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Santosh Poonen · Mar 16, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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.
Santosh Poonen · Jan 7, 2015 · 40m · CFC India
The speaker emphasizes that God prepares believers for ministry through testing in private settings, specifically at home and work, rather than just on Sunday. He draws from 2 Timothy 2:2, stressing that passing on the gospel requires entrusting it to men who are not only faithful but also full of faith. Ultimately, the message is that true faith is cultivated through brokenness, drawing parallels to Isaiah 53 to counter the devil's narrative that suffering means God is against us.
Santosh Poonen · Jan 30, 2026 · 58s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus's greatest joy was found in His oneness with the Father, a joy that surpassed all earthly temptations, including pleasure and wealth. The speaker emphasizes that this divine unity was more valuable to Jesus than anything the devil could offer. This principle of prioritizing oneness with God is presented as the foundation for building the church.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker argues that many modern churches are characterized by pretense and hypocrisy. He suggests that the true presence of God will strip away all outward appearances and hidden aspects of a person, exposing their true selves. The central challenge is whether the congregation is willing to face this genuine exposure.
Santosh Poonen · Sep 15, 2023 · 10m · CFC India
The central message is that life on Earth is an 'entrance exam' for eternity, which can only be passed by accepting Jesus's perfect life and resurrection. Believers must rely on the Holy Spirit's power to do God's will in all aspects of life, remembering that worldly achievements are temporary. True living involves being kind, merciful, and humble, all while trusting that God will work all circumstances together for good.
Santosh Poonen · Mar 20, 2025 · 30m · CFC India
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.
Santosh Poonen · May 2, 2026 · 1h 27m · CFC Bangalore Live
Santosh Poonen leads a worship service emphasizing the importance of emptying oneself to be filled with the Holy Spirit's power, and demonstrating Christ's life through humility, weakness, and servant-heartedness rather than self-promotion or seeking man's approval. The message centers on trusting God in all circumstances, bearing burdens without complaint, and allowing weakness to become the vessel through which God's strength is manifest.
Santosh Poonen · Mar 14, 2025 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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.
Santosh Poonen · Mar 10, 2021 · 11m · CFC India
The sermon emphasizes that obedience is a crucial choice in life, contrasting human free will with the natural laws of creation. The speaker uses the analogy of a pilot guiding blind children to illustrate that following God's commands, especially through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Bible, is essential for navigating life's uncertainties. He stresses that obedience starts early, from respecting parents and teachers, and that the Bible is the living Word through which God speaks to us.
Santosh Poonen · Sep 7, 2025 · 48m · CFC India
The central message is that a person's life is pre-planned by God, starting before the world was created, and the ultimate destination is to be conformed to the image of Jesus. The speaker encourages the audience to build their lives on this truth by believing Romans 8:29, trusting that God works all circumstances, even struggles, together for good (Romans 8:28).
Santosh Poonen · Feb 18, 2025 · 59s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
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.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 6, 2017 · 38m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus taught the disciples that the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a child, emphasizing that true understanding comes from humility rather than perceived knowledge or status. The speaker urges listeners to move away from relying solely on the words of preachers and instead learn to observe God speaking through everyday circumstances, including family members and the world around them. This requires adopting the humble perspective of a child.
Santosh Poonen · Apr 27, 2021 · 12m · CFC India
The sermon encourages the audience to make a conscious choice to emulate Christ in their daily lives. The central message revolves around actively choosing to reflect Christ's character and example in all aspects of life. This choice requires intentional effort and commitment.
Santosh Poonen · Jan 12, 2021 · 12m · CFC India
The central message is that humility is the most crucial choice for receiving God's blessing and the kingdom of heaven. Humility, which is an internal mindset recognizing that all possessions and achievements are gifts from God, is exemplified by Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that worldly values like wealth, fame, and success are ultimately 'zeros,' and placing Jesus first in one's life is what gives everything true, eternal value.
Santosh Poonen · Jan 12, 2021 · 12m · CFC India
The sermon emphasizes that humility is a crucial choice for a blessed life, drawing parallels to choosing Jesus Christ as the ultimate model. The speaker explains that true humility, which is an internal disposition rather than an outward action, is what allows one to access God's blessings and the Kingdom of Heaven. He concludes by asserting that worldly achievements—wealth, beauty, status, or academic success—are ultimately worthless compared to the grace received through humility.
Santosh Poonen · May 28, 2024 · 1m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The passage from Matthew 16 highlights a moment where Peter tried to dissuade Jesus from going to the cross, arguing that Jesus was too good to suffer. The speaker uses this example to challenge the listener, asking what their response would be when they feel undeserving of suffering or mistreatment. The core message is a call to emulate Jesus' response, which was to confront the temptation to deny the cross.
Santosh Poonen · Mar 8, 2026 · 1h 2m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a sharp spiritual focus as believers approach the return of Christ, warning against a dull, ineffective spiritual life. The speaker outlines five practical ways to sharpen this focus, drawing parallels between spiritual readiness and the preparation of arrows for a warrior. Ultimately, the message calls for a life directed toward eternal purpose rather than merely going through the motions of daily life.
Santosh Poonen · Feb 18, 2025 · 59s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that true church growth must occur in unity, specifically in the 'Oneness' of mind guided by the Holy Spirit. He cautions against measuring growth merely by numbers, asserting that the goal is for people to be added into a unified mindset rather than just increasing attendance. Those who wish to maintain individualistic thinking are encouraged to find other congregations.
Santosh Poonen · Dec 7, 2025 · 1h 7m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes that true spiritual health is personal and cannot be transferred from others, using analogies like rotten apples and contagious disease. The speaker urges the congregation to guard their individual spiritual state, warning that worldly focus on earthly pleasures can corrupt one's devotion to eternity. He concludes by referencing Levitical law to stress that contamination flows from the unholy to the holy, not the reverse.
Santosh Poonen · Sep 8, 2020 · 8m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that God desires a pure testimony to be evident in every place, not just within organized church settings. This purity is not about the size of the church, but about the individual's life—whether alone, in a couple, or a family—becoming a sweet aroma of Christ. The speaker urges listeners to take the teaching received and apply it personally, recognizing that the church is built through individual sacrifices and a willingness to follow Christ even when walking alone.
Santosh Poonen · Dec 6, 2021 · 1h 12m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker urges the congregation to prioritize beholding the delightfulness of the Lord over worldly pursuits like money or career advancement. He emphasizes that true spiritual life comes from dependence on the Holy Spirit, not just attending services. The core message is to focus on knowing God's love and desiring to see Jesus clearly when He returns, stripping away all earthly distractions.
Santosh Poonen · Mar 5, 2026 · 1m 1s · River of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus teaches that under the New Covenant, believers are always under an oath to tell the truth, unlike the Old Covenant where oaths were only sworn in specific settings. He emphasizes that God is always listening, meaning our words and intentions are always recorded and accountable to Him. This principle extends beyond formal settings into every aspect of our lives.
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2023 · 1h 4m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that true Christian life requires a constant, heavenly-centered focus on Jesus Christ, rejecting worldly distractions. The speaker emphasizes that reverence for God must permeate all aspects of life, including church attendance, and that the goal of the church is not mere attendance but the transformation of members into Christ's image. This transformation is rooted in the true fear of the Lord, which is characterized by joy and love, not gloominess.
Santosh Poonen · Jan 12, 2021 · 9m · CFC India
The sermon encourages the audience to make conscious choices in their lives, emphasizing the critical decision to choose Christ. It suggests that making this choice is foundational to a right relationship with God and living a life pleasing to Him.