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49mGarratt Sisters (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh & Zac Poonen -- May 27, 2026
Santosh Poonen · May 29
1m 1syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen John 17:23 God loves imperfect you perfectly, right now!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
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
1m 1syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Matthew5:33-37 Reverence for God realizes He is always listening
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
36syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Ecclesiastes5:1-2 Reverence does not mean somberness
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
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
57sFull message: https://youtu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13
1m 1syoutu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen True intimacy with God is always balanced with reverence for Him
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13
59syoutu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen Grace isn't "unmerited favor", but it is power to overcome sin
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13
1myoutu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Matthew25:3-4 This is between you & the Baptizer Himself, Jesus
Santosh Poonen · Jan 27
1m 1syoutu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen Complete Christ-likeness, within your lifetime!
Santosh Poonen · Jan 20
1m 1syoutu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen 1John2:28-3:3 Some will shrink back in shame when Christ returns
Santosh Poonen · Jan 20
1h 7mA Small Ask in Exchange for Eternal Glory — Santosh Poonen — January 18, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Jan 19
1m 1syoutu.be/w8232_hVEH8 #santoshpoonen How amazing that God would give His Nature to wrretches like us!
Santosh Poonen · Jan 8
1myoutu.be/w8232_hVEH8 #santoshpoonen 2Peter1:3-4 This is the whole truth
Santosh Poonen · Jan 8
1h 7mWe Worship God by Being Overcomers -- Santosh Poonen -- December 7, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Dec 7
1m 1s1John4:16 God's love for you flows out from His Nature: https://youtu.be/yufETcBg29w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 2
44sHebrews12:17 Don't waste God's gift of repentance: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
58sPhil4:4 God didn't exaggerate when He promised 100% joy: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1sRevelation 14:4-5 Our goal: no #hypocrisy Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20
1m 1s1Tim6:16 God's light exposes all pretense. Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20
1m 1s1Cor.14:15 God's presence removes pretense Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20
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.
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River of Life Christian Fellowship · Santosh Poonen · holiness
49mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Garratt Sisters (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh & Zac Poonen -- May 27, 2026
Santosh Poonen · May 29, 2026 · 49m
The sermon recounts the lives of the Garratt sisters, highlighting their deep commitment to faith and separation from worldly influences. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual conviction, drawing lessons from their struggles and testimonies regarding holiness. The message urges listeners to be sensitive to convicting messages that stir a desperate desire for holiness.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen John 17:23 God loves imperfect you perfectly, right now!
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The central message is that God's love is unconditional and present, affirming that believers are loved perfectly right now, exactly as they are. The speaker challenges the common belief that one must become perfect or resemble Jesus before receiving God's love. Instead, God loves imperfect people just as much as He loves Jesus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Full message: https://youtu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 57s
True reverence for God is an internal attitude of the heart that permeates all aspects of life, whether one is singing, working, or watching a movie. The evidence of this reverence is an immediate and instinctive recoil when a flicker of sin appears, demonstrating a constant awareness of God's presence. This internal reverence ensures that one's life remains appropriately focused on the divine.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen True intimacy with God is always balanced with reverence for Him
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 1m 1s
True intimacy with God requires a balance between a close, loving relationship and a deep reverence for Him. Lacking intimacy while maintaining only reverence leads to legalism, which is characterized by fear rather than true awe. The speaker cautions against equating reverence with fear, even when preaching emphasizes God's welcoming nature.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen Grace isn't "unmerited favor", but it is power to overcome sin
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 59s
True grace is not merely unmerited favor, but rather the power to overcome sin. The speaker warns against counterfeit understandings of grace, such as believing that current blessings like health or financial stability equate to divine favor. The definitive proof that one is under God's grace is that sin no longer has power over their life, as stated in Romans 6:14.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Matthew25:3-4 This is between you & the Baptizer Himself, Jesus
Santosh Poonen · Jan 27, 2026 · 1m
The speaker warns that a time is coming when mere outward signs of the Holy Spirit will no longer suffice. Believers will face a personal reckoning where their individual relationship with Jesus, the baptizer of the Holy Spirit, will be the ultimate test. Complacency, even within a spiritually active church, will prove insufficient when the time of judgment arrives.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen Complete Christ-likeness, within your lifetime!
Santosh Poonen · Jan 20, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker urges the audience to embrace deep repentance, recognizing that comfort in past struggles is insufficient. He emphasizes the need to actively seek out and expel deep-seated emotions like anxiety, uncertainty, unbelief, and fear from one's heart before facing God.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen 1John2:28-3:3 Some will shrink back in shame when Christ returns
Santosh Poonen · Jan 20, 2026 · 1m 1s
The central message is that true hope in Christ's return is not merely a passive expectation, but an active process of transformation. The proof of having this hope is that believers are actively conformed into the image of Jesus. This transformation requires believers to purify themselves while they are still in this life.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Small Ask in Exchange for Eternal Glory — Santosh Poonen — January 18, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Jan 19, 2026 · 1h 7m
The speaker urges the congregation to deeply examine their hearts for any unholiness, such as bitterness, unforgiveness, or critical thoughts, because these things prevent God from hearing their prayers. Drawing from Deuteronomy 30, the message emphasizes that while God presents life and good, the choice to follow Him or remain in sin rests with the individual. The ultimate call is to surrender all pride and self-centeredness to Christ for true cleansing and transformation.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/w8232_hVEH8 #santoshpoonen How amazing that God would give His Nature to wrretches like us!
Santosh Poonen · Jan 8, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker emphasizes that receiving a partaking of God's divine nature is the most valuable thing, surpassing any earthly wealth. He reflects on the incredible grace that God would bestow this divine quality upon fallen, imperfect human beings. This gift is presented as a profound act of divine favor.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/w8232_hVEH8 #santoshpoonen 2Peter1:3-4 This is the whole truth
Santosh Poonen · Jan 8, 2026 · 1m
God desires believers to become partakers of His divine nature, which requires a process of sanctification while still on earth. The speaker clarifies that while justification and cleansing are complete at salvation, sanctification is an ongoing work that continues after conversion. Therefore, one cannot claim ultimate perfection based solely on initial salvation.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
We Worship God by Being Overcomers -- Santosh Poonen -- December 7, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Dec 7, 2025 · 1h 7m
The sermon emphasizes that true spiritual health is personal and cannot be transferred from others, using analogies like rotten apples and contagious disease. The speaker urges the congregation to guard their individual spiritual state, warning that worldly focus on earthly pleasures can corrupt one's devotion to eternity. He concludes by referencing Levitical law to stress that contamination flows from the unholy to the holy, not the reverse.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1John4:16 God's love for you flows out from His Nature: https://youtu.be/yufETcBg29w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 2, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that God's love flows naturally from His very nature, requiring no effort on His part. The speaker contrasts this effortless divine love with the difficulty one might imagine loving oneself, suggesting that God's love is inherently easy and unconditional. This illustrates that God's love is a fundamental aspect of who He is.
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.
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.
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.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1Tim6:16 God's light exposes all pretense. Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message centers on the concept of God dwelling in unapproachable light, contrasting it with the idea of casually approaching God's presence. The speaker urges listeners to consider what they are willing to have this pure light expose, suggesting that true intimacy requires a willingness to face divine scrutiny.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
1Cor.14:15 God's presence removes pretense Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker argues that many modern churches are characterized by pretense and hypocrisy. He suggests that the true presence of God will strip away all outward appearances and hidden aspects of a person, exposing their true selves. The central challenge is whether the congregation is willing to face this genuine exposure.