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1m 1sI can never be proud of what God has done: https://youtu.be/GeiZ6vWzvwY #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29
1m 1sPsalm37:7 You'll wait quietly when you have faith: https://youtu.be/GeiZ6vWzvwY #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29
1m 1sRomans 4:20 Abraham grew strong in faith: https://youtu.be/GeiZ6vWzvwY #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29
1m 1sDon't wait until it is too late to be single-minded: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
44sHebrews12:17 Don't waste God's gift of repentance: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
1m 1sMatthew25:11-12 Don't take advantage of God's patience: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
59sMatthew25:5 Christ delays to give us time to repent: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
1m 1sJames 1:6-8 Don't be double-minded: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
1m 1sThe Church like the ark is the one thing that'll remain: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
1m 1s2Pet.3:9 Christ is eagerly waiting to return. So repent: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
1mMatt13:22 Fill every part of your life with God's Word: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 26
1m 1sBeing born again begins journey of giving all to Jesus: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1sMatt9:29 In eternity we'll see that faith was justified: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1mJohn3:18 If you're not born again you'll feel condemned: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
59sGalatians 2:20 Now Christ makes the decisions in life: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1sMatthew 7:21 Satan is not afraid of giftedness: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1sPhi4:6 Being anxious for nothing is actually possible: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1sHeb12:2 Our faith begins & ends in the person of Jesus: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
58sPhil4:4 God didn't exaggerate when He promised 100% joy: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
57s1 Corinthians 13:7 Don't allow the Devil any foothold: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1sRomans 8:28 When God said "all things", He meant 100%! : https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1s2 Corinthians 4:13 True faith has life and power in it: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
58sWhen you see Christ's sacrifice, you will hide yourself: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1mLeviticus 1:4 Lay your hand on the head of the offering. https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
I can never be proud of what God has done: https://youtu.be/GeiZ6vWzvwY #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker uses the analogy of speed—comparing running to sitting in a car—to illustrate that any victory achieved through faith is not due to personal effort. He emphasizes that when God grants victory over sin, the believer realizes they had no part in it, only that God filled them with the power of the Holy Spirit.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Psalm37:7 You'll wait quietly when you have faith: https://youtu.be/GeiZ6vWzvwY #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker discusses the difference between anxious, frantic prayer and true faith. Genuine faith allows one to wait patiently for God's timing without constantly pressuring Him or feeling the need to nag for answers. The core message is to rest in the Lord and wait patiently, as exemplified by Psalm 37:7.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Romans 4:20 Abraham grew strong in faith: https://youtu.be/GeiZ6vWzvwY #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker discusses Abraham's faith as an example of true belief, noting that a key indicator of genuine faith is maintaining confidence even when God's answers or promises seem delayed. Abraham's strength in faith was evident because, despite the delay, he did not waver into unbelief regarding God's promises.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Don't wait until it is too late to be single-minded: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker warns believers against becoming double-minded, cautioning that delaying commitment to God's blessings can result in the door being shut by God. He emphasizes the danger of taking the gift of repentance for granted, urging the listener to remain vigilant in their spiritual focus.
44sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Hebrews12:17 Don't waste God's gift of repentance: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 44s
Repentance is presented as a divine gift from God, not something earned or deserved by human effort. The speaker emphasizes that the ability to repent is a grace, and even personal repentance should not lead to self-congratulation. He cautions against complacency, urging believers to recognize that God is the source of this gift.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matthew25:11-12 Don't take advantage of God's patience: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
The sermon uses the parable of the ten virgins to warn against complacency regarding God's grace. It emphasizes that when the Lord closes the door, the opportunity will not reopen, stressing the urgency of preparation. Believers must avoid being double-minded and understand that time is limited.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matthew25:5 Christ delays to give us time to repent: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 59s
Jesus delays his return not because he is late, but because He is patient, giving people more time to become single-minded. The core message is to ensure that one's devotion to Christ is genuine and kept secret, rather than being based on outward appearances or what others think. Believers must actively cultivate this pure devotion in their hearts.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
James 1:6-8 Don't be double-minded: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message warns against the danger of being double-minded, which the devil exploits by allowing a person to maintain a partial commitment to Christ. The speaker argues that even a 99% commitment to Christ and the church is considered double-mindedness because that remaining 1% leaves room for other influences. This divided focus can ultimately cause a person to be excluded from God's protection.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Church like the ark is the one thing that'll remain: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that the church is the only thing that will endure through tribulation. The speaker urges listeners to commit themselves fully to building up this body of Christ, emphasizing that this commitment must be deep and unwavering. He stresses that the church must be the pure body of Christ, not merely a casual gathering of believers.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
2Pet.3:9 Christ is eagerly waiting to return. So repent: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
God is currently restraining himself because He is patient and eagerly awaiting the time to redeem His church and take believers to heaven. Jesus is holding back because He desires to be united with His bride, but He is waiting for people to repent. The message emphasizes that if God seems slow, it is because He is patient, not because He is absent.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matt13:22 Fill every part of your life with God's Word: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 26, 2025 · 1m
The sermon uses the parable of the sower to illustrate that the heart can have limited space for God's Word. The speaker challenges the listener to examine how much room they have in their heart, noting that worldly worries and the devil can plant themselves in the unsewn areas, choking out the seed of God's Word.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Being born again begins journey of giving all to Jesus: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
Being born again is not a single event but the start of a continuous journey of giving one's whole heart to Jesus. As one walks with Jesus, the capacity to love him grows, requiring a daily commitment to give everything. This process involves continually yielding ownership of things and loves to Him.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matt9:29 In eternity we'll see that faith was justified: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that salvation and justification before Christ's judgment will be based solely on the act of believing and trusting in Him, not on any visible emotional experience or works. The speaker emphasizes that what matters is the simple act of trusting Jesus, which is what ultimately makes everything right in one's life.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
John3:18 If you're not born again you'll feel condemned: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m
The central message is that belief in Jesus Christ leads to freedom from condemnation, contrasting sharply with the state of those who do not believe. The speaker emphasizes that feeling condemned is a sign that one is not yet born again, and this very feeling is part of God's mercy designed to prompt a spiritual rebirth.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Galatians 2:20 Now Christ makes the decisions in life: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 59s
The core message is that true spiritual transformation, or being born again, means relinquishing personal decision-making to Christ. The speaker emphasizes that the issue is not the quality of one's actions, but rather who is directing them. To be born again is to live in a state where Christ is making the decisions for you, as stated in Galatians 2:20.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matthew 7:21 Satan is not afraid of giftedness: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker suggests that the devil is not intimidated by visible Christian giftedness, such as preaching or singing. He questions whether the church's current activities, despite appearing strong, provide any real authority over the devil. The core message challenges the congregation to consider what truly matters beyond outward religious displays.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Phi4:6 Being anxious for nothing is actually possible: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker encourages the audience to acknowledge any anxiety they have experienced, recognizing that treating God as a liar or exaggerator is a sin. He reassures listeners not to be discouraged by the church's efforts to expose areas of ignorance, viewing this illumination as a liberating gospel that leads to freedom in Christ.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Heb12:2 Our faith begins & ends in the person of Jesus: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that everything taught in the New Testament epistles is rooted in the lived experience of Jesus Christ. When reading commands like 'rejoice in the Lord always,' the believer should understand that Jesus Himself lived out that reality. Therefore, Jesus is the ultimate model and perfector of our faith.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Phil4:4 God didn't exaggerate when He promised 100% joy: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 58s
The speaker addresses the concept of rejoicing in the Lord always, challenging the notion that God's promises are exaggerated. He warns that minimizing God's promise to a percentage, like 75%, is essentially calling God an exaggerator. The message emphasizes the necessity of full, unwavering joy in the Lord.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1 Corinthians 13:7 Don't allow the Devil any foothold: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 57s
The speaker warns that the devil seeks to exploit any small area of compromise or doubt in a believer's life. He illustrates that even a small percentage of giving ground to sin or worry can be used by the devil to bring bondage, anxiety, and fear, even when God's promise was absolute. The central message is to guard every aspect of one's life to prevent the enemy from gaining any foothold.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Romans 8:28 When God said "all things", He meant 100%! : https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses the tendency of some Christians to minimize God's promises, suggesting they believe God only meant a percentage rather than the full extent. He warns that the devil will exploit this doubt by questioning God's comprehensive plan, leading believers to doubt the totality of God's sovereignty in all circumstances.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
2 Corinthians 4:13 True faith has life and power in it: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker distinguishes between mere agreement with God's word and true faith. He argues that simply agreeing with scripture is dead, while genuine faith is described as being alive and possessing power. The core message encourages listeners to examine whether their belief is just intellectual agreement or a deep, living conviction.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
When you see Christ's sacrifice, you will hide yourself: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 58s
The sermon encourages believers to adopt an attitude of hiding themselves in Christ, contrasting this with the world's pursuit of self-promotion, popularity, and wealth. The central message is that true security and belonging are found by drawing close to Christ after witnessing His sacrifice. This commitment is essential for building the church of Jesus Christ.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Leviticus 1:4 Lay your hand on the head of the offering. https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m
The speaker uses the imagery of laying hands on an offering, referencing the Levitical ritual, to draw a parallel to the sacrifice of Jesus. The central message is a call for the audience to move beyond viewing Jesus' sacrifice as a distant historical event and instead embrace it as a deeply personal reality. He challenges listeners to consider their own role in the crucifixion, emphasizing that their sin was what held Jesus there until the atonement was accomplished.