Christianity is very simply having an ambition to only please God #spoonen youtu.be/Vuc4xi02aSk

Santosh Poonen · Jun 6, 2024 · 1m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker argues that Christianity fundamentally means having the ambition to please God. He outlines three stages of life: living for oneself (as an unbeliever), calling oneself a believer while still living for self, and finally, living to please God in heaven. He warns that the concept of only living for God in heaven is a lie from the devil.

Zealous to Be a Blessing to Others Through Good Deeds — Santosh Poonen — October 22, 2023

Santosh Poonen · Oct 23, 2023 · 1h 10m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon emphasizes God's desire for no one to perish, urging listeners to secure the assurance of salvation by acknowledging sin and receiving forgiveness from the heart. It stresses that true Christian commitment involves a radical turning to God, not just outward religious actions. Furthermore, the speaker calls for a collective sense of care and responsibility within the church family, encouraging prayer for every member's spiritual welfare.

#baptisminholyspirit #peace #santoshpoonen #rlcf Full message: youtu.be/uUoz7xVVGuQ

Santosh Poonen · Feb 18, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker warns against the tendency to hide private disagreements within the home, even when Jesus is physically present. He emphasizes that physical presence alone cannot guarantee peace or unity. True oneness and peace in the home can only be achieved by being filled with the Holy Spirit.

Prevailing Prayer Begins with Desperate Thirst - Santosh Poonen - October 21, 2018

Santosh Poonen · Oct 22, 2018 · 29m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The sermon emphasizes that true spiritual life, like a river, is found not in times of ease but in the wilderness through desperate thirst and reliance on God. The speaker urges the congregation to press forward in faith, taking up their cross, and to live in constant dependence on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by referencing Jesus cleansing the temple, highlighting that even in righteous confrontation, profound humility is required.

Satisfied in Christ but Thirsting for Him -- Santosh Poonen -- September 22, 2024

Santosh Poonen · Sep 23, 2024 · 1h 17m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.

A Dwelling Place for God Like Heaven Upon Earth -- Santosh Poonen -- June 13, 2021

Santosh Poonen · Jun 15, 2021 · 57m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

youtu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Ezekiel28:15 1Timothy3:16 The contrast between Lucifee and Jesus

Santosh Poonen · Jan 27, 2026 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message draws from 1 Timothy 3:16, highlighting Christ as the ultimate example of godliness. The speaker encourages the audience to desire a deep spiritual examination, asking God to reveal and vindicate them through the Holy Spirit, mirroring Christ's own vindication. Ultimately, the call is to choose to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and keep focus on Jesus.

By Whose Authority? Part 1: The Example of Jesus' Authority - Santosh Poonen - November 15, 2015

Santosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2015 · 47m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Power to Live an Overcoming Life - Santosh Poonen - August 10, 2016

Santosh Poonen · Aug 19, 2016 · 1h 4m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker emphasizes the necessity of receiving the power of the Holy Spirit for Christian life, drawing parallels from the disciples' experience in Acts 1. He cautions against focusing on minor scriptural details and instead urges the audience to actively seek this promised power. The core message is that believers must not waste time without earnestly seeking the Holy Spirit's power for ministry and witness.

Be Reverently Faithful in Little Things in Christ's Body — Santosh Poonen — September 21, 2025

Santosh Poonen · Sep 21, 2025 · 1h 4m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.

youtu.be/YwE93CV6PPk #santoshpoonen 2Corinthians13:14

Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 58s · River of Life Christian Fellowship

True Christian community goes beyond mere physical togetherness; it requires a genuine oneness rooted in the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that the fellowship with the Holy Spirit is the necessary condition for this unity. He contrasts the outward togetherness of the original disciples with the deep, unified oneness believers are called to achieve.

Are You Tired of Pretending? — Santosh Poonen — February 2, 2025

Santosh Poonen · Feb 2, 2025 · 58m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker uses Psalm 39 to illustrate the difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant life. He argues that merely controlling outward speech (like wearing a muzzle) is a form of pretense, whereas the New Covenant allows for the internal 'hotness' of the heart to be cleansed by the Holy Spirit. True transformation means addressing the internal struggle rather than just managing outward behavior.

God Wants You to Live Free From All Anxiety -- Santosh Poonen -- December 5, 2021

Santosh Poonen · Dec 6, 2021 · 1h 12m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Five Choices To Make | Choice 2: Choose Humility | चुनाव २: नम्रता को चुनो | Santosh Poonen | Hindi

Santosh Poonen · Mar 10, 2021 · 12m · CFC India

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.

Not That I Loved Him, But Christ Loved Me First — Santosh Poonen — July 7, 2024

Santosh Poonen · Jul 8, 2024 · 52m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker addresses the fear of hell, assuring the congregation that those in Christ are secure from condemnation. However, his primary concern is a 'healthy fear'—a reverential dread of failing to follow Christ closely when he returns. He emphasizes that true discipleship means following Jesus wherever he leads, even into difficult, painful, or uncomfortable circumstances, lest one be left behind at the final moment.

Spiritual Authority in the Body of Christ -- Santosh Poonen -- May 29, 2022

Santosh Poonen · May 30, 2022 · 1h 9m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that believers must move beyond being passive Christians and actively participate as members of the living Body of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that being a disciple involves having a tongue controlled by the Holy Spirit, which equips one to speak God's word to others. He urges the congregation to use their gifts and relationships to minister to others, recognizing that every member has a responsibility to be a witness.

youtu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Matthew25:3-4 This is between you & the Baptizer Himself, Jesus

Santosh Poonen · Jan 27, 2026 · 1m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker warns that a time is coming when mere outward signs of the Holy Spirit will no longer suffice. Believers will face a personal reckoning where their individual relationship with Jesus, the baptizer of the Holy Spirit, will be the ultimate test. Complacency, even within a spiritually active church, will prove insufficient when the time of judgment arrives.

Walter L. Wilson (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) - Santosh Poonen - February 23, 2022

Santosh Poonen · Oct 28, 2024 · 23m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.

God Chose Us While We Were Filthy Sinners — Santosh Poonen — March 26, 2023

Santosh Poonen · Mar 30, 2023 · 16m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The central message is that the secret to bearing lasting fruit is recognizing that Jesus chose us, not that we chose Him. The speaker contrasts the mindset of a hired employee, who expects a paycheck, with the security of being a son. True assurance and lasting fruit come from grounding oneself in the unshakeable fact that God is our Father and has chosen us, regardless of current circumstances or failures.

George D. Watson (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- February 25, 2026

Santosh Poonen · Feb 26, 2026 · 38m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Santosh Poonen - Loving Christ's body lavishly

Santosh Poonen · Dec 15, 2014 · 14m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians must love lavishly, mirroring the extravagant love of God demonstrated in the parables of Luke 15. This lavish love requires us to extend grace and celebration to those who repent, and it should guide our interactions with others, including those who are judgmental or outside the immediate circle. Furthermore, the sermon challenges the congregation to be as shrewd in their generosity and care for one another as the

Worship: Recognizing My Worthlessness and Christ's Worthiness -- Santosh Poonen -- November 13, 2021

Santosh Poonen · Jan 18, 2022 · 6m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.

Garratt Sisters (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh & Zac Poonen -- May 27, 2026

Santosh Poonen · May 29, 2026 · 49m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

A Living Faith and Obedient Submission — Santosh Poonen — March 16, 2025

Santosh Poonen · Mar 16, 2025 · 1h 5m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

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.