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for “holiness” · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC) · Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 12m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
holiness easily I don't know what it's like for you when you sing Holy Holy Holy for me it's a little bit like it was for Isaiah I'd like you to turn with me to Isaiah chapter 6 as I've said a couple times
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.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 1m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
fill you with the Holy Spirit but if I do it it won't be for your sake but for my Holy Name which you have profaned among the Nations where you went I will vindicate the Holiness of my great name which has been profaned among
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2023 · 59m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The speaker emphasizes that controlling one's tongue is a critical measure of true Christianity, quoting James 1:26 to warn that failure in this area renders religious claims worthless. He argues that Christians must be disciplined in their speech, especially when provoked, and points to Isaiah 50:4 regarding the gift of the tongue for discipleship. Ultimately, he encourages believers to desire prophecy—which is defined as edifying, exhorting, and consoling—as a way to sustain weary people in their homes and communities.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2021 · 1h 8m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The central message is that true devotion to Jesus must come from dying to self, not from physical appearance or emotional experiences. The speaker warns against false teachings that focus on visions of Christ's face, cautioning that such attempts can be deceptions. Instead, genuine faith requires knowing and valuing Jesus' nature.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2022 · 1h 2m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The message uses the analogy of a vessel—comparing an empty clean house to a dirty, occupied one—to illustrate spiritual readiness. The central point is that merely being 'clean' or going through rituals like baptism is insufficient; one must be filled with the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true transformation involves allowing worldly desires and ambitions to grow dim as one turns their eyes fully upon Jesus.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 11, 2014 · 1h 15m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The central message is that true Christian life involves making Jesus preeminent in everything, which means presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God. While victory over sin is possible through grace, believers still live in temptation, requiring constant surrender. This worship is not limited to Sunday services but should be a continuous lifestyle of devotion.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 10, 2015 · 1h 15m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The speaker emphasizes that true ministry should aim not to impress, but to point people back to the source of truth—the Chef in the kitchen. He warns against the danger of accepting partial truths presented by the devil, whose greatest tactic is deception rather than overt evil. Ultimately, destroying the works of the devil involves recognizing this deception and allowing the Holy Spirit to restore what has been stolen.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 1h 23m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The message emphasizes the necessity of continually seeking the filling of the Holy Spirit, comparing it to a rocket needing parts stripped away to reach a higher level. The speaker warns that anxiety stems from believing Christ is not enough and uses Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac as an example of prioritizing God above all blessings. Ultimately, the goal for Christians is to partake in the divine nature by being conformed into the image of Jesus.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 53m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
He promises faith that comes from hearing the word of Christ in our everyday circumstances so that we will be holy. so that we will keep. This is what holiness is. This is what righteousness is. To keep his commandments and he says in John 14:15,
Santosh Poonen · Nov 11, 2014 · 1h 4m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
an oasis and i'm living in it i'll tell you that we haven't accomplished something i'm part of a church a local expression of the body of christ that seeks to love each other but seeks to spur each other on to holiness to discipleship to live
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 1h 4m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The speaker argues that contrary to human expectation, the longer one walks with Jesus Christ, the more helpless and dependent they should feel, a state revealed to 'babes' rather than the wise. He warns Christians against relying on their own strength, noting that sustained spiritual life can become burdensome if one is following an 'other Jesus.' True rest and discipleship come from returning to a childlike dependence on Christ.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2018 · 1h 6m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The central message is that the true Church is not a building or doctrine, but the place where Jesus Christ is present. The speaker urges listeners to examine their lives honestly, considering how they would behave if Jesus unexpectedly visited, and emphasizes that genuine fellowship requires submission to others. Ultimately, the call is for deep repentance so that believers can move from merely dining with Jesus to actively reigning with him.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 11, 2019 · 1h 9m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
as a church preaching the message that God gave him to preach baptizing and continuing to preach holiness and and whoever came to him he didn't spare the truth when the Pharisees came to them he said you brood of vipers you've come
Santosh Poonen · Nov 11, 2019 · 1h 15m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The message emphasizes that there is no 'holding pattern' for a Christian; every season of waiting has a divine purpose. The speaker argues that the time spent waiting for fulfillment—whether it's marriage, ministry, or victory over sin—is not wasted but is instead used by God to conform the believer into the image of Christ. This process builds patience, brokenness, and ultimately, mercy towards others.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2016 · 1h 5m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
are tempted by the Angels Don't aren't tempted in those areas so when they say worthy which we don't see them saying that they say holy Holiness is an abstract it's the it's the reality of God's presence that they see but worthy has a comparative value
Santosh Poonen · Nov 10, 2015 · 1h 5m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The central message emphasizes that our ability to overcome current struggles is rooted in pondering the immense scope of God's love, exemplified by Christ giving up His life. The speaker argues that unbelief and lack of faith hinder God's work far more than any specific problem we face. True faith rests on the realization that if God was willing to sacrifice His Son for our salvation, He will freely provide for all other needs.
Santosh Poonen · Dec 31, 2023 · 24m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The speaker discusses the biblical pattern for appointing church leaders, asserting that it is not a democratic vote but rather an apostolic appointment guided by God's direction. He outlines specific qualifications for elders, drawing from Titus, emphasizing characteristics like being above reproach and devoted to sound doctrine. Ultimately, he stresses that the primary responsibility of an elder is to act as a shepherd.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 12, 2018 · 1h 3m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The central message is that the world does not need more theological exposition, but rather practical examples of faith. True light and influence come not from personal achievement or knowledge, but from remaining connected to Jesus Christ. Believers are called to hold onto Jesus' hand while simultaneously reaching out to others in darkness by leading them into His light.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2021 · 57m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The central message is how believers can know they are drawing closer to God's presence, which is characterized by a fullness of joy. The speaker uses analogies like decreasing mileage markers and the smell of barbecue to illustrate spiritual progress, urging listeners to check their lives for sustained joy rather than merely feeling an atmosphere of religious fervor. True closeness to Jesus leads to genuine, abiding joy.
Santosh Poonen · Dec 31, 2023 · 39m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The speaker shares his personal testimony of being led by God to a local church in Colorado, emphasizing that this journey required significant faith and stepping out despite uncertainty. He warns against settling for the 'easy way' or easy solutions, asserting that true, intimate knowledge of God often comes through difficult experiences, like passing through a wilderness.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2023 · 1h 22m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
obedience yielding not to Temptation righteousness Holiness sanctification there are people who speak about that but they they lack the power to do it the way of the Cross becomes a heavy thing it's like oh I got to deny myself
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2022 · 1h 12m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
he was in heaven he said it's not enough that I have this Purity and Holiness that I have because I am God I need somebody else to be holy as a result of my Holiness that's the attitude that Christ had and so in order for that to happen he said I can't just
Santosh Poonen · Oct 31, 2017 · 1h 7m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
The speaker reflects on the profound nature of Christ's suffering, drawing from Hebrews 5:7 to emphasize that Jesus cried out with loud crying and tears due to his godly fear regarding sin. He then draws a parallel between this spiritual state and the innocence of children, arguing that true discipleship requires becoming like a child—unaffected by worldly status or opposition—to offer praise and devotion to God.