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1m 1syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Romans8:28 God brings good even out of evil itself!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
1m 1syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Rom8:28 When God says all things, He means ALL things!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
1h 2m5 Ways to Sharpen Your Spiritual Focus -- Santosh Poonen -- March 8, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Mar 8
54syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen I can sing confidently because of forgiveness and justification
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
1m 1syoutu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen You can't speak lightly about others when you reverence the Head
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
1m 1syoutu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen Psalm25:14 Seek for that which will last for all eternity
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
1m 1syoutu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen Isaiah45:9 This is reverence for God - like clay and the Potter
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
58syoutu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen Psalm16:11 In God's presence is joy at its maximum
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
1m 1syoutu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen It's your attitude and motive in what you do that glorifies God
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
1m 1syoutu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen He loves you, knowing all that you've done and all you will do
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
1m 1syoutu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen 1Corinthians14:25
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
1m 1syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Matthew20:16 The last shall be first, and the first last.
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
59syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Luke7:44-47 Does Jesus alone have prominence in your heart home?
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
1m 1syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen If Jesus said not to do something, that's sin!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
1myoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen God's grace available to us corresponds to the standard of truth
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
1m 1syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen John1:14 Don't fall for false grace that gives you false comfort
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
55syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Luke16:10 Don't neglect your small, hidden responsibility
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
1m 1syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Matthew5:33-37 Reverence for God realizes He is always listening
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
59syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Jesus didn't shrink back as He got closer to Calvary
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
36syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Ecclesiastes5:1-2 Reverence does not mean somberness
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
59mGodliness Isn't "Fake it Till You Make It" — Santosh Poonen — March 1, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Mar 1
38mGeorge D. Watson (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- February 25, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Feb 26
1h 0mWill You Stand in the Gap for Others -- Santosh Poonen -- February 15, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Feb 15
1m 1syoutu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen 1John4:20 You love God as much as who you're in fellowship with
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13
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.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Romans8:28 God brings good even out of evil itself!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The central message is that God has a divine capacity to bring good out of evil, not merely in spite of it. The speaker emphasizes a deeper level of faith where God actively uses the very evil experiences and actions of our past to build something good in us.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Rom8:28 When God says all things, He means ALL things!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker emphasizes that when God says 'all things,' He encompasses the past, present, and future. He stresses that while the facts of the past are unchangeable, one must exercise a deep level of faith to trust that God can work even those unchangeable past events together for their ultimate good.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
5 Ways to Sharpen Your Spiritual Focus -- Santosh Poonen -- March 8, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Mar 8, 2026 · 1h 2m
The sermon emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a sharp spiritual focus as believers approach the return of Christ, warning against a dull, ineffective spiritual life. The speaker outlines five practical ways to sharpen this focus, drawing parallels between spiritual readiness and the preparation of arrows for a warrior. Ultimately, the message calls for a life directed toward eternal purpose rather than merely going through the motions of daily life.
54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen I can sing confidently because of forgiveness and justification
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6, 2026 · 54s
The speaker argues that true confidence, even in singing, comes not from a perfect week, but from the assurance of forgiveness and justification through Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that genuine repentance and understanding of Christ's forgiveness allow one to sing with the same confidence regardless of past failures. This assurance is presented as the core message of the gospel.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen You can't speak lightly about others when you reverence the Head
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6, 2026 · 1m 1s
Reverence for the Lord fundamentally changes how we value one another and the body of Christ. Because the body belongs to Jesus, we cannot speak lightly or criticize any part of it, regardless of their flaws. This reverence motivates us to value gathering with the saints as if Jesus himself were present.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen Psalm25:14 Seek for that which will last for all eternity
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6, 2026 · 1m 1s
The central message is that knowing God's intimacy is what has eternal value, unlike physical miracles. The speaker contrasts those who only know God through visible deeds with those who truly know His deep intimacy. This deep knowledge is presented as the only thing that will endure into eternity.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen Isaiah45:9 This is reverence for God - like clay and the Potter
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6, 2026 · 1m 1s
True reverence for the Lord means accepting God's sovereignty without demanding explanations for our suffering or trials. The speaker uses the analogy of the potter and the clay to illustrate that God does not owe us an explanation for how He is shaping us. Instead, we should embrace the role of the clay, trusting the Potter's hand.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen Psalm16:11 In God's presence is joy at its maximum
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6, 2026 · 58s
The speaker discusses the profound joy found in God's presence, comparing it to a taste of heaven. This divine joy is so significant that the typical ups and downs of earthly life, such as winning a game or gaining more money, become irrelevant by comparison. The goal is for the Holy Spirit to fill hearts with this heavenly joy.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen It's your attitude and motive in what you do that glorifies God
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker urges listeners to evaluate their daily activities, careers, and relationships by asking if they matter in eternity. True devotion means aligning all actions, even mundane ones like jobs or family life, with God's glory rather than seeking worldly success. Living for God means integrating faith into everyday life, not necessarily withdrawing from it.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen He loves you, knowing all that you've done and all you will do
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker contrasts human relationships, where deep secrets might jeopardize love, with the unconditional love of God. He emphasizes that God knows every aspect of a person—their past sins and future failings—yet He remains faithful and loving. This highlights the depth and certainty of God's acceptance.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen 1Corinthians14:25
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6, 2026 · 1m 1s
The goal of gathering together should be to deepen the desire to know Jesus intimately. The speaker emphasizes that the focus of church meetings should not be on secular activities but on drawing people closer to Christ. The responsibility of church leaders is to nurture this desire for a deeper, personal relationship with Jesus.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Matthew20:16 The last shall be first, and the first last.
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 1m 1s
The sermon emphasizes that worldly status or perceived position does not determine God's calling; rather, faithfulness in small matters is what matters. God will elevate those who are humble and faithful in their daily lives, even if they feel overlooked or low in status. True calling comes from quiet, consistent faithfulness.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Luke7:44-47 Does Jesus alone have prominence in your heart home?
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 59s
The sermon uses the parable of the sinful woman and the Pharisee, Simon, to challenge the listener about where they place the most importance in their lives. Jesus contrasts Simon's outward attempts to show importance with the woman's profound act of devotion. The central message is that genuine devotion and recognizing Jesus' supreme importance must be the priority in one's heart.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen If Jesus said not to do something, that's sin!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker establishes that if Jesus explicitly forbids an action, that action constitutes sin, setting a clear standard for believers. The focus of the church should not be merely on people seeking heaven, but rather on those desiring freedom from sin and striving to emulate Jesus in every aspect of life. He challenges the congregation to pursue a life characterized by zero impatience, anxiety, and unbelief, mirroring Christ's character.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen God's grace available to us corresponds to the standard of truth
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 1m
The speaker addresses discouragement experienced when confronting the truth of the new covenant, advising that if the message is causing distress, the listener may have misunderstood it or the preaching needs adjustment. He emphasizes that the goal is to maintain a high standard of truth, even if it challenges the congregation's comfort.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen John1:14 Don't fall for false grace that gives you false comfort
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker argues that some teachings on grace diminish the necessary standard of truth, calling such teachings 'false grace.' True grace, according to the speaker, is not a way to excuse oneself from truth but rather God's power to live by the full standard of truth, which is even higher than the old covenant law. The message emphasizes that grace and truth must be understood together.
55sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Luke16:10 Don't neglect your small, hidden responsibility
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 55s
Jesus taught that faithfulness in small, seemingly insignificant responsibilities is a direct indicator of faithfulness in greater matters. The speaker uses the analogy of a quarter being evaluated as billions to illustrate that God measures our stewardship over small things. Therefore, being careful with what little we have is crucial because it reflects our capacity for much.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Matthew5:33-37 Reverence for God realizes He is always listening
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 1m 1s
Jesus teaches that under the New Covenant, believers are always under an oath to tell the truth, unlike the Old Covenant where oaths were only sworn in specific settings. He emphasizes that God is always listening, meaning our words and intentions are always recorded and accountable to Him. This principle extends beyond formal settings into every aspect of our lives.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Jesus didn't shrink back as He got closer to Calvary
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 59s
The speaker reflects on the unwavering commitment demonstrated by Jesus as He approached Calvary. The central message is that true love, like Christ's sacrifice, is absolute and does not waver or turn back, contrasting this with fluctuating human emotions. This unwavering commitment is presented as a model for Christian love.
36sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Ecclesiastes5:1-2 Reverence does not mean somberness
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 36s
Reverence for God is not characterized by a somber or downcast demeanor. Instead, true reverence involves lifting one's eyes upward, focusing on God rather than personal failures or earthly concerns. This upward gaze reflects a heart focused on the divine, regardless of recent struggles.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Godliness Isn't "Fake it Till You Make It" — Santosh Poonen — March 1, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Mar 1, 2026 · 59m
The sermon emphasizes that receiving the Holy Spirit is contingent upon first turning to God's rebuke and correction. The speaker warns that the defining characteristic of the end times is not necessarily global conflict, but rather a pervasive self-love, which manifests as disobedience to parents and ingratitude. The core message is to actively cast all cares and burdens onto God, striving for a life of zero cares by trusting Him.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
George D. Watson (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- February 25, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Feb 26, 2026 · 38m
The speaker shares the life story of George Douglas Watson, highlighting his deep commitment to holiness and his profound experience with the Holy Spirit. Watson's journey involved significant spiritual turning points, including his conversion during the Civil War and his subsequent pursuit of deeper spiritual realities, despite facing opposition from within his church community. The narrative emphasizes the necessity of seeking God's power and grace for true Christian maturity.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Will You Stand in the Gap for Others -- Santosh Poonen -- February 15, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Feb 15, 2026 · 1h 0m
The sermon contrasts the world's pursuit of fleeting outward beauty with the lasting beauty found in a holy life, drawing from Psalm 96. The speaker warns that both the world and even the religious community can backslide, citing Ezekiel 22 to show pervasive sin. The core challenge is to maintain a clear distinction between the holy and the profane, resisting the devil's attempt to blend the sacred with the secular.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen 1John4:20 You love God as much as who you're in fellowship with
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 1m 1s
True Christian fellowship goes far beyond merely attending a church building on Sunday. The speaker emphasizes that genuine connection with Christ must manifest in a deeper, real-life fellowship with fellow believers. This mutual relationship serves as the true test of one's spiritual depth.