Our relationship with Christ is in sharing His unshakable life. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I

Santosh Poonen · May 21, 2024 · 1m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that our relationship with Christ involves sharing in His unshakable, indestructible life, which is different from physical life. This divine life, which could not decay or be corrupted even over two millennia, is what makes believers priests in God's Temple.

youtu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Acts2:39 The promise is for you and your children

Santosh Poonen · Jan 27, 2026 · 49s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker emphasizes that every member of the body of Christ, regardless of their visible ministry role, must be filled with the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to claim the promise of this filling not only for themselves but also for their children, praying for them to receive God's anointing from a young age.

youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke22:31-32 Jesus gave Satan permission to sift you

Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.

When Christ Becomes Your Burden - Santosh Poonen - September 16, 2018

Santosh Poonen · Sep 17, 2018 · 32m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker encourages the audience to meditate on 1 Corinthians 14, emphasizing that pursuing love is paramount, and that true prophecy involves edification, exhortation, and consolation through the Holy Spirit. He stresses that spiritual gifts are not the measure of faith; rather, one must be a doer of the word, as demonstrated by Jesus's humble entrance into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy.

youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Romans8:28 God brings good even out of evil itself!

Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.

Jesus Loves Me, This I Know — Santosh Poonen — April 26, 2026

Santosh Poonen · Apr 26, 2026 · 58m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that true strength and salvation come not from worldly displays of power or loudness, but from quietness, rest, and repentance, echoing Isaiah 30:15. The speaker urges the congregation to adopt this heavenly principle—going down in the world's ways to go up in God's kingdom. He concludes with a prayer for the Holy Spirit to fill the church with a pure, changeless, divine love that transcends temporary human affections.

#Hebrews11:24-26 #parents #children #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE

Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The message uses the example of Moses to challenge parents regarding the temptations their children face. It emphasizes that parents must be filled with the Holy Spirit and cry out to God, taking responsibility for their own shortcomings alongside their children's disobedience. The core message is to pray earnestly and deeply for one's children.

Revelation 14:4-5 Our goal: no #hypocrisy Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen

Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.

Realizing Our True Purpose | 3. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD | ದೇವರಿಗೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆ | Santosh Poonen

Santosh Poonen · Mar 15, 2024 · 19m · CFC India

The core message is that while God has provided the solution to sin through Jesus, receiving that salvation requires a conscious response from the individual. This response involves three key actions: honestly admitting sin and the need for salvation, repenting by deciding to turn away from sin toward Jesus, and having faith by believing in and accepting Christ's saving work. True transformation comes from God replacing our 'stony heart' with a new, clean heart through the Holy Spirit.

The Prosperity Gospel of Heaven - Santosh Poonen - November 30, 2014

Santosh Poonen · Dec 1, 2014 · 53m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon warns against the 'love of money,' identifying it as the root of much evil and a conflict with serving God. Drawing from the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son, the speaker emphasizes that God rejoices immensely over the repentance of a single sinner. He concludes by quoting Matthew 6:24, stating clearly that one cannot serve both God and wealth.

Proving the Power of Christ’s Resurrection in Our Lives -- Santosh Poonen -- April 17, 2022

Santosh Poonen · Apr 18, 2022 · 1h 9m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker emphasizes that every member of the local church has a responsibility to participate in the spiritual life of the body, comparing the church to a cup filled with the life-giving water of Christ. He warns against superficial spiritual care, referencing Jeremiah 6:13, where false leaders superficially heal deep brokenness. Ultimately, the message is to be a vessel filled by the Holy Spirit to share the true life of Jesus with others, regardless of one's perceived ministry role.

Don't Worry, Be Humble - Santosh Poonen - November 16, 2014

Santosh Poonen · Nov 17, 2014 · 55m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

To Present to Thee a Heart of Wisdom - Santosh Poonen - April 6, 2014

Santosh Poonen · Apr 7, 2014 · 56m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The Church: Preparing the Way for Christ - Santosh Poonen - October 8, 2017

Santosh Poonen · Oct 9, 2017 · 52m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon emphasizes that the Church is the body of Christ, connected to Jesus Christ, and that the focus in the New Covenant is on this unified body rather than individual leaders. The speaker draws parallels between the Old Covenant's physical focus and the New Covenant's spiritual reality, using the Holy Spirit's work—likened to the wind in John 3—to illustrate the necessary 'disorganization' or divine leading that moves beyond human planning. The ultimate goal is to understand the unity of the body in Christ.

Realizing Our True Purpose | 2.God's Solution in Jesus | Santosh Poonen

Santosh Poonen · Sep 15, 2023 · 11m · CFC India

The central message is that humanity is separated from God by sin, and good deeds cannot atone for it. The only solution is the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who lived a sinless life and died for our sins, paying the penalty. Through His resurrection, God not only forgives us (justification) but also offers to live with us to help us live righteously, ultimately defeating death and the devil.

Dwight L. Moody (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- November 18, 2020

Santosh Poonen · Oct 27, 2024 · 31m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker discusses the life of Dwight L. Moody, highlighting his initial passion for evangelism despite lacking formal education. A key turning point in Moody's ministry was an encounter with an unknown elderly man who instructed him to always honor the Holy Spirit when speaking. This experience, along with the prayers of supportive women, guided Moody toward deeper dependence on the Spirit's power rather than just his own efforts.

The True Circumcision of the New Covenant - Santosh Poonen

Santosh Poonen · Apr 28, 2021 · 1h 4m · CFC India

The speaker draws a parallel between the physical circumcision of the Old Covenant and the 'true circumcision' required for the New Covenant. This true mark of discipleship is characterized by three things: worshipping in the Spirit of God, glorifying Christ Jesus, and having no confidence in the flesh. He emphasizes that true commitment requires obedience and devotion solely to glorifying God in one's life, marriage, family, and church.

No use pretending, Jesus is coming soon. Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen

Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker urges the congregation to prepare for Jesus' imminent return, emphasizing that one's true character will be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ. He desires a low opinion of himself from the listeners because the reality of his inner self is less than they assume. This realization should prompt a desire for God's presence to expose hidden sin so that repentance can occur.

The Lower Lights - Santosh Poonen - September 22, 2013

Santosh Poonen · Sep 22, 2013 · 51m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker discusses discerning the voice of the Holy Spirit from natural instincts, warning that the greatest deception is often the knowledge of good and evil, which can lead to sin. He emphasizes that knowing God's Word is the only sure way to discern divine guidance. The message concludes by applying the concept of the 'great light' to the modern believer, calling everyone to be the light of the world by focusing on Christ's life and ministry, which was intentionally limited geographically.

Life That Flows From the Sanctuary -- Santosh Poonen -- November 24, 2024

Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2024 · 1h 5m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

#walkbyfaith #santoshpoonen #rlcfFull message: https://youtu.be/rnHlU7amw00

Santosh Poonen · Nov 17, 2024 · 53s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that Christian life requires walking by faith rather than relying on what is visible or understood. The speaker emphasizes that this journey involves continually trusting God, even when circumstances are overwhelming or when God's plans are unclear. Faith is presented as a continuous act of holding onto Christ's hand.

Full message: https://youtu.be/RyPrp0XcjD0 #onechance #onelife #santoshpoonen #rlcf

Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2024 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The message warns that people often treat their single life and God's grace casually, believing that momentary slips are insignificant. The speaker cautions against being deceived by false assurances, as this mindset leads to repeated sin. True valuing of the blood of Jesus Christ is demonstrated not by relying on it for forgiveness, but by actively watching, praying, and resisting temptation.

Humility is thinking about Self less, and about Christ more. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ

Santosh Poonen · May 30, 2024 · 1m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

True humility is not thinking less about oneself, but rather thinking about oneself less because the self has been spiritually dead and buried. The speaker emphasizes that this shift involves allowing the Holy Spirit to lead, replacing self-focus with a focus on Christ. This process mirrors what baptism represents: a death to the old self.

Heb12:2 Our faith begins & ends in the person of Jesus: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen

Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.