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11mSantosh Poonen · Apr 27
11mSantosh Poonen · Mar 10
10mSantosh Poonen · Jan 12
39mSantosh Poonen · Aug 27
53mSantosh Poonen · Feb 21
53mSantosh Poonen · Feb 21
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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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Santosh Poonen · Apr 27, 2021 · 11m
The sermon focuses on the importance of making specific choices in life, with this segment emphasizing the choice of obedience. The speaker encourages the audience to actively choose to obey God's will in their daily lives.
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Santosh Poonen · Mar 10, 2021 · 11m
The sermon emphasizes that obedience is a crucial choice in life, contrasting human free will with the natural laws of creation. The speaker uses the analogy of a pilot guiding blind children to illustrate that following God's commands, especially through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Bible, is essential for navigating life's uncertainties. He stresses that obedience starts early, from respecting parents and teachers, and that the Bible is the living Word through which God speaks to us.
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Santosh Poonen · Jan 12, 2021 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that choosing obedience is a profound act of love for God, drawing parallels between human free will and the inability of inanimate objects to love. The speaker uses the analogy of a blind person flying a plane guided by an expert pilot to illustrate that we need divine guidance to navigate life's uncertainties. He urges listeners to pay attention to their conscience and to read the Bible daily, as these are God's means of speaking to us.
39mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Aug 27, 2014 · 39m
The speaker distinguishes between earthly and heavenly narrow-mindedness, arguing that true spiritual understanding requires becoming 'zero-minded' by giving up one's own way of thinking to receive God's thoughts. He uses Matthew 7 to contrast the 'narrow gate' leading to life with the 'broad way' leading to destruction, warning believers to discern the true path from false teachings, which he identifies by examining the 'fruit' of the teaching and life.
53mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Feb 21, 2014 · 53m
Faith is fundamentally defined as dependence on God, enabling us to face seemingly impossible situations through Him. The speaker emphasizes that just as a building requires a strong, unseen foundation, our spiritual life must prioritize foundational elements like reading God's word, fellowship, and prayer over visible ministries. He outlines five faith foundations, starting with the affirmation that God is who He says He is, which must be maintained in daily life, not just on Sunday.
53mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Feb 21, 2014 · 53m
The central message is that faith is fundamentally a dependence on God, which is described as a mystery that cannot be grasped by logic or science. The speaker emphasizes that without faith, it is impossible to please God, making it the most crucial element for a Christian life. He uses the analogy of rock climbing to illustrate that faith is knowing who and what one has anchored to, regardless of the falls or struggles encountered.