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46mAjay Chakravarthy · May 17
13mAjay Chakravarthy · Aug 26
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25mAjay Chakravarthy · Sep 29
53mAjay Chakravarthy · Aug 27
46mAjay Chakravarthy · Jan 31
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34mAjay Chakravarthy · Oct 30
11mAjay Chakravarthy · Feb 18
24mAjay Chakravarthy · Jul 29
32mAjay Chakravarthy · May 10
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · May 17, 2026 · 46m
The sermon emphasizes that before the harvest of revival, there is a necessary season of 'sewing,' which requires diligent effort and preparation. Drawing from scripture, the speaker urges the congregation to sow bountifully, recognizing that every member must participate actively, like rowing a boat in unison. Ultimately, the message stresses that every individual in the church body is vital and must function in their calling to move the church forward.
13mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 26, 2025 · 13m
The central message is that every single member of the Body of Christ is important, even those whose contributions are unseen. Drawing parallels from the body's hidden parts (like the heart) and the disciples who were not always visible, the speaker emphasizes that God has a specific, vital purpose for every person in the church. Believers should recognize that their presence in the body is not accidental and that their unique role, whether visible or hidden, is essential to God's plan.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · May 27, 2024 · 46m
The speaker emphasizes that just as an architect builds a building with purpose, God builds His church, giving every person present a specific purpose. He urges the congregation to be transparent, like clear windows, so that the light of Christ can shine through the church. The message concludes by drawing parallels from scripture, warning against self-will and self-reliance, citing Jesus's stern warnings and God's reduction of Israel's army to prevent boasting in human strength.
25mCFC India
Ajay Chakravarthy · Sep 29, 2023 · 25m
The speaker discusses two major things God has prepared for those who love Him: the privilege of constant access to God's presence, symbolized by the tearing of the veil, and the building up of the Church. Regarding the Church, he emphasizes that Jesus valued the disciples who remained faithful through His trials, comparing them to precious living stones. True oneness and fellowship within the church require sacrifice, mirroring the cross.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 27, 2023 · 53m
God is building a church equipped for spiritual warfare, tasked with taking down the gates of hell, as promised in Matthew 16:18. The sermon warns against complacency, using the examples of college students and the people of Zion who become too comfortable. Instead, the church is called to actively stand up, plead for those in need, and serve as an encouragement to others during times of adversity.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 31, 2022 · 46m
The speaker encourages listeners not to worry about the future because the promise of God, as seen in Isaiah 42:6, is that He will guide them through unknown paths and make darkness into light. He then discusses the 'ordinary Christian life' by referencing the disciples who followed Jesus after seeing Him live an unremarkable, everyday life, contrasting this with expectations of grand miracles. The central message is that true discipleship requires recognizing Christ not by outward appearance or dramatic events, but by seeing the life manifested in ordinary faithfulness.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 21, 2021 · 53m
The sermon emphasizes that the church is the body Christ is building, a process that involves both divine miracle and human participation. The speaker draws parallels between God building the ark, the tabernacle, and the temple, concluding that today God is building the church. A key theme is the importance of being 'under authority,' using the examples of the Gibeonites and the Chloe family to illustrate that true strength and blessing come from submitting to proper authority.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 5, 2020 · 52m
The sermon warns against being complacent in the church, referencing Amos 6:1. Drawing parallels from Daniel's account, the speaker emphasizes that true spiritual depth requires obedience in small matters, as demonstrated by Daniel's commitment to purity. Ultimately, the message stresses that the church needs the genuine, heaven-sent prophetic word from the Holy Spirit, as anything else is mere speculation and leads to spiritual death.
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Oct 30, 2018 · 34m
The sermon emphasizes the seriousness of being a stumbling block to new or immature believers, citing passages from Luke 17 and Matthew 18. The speaker urges the audience to be on guard both against becoming stumbling blocks themselves and against being affected by them. He uses an analogy of wild versus tamed animals to illustrate the need for spiritual caution regarding subtle dangers.
11mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 18, 2016 · 11m
The central message is that the Lord is eternally building the church, and this work is evident not in perfection, but in the sincerity of the believers. The speaker emphasizes that two key elements sustain this eternal work: a sincere faith in Christ and a genuine love for the saints. These qualities are what God looks for, regardless of human flaws or ordinariness.
24mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jul 29, 2015 · 24m
The speaker emphasizes that the true body of Christ is not merely a Sunday service but a living, God-built community, contrasting it with self-made endeavors like the Tower of Babel. He stresses that every member is a precious, living stone, and true fellowship requires denying self, overcoming jealousy, and actively seeking to live out the preached word in daily life. Ultimately, the message calls for genuine transformation that permeates one's entire existence.
32mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · May 10, 2015 · 32m
Jesus is established as the sole Builder and Head of the Church, making any structure built apart from Him illegitimate. The sermon contrasts this with self-serving efforts, like those in Genesis 11, and examines the nature of true repentance using Jeremiah 3. The speaker emphasizes that God desires genuine, heartfelt acknowledgment of sin, warning against superficial or deceptive repentance.