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1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 19
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 18
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Nov 18
53mSantosh Poonen · Nov 7
57mSantosh Poonen · Oct 23
31mSantosh Poonen · Sep 25
1h 4mSantosh Poonen · Sep 21
1h 30mSantosh Poonen · Aug 10
1h 0mSantosh Poonen · Jun 16
47mSantosh Poonen · Jun 2
57mSantosh Poonen · Mar 27
1h 5mSantosh Poonen · Mar 16
1m 1sSantosh Poonen · Mar 14
1h 41mSantosh Poonen · Mar 9
1mSantosh Poonen · Feb 13
55sSantosh Poonen · Feb 13
1h 1mSantosh Poonen · Dec 15
53sSantosh Poonen · Nov 17
1mSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
1mSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
1mSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
53sSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
39sSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
56sSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
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
Santosh Poonen · Nov 19, 2025 · 1m 1s
The sermon contrasts two ultimate destinies: a life of earthly luxury leading to eternal emptiness, and a life lived in faith, exemplified by the poor Lazarus. The central message encourages the audience to live lives that glorify God and align with His will, regardless of their current station in life.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 18, 2025 · 1m 1s
The sermon emphasizes that effective prayer involves reminding God of His prior promises rather than pleading or convincing Him. When believers pray with faith, citing what God has already declared, it delights Him and prompts Him to act. This principle is illustrated by Solomon's prayer, where he repeatedly points back to God's established promises.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 18, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker addresses the common cycle where Christians rely on God's grace after failure, only to then boast in their own strength, leading to further falls. The core message is that true strength is found by remaining in a state of acknowledged weakness, thereby depending completely on God's grace. This concept is illustrated by Paul's testimony regarding what he chooses to boast about.
53mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 7, 2025 · 53m
The central message is that God has already provided a way to righteousness through Jesus Christ, which believers must simply accept and walk in. The speaker emphasizes that this provision negates the need for self-effort or despair, comparing it to a pre-built highway through mountains. Believers are called to hold fast to the hope of righteousness found in Galatians 5:5 by relying on the Holy Spirit and faith.
57mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Oct 23, 2025 · 57m
The sermon uses the allegory, "A Chronicle of the Redeemed Land," to illustrate the Christian life. The story contrasts the complacency of Adam Slowman, who complains about lack of resources despite abundant provision, with the faith of his neighbor, Widow Fulljoy. The central message is that true provision and joy come not from what we possess, but from actively submitting our requests and trusting in the promises written in the covenant (Scripture).
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Sep 25, 2025 · 31m
The speaker recounts the life of Frances Havergal, highlighting her early intellectual gifts and deep spiritual unrest regarding salvation. Her journey illustrates that true spiritual breakthrough often comes from persistent longing and the simple act of trusting in Christ, even when feeling hopeless. The central message is that one must actively seek peace with God and fully commit one's soul to Jesus.
1h 4mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Sep 21, 2025 · 1h 4m
The sermon emphasizes the importance of approaching God with deep reverence, drawing from Ecclesiastes 5. True reverence is not somberness but a lifted gaze toward God, which brings a seriousness to life and worship. The speaker illustrates this by stopping during a song, realizing the profound weight of the sacrifice being commemorated, and applying this principle to speaking and singing in God's presence.
1h 30mCFC Bangalore Live
Santosh Poonen · Aug 10, 2025 · 1h 30m
The transcript provided is almost entirely worship songs and music from a church service, with no discernible sermon teaching on the advertised topic of 'Three Types of Fools in the Church.' The service consists of congregational singing and praise worship focused on the power of Jesus' name, God's faithfulness, and adoration of Christ, but contains no substantive doctrinal message or sermon content.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 16, 2025 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes that life is finite, urging listeners to live in constant readiness for God's call. He draws a parallel between the unconditional love of a father for his child and the boundless compassion of our Heavenly Father. The core message is that God's love is inherent and requires no effort, unlike human effort, and this divine compassion is what matters eternally.
47mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Jun 2, 2025 · 47m
The sermon emphasizes that salvation is conditional upon enduring to the end, referencing Matthew 24. The speaker warns against the deception that suggests salvation is permanent after initial conversion, urging listeners to maintain a constant, active trust in Christ. True assurance of salvation comes not from past decisions, but from continually leaning on Christ's power today.
57mCFC India
Santosh Poonen · Mar 27, 2025 · 57m
The speaker emphasizes that failure, disappointment, and loss are powerful catalysts for drawing one closer to the Lord, citing the Prodigal Son as an example. He advises believers to fix their minds on heavenly things by truly desiring nothing on earth except God, which requires a willingness to surrender control, similar to Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac. Finally, he encourages reliance on God's will, drawing a parallel to Jesus' focused life of rest and purpose.
1h 5mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 16, 2025 · 1h 5m
The speaker uses Leviticus 1, detailing the burnt offering, as an analogy for the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He urges the congregation to move beyond viewing Jesus' sacrifice as a distant historical event and instead internalize it personally, recognizing that their own sin was responsible for the crucifixion. The central message is to keep the sacrifice of Jesus constantly present in one's life, allowing oneself to hide in Him from the world's pressures.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that true rejoicing should not come from temporary successes, such as casting out demons or material gains. Instead, believers should rejoice solely because their names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life, which signifies their salvation through Jesus Christ.
1h 41mCFC Bangalore Live
Santosh Poonen · Mar 9, 2025 · 1h 41m
Santosh Poonen leads a worship service centered on praising God and recognizing His majesty, holiness, and mercy. Through worship songs and brief exhortation, he emphasizes that believers have been redeemed by Christ's blood and called to live in the grace of God, standing apart from the world's perverted system through faith in the Savior's love and sacrifice.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2025 · 1m
The central message is that the ultimate goal of Christian life should be God Himself, rather than any material blessing, reputation, or testimony. The speaker emphasizes that while God provides what is needed, the singular focus must remain on pursuing God's presence. This pursuit should be shared by as many people as God chooses to plant in the effort.
55sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2025 · 55s
God operates through repentance and faith; repentance simply means turning back to God. The speaker assures the audience that no matter the difficult circumstance they are in, if they turn to God, He will find them. This illustrates God's persistent pursuit of those who repent.
1h 1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Dec 15, 2024 · 1h 1m
The sermon emphasizes that the Christian life is characterized by defenselessness, drawing parallels from Nehemiah rebuilding the wall against mockery and Paul's weakness. The central message is that God's power is perfected in human weakness, encouraging believers not to rely on their own strength but to trust in God's sufficient grace. Speaking God's word, even through testimony, is presented as a powerful spiritual weapon against the enemy.
53sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 17, 2024 · 53s
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.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 1m
The speaker uses Jesus's life and crucifixion as an example to address the importance of faith, particularly in times of uncertainty. He highlights that Jesus's suffering and unanswered questions point to a need for someone who will trust God from beginning to end. The core message is an invitation to listen to Jesus's example and trust Him for salvation.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 1m
Jesus exemplified constant prayer, praying at various times and even all night, demonstrating a profound dependence on the Father. The speaker argues that true prayer goes beyond merely confessing sin or asking for more of the Holy Spirit; it is fundamentally about maintaining dependence on God. Jesus prayed to ensure he remained connected to the Father until the end.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 1m
The central message is that faith enables believers to see what God is doing within a trial, rather than focusing solely on the chaos of the trial itself. The speaker uses the analogy of the eye of a hurricane to illustrate this point, contrasting the surrounding storm's chaos with the calm found at the center. Faith provides this perspective of rest and divine work amidst difficulty.
53sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 53s
The speaker shares his personal journey of faith, noting a shift from needing constant explanation to trusting God's unseen guidance. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth involves placing confidence not in what one can see or understand, but in God's hand. The core message is that God now requires trust rather than detailed explanations.
39sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 39s
True growth in faith means becoming less reliant on one's own senses, intellect, or ability to understand circumstances. Instead of depending on what one can see or hear, growing faith requires a deeper trust in God's leading. This process involves God intentionally obscuring things from us to foster greater dependence on Him.
56sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2024 · 56s
God's ultimate plan for believers is to conform them into the image of Jesus Christ, which is presented as a divine promise. This process of conformity will inevitably involve testing, as God's word will test the believer to prove their genuine faith. The speaker emphasizes that full conformity to Christ's image requires complete commitment.