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1h 23mSantosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 3: A Church of Hearts That are Knit Together
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7
1h 1m"Led by the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3
1h 4m"Born of the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3
59mSantosh Poonen - A Disciple's Tongue is Controlled by the Holy Spirit | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 S2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13
1h 12mSantosh Poonen - A Vessel Poured Out for Others | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 3
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13
1h 2mSantosh Poonen - A Spirit-Filled Vessel | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13
1h 2mWeekend of Fellowship at Austin CFC, Nov 10 & 11, 2018 - Session 2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 12
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
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.
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Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC) · Santosh Poonen · holy spirit
1h 23mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 3: A Church of Hearts That are Knit Together
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 1h 23m
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.
1h 1mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
"Led by the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 1m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual experience requires deep prayer and seeking God alone, rather than merely being stimulated by sermons or music. He contrasts the common belief of 'waiting for heaven' with the reality that the Christian life means living as if Heaven has already come down into one's heart. Ultimately, he teaches that salvation is not about human effort to reach heaven, but about Christ descending into the believer's heart through the Holy Spirit.
1h 4mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
"Born of the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 4m
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.
59mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - A Disciple's Tongue is Controlled by the Holy Spirit | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 S2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2023 · 59m
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.
1h 12mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - A Vessel Poured Out for Others | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 3
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2022 · 1h 12m
The message emphasizes that true spiritual life requires more than just receiving from God; one must also pour out what has been received. Drawing parallels from Elisha being given a new vessel, the speaker warns against becoming spiritually stagnant like the Dead Sea—receiving but having no outlet. The key to growth is scattering what you have been given, as Proverbs 11:24 suggests, ensuring that your life benefits others rather than just yourself.
1h 2mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - A Spirit-Filled Vessel | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2022 · 1h 2m
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.
1h 2mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Weekend of Fellowship at Austin CFC, Nov 10 & 11, 2018 - Session 2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 12, 2018 · 1h 2m
The speaker uses the story of the sons of Kora, who remained faithful after their father rebelled, to illustrate the importance of standing firm in God's authority. He emphasizes that true spiritual life requires a deep thirst for God, surpassing mere emotional satisfaction from modern culture or music. Ultimately, he directs listeners to Ephesians 5:27 and Revelation 3, urging them to desire a relationship with Jesus characterized by intimacy—a 'dinner date'—more than worldly blessings.