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50mDon’t Be a Fool in the Church — Santosh Poonen — August 10, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Aug 11
53mAmbassadors of Christ Seek Only His Interests — Santosh Poonen — July 27, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Jul 28
1h 0mTransformed Daily Into Increasing Christ-Likeness — Santosh Poonen — July 20, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Jul 21
37mRobert Murray M'Cheyne (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) - Santosh Poonen - June 25, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Jun 27
1h 2mKnowing the Full Counsel of God -- Santosh Poonen -- June 19, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Jun 20
32mSantosh Poonen - Carrying a Burden for the House of the Lord
Santosh Poonen · May 26
54mZeal For The Father's House - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Apr 6
1h 6mSo You Gave Your Heart to Jesus - Now What? -- Santosh Poonen -- March 30, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Mar 30
57mYouth Meeting: Questions And Answers by Santosh Poonen (6th March 2025)
Santosh Poonen · Mar 27
23mLeading Our Children to Christ -- Santosh Poonen -- March 23, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Mar 25
30mWhy Young People Are So Valuable In The Church - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Mar 20
1m 1s#Luke10:41-42 #soulish #service #SantoshPoonen Full message: https://youtu.be/-69EcEglP0c
Santosh Poonen · Mar 16
1m 1s#1Corinthians3:1-2 #soulish #milk #SantoshPoonen Full message: https://youtu.be/-69EcEglP0c
Santosh Poonen · Mar 16
1m 1s#Colossians3:20 #children #obey #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14
1m 1s#OneLife #useful #TakeUpMyCross #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14
1m#Gethsemane #Calvary #follow #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14
59s#Ezekial47:12 #river #sanctuary #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14
1m 1s#words #deeds #devotion #HolySpirit #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14
1m 1s#AmazingLove #LovesDemands #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message: youtu.be/iEa7Bh3RtOw
Santosh Poonen · Feb 20
1m 1sMatthew26:26-28 #communion #permanent #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message: youtu.be/iEa7Bh3RtOw
Santosh Poonen · Feb 20
59s#godsplans #holyspirit #santoshpoonen #rlcf 1Corinthians2:9-10 Full message: youtu.be/uUoz7xVVGuQ
Santosh Poonen · Feb 18
1m 1s#baptisminholyspirit #everything #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message: youtu.be/uUoz7xVVGuQ
Santosh Poonen · Feb 18
52s#holyspirit #fulfillplan #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message: youtu.be/uUoz7xVVGuQ
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13
1m 1sFull message: https://youtu.be/RyPrp0XcjD0 #world #onelife #santoshpoonen #rlcf
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
50mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Don’t Be a Fool in the Church — Santosh Poonen — August 10, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Aug 11, 2025 · 50m
The speaker emphasizes that true worship must always precede service, defining worship as having nothing greater than Jesus Christ. He cautions against spiritual complacency, stressing that salvation is a daily process requiring constant calling upon the Lord's name. Furthermore, he warns the church against merely following the crowd or moving based on commonality, urging instead that unity must stem from a common, divine source rather than external pressure.
53mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Ambassadors of Christ Seek Only His Interests — Santosh Poonen — July 27, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Jul 28, 2025 · 53m
The speaker emphasizes that the church's purpose is not merely to receive blessings but to have a mission to be poured out for others. He urges the congregation to live selflessly, constantly judging themselves against God's standard rather than focusing on personal comfort or worldly concerns. Ultimately, the goal is to be a witness of the kingdom, leaving others with a taste of Jesus' goodness rather than worldly topics.
1h 0mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Transformed Daily Into Increasing Christ-Likeness — Santosh Poonen — July 20, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Jul 21, 2025 · 1h 0m
The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires deepening fellowship not only with Christ but also with the local body of believers, citing John's command to love one's brother. He argues that readiness for Christ's return is not merely about confessing past sins, but about living a life of constantly clear conscience and, more profoundly, fulfilling the work God has called us to accomplish on earth.
37mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Robert Murray M'Cheyne (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) - Santosh Poonen - June 25, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Jun 27, 2025 · 37m
The video recounts the life and profound impact of Robert Murray M'Cheyne, detailing his early brilliance, struggles with worldly pleasures, and the transformative grief following his brother David's death. His life journey led him to a deep calling to ministry, marked by a profound realization of his sinfulness and a commitment to serving God by pointing others to Christ.
1h 2mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Knowing the Full Counsel of God -- Santosh Poonen -- June 19, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Jun 20, 2025 · 1h 2m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian life must aim for a 100% yield, drawing parallels from the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13. He argues that settling for partial commitment (30% or 60%) is insufficient, citing Paul's teaching that the goal is to present everyone complete in Christ. The message stresses the importance of fully proclaiming and living out the 'full counsel of God' rather than accepting worldly or diminished standards of faith.
32mNCCF Church
Santosh Poonen - Carrying a Burden for the House of the Lord
Santosh Poonen · May 26, 2025 · 32m
Santosh Poonen exhorts Christians to carry a burden for the corporate health of their local church, not merely their individual spiritual lives. Drawing from Psalm 66 and Haggai, he emphasizes that God refines believers through trials, and that church membership carries mutual responsibility for one another's spiritual well-being—just as the body of Christ cares for all its members. The abundance and resurrection life promised by God comes through taking up one's cross, both personally and corporately, and prioritizing the building up of God's house through faithful church involvement.
54mCFC India
Zeal For The Father's House - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Apr 6, 2025 · 54m
The sermon emphasizes that while knowing one has a Father in Heaven is foundational, true spiritual growth requires a 'Zeal for the Father's House.' This zeal, exemplified by Jesus cleansing the temple, is not merely a cozy feeling but a passionate, consuming jealousy for God's name and house. The speaker urges the congregation to move beyond spiritual infancy and demonstrate this zeal by being willing to endure reproach for God's sake.
1h 6mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
So You Gave Your Heart to Jesus - Now What? -- Santosh Poonen -- March 30, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Mar 30, 2025 · 1h 6m
The speaker emphasizes that the devil is not afraid of human gifts or church activities, but rather whether the church has true authority over sin and darkness. He stresses that the most important thing is that the devil has no foothold in any life within the church, particularly in the homes and marriages of the members. The central call is for parents to pray fervently that every child in the church will be born again and become a wholehearted disciple of Jesus.
57mCFC India
Youth Meeting: Questions And Answers by Santosh Poonen (6th March 2025)
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.
23mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Leading Our Children to Christ -- Santosh Poonen -- March 23, 2025
Santosh Poonen · Mar 25, 2025 · 23m
The speaker emphasizes the critical need for parents to consistently discuss the seriousness of sin and the necessity of giving one's life to Jesus with their children. He warns against the extremes of treating conversion as a mere formality or neglecting the conversation entirely. Ultimately, he encourages parents to approach these talks one-on-one, drawing comfort from God's patience, as exemplified by 2 Peter 3:9, which assures that God waits for repentance rather than immediately judging.
30mCFC India
Why Young People Are So Valuable In The Church - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Mar 20, 2025 · 30m
The speaker emphasizes the immense value of young people to the church, citing examples like Jesus, Paul, Joseph, and Daniel to illustrate that God uses believers throughout their lives. He urges young people to dedicate their prime years—when passions for success, desire, and comfort are strongest—to the Lord, as these early decisions determine the course of life and bring great strength to the church.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#Luke10:41-42 #soulish #service #SantoshPoonen Full message: https://youtu.be/-69EcEglP0c
Santosh Poonen · Mar 16, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker advises Christians to examine their motives when serving others, warning against the 'solish' tendency to volunteer for help merely to gain reputation or satisfaction. True service must be examined by the Word of God to ensure the motivation is pure and not self-serving.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#1Corinthians3:1-2 #soulish #milk #SantoshPoonen Full message: https://youtu.be/-69EcEglP0c
Santosh Poonen · Mar 16, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker contrasts 'milk' teaching, which is easily consumed and feels good, with 'solid food' teaching. He argues that many Christians prefer the comforting, easy messages (milk) and become offended when confronted with the challenging, penetrating truths of God's Word. True spiritual growth requires engaging with the difficult material that forces deep introspection and change.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#Colossians3:20 #children #obey #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes that obeying one's parents is a tangible way to demonstrate love for the Lord. The speaker points to Colossians 3:20, asserting that obedience to parents is one of the best ways, regardless of age, to please God. This obedience is presented as a primary act of devotion.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#OneLife #useful #TakeUpMyCross #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker expresses a deep desire for their single life to be entirely pleasing and useful to God's kingdom, regardless of personal comfort or convenience. The central theme is the willingness to surrender self-will and embrace whatever path God calls, echoing the commitment to take up one's cross daily. This commitment is framed by remembering pivotal moments of divine sacrifice, such as Gethsemane and Calvary.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#Gethsemane #Calvary #follow #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m
The speaker challenges the congregation to move beyond mere acknowledgment of the cross, which is often visible in church architecture, and instead embrace the personal commitment to follow Jesus. True discipleship requires actively taking up one's own cross and denying self-will, even when personal desires conflict with pleasing God.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#Ezekial47:12 #river #sanctuary #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 59s
The ability to bear fruit in daily life, even in difficult circumstances, comes not from personal gifting but from the source of God's presence, likened to a river flowing from the sanctuary. God may call believers into 'deserts'—challenging environments like workplaces filled with sin—but if the source is God, they will bring life to those areas. This speaks to the sustaining power of God's presence in ministry and daily living.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#words #deeds #devotion #HolySpirit #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m 1s
True devotion to God is characterized by the alignment of one's inner thoughts, motives, and attitudes with one's spoken words and actions. The speaker emphasizes that this consistency—where words, deeds, and inner devotion match—is the hallmark of the New Covenant Life. This alignment can only be achieved through being filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#AmazingLove #LovesDemands #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message: youtu.be/iEa7Bh3RtOw
Santosh Poonen · Feb 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message emphasizes that God's love, exemplified by Christ's sacrifice, demands our entire lives, which is more valuable than any earthly possession. The speaker urges listeners to respond to this divine love by dedicating their whole lives to God. This dedication includes a willingness to suffer as Christ did.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matthew26:26-28 #communion #permanent #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message: youtu.be/iEa7Bh3RtOw
Santosh Poonen · Feb 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The message focuses on the profound and permanent connection offered through the body and blood of Christ, as described in the Lord's Supper. The speaker emphasizes that this connection is more intimate and lasting than any physical embrace, suggesting a deep, internal union with Jesus.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#godsplans #holyspirit #santoshpoonen #rlcf 1Corinthians2:9-10 Full message: youtu.be/uUoz7xVVGuQ
Santosh Poonen · Feb 18, 2025 · 59s
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.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#baptisminholyspirit #everything #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message: youtu.be/uUoz7xVVGuQ
Santosh Poonen · Feb 18, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker emphasizes that the baptism in the Holy Spirit should not be treated as an optional addition to the Christian life. Instead, a life continually filled with the Holy Spirit is presented as the core reality of discipleship and finding Jesus. He encourages the congregation to view this fullness not as an 'icing on the cake,' but as the very essence of Christian living.
52sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
#holyspirit #fulfillplan #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message: youtu.be/uUoz7xVVGuQ
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2025 · 52s
The central message is that believers, especially the young, should constantly pray to be filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit's purpose is not to guarantee worldly success, but rather to transform the individual into the likeness of Jesus, enabling them to fulfill God's greater plan for their lives.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Full message: https://youtu.be/RyPrp0XcjD0 #world #onelife #santoshpoonen #rlcf
Santosh Poonen · Nov 23, 2024 · 1m 1s
The speaker urges the audience not to make full use of this world because life is singular. Instead, the goal of life should be to live in a way that honors the kingdom of heaven, even if worldly success is achieved. He emphasizes that wasting one's life on earthly pursuits means wasting the only life given.