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1m 1s2 Cor. 1:20 Make that transaction today Full message: https://youtu.be/sbCKiwgkw8w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20
53mJudgment and Discernment: Part 1 - Santosh Poonen - January 18, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18
12mFive Choices To Make | Choice 2: Choose Humility | चुनाव २: नम्रता को चुनो | Santosh Poonen | Hindi
Santosh Poonen · Mar 10
51mThe Soft Heart of Love - Santosh Poonen - July 31, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Jul 31
44mDry Bones, A Dead Body, and the Living Army - Santosh Poonen - June 23, 2019
Santosh Poonen · Jul 11
40mA Well Springing Up to Eternal Life -- Santosh Poonen -- May 2, 2021
Santosh Poonen · May 3
59syoutu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Luke7:44-47 Does Jesus alone have prominence in your heart home?
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5
1myoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke15:18-20 With God is the one place you'll always be loved
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
1m 1syoutu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen True intimacy with God is always balanced with reverence for Him
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13
1h 1mLooking to Jesus for Faith That Leads to Life — Santosh Poonen — July 23, 2023
Santosh Poonen · Jul 24
1m 1syoutu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen The church must move in unity based on being led by one Source
Santosh Poonen · Jan 26
9mAbout the Book: The Congregation, The Club, and the Church - Santosh Poonen - December 16, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Dec 17
54mPeace-Pursuers - Santosh Poonen - February 16, 2014
Santosh Poonen · Feb 17
24mCome, Lord Jesus - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Aug 31
1h 18mThe Yielded Obedience of Christ — Santosh Poonen — September 10, 2023
Santosh Poonen · Sep 11
1m 1sThis is the Holy Spirit's mission Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1h 39m21st December 2025 - Following Christ's Example In Submission - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 21
1m 1syoutu.be/YwE93CV6PPk #santoshpoonen Hebrews4:15 Jesus is your example in every temptation you face
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
19mRealizing Our True Purpose | 5. The Journey To Our Destination | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Jun 26
48mGod Makes Every Moment Have Eternal Value - Santosh Poonen (Brothers Meeting)
Santosh Poonen · Mar 31
55mIf We Live by the Spirit Let Us Follow the Spirit -- Santosh Poonen -- October 6, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 7
1m 1s#HolySpirit #eager #marriage #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14
58sA narrow way but Jesus has gone before & His presence brings joy #santoshpoonen youtu.be/M6MHdGzzr9I
Santosh Poonen · May 6
50mThe Crown of Righteousness - Santosh Poonen - April 7, 2013
Santosh Poonen · Apr 8
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2 Cor. 1:20 Make that transaction today Full message: https://youtu.be/sbCKiwgkw8w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The message encourages listeners to actively commit to Christ by making a covenant transaction with the Lord. The speaker urges the audience to take time to seriously consider the implications of God's promises and affirm their belief in what has been spoken. This commitment is presented as the path to experiencing freedom.
Judgment and Discernment: Part 1 - Santosh Poonen - January 18, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Jan 18, 2015 · 53m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that deep intimacy within a local church community inevitably exposes our faults, which should not cause fear but rather be embraced for transformation. He draws parallels to Paul's experience with the law, noting that vulnerability in fellowship reveals unChristlike aspects that the Holy Spirit can then address. The discussion transitions to Matthew 7:1, cautioning against judging others, suggesting that while the immediate penalty may not be physical, we will ultimately have to give account before God.
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.
The Soft Heart of Love - Santosh Poonen - July 31, 2015
Santosh Poonen · Jul 31, 2015 · 51m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that God is on the side of the young people, encouraging them not to compare themselves to others or feel discouraged by their current level of passion. The core call is to follow Jesus by heart, trusting that God desires to transform them internally, making them useful for His kingdom regardless of their current feelings or outward appearance. This transformation is rooted in embracing the nature of God, which is love.
Dry Bones, A Dead Body, and the Living Army - Santosh Poonen - June 23, 2019
Santosh Poonen · Jul 11, 2019 · 44m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker encourages the congregation to maintain a constant, open communication with Jesus, sharing everything—needs, trials, or gratitude—as the first point of contact. He emphasizes that true spiritual preparation involves fixing one's hope completely on the grace revealed through the Word of God, urging listeners to meditate deeply on scripture rather than just intellectually absorbing it. This deep engagement with the Word leads to the revelation of Christ and the necessary grace to endure life's trials.
A Well Springing Up to Eternal Life -- Santosh Poonen -- May 2, 2021
Santosh Poonen · May 3, 2021 · 40m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker shares his testimony of God's grace overcoming past failures and his deep desire to live a life pleasing to Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of being deeply rooted and grounded in Christ through faith, drawing from Ephesians 3:17. Furthermore, he stresses the biblical principle of submitting to godly spiritual authority, asserting that Jesus alone deserves the sole leadership in the church.
youtu.be/4TrIHngWVGA #santoshpoonen Luke7:44-47 Does Jesus alone have prominence in your heart home?
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 59s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon uses the parable of the sinful woman and the Pharisee, Simon, to challenge the listener about where they place the most importance in their lives. Jesus contrasts Simon's outward attempts to show importance with the woman's profound act of devotion. The central message is that genuine devotion and recognizing Jesus' supreme importance must be the priority in one's heart.
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke15:18-20 With God is the one place you'll always be loved
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes that the Father's love is everlasting, even when the younger son has sinned greatly and feels unloved by the world. The speaker teaches that the place where one is always loved is in the presence of God, and the church must reflect this reality. Knowing God is present is how sinners recognize this everlasting love.
youtu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen True intimacy with God is always balanced with reverence for Him
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
True intimacy with God requires a balance between a close, loving relationship and a deep reverence for Him. Lacking intimacy while maintaining only reverence leads to legalism, which is characterized by fear rather than true awe. The speaker cautions against equating reverence with fear, even when preaching emphasizes God's welcoming nature.
Looking to Jesus for Faith That Leads to Life — Santosh Poonen — July 23, 2023
Santosh Poonen · Jul 24, 2023 · 1h 1m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that true Christian life is sustained by faith, which is the only way to overcome the world's temptations. The speaker details three specific temptations—the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the boastful pride of life—and emphasizes that being born of God results in overcoming these desires. Furthermore, he warns that merely having the 'form of godliness' without its power constitutes falling off the rails in one's Christian walk.
youtu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen The church must move in unity based on being led by one Source
Santosh Poonen · Jan 26, 2026 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker contrasts the natural unity of a school of fish moving together with the danger of a church forming around commonalities like shared interests, politics, or culture. He warns that when a church groups based on familiarity, its movement is merely influenced by its members rather than a single divine source.
About the Book: The Congregation, The Club, and the Church - Santosh Poonen - December 16, 2018
Santosh Poonen · Dec 17, 2018 · 9m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker discusses a new book contrasting the 'Church' with the 'Congregation' and the 'Club,' emphasizing that the true Church is distinct from mere imitations. He stresses that true fellowship and devotion must be rooted in Christ, requiring sacrifices that cost us something, as this is what God values. The ultimate goal is to maintain an unshakable foundation of true fellowship built solely on devotion to Jesus Christ.
Peace-Pursuers - Santosh Poonen - February 16, 2014
Santosh Poonen · Feb 17, 2014 · 54m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central mark of true Christianity is demonstrated by loving one's enemies and praying for those who persecute us. This goes beyond merely loving friends or those within one's own group, distinguishing true followers of God from others. The speaker emphasizes that this radical love is the defining characteristic that proves one is a son of the Father in heaven.
Come, Lord Jesus - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Aug 31, 2023 · 24m · CFC India
The speaker reflects on the enduring essence of his church community (CFC), noting that while physical aspects have changed, the core truth remains constant. He emphasizes that spiritual growth, or reaching greater heights, comes from allowing the foundational truths heard from the beginning to abide in one's heart. Ultimately, he stresses that eternity is the only thing that truly matters, urging the congregation to fix their focus on Jesus.
The Yielded Obedience of Christ — Santosh Poonen — September 10, 2023
Santosh Poonen · Sep 11, 2023 · 1h 18m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes the profound meaning of calling Jesus 'Lord' and 'Christ,' stressing that true acknowledgment means recognizing His supreme authority over every area of one's life. The speaker warns that merely uttering the words without genuine heart surrender is insufficient, urging listeners to hold God accountable to His promises, particularly that the name of Jesus saves from all sin. Ultimately, the message calls for a deep, lived surrender to Jesus's lordship.
This is the Holy Spirit's mission Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's mission is focused on finding a single individual—the bride of Christ—rather than merely gathering converts. The speaker encourages the audience to desire a deeper, personal union with Christ, aspiring to be seated at the banquet table with Him rather than just being an observer in the heavenly multitude.
21st December 2025 - Following Christ's Example In Submission - Santosh Poonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 21, 2025 · 1h 39m · CFC Bangalore Live
A church service centered on worship and praise, celebrating Jesus' lordship and the promise of eternal joy. The congregation sings hymns and contemporary worship songs emphasizing gratitude for Christ's redemptive work, his sovereignty over all creation, and the anticipation of seeing Jesus in heaven.
youtu.be/YwE93CV6PPk #santoshpoonen Hebrews4:15 Jesus is your example in every temptation you face
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that believers, especially young men, should remember that Jesus was tempted in every way they are, making him able to sympathize with their struggles. When facing temptation, the believer is encouraged to reach out to Jesus in prayer. Furthermore, the speaker reminds the audience of God's will to abstain from sexual immorality.
Realizing Our True Purpose | 5. The Journey To Our Destination | Santosh Poonen | Kannada
Santosh Poonen · Jun 26, 2024 · 19m · CFC India
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.
God Makes Every Moment Have Eternal Value - Santosh Poonen (Brothers Meeting)
Santosh Poonen · Mar 31, 2026 · 48m · CFC India
The speaker emphasizes that eternal reward is not determined by outward ministry or visible achievements, but by faithfully doing the will of the Father. He encourages the audience to run their Christian lives with a clear aim, using the analogy of boxing with a target rather than just beating the air. True discipline involves mastering one's body, finances, time, and desires to ensure one is not disqualified.
If We Live by the Spirit Let Us Follow the Spirit -- Santosh Poonen -- October 6, 2024
Santosh Poonen · Oct 7, 2024 · 55m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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.
#HolySpirit #eager #marriage #santoshpoonen Full message: youtu.be/XG4bGS9iRbE
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker encourages the audience not to be discouraged by the imperfections of others, urging them instead to be honest with God about their struggles. The central message is that God desires to give believers a genuine, spirit-filled life, which is the only true Christian life available.
A narrow way but Jesus has gone before & His presence brings joy #santoshpoonen youtu.be/M6MHdGzzr9I
Santosh Poonen · May 6, 2024 · 58s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker cautions against the misconception that Christian life is one of constant comfort, emphasizing instead that it is a narrow way. He assures the congregation that Jesus has walked this path before them, and His mere presence is the source of true joy, regardless of external circumstances or personal feelings. This principle should apply to church meetings, marriages, and home life.
The Crown of Righteousness - Santosh Poonen - April 7, 2013
Santosh Poonen · Apr 8, 2013 · 50m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker reflects on Paul's testimony of being the chief of sinners, emphasizing that God's mercy and patience can be demonstrated through an individual's life. He cautions that desiring God's physical presence requires spiritual readiness, as all pretense and outward appearances will be stripped away. Ultimately, true accountability comes from recognizing that God sees the heart and motives, not just outward piety.