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1m 1sEph1:4 Don't Iet Satan make you doubt God's love for you https://youtu.be/YyS8syZIHjI #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 1
1m 1sMatt24:21-22: He preserves us THROUGH the tribulation! https://youtu.be/YyS8syZIHjI #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 1
59sMy assurance is not based on an event from years ago: https://youtu.be/YyS8syZIHjI #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 1
58sMatt24:13 Satan immediately questions what God says: https://youtu.be/YyS8syZIHjI #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29
1m 1sPsalm37:7 You'll wait quietly when you have faith: https://youtu.be/GeiZ6vWzvwY #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29
1m 1sRomans 4:20 Abraham grew strong in faith: https://youtu.be/GeiZ6vWzvwY #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29
1m 1sDon't wait until it is too late to be single-minded: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
59sMatthew25:5 Christ delays to give us time to repent: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
1m 1sJames 1:6-8 Don't be double-minded: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
1m 1sMatt9:29 In eternity we'll see that faith was justified: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1sHeb12:2 Our faith begins & ends in the person of Jesus: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
58sPhil4:4 God didn't exaggerate when He promised 100% joy: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1sRomans 8:28 When God said "all things", He meant 100%! : https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1m 1s2 Corinthians 4:13 True faith has life and power in it: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
1h 9mThe Importance of Encountering God — Santosh Poonen — November 23, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
58sWhatever is not from grace is not of Christ: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
1m 1sRom5:3-5 The deeper love of God in Christ. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
59sRom5:1 You need never be discouraged. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sRom8:32 He will freely give me all I need. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sRom8:35 You can even face peril! Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sPsalm116:7 Trust God to use your failures. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1s2 Cor. 1:20 Make that transaction today Full message: https://youtu.be/sbCKiwgkw8w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20
1m 1sLev 25:54-55 You and your family are free! Full message: https://youtu.be/sbCKiwgkw8w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20
54sGod wrote rest over every day of your life Full message: https://youtu.be/sbCKiwgkw8w #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.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Eph1:4 Don't Iet Satan make you doubt God's love for you https://youtu.be/YyS8syZIHjI #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 1, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is a warning against allowing Satan to cause doubt regarding God's unconditional love. The speaker emphasizes that God chose believers in love before the world's foundation, a fact that cannot be undone by subsequent sin or failure. Therefore, believers must remain watchful to guard against such doubts.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matt24:21-22: He preserves us THROUGH the tribulation! https://youtu.be/YyS8syZIHjI #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 1, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses the common misconception that the church will be raptured before the great tribulation. Citing Matthew 24:22, the message emphasizes that Jesus stated the great tribulation will be shortened specifically for the sake of the elect, meaning believers will endure it. The core message is to reject teachings that suggest a pre-tribulation rapture, affirming instead that God's love is demonstrated by preserving believers *through* the tribulation.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
My assurance is not based on an event from years ago: https://youtu.be/YyS8syZIHjI #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 1, 2025 · 59s
The speaker addresses the apparent contradiction between Jesus' teaching that endurance is necessary for salvation and the need for assurance of salvation. He concludes that true assurance does not rest on past events, such as the initial commitment to Christ, but rather on the present reality of trusting in who Jesus is today.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matt24:13 Satan immediately questions what God says: https://youtu.be/YyS8syZIHjI #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29, 2025 · 58s
The devil consistently challenges God's truth with questions, as seen in Genesis 3 when he questioned God's pronouncements to Adam and Eve. Today, the devil has questioned the truth that endurance is necessary for salvation, deceiving many into believing that salvation is permanent regardless of one's walk. The core message emphasizes that enduring to the end is crucial for salvation.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Psalm37:7 You'll wait quietly when you have faith: https://youtu.be/GeiZ6vWzvwY #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker discusses the difference between anxious, frantic prayer and true faith. Genuine faith allows one to wait patiently for God's timing without constantly pressuring Him or feeling the need to nag for answers. The core message is to rest in the Lord and wait patiently, as exemplified by Psalm 37:7.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Romans 4:20 Abraham grew strong in faith: https://youtu.be/GeiZ6vWzvwY #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 29, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker discusses Abraham's faith as an example of true belief, noting that a key indicator of genuine faith is maintaining confidence even when God's answers or promises seem delayed. Abraham's strength in faith was evident because, despite the delay, he did not waver into unbelief regarding God's promises.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Don't wait until it is too late to be single-minded: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker warns believers against becoming double-minded, cautioning that delaying commitment to God's blessings can result in the door being shut by God. He emphasizes the danger of taking the gift of repentance for granted, urging the listener to remain vigilant in their spiritual focus.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matthew25:5 Christ delays to give us time to repent: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 59s
Jesus delays his return not because he is late, but because He is patient, giving people more time to become single-minded. The core message is to ensure that one's devotion to Christ is genuine and kept secret, rather than being based on outward appearances or what others think. Believers must actively cultivate this pure devotion in their hearts.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
James 1:6-8 Don't be double-minded: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message warns against the danger of being double-minded, which the devil exploits by allowing a person to maintain a partial commitment to Christ. The speaker argues that even a 99% commitment to Christ and the church is considered double-mindedness because that remaining 1% leaves room for other influences. This divided focus can ultimately cause a person to be excluded from God's protection.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matt9:29 In eternity we'll see that faith was justified: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that salvation and justification before Christ's judgment will be based solely on the act of believing and trusting in Him, not on any visible emotional experience or works. The speaker emphasizes that what matters is the simple act of trusting Jesus, which is what ultimately makes everything right in one's life.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Heb12:2 Our faith begins & ends in the person of Jesus: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
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.
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
Romans 8:28 When God said "all things", He meant 100%! : https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses the tendency of some Christians to minimize God's promises, suggesting they believe God only meant a percentage rather than the full extent. He warns that the devil will exploit this doubt by questioning God's comprehensive plan, leading believers to doubt the totality of God's sovereignty in all circumstances.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
2 Corinthians 4:13 True faith has life and power in it: https://youtu.be/fDRsTEQd_Pg #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker distinguishes between mere agreement with God's word and true faith. He argues that simply agreeing with scripture is dead, while genuine faith is described as being alive and possessing power. The core message encourages listeners to examine whether their belief is just intellectual agreement or a deep, living conviction.
1h 9mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Importance of Encountering God — Santosh Poonen — November 23, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 1h 9m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of knowing what comes after death, using the story of a young woman with a terminal illness to illustrate this point. He urges the congregation, especially the youth, to secure their eternal hope in Jesus Christ, as fear of death is a common uncertainty in the world. The central message is to actively seek assurance of salvation and share the hope of eternity with others.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Whatever is not from grace is not of Christ: https://youtu.be/b0af6coPwU8 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2025 · 58s
The speaker argues that it is possible to achieve a level of 'respectable Christian living' or perform many good deeds without genuine grace. However, this self-sufficiency will eventually fail when a significant calamity or disaster occurs, revealing the lack of true grace.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Rom5:3-5 The deeper love of God in Christ. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes experiencing the deep love of God found in Christ, particularly through trials. The speaker draws from Romans 5:3-5 to explain that tribulation leads to perseverance, which in turn builds proven character. This proven character results in a hope that cannot disappoint because God's love has been poured into our hearts through Jesus Christ.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Rom5:1 You need never be discouraged. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 59s
The central message is that true assurance of forgiveness and justification through Christ is evidenced by experiencing genuine peace in the heart. The speaker cautions against merely understanding the doctrine intellectually, emphasizing that one must draw near to Jesus to actually receive this peace immediately after repentance. This peace is the proof of a real encounter with Christ.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Rom8:32 He will freely give me all I need. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker uses the analogy of a man constantly being harassed and robbed to illustrate God's protective power. He argues that since God has already made the speaker His son, He will certainly provide everything else needed. The core message emphasizes the security and provision found in being adopted by God.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Rom8:35 You can even face peril! Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that true peace and resilience come from knowing the love of God found in Christ Jesus. The speaker argues that if one possesses this deep knowledge of God's love, they will not become easily offended by criticism, gossip, or correction from others. This understanding allows one to remain steadfast regardless of external difficulties or conflict.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Psalm116:7 Trust God to use your failures. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
God's salvation is not earned through human effort, such as reading the Bible or striving to do well. Instead, salvation is available to those who are low in spirit. The message emphasizes that even those who have recently fallen into deep sin can find salvation through the Lord.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
2 Cor. 1:20 Make that transaction today Full message: https://youtu.be/sbCKiwgkw8w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message encourages listeners to actively commit to Christ by making a covenant transaction with the Lord. The speaker urges the audience to take time to seriously consider the implications of God's promises and affirm their belief in what has been spoken. This commitment is presented as the path to experiencing freedom.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Lev 25:54-55 You and your family are free! Full message: https://youtu.be/sbCKiwgkw8w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes that despite any earthly dependencies—such as employers, jobs, or medical decisions—a believer ultimately belongs to God. God purchased every life with the precious blood of Jesus Christ, making this ownership superior to any human authority or circumstance. Therefore, believers should remember that their true allegiance and ownership belong to God.
54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
God wrote rest over every day of your life Full message: https://youtu.be/sbCKiwgkw8w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 54s
The message emphasizes that the promise of entering God's rest is available to all who take Hebrews 4:1 seriously. The call to 'fear' is interpreted not as a threat, but as an encouragement and invitation to guard against the devil robbing believers of the rest God intended from the moment of salvation. Believers are urged to claim the rest found in God's light.