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1h 9mThe Importance of Encountering God — Santosh Poonen — November 23, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
55sJames 4:11 The only Judge is God : https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
1m1Peter5:5 God instantaneously gives grace to the humble: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
1m 1sDon't fall for the Devil's bait of false humility: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
1mRomans6:14 #humility = #grace = #overcoming : https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
59sJames4:7 Be aware of how Satan will try to deceive you: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
1mEven your love for God must come from Him: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
1m1 Peter 5:6: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
58sWhatever is not from grace is not of Christ: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
59s1Peter5:5 With God's grace you can be more like Christ: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
54sWhat others think of you means nothing: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22
1m 1sEverything in kingdom of heaven is for poor in spirit: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22
59sMatthew5:3 The Christian life is very simple #humility: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22
1m 1sThis is the Holy Spirit's mission Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sRom5:3-5 The deeper love of God in Christ. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
59sRom5:1 You need never be discouraged. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sRom8:32 He will freely give me all I need. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sZech12:10 Sin becomes utterly detestable! Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sRom8:35 You can even face peril! Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1s2Tim4:8 Our crown actually exalts Christ! Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1mHeb2:10 God brings many children to glory Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sPsalm116:7 Trust God to use your failures. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sRevelation 14:4-5 Our goal: no #hypocrisy Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20
54sBe a bold witness of Christ and His power. Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20
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.
1h 9mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Importance of Encountering God — Santosh Poonen — November 23, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 1h 9m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of knowing what comes after death, using the story of a young woman with a terminal illness to illustrate this point. He urges the congregation, especially the youth, to secure their eternal hope in Jesus Christ, as fear of death is a common uncertainty in the world. The central message is to actively seek assurance of salvation and share the hope of eternity with others.
55sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
James 4:11 The only Judge is God : https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 55s
The sermon warns against judging others, noting that judging a brother is equivalent to judging God's law. The speaker emphasizes that merely accumulating good deeds or keeping track of one's own righteousness does not qualify a person as a doer of the law. True righteousness is invalidated the moment one begins to judge another person.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1Peter5:5 God instantaneously gives grace to the humble: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 1m
The speaker teaches that receiving God's grace is instantaneous upon genuine humility, contrasting this with the idea that grace is earned through prolonged emotional distress or self-flagellation. He uses the law of gravity as an analogy to illustrate that the moment one becomes humble, grace is immediately available.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Don't fall for the Devil's bait of false humility: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker warns against the trap of false humility, which often manifests as self-condemnation and discouragement. He argues that beating oneself up over sin is actually a form of pride, not true humility. Genuine humility does not lead to self-condemnation, and the ability to receive grace from God is not due to being inherently better than others.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Romans6:14 #humility = #grace = #overcoming : https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 1m
The speaker addresses the common excuse of 'old habits' when struggling with sin, emphasizing that sin is never something to be shrugged off. True humility allows a person to overcome ingrained patterns, regardless of their background or upbringing. By embracing grace, believers are empowered to overcome sin in every situation.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
James4:7 Be aware of how Satan will try to deceive you: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 59s
The devil rarely confronts Christians with loud accusations; instead, he operates through subtle whispers, most notably the whisper of pride. These whispers encourage self-praise regarding one's good deeds, knowledge, or achievements. The core message is to actively resist these subtle temptations and shut out the whispers of pride.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Even your love for God must come from Him: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 1m
The central message is that our love for God must originate from Him, not from our own efforts, as human love is temporary. To cultivate eternal love for Christ, one must open their heart to the Holy Spirit, allowing God's love to be poured within. Ultimately, choosing this divine love requires the free will to humble oneself.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1 Peter 5:6: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 1m
The speaker uses the analogy of gravity to illustrate that spiritual principles, like the law of humility, operate without regard to past performance. Just as gravity will act regardless of how long you've been careful, spiritual laws will take effect when the opportunity arises. The core message is that spiritual discipline is not based on past success but on present adherence to truth.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Whatever is not from grace is not of Christ: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 58s
The speaker argues that it is possible to achieve a level of 'respectable Christian living' or perform many good deeds without genuine grace. However, this self-sufficiency will eventually fail when a significant calamity or disaster occurs, revealing the lack of true grace.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1Peter5:5 With God's grace you can be more like Christ: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 59s
The speaker asserts that the primary obstacle preventing spiritual growth and Christ-likeness is pride. He shares a personal testimony where the Holy Spirit directly confronted him, revealing that his excuses for lack of discipline in various areas were rooted in pride. True humility, the speaker concludes, is the key that unlocks the ability to become more like Christ.
54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
What others think of you means nothing: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 54s
The speaker warns against basing one's self-worth or spiritual standing on the approval of others, such as church members or elders. True value comes solely from God's opinion, which is determined by one's level of humility. Therefore, external validation from any source is meaningless compared to God's view.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Everything in kingdom of heaven is for poor in spirit: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 1m 1s
True love, whether for a spouse, family, or church members, must originate from humility to be considered the love of the Kingdom of Heaven. The speaker warns that any love not rooted in humility is a counterfeit. Ultimately, the love characteristic of the Kingdom of Heaven is reserved only for those who are poor in spirit.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matthew5:3 The Christian life is very simple #humility: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 22, 2025 · 59s
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life is not a series of complex steps but hinges on one core virtue: humility. Humility is presented as the single key that unlocks the ability to achieve other spiritual victories, such as patience, love, kindness, and control over anger. The message concludes by referencing the Beatitudes, stating that the poor in spirit are blessed because they possess this key.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
This is the Holy Spirit's mission Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's mission is focused on finding a single individual—the bride of Christ—rather than merely gathering converts. The speaker encourages the audience to desire a deeper, personal union with Christ, aspiring to be seated at the banquet table with Him rather than just being an observer in the heavenly multitude.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Rom5:3-5 The deeper love of God in Christ. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes experiencing the deep love of God found in Christ, particularly through trials. The speaker draws from Romans 5:3-5 to explain that tribulation leads to perseverance, which in turn builds proven character. This proven character results in a hope that cannot disappoint because God's love has been poured into our hearts through Jesus Christ.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Rom5:1 You need never be discouraged. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 59s
The central message is that true assurance of forgiveness and justification through Christ is evidenced by experiencing genuine peace in the heart. The speaker cautions against merely understanding the doctrine intellectually, emphasizing that one must draw near to Jesus to actually receive this peace immediately after repentance. This peace is the proof of a real encounter with Christ.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Rom8:32 He will freely give me all I need. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker uses the analogy of a man constantly being harassed and robbed to illustrate God's protective power. He argues that since God has already made the speaker His son, He will certainly provide everything else needed. The core message emphasizes the security and provision found in being adopted by God.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zech12:10 Sin becomes utterly detestable! Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker reflects on coming close to Jesus and seeing the depth of their own sin, specifically realizing the extent of their own participation in hurting Him. This realization, prompted by studying Zechariah 12, led to deep weeping and a renewed sense of sorrow over past sins like gossip and contempt.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Rom8:35 You can even face peril! Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that true peace and resilience come from knowing the love of God found in Christ Jesus. The speaker argues that if one possesses this deep knowledge of God's love, they will not become easily offended by criticism, gossip, or correction from others. This understanding allows one to remain steadfast regardless of external difficulties or conflict.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
2Tim4:8 Our crown actually exalts Christ! Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that our lives, even our flaws, ultimately serve to exalt Christ when we are compared to Him. As people come to know us, they will realize our imperfections, which in turn causes them to see Christ's glory more brightly. This realization ultimately directs all praise and glory to Jesus.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Heb2:10 God brings many children to glory Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m
The greatest glory to God comes from the multiplication of His divine nature within many sons and daughters. This divine nature, which is marvelous and plentiful, is magnified when it is shared among believers. Therefore, the focus of preaching is on the new covenant, which involves partaking of this divine nature.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Psalm116:7 Trust God to use your failures. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
God's salvation is not earned through human effort, such as reading the Bible or striving to do well. Instead, salvation is available to those who are low in spirit. The message emphasizes that even those who have recently fallen into deep sin can find salvation through the Lord.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Revelation 14:4-5 Our goal: no #hypocrisy Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker explains that God leads individuals not just to new places, but to hidden corners of their hearts where hypocrisy resides. True followers, like those who follow the Lamb, are purified until there is no lie or hypocrisy found in them. This transformation is achieved by following Christ.
54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Be a bold witness of Christ and His power. Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 54s
The speaker contrasts the perceived authenticity of other religions with the tendency of some Christians to hide their faith, such as avoiding public prayer. He encourages believers to live openly and boldly in their faith, suggesting that an unashamed witness to Christ can draw others to Jesus.