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45mAjay Chakravarthy · Dec 28
50mAjay Chakravarthy · Dec 15
33mAjay Chakravarthy · Feb 23
44mAjay Chakravarthy · Apr 15
41mAjay Chakravarthy · Jan 22
37mAjay Chakravarthy · Aug 21
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48mAjay Chakravarthy · Apr 11
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44mAjay Chakravarthy · Nov 26
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.
45mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 28, 2025 · 45m
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
50mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Dec 15, 2025 · 50m
The sermon emphasizes God's boundless mercy, illustrating that God often blesses people who have done nothing, contrasting this with worldly reward systems. Using the example of the man born blind, the speaker highlights that Jesus' healing process was designed not just to cure, but to demonstrate God's power and test the man's obedience by sending him to the Pool of Siloam. The core message is that God's grace is freely given, requiring only faith to receive it.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Feb 23, 2025 · 33m
The speaker argues that true discipleship requires a constant longing for God's presence, mirroring Jesus' desire to always be with the Father. He uses biblical examples, such as Adam and Eve and the offering in Malachi, to illustrate that actions performed when no one is watching reveal one's true heart. Ultimately, the message challenges listeners to live as if God is always watching, ensuring their devotion is genuine and constant.
44mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Apr 15, 2024 · 44m
The sermon uses the analogy of rare and precious items, like gold and pearls, to illustrate how God views people on Earth. It contrasts those who bring joy to God (like Job, who exemplified integrity and fear of God) with those who are like thorns or sand. The central message is that true value in God's eyes comes from a life characterized by integrity, uprightness, and a deep fear of God, rather than material wealth or outward piety.
41mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Jan 22, 2024 · 41m
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.
37mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 21, 2023 · 37m
The speaker uses the story of Balaam to illustrate that God's approval is not based on blessings or what He has done through us, but whether He truly attests to our lives. Balaam repeatedly chose to go against God's clear warnings due to the lure of earthly rewards, leading to God's anger. Ultimately, God used Balaam to bless Israel, showing that even when we compromise, God can still use us for His purposes.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · May 23, 2022 · 47m
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.
48mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Apr 11, 2022 · 48m
God desires compassion and honesty, as exemplified by Jesus's ministry. The speaker argues that Jesus's actions—choosing to minister to the marginalized rather than performing grand miracles or healing everyone—reveal the Father's true heart. Ultimately, the message is to actively seek out what pleases God, learning to see situations through a lens of compassion rather than rigid adherence to rules or condemnation.
44mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Aug 31, 2020 · 44m
The sermon emphasizes that the church is a special place for Jesus, and while God's presence is available to all, only those who are willing to pay any price to remain in His presence will ascend to the mount of God. The speaker uses the analogy of a firefighter entering a fire to illustrate that commitment is required, drawing parallels from Mary Magdalene's unwavering devotion to Jesus and the crowded, noisy reality of the Nativity to urge the congregation to cling to Jesus fully.
44mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ajay Chakravarthy · Nov 26, 2019 · 44m
The central message is that the greatest treasure in life is valuing God's presence and glory above all else. The speaker draws parallels from scripture—such as Jesus desiring to show His glory and Moses insisting on God's physical presence over mere protection—to argue that God desires to be in the midst of His people, both individually and corporately. If we prioritize God's glory, it will become the most valued treasure in our lives.