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58s#humility #praise #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message at: https://youtu.be/al-jQeR9dCQ
Santosh Poonen · Nov 15
24mGod Uses the Small Things & My End Won't Be Defeat — Santosh Poonen & Alan Thomas — Sept 8, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Sep 13
19mRealizing Our True Purpose | 5. The Journey To Our Destination | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Jun 26
1mHumility is thinking about Self less, and about Christ more. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 30
1mYou'll recognize humble people by how free they are from anxiety #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 28
46mRecognizing Two Subtle Manifestations of Self — Santosh Poonen — May 19, 2024
Santosh Poonen · May 20
10mRealizing Our True Purpose | 5.The Journey to Our Destination | Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Sep 15
15mWords of Encouragement -- Santosh Poonen & Chetan Chadalavada -- October 23, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28
38mSDG22 Spiritual Reflections #3 -- Santosh Poonen & Olu Talabi -- June 11, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Jun 17
6mWorship: Recognizing My Worthlessness and Christ's Worthiness -- Santosh Poonen -- November 13, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18
1h 10mThe Taste of God-Given Christ-Likeness -- Santosh Poonen -- January 2, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Jan 3
17mWords of Encouragement -- Dave Bertsch, Chetan Chadalavada, Santosh Poonen -- December 26, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Dec 31
10mRealizing Our True Purpose #5: The Journey to Our Destination -- Santosh Poonen -- November 19, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19
22mWords of Encouragement -- Santosh Poonen & David Lane -- August 8, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Aug 14
12mFive Choices To Make | Choice 2: Choose Humility | దీనత్వమును ఎంచుకొనుము | Santosh Poonen | Telugu
Santosh Poonen · Apr 27
12mFive Choices To Make | Choice 2: Choose Humility | चुनाव २: नम्रता को चुनो | Santosh Poonen | Hindi
Santosh Poonen · Mar 10
57mBehold the Glory of God's Humility -- Santosh Poonen -- January 17, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18
12mCHOICE 2- Choose Humility | തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് 2- താഴ്മ തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക | Santosh Poonen | Malayalam
Santosh Poonen · Jan 12
12mFive Choices To Make | CHOICE: 2. Choose Humility - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Jan 12
12mCHOICE: 2. Choose Humility -- Santosh Poonen -- November 24, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Dec 10
52mHe Didn't Bring You This Far to Leave You -- Santosh Poonen -- November 29, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Nov 30
51mThe Ministry of Decreasing and Being a Help -- Santosh Poonen -- November 1, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Nov 2
53mJesus is Either Everything to You or Nothing At All - Santosh Poonen - August 9, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Aug 10
1h 7m05th January 2020 - God Gives His Holy Spirit To Widows - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Jan 14
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.
58sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#humility #praise #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message at: https://youtu.be/al-jQeR9dCQ
Santosh Poonen · Nov 15, 2024 · 58s
The message highlights the connection between humility and praise, referencing Psalm 34:2. It contrasts the behavior of the proud, who merely watch others perform, with the humble, who genuinely boast in the Lord. True praise comes from a humble heart that desires to exalt God, not from mere performance.
24mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
God Uses the Small Things & My End Won't Be Defeat — Santosh Poonen & Alan Thomas — Sept 8, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Sep 13, 2024 · 24m
The speaker emphasizes that God often uses small, unimpressive things and people for His greatest blessings, contrasting this with the worldly desire for massive growth. He draws parallels from scripture, noting that God chose to hide treasure in earthen vessels and that Jesus's ministry was outwardly ordinary. The core message is to remain humble and small in our own eyes, trusting that God's glory is not blocked by outward appearances or size.
19mCFC India
Realizing Our True Purpose | 5. The Journey To Our Destination | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Jun 26, 2024 · 19m
The sermon emphasizes that life is a test, and while we cannot earn salvation through our own efforts, we must accept Christ's perfect life and sacrifice. True living involves recognizing our total helplessness and relying on the Holy Spirit's strength. The core message is to live life by focusing on God's will, serving others with justice, compassion, and humility, understanding that earthly achievements are temporary.
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
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.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Recognizing Two Subtle Manifestations of Self — Santosh Poonen — May 19, 2024
Santosh Poonen · May 20, 2024 · 46m
The central message is the necessity of becoming a true disciple by constantly denying the self, which is contrasted with the subtle manifestations of self-commendation (boasting) and self-condemnation. The speaker draws heavily from Peter's misguided attempt to comfort Jesus before the crucifixion, illustrating that when our ego is hurt, we can be tempted to defend ourselves rather than submitting to God's will. True discipleship requires putting the self completely to death.
10mCFC India
Realizing Our True Purpose | 5.The Journey to Our Destination | Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Sep 15, 2023 · 10m
The central message is that life on Earth is an 'entrance exam' for eternity, which can only be passed by accepting Jesus's perfect life and resurrection. Believers must rely on the Holy Spirit's power to do God's will in all aspects of life, remembering that worldly achievements are temporary. True living involves being kind, merciful, and humble, all while trusting that God will work all circumstances together for good.
15mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Santosh Poonen & Chetan Chadalavada -- October 23, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2022 · 15m
The central message is that true spiritual growth in salvation comes from a place of profound humility, mirroring the way God seeks out the least among people. The speaker uses the analogy of seed growth, noting that genuine growth happens organically, not through human effort or boasting. Therefore, believers must acknowledge that all true spiritual development is ultimately the work of God, not their own disciplined efforts.
38mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
SDG22 Spiritual Reflections #3 -- Santosh Poonen & Olu Talabi -- June 11, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Jun 17, 2022 · 38m
The speaker emphasizes the profound spiritual significance of the phrase "I am not," drawing parallels to the teachings of Jesus and the wisdom found in older Christian writings. True devotion requires acknowledging one's nothingness before God, which paradoxically allows one to truly recognize Christ's worthiness. This humility, expressed through the 'I am not' mindset, is contrasted with the self-aggrandizing 'I am' statements of the world.
6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Worship: Recognizing My Worthlessness and Christ's Worthiness -- Santosh Poonen -- November 13, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18, 2022 · 6m
The central message is that true devotion to Christ involves recognizing one's own worthlessness before His majesty. The speaker contrasts earthly desires for community or comfort with the profound desire to simply behold Jesus' beauty and glory forever. True worship, therefore, is characterized by humility, acknowledging that one is an unworthy slave before God.
1h 10mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Taste of God-Given Christ-Likeness -- Santosh Poonen -- January 2, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Jan 3, 2022 · 1h 10m
The speaker encourages the congregation to shift their anxiety from earthly concerns to an eager anticipation of Christ's return. He emphasizes that true spiritual maturity involves being humble—choosing the way of being a nobody—so that God can use them. Furthermore, he warns against passing judgment on others, urging instead that believers follow the Lord wholeheartedly and remain in the love of God.
17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Dave Bertsch, Chetan Chadalavada, Santosh Poonen -- December 26, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Dec 31, 2021 · 17m
The message emphasizes that true help and understanding come from acknowledging one's helplessness, drawing parallels from the woman of Canaan's faith and the Israelites' need for Christ. The speaker advises believers to adopt a humble, childlike attitude, remembering that the ultimate goal is knowing God and Jesus Christ, which constitutes eternal life, rather than accumulating religious works.
10mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Realizing Our True Purpose #5: The Journey to Our Destination -- Santosh Poonen -- November 19, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2021 · 10m
The sermon emphasizes that life on earth is an 'entrance exam' for eternity, which can only be passed by accepting Christ's perfect life and resurrection. While we must work and play diligently, keeping eternity in mind, the focus should be on living according to Micah 6:8: being kind, merciful, and humble. Ultimately, the message encourages trust in God's plan, reminding listeners that nothing can defeat them because God's love is constant.
22mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Words of Encouragement -- Santosh Poonen & David Lane -- August 8, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Aug 14, 2021 · 22m
The speaker emphasizes that the most important message is pointing people to Jesus, exemplified by John the Baptist's declaration, "Behold the Lamb of God." He draws a parallel between John's ability to focus on this core message and the need for believers today to resist distractions. A key theme is the necessity of a "decreasing mentality"—the willingness to diminish oneself so that Christ can increase, as seen in John 3:30.
12mCFC India
Five Choices To Make | Choice 2: Choose Humility | దీనత్వమును ఎంచుకొనుము | Santosh Poonen | Telugu
Santosh Poonen · Apr 27, 2021 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing humility as one of five life choices. While the transcript is largely incoherent, the title and context point to a message encouraging the congregation to adopt a humble disposition in their lives.
12mCFC India
Five Choices To Make | Choice 2: Choose Humility | चुनाव २: नम्रता को चुनो | Santosh Poonen | Hindi
Santosh Poonen · Mar 10, 2021 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes choosing humility as a vital step in the Christian journey, contrasting it with worldly values like success, beauty, and wealth. The speaker draws from scripture, noting that Jesus taught that the blessed are those who are humble in spirit, and that humility is the key that unlocks the kingdom of heaven. True humility means recognizing that all our abilities and possessions come from God, and it is the foundation for receiving God's grace and power.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Behold the Glory of God's Humility -- Santosh Poonen -- January 17, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18, 2021 · 57m
The central message is that the mission of the church is to follow the specific commission given by the Father, just as Jesus was sent. True discipleship is defined by keeping God's commandments and obeying the Father's will, rather than pursuing personal initiatives or good deeds that fall outside that divine mandate. Jesus' example, particularly in resisting temptation and performing miracles only when commanded, shows that obedience to the Father's word is paramount.
12mCFC India
CHOICE 2- Choose Humility | തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് 2- താഴ്മ തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക | Santosh Poonen | Malayalam
Santosh Poonen · Jan 12, 2021 · 12m
The sermon emphasizes that humility is a crucial choice for a blessed life, drawing parallels to choosing Jesus Christ as the ultimate model. The speaker explains that true humility, which is an internal disposition rather than an outward action, is what allows one to access God's blessings and the Kingdom of Heaven. He concludes by asserting that worldly achievements—wealth, beauty, status, or academic success—are ultimately worthless compared to the grace received through humility.
12mCFC India
Five Choices To Make | CHOICE: 2. Choose Humility - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Jan 12, 2021 · 12m
The central message is that humility is the most crucial choice for receiving God's blessing and the kingdom of heaven. Humility, which is an internal mindset recognizing that all possessions and achievements are gifts from God, is exemplified by Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that worldly values like wealth, fame, and success are ultimately 'zeros,' and placing Jesus first in one's life is what gives everything true, eternal value.
12mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
CHOICE: 2. Choose Humility -- Santosh Poonen -- November 24, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Dec 10, 2020 · 12m
The speaker emphasizes that humility is a crucial choice, second only to choosing Christ, and it is what unlocks God's blessings and the Kingdom of Heaven. Humility is defined not by actions or words, but by the mindset of recognizing that all possessions, talents, and achievements are gifts from God. By humbly placing Jesus first and recognizing the ultimate worthlessness of worldly accolades, one gains true eternal value and grace.
52mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
He Didn't Bring You This Far to Leave You -- Santosh Poonen -- November 29, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Nov 30, 2020 · 52m
The sermon encourages believers to live lives of continuous sowing and labor, drawing parallels from Psalm 126's theme of joyful harvest. The speaker warns against complacency, urging the congregation to be actively planting in their lives and ministries rather than resting in the perceived success of others. Furthermore, he emphasizes that true spiritual impact comes from a place of profound humility and lowliness, which is the secret of heaven.
51mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Ministry of Decreasing and Being a Help -- Santosh Poonen -- November 1, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Nov 2, 2020 · 51m
The speaker draws lessons from the story of King Josiah, emphasizing that when we face hopelessness or sin, the response should be deep humility and weeping before the Lord. He encourages the congregation to take heart in the promise that God hears a broken heart, leading to restoration. Ultimately, he focuses on the memory verse, interpreting 'all my people will be righteous' not as a perfect, flawless life, but as a continuous, quality possession of God's grace and presence.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus is Either Everything to You or Nothing At All - Santosh Poonen - August 9, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Aug 10, 2020 · 53m
The speaker encourages deep, personal study of scripture rather than relying solely on sermons. He emphasizes that true faith requires actively engaging with God's Word, using tools like concordances to explore context. The message draws from Psalm 116, highlighting that God is a nearby, accessible God who hears our prayers, and concludes by defining 'poor in spirit' through the example of humility and selflessness.
1h 7mCFC Bangalore Live
05th January 2020 - God Gives His Holy Spirit To Widows - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Jan 14, 2020 · 1h 7m
The central message is that the ultimate characteristic of the fullness of the Holy Spirit is becoming holy, which is achieved by remaining under God's grace, likened to a waterfall. This grace covers the entire being, meaning that when one is truly humble and surrendered, sin is impossible. The primary obstacle to receiving this grace is pride, which causes the flow of God's grace to stop.