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59s#holyspirit #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message at: https://youtu.be/al-jQeR9dCQ
Santosh Poonen · Nov 15
1h 1m"Led by the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3
1h 4m"Born of the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3
29mIan Thomas (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- April 27, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28
33mJoanna Veenstra (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- May 22, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28
23mWalter L. Wilson (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) - Santosh Poonen - February 23, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28
40mSamuel Morris (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- March 27, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28
33mJohn Hyde (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- November 29, 2023
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28
22mHandley Moule (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- February 17, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28
31mDwight L. Moody (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- November 18, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Oct 27
33mAdoniram Judson Gordon (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) - Santosh Poonen - June 24, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Oct 27
23mAndrew Murray (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- March 17, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Oct 27
31mJohn Allen Wood (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- March 23, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Oct 26
46mAlfred Cookman (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- August 23, 2023
Santosh Poonen · Oct 26
54mGerhard Tersteegen (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- July 24, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 26
55mIf We Live by the Spirit Let Us Follow the Spirit -- Santosh Poonen -- October 6, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 7
1h 17mSatisfied in Christ but Thirsting for Him -- Santosh Poonen -- September 22, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Sep 23
1h 7mThe Comfort of the Shepherd's Rod and Staff -- Santosh Poonen -- June 30, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jul 1
19mRealizing Our True Purpose | 5. The Journey To Our Destination | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Jun 26
19mRealizing Our True Purpose | 4. God's Power in Us | ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವರ ಬಲವು | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Jun 19
1m 1sGod delights to make you a partner in His eternally rich kingdom #santoshpoonen youtu.be/2pU94nC-3ro
Santosh Poonen · Jun 16
1h 12mObey Christ - He Wants You to be a Partner in His Kingdom — Santosh Poonen — June 9, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jun 10
1mHumility is thinking about Self less, and about Christ more. #santoshpoonen youtu.be/xFZFcl63bCQ
Santosh Poonen · May 30
1mFaith will fail unless you're committed to never doing your will #santoshpoonen youtu.be/Z4bOjlipa_I
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.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#holyspirit #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message at: https://youtu.be/al-jQeR9dCQ
Santosh Poonen · Nov 15, 2024 · 59s
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.
1h 1mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
"Led by the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 1m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual experience requires deep prayer and seeking God alone, rather than merely being stimulated by sermons or music. He contrasts the common belief of 'waiting for heaven' with the reality that the Christian life means living as if Heaven has already come down into one's heart. Ultimately, he teaches that salvation is not about human effort to reach heaven, but about Christ descending into the believer's heart through the Holy Spirit.
1h 4mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
"Born of the Holy Spirit" - Santosh Poonen | Austin CFC | WoF 2024
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 4m
The speaker emphasizes that the ultimate goal of Christian teaching and preaching should be pointing people toward seeing Jesus Christ. He urges listeners to prioritize personal time spent seeking God, suggesting prayer should outweigh listening to sermons by a ratio of seven to one. The message concludes by focusing on the Holy Spirit's role as the 'another helper,' whose ministry is to glorify Jesus by revealing all things that belong to Him.
29mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ian Thomas (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- April 27, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 29m
The video recounts the life of Major Ian Thomas, detailing his journey to becoming a dedicated follower of Christ. It highlights his early zeal for evangelism, which eventually led to deep discouragement when his efforts to win souls seemed ineffective. Ultimately, the narrative suggests that mere activity and effort are insufficient, pointing toward a deeper reliance on God's power and the Holy Spirit.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Joanna Veenstra (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- May 22, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 33m
The video recounts the life story of Joanna Veenstra, detailing her journey from a life of worldly pleasure and disobedience to profound spiritual surrender. Her life transformation was marked by intense struggle, deep prayer, and ultimately, a calling to serve God in Nigeria, emphasizing that true Christian fruitfulness comes from being emptied of self and filled with the Holy Spirit.
23mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Walter L. Wilson (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) - Santosh Poonen - February 23, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 23m
The video recounts the life of Dr. Walter Wilson, a doctor and preacher whose ministry was marked by a profound transformation. A key turning point was when he realized that his life was incomplete without a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit, a truth illuminated by a sermon on Romans 12:1. This realization led him to dedicate his body to the Holy Spirit as its dwelling place on Earth.
40mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Samuel Morris (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- March 27, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 40m
The video recounts the life story of Samuel Morris, originally named Kabo, detailing his horrific captivity and torture as a young African prince. After a miraculous escape guided by light, he found safety and Christian fellowship. His journey highlights his deep desire to overcome the inner desire for revenge, leading him to profound prayer experiences where he felt filled with the Holy Spirit and joy.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
John Hyde (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- November 29, 2023
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 33m
The story of John Hyde illustrates that true ministry requires genuine personal experience with the Gospel, not just knowledge. Despite his initial success and ambition, Hyde realized he could not preach the saving power of Christ unless he personally testified to it. His breakthrough came when he surrendered his pride and asked God to fill him with the Holy Spirit, leading to a life of authentic witness.
22mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Handley Moule (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- February 17, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 22m
The speaker uses the biography of Hanley Mole to illustrate that true Christian life requires a personal decision to follow Jesus, regardless of one's background or upbringing. Mole's journey highlights that even outwardly successful or educated individuals can feel a deep lack of power or fulfillment until they genuinely seek God's anointing and grace through faith. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that genuine ministry and Christian life are sustained not by status, but by a deep, honest longing for the Holy Spirit's power.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Dwight L. Moody (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- November 18, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Oct 27, 2024 · 31m
The speaker discusses the life of Dwight L. Moody, highlighting his initial passion for evangelism despite lacking formal education. A key turning point in Moody's ministry was an encounter with an unknown elderly man who instructed him to always honor the Holy Spirit when speaking. This experience, along with the prayers of supportive women, guided Moody toward deeper dependence on the Spirit's power rather than just his own efforts.
33mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Adoniram Judson Gordon (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) - Santosh Poonen - June 24, 2020
Santosh Poonen · Oct 27, 2024 · 33m
The speaker discusses the life of Adoniram Judson Gordon, highlighting his initial passion for ministry and his later struggles with the depth of his spiritual experience. Gordon's journey revealed that true spiritual power and evangelism must come from the heart's spontaneity, not just intellectual knowledge or forced effort. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes a key revelation Gordon had: understanding the Holy Spirit not merely as a power, but as a distinct Person of the Godhead present in the world today.
23mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Andrew Murray (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- March 17, 2021
Santosh Poonen · Oct 27, 2024 · 23m
The video discusses Andrew Murray, highlighting that his ministry was characterized by a deep desire for followers to know Jesus Christ. Murray's life exemplified a profound reliance on the Holy Spirit, moving beyond mere emotional experience. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual depth often involves a persistent, wrestling prayer life when one feels an inner dissatisfaction despite outward success.
31mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
John Allen Wood (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- March 23, 2022
Santosh Poonen · Oct 26, 2024 · 31m
The video discusses the life of John Allen Wood, highlighting his deep desire for inner purity and the genuine anointing of the Holy Spirit. Wood struggled with the realization that even after conversion, his greatest hindrance was his own sinful nature, leading him to seek holiness beyond mere religious knowledge. The narrative emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires a deep, experiential need for God's power to overcome sin.
46mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Alfred Cookman (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- August 23, 2023
Santosh Poonen · Oct 26, 2024 · 46m
The sermon recounts the life of Alfred Cookman, emphasizing that his entire life was centered around the cross of Jesus. It highlights that Cookman's spiritual awakening occurred at a very young age, leading him to dedicate his life to Christ. The message encourages listeners to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's prompting in others, especially children, and to live a life focused on Christ's sacrifice.
54mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Gerhard Tersteegen (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- July 24, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 26, 2024 · 54m
The speaker discusses the life of Gerhard Tersteegen, noting his early withdrawal from business life to seek God in an isolated setting, comparing his experience to the Apostle Paul's time in the Arabian Desert. He outlines four key doctrines emphasized by spiritual revivalists: self-denial, the continuous work of the Holy Spirit, the emptiness of religion based on fear or reward, and the equality of all members in the church. The message stresses that true devotion comes from a life consecrated to God, not from seeking earthly protection or reward.
55mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
If We Live by the Spirit Let Us Follow the Spirit -- Santosh Poonen -- October 6, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 7, 2024 · 55m
The speaker encourages the congregation to develop the habit of memorizing and speaking God's Word, emphasizing that this practice will be beneficial during times of uncertainty. He contrasts the prideful nature with the humble, who boast in the Lord, and discusses the Holy Spirit's call as an invitation to constantly rise up to a higher level of fullness. The core message is to embrace the continuous call of the Spirit to draw closer to Christ.
1h 17mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Satisfied in Christ but Thirsting for Him -- Santosh Poonen -- September 22, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 1h 17m
The sermon emphasizes that true discipleship means being deeply connected to Christ, comparing the Church to the bride who follows Jesus everywhere. The speaker urges the congregation to prioritize hearing and singing to Jesus, noting that His excitement for our praise surpasses any musical performance. He concludes with a prayer asking for the Holy Spirit's fire, purity, and strength for daily living, especially in marriage.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
The Comfort of the Shepherd's Rod and Staff -- Santosh Poonen -- June 30, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Jul 1, 2024 · 1h 7m
The central message is that the key to the Christian life is to come to a joyful love for Jesus, which is facilitated by the Holy Spirit. The speaker compares this process to learning an instrument from a passionate teacher, emphasizing that the goal is to love the subject rather than just perform well. The Holy Spirit's role is to teach us about Jesus so that loving Him becomes the most enjoyable and exciting pursuit, making obedience a source of joy rather than a burden.
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.
19mCFC India
Realizing Our True Purpose | 4. God's Power in Us | ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವರ ಬಲವು | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Jun 19, 2024 · 19m
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.
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.
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
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
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.