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1m 1syoutu.be/YwE93CV6PPk #santoshpoonen Hebrews4:15 Jesus is your example in every temptation you face
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
1m 1syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke15:28 God's can encourage someone else through your faith
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
1m 1syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Faith is to see God for who He really is!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
1m 1syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Zephaniah3:17 Even when you can't hear God He's planning for you
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
1m 1syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke22:31-32 Jesus gave Satan permission to sift you
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
59syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke22:31-32 Faith allows for failure. Jesus is praying for you!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
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
1m 1syoutu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen Psalm25:14 Seek for that which will last for all eternity
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
58syoutu.be/Tsn6z-3LTro #santoshpoonen Psalm16:11 In God's presence is joy at its maximum
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
59syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Luke7:44-47 Does Jesus alone have prominence in your heart home?
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
55syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Luke16:10 Don't neglect your small, hidden responsibility
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
59syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Jesus didn't shrink back as He got closer to Calvary
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
1myoutu.be/Uoc0qY5x56k #santoshpoonen Mark4:17 Don't let someone else's stumbling cause you to stumble
Santosh Poonen · Jan 30
1m 1syoutu.be/Uoc0qY5x56k #santoshpoonen Would you stand for the truth even if you're the only one?
Santosh Poonen · Jan 30
32mXi Shengmo (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- January 28, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Jan 29
1h 16mTotal Freedom from Fear — Santosh Poonen — January 28, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Jan 28
1myoutu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Matthew25:24 Don't be like the slave who was lazy and embittered
Santosh Poonen · Jan 27
1m 1syoutu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Revelation 2:7 To the one to hears, who overcomes
Santosh Poonen · Jan 26
55syoutu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen Hebrews12:27 God wants to give you His unshakeable kingdom
Santosh Poonen · Jan 20
1m 1sYour insecurity won't go away if God just solves your problem: youtu.be/w8232_hVEH8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Jan 8
33mA Year of Increasing Glory by Faith -- Santosh Poonen -- January 4, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Jan 4
1mMatt19:21,9:13 Loyalty to God is having His compassion https://youtu.be/yufETcBg29w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 4
1m 1sMatt7:11 The best earthly father is evil compared to God https://youtu.be/yufETcBg29w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 2
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/YwE93CV6PPk #santoshpoonen Hebrews4:15 Jesus is your example in every temptation you face
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The central message is that believers, especially young men, should remember that Jesus was tempted in every way they are, making him able to sympathize with their struggles. When facing temptation, the believer is encouraged to reach out to Jesus in prayer. Furthermore, the speaker reminds the audience of God's will to abstain from sexual immorality.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke15:28 God's can encourage someone else through your faith
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate how one's faith can serve to encourage others. He emphasizes that instead of dwelling on past sins, we should use our experience to warn and strengthen others who are about to make similar mistakes. Our testimony can assure others that God's love is present even when they feel hopeless or lost.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Faith is to see God for who He really is!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The core message is that true faith is recognizing God's unchanging, everlasting love, especially when one has sinned or failed. The speaker emphasizes that faith is not about our own perceived hopelessness, but rather trusting that God can restore us despite our mistakes. Believing we are too far gone is what limits God's power to us.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Zephaniah3:17 Even when you can't hear God He's planning for you
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The sermon emphasizes that God's love and planning for us continue even during periods of silence when we cannot hear His voice. While we might focus on our own mistakes and feel unseen, God is actively and lovingly working on our behalf. We must remember that His plans encompass these quiet times.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke22:31-32 Jesus gave Satan permission to sift you
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
Jesus explains that Satan has permission to test or 'sift' a believer, but this testing is actually an opportunity for growth. The core message is that if a person's faith remains strong through these trials, the evil or difficulty brought by the devil will ultimately result in an even greater measure of good. Faith in God's promises is the key that transforms adversity into blessing.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke22:31-32 Faith allows for failure. Jesus is praying for you!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 59s
The central message is that true faith is robust enough to withstand failure, drawing from Jesus' prayer for Simon. God's power is so great that He allows trials, even the possibility of falling, because He knows that the core of the believer's faith will not break. Therefore, faith is seen as something that can endure failure and is essential for building God's purposes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/Uoc0qY5x56k #santoshpoonen Mark4:17 Don't let someone else's stumbling cause you to stumble
Santosh Poonen · Jan 30, 2026 · 1m
The central message warns against allowing the failures or stumbling of others to cause one's own spiritual decline. The speaker emphasizes that true believers must maintain a firm, personal root in Christ, regardless of what others do. He cautions that no one can use the fall of another person as an excuse for their own lack of steadfastness.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/Uoc0qY5x56k #santoshpoonen Would you stand for the truth even if you're the only one?
Santosh Poonen · Jan 30, 2026 · 1m 1s
The central message is the absolute necessity of standing for the truth, particularly the truth found in God's Word. The speaker uses the analogy of mathematics to illustrate that while factual errors in math are minor, being wrong about God's truth has eternal consequences. Therefore, believers must be diligent to ensure they are not misled regarding divine truth.
32mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Xi Shengmo (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- January 28, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Jan 29, 2026 · 32m
This biography recounts the life of S. Shenmo, a scholar who initially struggled with sin, intellectual emptiness, and addiction despite his high status. After experiencing profound spiritual distress, he was drawn to the missionaries, particularly David Hill, whose presence brought him peace and revealed the truth. Through this encounter, he began his journey toward faith, demonstrating how God works through seemingly unlikely means to bring people to Christ.
1h 16mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Total Freedom from Fear — Santosh Poonen — January 28, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Jan 28, 2026 · 1h 16m
The sermon emphasizes that the name of Jesus signifies freedom from sin, and believers must live by fulfilling every promise and obeying every command given by God in their lives. The central warning is that fear hinders God's work, and the preacher urges the congregation to make eliminating fear a personal goal, especially as the time of Christ's return approaches, when the world will experience intense fear.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Matthew25:24 Don't be like the slave who was lazy and embittered
Santosh Poonen · Jan 27, 2026 · 1m
The passage uses the parable of the talents to teach that the danger is not the amount of gift God has given, but whether or not the individual chooses to use it. Believers should not compare themselves to others or wait for more gifts; instead, they must be faithful and use what they have been given to be useful to God.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Revelation 2:7 To the one to hears, who overcomes
Santosh Poonen · Jan 26, 2026 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes that the call to hear and overcome is intensely personal, directed to the individual believer rather than the church as a whole. While the church as a body will ultimately overcome Satan's works, the act of overcoming is presented as an individual response required from each person. This individual call is crucial for receiving the promise of life.
55sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen Hebrews12:27 God wants to give you His unshakeable kingdom
Santosh Poonen · Jan 20, 2026 · 55s
The central message is that because believers have received an unshakable kingdom, they must respond with gratitude, even amidst trials or unanswered prayers. The speaker clarifies that when prayer seems unanswered, God is actually answering by providing the greater gift: His eternal, unshakable kingdom, rather than the temporary things we seek. This gratitude allows us to offer an acceptable service to God.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Your insecurity won't go away if God just solves your problem: youtu.be/w8232_hVEH8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Jan 8, 2026 · 1m 1s
True security does not come from God solving external problems, such as career success or relationships. Instead, the speaker asserts that the only source of lasting security is knowing and experiencing the love of the Heavenly Father. The temptation to believe that material success or external achievements will solve deep-seated insecurity is identified as a lie from the enemy.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Year of Increasing Glory by Faith -- Santosh Poonen -- January 4, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Jan 4, 2026 · 33m
The speaker argues that true Christianity requires a radical, daily transformation that makes one's life increasingly 'heaven-like,' otherwise, the gospel is false. He emphasizes that God's power must be able to free us from sin here on earth, not just in heaven. Drawing from Luke 19, he urges the congregation to recognize and be thankful for the present, tangible presence of God within their community, viewing their shared time together as a profound visitation.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matt19:21,9:13 Loyalty to God is having His compassion https://youtu.be/yufETcBg29w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 4, 2025 · 1m
The speaker uses an analogy of online forms to explain the message to the rich young ruler. He argues that merely checking off various religious or ethical boxes is insufficient; true commitment requires checking the foundational box that represents total devotion to God. If this core commitment is missing, all other efforts are rendered meaningless by God.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matt7:11 The best earthly father is evil compared to God https://youtu.be/yufETcBg29w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 2, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker contrasts the best earthly father with the worst, noting that the difference between them is negligible. This comparison serves to highlight the immense goodness of God, suggesting that earthly paternal relationships are insignificant compared to knowing the only good heavenly Father. Ultimately, what matters eternally is knowing God's goodness.