You Can Receive Mercy but You Must Find Grace — Santosh Poonen — February 11, 2024

Santosh Poonen · Feb 12, 2024 · 1h 10m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon addresses the danger of hypocrisy, noting that outward appearances of righteousness can mask inner sin, referencing Jesus's words to the Pharisees. The speaker encourages listeners to be willing to have their true condition exposed to the Holy Spirit for genuine change. He concludes by comparing worldly temptations to Esau losing his birthright for a meal, urging believers not to lose their spiritual inheritance, and reminding them that while they may lose daily battles, they do not have to lose the ultimate war already won by Christ.

#holyspirit #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message at: https://youtu.be/al-jQeR9dCQ

Santosh Poonen · Nov 15, 2024 · 59s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that God's desire to fill believers with the Holy Spirit is infinitely greater than the believer's own desire. The speaker emphasizes that this divine desire is so immense, comparing it to the distance between heaven and earth. Believers should find comfort in this promise rather than questioning their own level of desire or prayer.

The God Who Calls Sinners With a Purpose - Santosh Poonen - May 20, 2012

Santosh Poonen · May 21, 2012 · 57m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon emphasizes that God's calling and purpose for individuals predate the foundation of the world, likening it to being a 'twinkle in God's eye.' The core message, drawn from 2 Timothy 1, is that our ability to live a holy life or possess a 'holy calling' is not based on our own works but is granted by God's eternal grace and purpose in Christ. Understanding Christ means standing under Him, which reveals the immense, pre-ordained blessings available to us.

Realizing Our True Purpose | 4. God's Power in Us | ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವರ ಬಲವು | Santosh Poonen | Kannada

Santosh Poonen · Jun 19, 2024 · 19m · CFC India

The sermon emphasizes that while forgiveness from Christ is crucial, believers must also address the lingering 'sin attraction' within. True transformation requires more than just forgiveness; it involves desiring holiness and actively participating in God's work. The speaker stresses that our strength does not come from our own efforts but from the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us, enabling us to live according to Christ's will.

12th October, 2014 - The Holy Spirit Helps The Bride Make Herself Ready - Santhosh Poonen

Santosh Poonen · Oct 12, 2014 · 2h 16m · CFC Bangalore Live

The Compromise of Cain - Santosh Poonen - July 31, 2017

Santosh Poonen · Aug 20, 2017 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker urges young adults to remain uncompromisingly dedicated to God, emphasizing that true worship is presenting one's body as a living and holy sacrifice, as stated in Romans 12:1. He warns against being misled by superficial religious experiences, such as elaborate music or emotional fervor, which can act like a faulty compass leading one astray from God's Word. Knowing God's Word is presented as the only reliable guide for setting the course of one's life.

#godsplans #holyspirit #santoshpoonen #rlcf 1Corinthians2:9-10 Full message: youtu.be/uUoz7xVVGuQ

Santosh Poonen · Feb 18, 2025 · 59s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The message emphasizes that God has prepared things for every area of life—marriage, home, and church—that are beyond human imagination. Since we cannot see these things ourselves, God reveals them to us through the Holy Spirit, guiding us to live in His presence today rather than waiting for a distant future. The speaker encourages the audience to be filled with the Holy Spirit to experience God's provision in their current relationships.

We Worship God by Being Overcomers -- Santosh Poonen -- December 7, 2025

Santosh Poonen · Dec 7, 2025 · 1h 7m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.

Filled So That We Can be Poured Out for Others — Santosh Poonen — November 6, 2022

Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2022 · 59m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The Holy Spirit: Fire & River - Santosh Poonen - March 22, 2015

Santosh Poonen · Mar 22, 2015 · 54m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Jesus Gave Himself Up Fully So That His Bride Would Be Pure -- Santosh Poonen -- October 31, 2021

Santosh Poonen · Nov 1, 2021 · 56m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

"Made One in the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024

Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 12m · Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)

Not health or prosperity, but God's #fire #santoshpoonen Full message: https://youtu.be/9v278E9e-Mg

Santosh Poonen · Nov 18, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker addresses the common tendency among Christians to seek blessings like healing and prosperity as proof of God's favor. He argues that the true test and proof of God's answer to prayer is not physical blessing, but rather the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which he calls 'the fire.' He encourages the congregation to desire this spiritual fire above all else.

In the helpless way that you came to be forgiven come be filled! #santoshpoonen youtu.be/jeoTh-_A2x0

Santosh Poonen · May 17, 2024 · 55s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker emphasizes that just as God saved the listener from sin, He is able to fill them with the Holy Spirit. He encourages the audience to remember Psalm 81:10 and to approach God with the same open, needy heart they had when seeking forgiveness. The central message is to ask God to fill them with the Holy Spirit in the same way they were filled with grace when forgiven.

Eunice Cobb (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- February 22 2023

Santosh Poonen · Oct 26, 2024 · 43m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Don't let the world in! Full message: https://youtu.be/KbwRoLloasU #santoshpoonen

Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message urges believers not to let the world influence their lives, but rather to dedicate their entire being to God. The speaker emphasizes that God desires a 'living and holy sacrifice'—a continuous offering of one's life while alive—rather than a dead sacrifice offered after life has ended.

Realizing Our True Purpose #4: God's Power in Us -- Santosh Poonen -- November 18, 2021

Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2021 · 10m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

9th March 2025 - Be Saved From the Perverted World System - Santosh Poonen

Santosh Poonen · Mar 9, 2025 · 1h 41m · CFC Bangalore Live

Turn to Christ - He Came for the Worst Sinners — Santosh Poonen — June 2, 2024

Santosh Poonen · Jun 3, 2024 · 38m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.

Seek For God's Anointing Over Your Life - Santosh Poonen (with German Translation)

Santosh Poonen · Apr 14, 2022 · 1h 3m · CFC India

youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen John7:37-39 God gave me His Holy Spirit when I least deserved it

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

The speaker refutes the idea that self-help is effective, asserting that God assists those who are completely helpless. He shares his personal testimony of receiving the Holy Spirit when he felt he deserved it the least, having repeatedly failed and felt hopeless. The central message is that God grants the Holy Spirit to those who are desperate and have no other hope.

The Fragrant Anointing of Goodness - Santosh Poonen - January 15, 2017

Santosh Poonen · Jan 17, 2017 · 48m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Jesus' ministry demonstrated that God's focus is not on adherence to religious law, but on genuine goodness and faith. The speaker emphasizes that faith, even amidst sin, is what draws God's power, contrasting this with self-righteous legalism. True Christian living involves doing good, fulfilling the spirit of the law rather than merely observing its letter.

The Crown of Righteousness - Santosh Poonen - April 7, 2013

Santosh Poonen · Apr 8, 2013 · 50m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker reflects on Paul's testimony of being the chief of sinners, emphasizing that God's mercy and patience can be demonstrated through an individual's life. He cautions that desiring God's physical presence requires spiritual readiness, as all pretense and outward appearances will be stripped away. Ultimately, true accountability comes from recognizing that God sees the heart and motives, not just outward piety.

A Living Hope - Jesus is Your High Priest Forever! — Santosh Poonen — June 11, 2023

Santosh Poonen · Jun 12, 2023 · 46m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker emphasizes the blessing of having the opportunity to hear and see God's word, urging the congregation not to take this spiritual gift for granted. He stresses that true Christian life is rooted in the presence of Jesus Christ in the church, not in circumstances or people. The message concludes by defining faith as the assurance of things hoped for, which requires a solid foundation in Christ.