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1h 27mQ&A With Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC WoF 2025
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7
53mSantosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 2: The Hope of Righteousness By Faith Through the Spirit
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7
1h 23mSantosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 3: A Church of Hearts That are Knit Together
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7
1h 4mSantosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 1: The Church as a Dwelling Place Primarily for God
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7
1h 25mSession 2 - Santosh Poonen (RLCF) Austin CFC Weekend of Fellowship 2025
Santosh Poonen · Nov 2
1h 33mAustin CFC Weekend of Fellowship 2025 | Q&A - Santosh Poonen (RLCF)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 2
1h 45mAustin CFC Weekend of Fellowship 2025 | Session 1 - Santosh Poonen (RLCF)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 2
12mAustin CFC Weekend of Fellowship 2025 | Q&A - Santosh Poonen (RLCF)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 1
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
1h 12m"Made One in the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3
39mSantosh Poonen - Fruitfulness that Springs From Life | Austin CFC | 2023-12-31
Santosh Poonen · Dec 31
24mSantosh Poonen - Responsibilities of Elders in a New Covenant Church | Austin CFC | 2023-12-31
Santosh Poonen · Dec 31
1h 22mSantosh Poonen - A Disciple’s Eye is Only on Christ | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 Session 3
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14
59mSantosh Poonen - A Disciple's Tongue is Controlled by the Holy Spirit | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 S2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13
1h 17mSantosh Poonen - A Disciple’s Ear is Always Listening to Jesus | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 Session 1
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13
1h 20mSantosh Poonen - Brokenness and A New Vessel | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 1
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14
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
57mSantosh Poonen - Radiating the Joy of God | Austin CFC | WoF 2021 S2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14
1h 8mSantosh Poonen - Drawn to Jesus by the Holy Spirit | Austin CFC | WoF 2021 S3
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14
1h 8mSantosh Poonen - A Passion to Win Christ | Austin CFC | WoF 2021 S1
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13
1h 9mAustin CFC WOF 2019 Santosh Poonen - 1: Knowing the True Jesus
Santosh Poonen · Nov 11
1h 15mAustin CFC WOF 2019 Santosh Poonen - 3: Decreasing So That Christ Can Increase
Santosh Poonen · Nov 11
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.
1h 27mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Q&A With Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC WoF 2025
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 1h 27m
The speaker warns that while human desire to know is good for worldly advancement, it is dangerous in spiritual matters because knowledge can lead to pride. He emphasizes that love builds up, contrasting it with the arrogance derived from excessive knowledge. Ultimately, he urges listeners not to leave seeking mere answers, but rather seeing Jesus Christ as the source of all truth and life.
53mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 2: The Hope of Righteousness By Faith Through the Spirit
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 53m
The central message is that God has already provided a way to righteousness through Jesus Christ, which believers must simply accept and walk in. The speaker emphasizes that this provision negates the need for self-effort or despair, comparing it to a pre-built highway through mountains. Believers are called to hold fast to the hope of righteousness found in Galatians 5:5 by relying on the Holy Spirit and faith.
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 4mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - 2025 WoF Session 1: The Church as a Dwelling Place Primarily for God
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 1h 4m
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.
1h 25mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Session 2 - Santosh Poonen (RLCF) Austin CFC Weekend of Fellowship 2025
Santosh Poonen · Nov 2, 2025 · 1h 25m
The message emphasizes that while God is the ultimate builder of the church, He works through His people. Drawing from Isaiah 43:19, the speaker reminds the congregation of God's promise to make a way where there seems to be no way. The core theme is recognizing that every member is necessary for God to accomplish His work.
1h 33mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC Weekend of Fellowship 2025 | Q&A - Santosh Poonen (RLCF)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 2, 2025 · 1h 33m
The speaker warns that while the human desire to know is natural and drives worldly advancement, this same impulse can be dangerous when applied spiritually, leading to pride. He advises listeners to constantly examine their motives—whether questions stem from genuine love meant to build up or from a desire for personal control or knowledge accumulation. Ultimately, he urges the audience to seek Jesus Christ as the source of life rather than merely accumulating theological answers.
1h 45mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
transcribingAustin CFC Weekend of Fellowship 2025 | Session 1 - Santosh Poonen (RLCF)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 2, 2025 · 1h 45m
This session appears to be part of a weekend fellowship, focusing on spiritual themes relevant to the community. The content likely covers foundational Christian teachings intended to encourage and build up attendees.
12mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
transcribingAustin CFC Weekend of Fellowship 2025 | Q&A - Santosh Poonen (RLCF)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 1, 2025 · 12m
This session appears to be a question and answer format following the Austin CFC Weekend of Fellowship, featuring insights from Santosh Poonen. The content likely addresses various questions raised by attendees regarding Christian living and doctrine.
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.
1h 12mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
"Made One in the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 12m
The speaker argues that truly understanding God's holiness, as seen by Isaiah, leads to a profound sense of personal unholiness and sin. He warns against treating the concept of God's holiness lightly, suggesting that such teachings must lead to genuine life change rather than mere emotional singing. The ultimate goal is perfecting holiness through the fear of God.
39mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - Fruitfulness that Springs From Life | Austin CFC | 2023-12-31
Santosh Poonen · Dec 31, 2023 · 39m
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.
24mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - Responsibilities of Elders in a New Covenant Church | Austin CFC | 2023-12-31
Santosh Poonen · Dec 31, 2023 · 24m
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.
1h 22mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - A Disciple’s Eye is Only on Christ | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 Session 3
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2023 · 1h 22m
The central message emphasizes that true discipleship requires dedicating the entire self—ear, tongue, and eye—to Christ as a living sacrifice. The speaker warns against superficial religious practices, stressing that worship means fully surrendering one's body to God's will in every word spoken and every thing heard. Ultimately, being a disciple means having one's vision fixed solely on Jesus Christ, regardless of physical church affiliation.
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 17mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - A Disciple’s Ear is Always Listening to Jesus | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 Session 1
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2023 · 1h 17m
The speaker emphasizes that true church membership is defined by discipleship, referencing Matthew 28:19. He warns against the danger of complacency within established religious groups, arguing that merely attending services or professing belief is insufficient. The core message is a call to move beyond simply being 'in' a church building and instead actively commit to the demanding work of making disciples.
1h 20mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - Brokenness and A New Vessel | Austin CFC | WoF 2022 Session 1
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2022 · 1h 20m
The message emphasizes that believers must strive to be 'vessels of honor' by cleansing themselves from all impurity, as taught in 2 Timothy 2:20-21. Drawing parallels from scripture (Elisha purifying water with salt), the core teaching is that God requires a complete new creation, not merely remodeling of an old life. True transformation means embracing the reality that 'if anyone is in Christ, the old has passed away.'
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.
57mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - Radiating the Joy of God | Austin CFC | WoF 2021 S2
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2021 · 57m
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.
1h 8mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - Drawn to Jesus by the Holy Spirit | Austin CFC | WoF 2021 S3
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2021 · 1h 8m
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.
1h 8mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen - A Passion to Win Christ | Austin CFC | WoF 2021 S1
Santosh Poonen · Nov 13, 2021 · 1h 8m
The speaker emphasizes the need for undistracted devotion to Christ, drawing parallels between marital concern and spiritual focus. He advises believers, whether married or single, to train their thoughts constantly by asking if their actions will please Jesus, using Paul's counsel in 1 Corinthians 7 as a guide.
1h 9mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC WOF 2019 Santosh Poonen - 1: Knowing the True Jesus
Santosh Poonen · Nov 11, 2019 · 1h 9m
The speaker encourages listeners that the Christian life should feel easy, drawing from Jesus' teaching about His light yoke. He advises believers who feel burned out to examine if they are straying outside God's established boundaries or if their exhaustion stems from pride. Furthermore, he emphasizes that every day of a believer's life is already written in God's book and points to the church being a 'great mystery,' not merely a physical building.
1h 15mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Austin CFC WOF 2019 Santosh Poonen - 3: Decreasing So That Christ Can Increase
Santosh Poonen · Nov 11, 2019 · 1h 15m
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.