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1m 1sGod delights to make you a partner in His eternally rich kingdom #santoshpoonen youtu.be/2pU94nC-3ro
Santosh Poonen · Jun 16
57sWhat's pleasing to God is FAITH that obeys Him -- in that order! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/2pU94nC-3ro
Santosh Poonen · Jun 15
57sThe proof that you're carrying Jesus' yoke is you'll be at rest. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/2pU94nC-3ro
Santosh Poonen · Jun 15
58sHeaven rejoices over repentance! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/2pU94nC-3ro
Santosh Poonen · Jun 14
1h 12mObey Christ - He Wants You to be a Partner in His Kingdom — Santosh Poonen — June 9, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jun 10
1mIf you're defeated you'll bring joy to God right now by turning to Him #spoonen youtu.be/Vuc4xi02aSk
Santosh Poonen · Jun 7
1m 1sIf you live fully depending on God, then you are truly pleasing to Him #spoonen youtu.be/Vuc4xi02aSk
Santosh Poonen · Jun 6
1mChristianity is very simply having an ambition to only please God #spoonen youtu.be/Vuc4xi02aSk
Santosh Poonen · Jun 6
38mTurn to Christ - He Came for the Worst Sinners — Santosh Poonen — June 2, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jun 3
1mHumility is thinking about Self less, and about Christ more. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 30
1mAfter you fail instead of Self condemning let Christ speak hope. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 30
58sGod hates Self, not the fact that you may have failed. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 29
1mVictory isn't "I" doing better, but dying for Christ to live. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 29
1mSelf-condemnation will never lead you to victory! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28
1m 1sLet Christ fill your heart and there will be no room for worry. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28
1mYou'll recognize humble people by how free they are from anxiety #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28
1mWhen tempted to preserve your Self-life, will you follow Jesus? #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28
42mSantosh Poonen - Joyful Fellowship with Christ and His Body
Santosh Poonen · May 27
1mFaith will fail unless you're committed to never doing your will #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21
57sThe secret is an unwavering commitment to never do our own will. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21
1mGodly fear never allows any of this world to corrupt your life. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21
1mOur relationship with Christ is in sharing His unshakable life. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21
1mIf you want to be filled with the Holy Spirit simply go seek Him #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21
55sNot just thankful to Christ but becoming like Him in giving. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/ztJtfPaWSvc
Santosh Poonen · May 21
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
God delights to make you a partner in His eternally rich kingdom #santoshpoonen youtu.be/2pU94nC-3ro
Santosh Poonen · Jun 16, 2024 · 1m 1s
The message uses the analogy of a trillionaire inviting people to partner in a kingdom, comparing earthly contributions to spiritual partnership. The core message is that God invites believers to be partners in His kingdom, which is a wonderful opportunity. This partnership involves obedience and is facilitated by the Father's good pleasure, exemplified by the gift of the Holy Spirit.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
What's pleasing to God is FAITH that obeys Him -- in that order! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/2pU94nC-3ro
Santosh Poonen · Jun 15, 2024 · 57s
The core message is that what pleases God is not merely the act of keeping commandments, but rather the faith that leads one to keep them. The speaker contrasts God's commandments, which are not burdensome, with self-imposed legalistic burdens. True obedience flows from faith, which is the ultimate victory over the world.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The proof that you're carrying Jesus' yoke is you'll be at rest. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/2pU94nC-3ro
Santosh Poonen · Jun 15, 2024 · 57s
The true sign that one is carrying Jesus' yoke is finding rest through obedience to Him. The speaker refutes the common belief that the Christian life is inherently burdensome, asserting that if it feels heavy, the yoke being carried is likely not the one Jesus prescribed. Following Jesus' yoke leads to rest for the soul.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Heaven rejoices over repentance! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/2pU94nC-3ro
Santosh Poonen · Jun 14, 2024 · 58s
The speaker emphasizes the profound joy in heaven over a single sinner who repents, referencing Jesus' teaching in Luke 15. He shares personal experiences of confronting unChristlike behavior and finding immense relief and acceptance when he genuinely repented to God. The core message is the overwhelming joy of reconciliation through repentance.
1h 12mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Obey Christ - He Wants You to be a Partner in His Kingdom — Santosh Poonen — June 9, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jun 10, 2024 · 1h 12m
The sermon emphasizes that believers are called to live a life of perpetual rest, drawing parallels to the holiness of the Sabbath. It strongly warns against sin, comparing it to drinking from an unclean toilet, and stresses that while preaching is helpful, true freedom from sin requires the work of the Holy Spirit. The speaker concludes by reiterating that Christ came specifically to save the worst sinners, encouraging the audience to embrace repentance.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
If you're defeated you'll bring joy to God right now by turning to Him #spoonen youtu.be/Vuc4xi02aSk
Santosh Poonen · Jun 7, 2024 · 1m
The message encourages listeners who feel defeated in various areas—such as their eyes, tongue, ears, or by unforgiveness—to turn back to God. Regardless of their current difficult circumstances, turning to Him is the way to bring joy to the Father's heart.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
If you live fully depending on God, then you are truly pleasing to Him #spoonen youtu.be/Vuc4xi02aSk
Santosh Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 1m 1s
True pleasing to God comes not from self-righteous endurance or merely 'making it through' difficult times, but from genuine dependence on the Lord. The speaker contrasts self-sufficiency with true faith, arguing that returning to God after failure and admitting need is the posture that pleases Him. The core message is to live a life wholly dependent on God, regardless of past struggles or current perfection.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Christianity is very simply having an ambition to only please God #spoonen youtu.be/Vuc4xi02aSk
Santosh Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 1m
The speaker argues that Christianity fundamentally means having the ambition to please God. He outlines three stages of life: living for oneself (as an unbeliever), calling oneself a believer while still living for self, and finally, living to please God in heaven. He warns that the concept of only living for God in heaven is a lie from the devil.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Turn to Christ - He Came for the Worst Sinners — Santosh Poonen — June 2, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jun 3, 2024 · 38m
The speaker argues that true Christianity is defined by an ambition to please God, not merely by going through stages like praying or calling oneself a believer. He uses the analogy of a doctor's hygiene to stress the seriousness of sin, comparing it to spiritual germs. The core message is that one must live on Earth with the goal of pleasing God, because this ambition will be tested and confirmed in eternity. The speaker encourages the audience to examine their hearts to ensure their ultimate ambition is for God's pleasure.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Humility is thinking about Self less, and about Christ more. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 30, 2024 · 1m
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.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
After you fail instead of Self condemning let Christ speak hope. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 30, 2024 · 1m
When you fail, resist the urge to self-condemn; instead, turn to Christ's voice. The speaker encourages listeners to silence the critical voice of self-blame and instead invite the voice of Jesus, who promises love, support, and the assurance that the believer will be conformed into Christ's image.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
God hates Self, not the fact that you may have failed. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 29, 2024 · 58s
The central message is that God hates self-condemnation more than He hates failure. The speaker advises listeners that instead of beating themselves up over mistakes, they should treat their self-critical voice as if it were a disliked person speaking to them, and simply tell that voice to stop.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Victory isn't "I" doing better, but dying for Christ to live. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 29, 2024 · 1m
True victory is not achieved through self-improvement or personal effort, but through the death of the self to Christ. The speaker emphasizes that the secret to victory lies in recognizing that the 'I' must be put to death, as a dead person cannot fail. Therefore, failure is evidence that one is not yet spiritually dead.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Self-condemnation will never lead you to victory! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28, 2024 · 1m
The speaker warns against the spiritual trap of self-condemnation, noting that whether one commends or condemns oneself, the source remains the self that must be put to death. Condemning oneself for past sins does not prove anything to God or oneself; the underlying problem remains unresolved.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Let Christ fill your heart and there will be no room for worry. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28, 2024 · 1m 1s
The central message is that freedom from worry and self-commendation comes from allowing Jesus Christ to fill one's heart. This requires a commitment to putting the self to death, which is understood not just as death, but as a death and resurrection through Christ. By fixing one's vision on Jesus, one can fill their heart with His glory, love, and care, thereby eliminating worry.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
You'll recognize humble people by how free they are from anxiety #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28, 2024 · 1m
The speaker emphasizes that true humility is evidenced by a person's freedom from anxiety and worry. He quotes 1 Peter 5:7, advising believers to cast all their cares on God, noting that the ability to do so indicates a humble heart. If one struggles to cast away anxiety, it suggests a lack of humility.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
When tempted to preserve your Self-life, will you follow Jesus? #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28, 2024 · 1m
The passage from Matthew 16 highlights a moment where Peter tried to dissuade Jesus from going to the cross, arguing that Jesus was too good to suffer. The speaker uses this example to challenge the listener, asking what their response would be when they feel undeserving of suffering or mistreatment. The core message is a call to emulate Jesus' response, which was to confront the temptation to deny the cross.
42mNCCF Church
Santosh Poonen - Joyful Fellowship with Christ and His Body
Santosh Poonen · May 27, 2024 · 42m
Santosh Poonen explores how genuine Christian maturity means embodying authentic Christ-likeness rather than manufacturing it artificially. He emphasizes that true joy and fellowship flow spontaneously from a deep, intimate relationship with God and the church body, not from mere adherence to Scripture or performance of spiritual disciplines.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Faith will fail unless you're committed to never doing your will #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21, 2024 · 1m
The central message is that true faith requires an unwavering commitment to submitting one's will to God's will, exemplified by Peter's denial of Jesus. The speaker shares his own personal commitment, stating that he no longer cares about ministry accolades, but only desires the power from the Holy Spirit to never follow his own will.
57sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The secret is an unwavering commitment to never do our own will. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21, 2024 · 57s
The core secret to Jesus's enduring life and power was his unwavering commitment to never act according to his own will. The speaker suggests that understanding this commitment is key to spiritual breakthrough, regardless of one's age. This principle is rooted in God's word.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Godly fear never allows any of this world to corrupt your life. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21, 2024 · 1m
The central message is that a godly fear acts as a protective barrier, preventing the corrupting influence of the world from infiltrating one's life. Jesus's example, marked by loud prayers and tears, demonstrates that this godly fear was key to his deliverance from death. The speaker urges the audience to learn this true fear of God, which motivates a decisive departure from sin.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Our relationship with Christ is in sharing His unshakable life. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21, 2024 · 1m
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.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
If you want to be filled with the Holy Spirit simply go seek Him #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
Santosh Poonen · May 21, 2024 · 1m
God rewards those who diligently seek Him, and the speaker encourages the listener to actively seek the Holy Spirit right now. He assures the audience that there is no reason to be discouraged about the past, as the Spirit is available immediately for a personal experience, not just for ministry.
55sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Not just thankful to Christ but becoming like Him in giving. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/ztJtfPaWSvc
Santosh Poonen · May 21, 2024 · 55s
The central message is that true gratitude for Christ should lead to a transformation that makes one more like Him. The speaker contrasts merely being thankful for Christ's work with actively becoming Christ-like as a result of that work. This transformation is described as a process where one is willing to be emptied so that others can be filled by Christ within them.