions that desiring God's physical presence requires spiritual readiness, as all pretense and outward appearances will be stripped away. Ultimately, true accountability comes from recognizing that God sees the heart and motives, not just outward piety.

May 20 | Daily Devotion | Yield Your Tongue To The Holy Spirit | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 19, 2024 · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

The message emphasizes that true faith must manifest in works, arguing that faith without works is dead, citing James 2. It draws heavily from James 1:19, urging believers to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. The speaker contrasts this with modern Christian complacency, arguing that believers should possess a 'holy anger' when witnessing sin or the exploitation of others for profit, mirroring Jesus' righteous indignation.

The Lord Will be Zealous for His Land - Santosh Poonen - August 23, 2015

Santosh Poonen · Aug 23, 2015 · 55m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Sunil Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Sunil Poonen · Jul 15, 2024 · 26m · NCCF Church

Sunil Poonen teaches that true discipleship involves foundational conditions—prioritizing God above family, possessions, and self—which enable believers to overflow Christ's spirit to others as 'salt.' He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit models invisible ministry, using examples of unnoticed but essential support roles in sports to illustrate how believers can have hidden ministries in the church that glorify Christ while remaining personally unrecognized, demonstrating the fruit of being filled with the Spirit.

7.The Lord Cares For Our Body Also - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · May 7, 2014 · 1h 15m · CFC India

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.

RLCF Praise Live -- September 21, 2025

CFC Messages · Sep 25, 2025 · 23m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon emphasizes the mystery of Christ's meekness and majesty, citing Jesus washing the disciples' feet while simultaneously claiming lordship. It encourages believers to confess this duality—the humble servant and the divine Lord—and to live in the light of this revelation. The message concludes by urging the congregation to seek to emulate Christ's humility by becoming servants to one another.

40 Q&A_18. I have been praying for the gift of the Holy Spirit. But I Still do not have the....

CFC Messages · Jan 17, 2020 · 2m 19s · CFC India

The speaker addresses the common struggle of praying for the gift of the Holy Spirit while lacking assurance of its reception. The core message revolves around discerning whether to participate in public prayer services for the Spirit when one is uncertain of their spiritual status. The discussion guides the listener toward understanding the nature of assurance in the Christian life.

"Born of the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024

Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 4m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker emphasizes that the ultimate goal of Christian teaching and preaching should be pointing people toward seeing Jesus Christ. He urges listeners to prioritize personal time spent seeking God, suggesting prayer should outweigh listening to sermons by a ratio of seven to one. The message concludes by focusing on the Holy Spirit's role as the 'another helper,' whose ministry is to glorify Jesus by revealing all things that belong to Him.

A Firm Grip on the Christian Life: 4: The Way of the Cross - Zac Poonen - November 1, 2009

Zac Poonen · Mar 11, 2019 · 1h 8m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Chennai Conference - 2014 : Session - 8: Preparation for being filled with the Holy Spirit

CFC Messages · Nov 30, 2014 · 1h 5m · CFC Bangalore Live

The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual life requires more than merely following external rules, citing the Ten Commandments as an example. He argues that while many commandments can be kept by non-believers, the tenth commandment—not desiring what belongs to one's neighbor—is impossible to keep without the power of the Holy Spirit. The central message is the necessity of diligent, careful study of Scripture, as God entrusts ministry gifts to those who approach the Word with careful study.

The Way Into The Most Holy Place - Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Jun 22, 2021 · 6m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker explains that the barrier to dwelling in God's presence—the 'most holy place'—is our own self-will, which he equates with 'the flesh.' He draws parallels from Jesus' life, arguing that Christ demonstrated perfect submission to the Father's will throughout his entire earthly ministry. True spirituality is characterized by a daily surrender of one's personal desires to God's will, leading to genuine rest rather than constant strain.

Question And Answer - Santosh Poonen (Youth Meeting)

Santosh Poonen · Sep 7, 2025 · 25m · CFC India

The sermon addresses struggles with lust and impurity, emphasizing that while all sin is serious, physical sexual sin is the most severe. The speaker encourages listeners to remember that Jesus sympathized with temptation and to run to the throne of grace in times of struggle. Victory is promised to those who genuinely hunger and thirst for righteousness, and this pursuit must be paired with humility to receive God's grace.

A LIFE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT: 5.Pressing On To Maturity - Zac Poonen (ROMANIAN)

Zac Poonen · May 10, 2011 · 1h 7m · CFC India

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of spiritual maturity in the Christian life, drawing parallels to building a house and a child's development. The speaker warns against spiritual stagnation, urging believers to move beyond basic truths and foundational doctrines. True maturity is demonstrated not just by possessing spiritual gifts or knowledge, but by actively progressing in holiness and overcoming persistent sin.

Jeremy Utley - A Heart Like Hanani

Jeremy Utley · Oct 12, 2017 · 17m · NCCF Church

Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 3: The Holy Spirit reveals God as our Father

Zac Poonen · Aug 28, 2023 · 17m · NCCF Church

The New Covenant reveals that God is revealed to us as a personal Father, accessible through the Holy Spirit. Unlike the old covenant, where one might feel they needed to be mature or knowledgeable to approach God, the New Covenant allows even the newest believer to approach God intimately, like a child speaking to a father. This intimate relationship provides the security to live without anxiety, as we trust that our Heavenly Father cares for every need.

Session -1: Hyderabad Conference

CFC Messages · Nov 19, 2016 · 1h 23m · CFC Bangalore Live

Zac Poonen - Baptism in the Holy Spirit Prepares Us for Service | Austin CFC | 2025-12-17

Zac Poonen · Dec 19, 2025 · 25m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

The speaker recounts his personal spiritual journey, detailing how initial salvation was insufficient for true victory over sin like anger and bad thoughts. He emphasizes that a deeper experience—the baptism in the Holy Spirit—was necessary to move beyond merely confessing sins toward achieving genuine power and boldness to witness. This subsequent filling empowered him to overcome previous limitations and establish ministry.

29th Oct 2017 - Twin Evils - Prosperity And Immorality

CFC Messages · Oct 29, 2017 · 1h 41m · CFC Bangalore Live

The speaker begins with worship and praise, focusing on glorifying Jesus Christ and acknowledging God's everlasting loving-kindness. The message transitions to a discussion about the rich young ruler, referencing Mark 10:17, who approached Jesus asking what he must do to inherit eternal life. The speaker notes the rarity of such a question coming from a wealthy person, contrasting it with the typical focus of the rich on accumulating more wealth.