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34mSantosh Poonen - 99% Is Disqualification
Santosh Poonen · Jul 6
58mJesus Loves Me, This I Know — Santosh Poonen — April 26, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Apr 26
1m 1syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen John7:37-39 God gave me His Holy Spirit when I least deserved it
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
1m 1syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke15:18-19 Let God turn your failure into desire for Him alone
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21
54syoutu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen I can sing confidently because of forgiveness and justification
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6
59mGodliness Isn't "Fake it Till You Make It" — Santosh Poonen — March 1, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Mar 1
1m 1syoutu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen Malachi4:6 Galatians3:13
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13
1m 1syoutu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen If truth tells me about sin, grace sets me free from it!
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13
54syoutu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen The proof that sin is serious is that Jesus had to die for mine
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13
47syoutu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Acts2:39 This promise is for your and your children
Santosh Poonen · Jan 26
1m 1syoutu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen Complete Christ-likeness, within your lifetime!
Santosh Poonen · Jan 20
1h 7mA Small Ask in Exchange for Eternal Glory — Santosh Poonen — January 18, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Jan 19
1m 1sMatt9:9-10 Christ's compassion draws us and then others: https://youtu.be/yufETcBg29w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 4
1m 1sHeb9:27 That day is coming soon for all of us: https://youtu.be/yufETcBg29w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 2
1m 1sDon't wait until it is too late to be single-minded: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
44sHebrews12:17 Don't waste God's gift of repentance: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
1m 1sMatthew25:11-12 Don't take advantage of God's patience: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
59sMatthew25:5 Christ delays to give us time to repent: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
1m 1s2Pet.3:9 Christ is eagerly waiting to return. So repent: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28
1mJohn3:18 If you're not born again you'll feel condemned: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25
59sRom5:1 You need never be discouraged. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sZech12:10 Sin becomes utterly detestable! Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sPsalm116:7 Trust God to use your failures. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21
1m 1sNo use pretending, Jesus is coming soon. Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20
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.
34mNCCF Church
Santosh Poonen - 99% Is Disqualification
Santosh Poonen · Jul 6, 2026 · 34m
The speaker urges listeners to adopt a radical spiritual self-assessment, comparing it to how we treat physical health—where one small issue dominates our focus. Drawing from James 2:10, he emphasizes that failing in even one area of law makes one guilty of all, meaning the standard for Christian living is absolute perfection (100%). True assurance comes not from self-assessment but from recognizing and relying entirely on God's mercy.
58mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know — Santosh Poonen — April 26, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Apr 26, 2026 · 58m
The central message is that true strength and salvation come not from worldly displays of power or loudness, but from quietness, rest, and repentance, echoing Isaiah 30:15. The speaker urges the congregation to adopt this heavenly principle—going down in the world's ways to go up in God's kingdom. He concludes with a prayer for the Holy Spirit to fill the church with a pure, changeless, divine love that transcends temporary human affections.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen John7:37-39 God gave me His Holy Spirit when I least deserved it
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker refutes the idea that self-help is effective, asserting that God assists those who are completely helpless. He shares his personal testimony of receiving the Holy Spirit when he felt he deserved it the least, having repeatedly failed and felt hopeless. The central message is that God grants the Holy Spirit to those who are desperate and have no other hope.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke15:18-19 Let God turn your failure into desire for Him alone
Santosh Poonen · Mar 21, 2026 · 1m 1s
The sermon uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate how failure can lead to a profound change in perspective and relationship with God. The younger son's journey, marked by failure, ultimately resulted in a deep desire to be in his father's presence, a transformation not seen in the older brother. This encourages the audience that God can use our failures and helplessness to accomplish something in our lives.
54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen I can sing confidently because of forgiveness and justification
Santosh Poonen · Mar 6, 2026 · 54s
The speaker argues that true confidence, even in singing, comes not from a perfect week, but from the assurance of forgiveness and justification through Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that genuine repentance and understanding of Christ's forgiveness allow one to sing with the same confidence regardless of past failures. This assurance is presented as the core message of the gospel.
59mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Godliness Isn't "Fake it Till You Make It" — Santosh Poonen — March 1, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Mar 1, 2026 · 59m
The sermon emphasizes that receiving the Holy Spirit is contingent upon first turning to God's rebuke and correction. The speaker warns that the defining characteristic of the end times is not necessarily global conflict, but rather a pervasive self-love, which manifests as disobedience to parents and ingratitude. The core message is to actively cast all cares and burdens onto God, striving for a life of zero cares by trusting Him.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen Malachi4:6 Galatians3:13
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker emphasizes that understanding Jesus' sacrifice should lead to a deeper hatred for sin, not a casual attitude toward it. By fixing one's eyes on the reality of Jesus bearing our sin, the believer should feel a profound reverence and desire to live differently. This understanding prevents the false belief that sin can be treated lightly because Christ paid the penalty.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen If truth tells me about sin, grace sets me free from it!
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 1m 1s
True teaching on sin must be constant and urgent, like an alarm clock that cannot be snoozed. The speaker warns against preaching that only addresses sin occasionally without pointing to the liberating grace of God. Genuine gospel preaching must continuously call people to take sin seriously and point them toward freedom in Christ.
54sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/K12p3cPvvas #santoshpoonen The proof that sin is serious is that Jesus had to die for mine
Santosh Poonen · Feb 13, 2026 · 54s
The gravity of sin is proven by the necessity of Jesus Christ's death. If sin were merely a matter of personal improvement or discipline, Jesus would not have needed to die. The fact that he had to endure separation from the Father on the cross to atone for sin demonstrates the profound seriousness of sin.
47sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/PdHLT4KcQsA #santoshpoonen Acts2:39 This promise is for your and your children
Santosh Poonen · Jan 26, 2026 · 47s
The speaker encourages those who have been seeking the fullness and baptism of the Holy Spirit, especially those who have grown cold or felt delayed in receiving it. He urges the listeners to return earnestly to seeking the Lord, reminding them that God's promises, such as those found in Acts 2:39, are available to all, regardless of age.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
youtu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen Complete Christ-likeness, within your lifetime!
Santosh Poonen · Jan 20, 2026 · 1m 1s
The speaker urges the audience to embrace deep repentance, recognizing that comfort in past struggles is insufficient. He emphasizes the need to actively seek out and expel deep-seated emotions like anxiety, uncertainty, unbelief, and fear from one's heart before facing God.
1h 7mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
A Small Ask in Exchange for Eternal Glory — Santosh Poonen — January 18, 2026
Santosh Poonen · Jan 19, 2026 · 1h 7m
The speaker urges the congregation to deeply examine their hearts for any unholiness, such as bitterness, unforgiveness, or critical thoughts, because these things prevent God from hearing their prayers. Drawing from Deuteronomy 30, the message emphasizes that while God presents life and good, the choice to follow Him or remain in sin rests with the individual. The ultimate call is to surrender all pride and self-centeredness to Christ for true cleansing and transformation.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matt9:9-10 Christ's compassion draws us and then others: https://youtu.be/yufETcBg29w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 4, 2025 · 1m 1s
The central message is that when God calls us with compassion to let go of our self-centered lives, we must respond immediately without delay. The speaker uses Matthew's story to illustrate that procrastination allows the enemy to plant resistance, but responding to the compassionate call of Jesus leads to freedom and entering the light.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Heb9:27 That day is coming soon for all of us: https://youtu.be/yufETcBg29w #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Dec 2, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker warns that a day is coming when earthly medical interventions will cease to have any effect, as life on earth will end when God calls. He emphasizes that when that final moment arrives, there will be no opportunity left to apologize, confess, or forgive.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Don't wait until it is too late to be single-minded: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker warns believers against becoming double-minded, cautioning that delaying commitment to God's blessings can result in the door being shut by God. He emphasizes the danger of taking the gift of repentance for granted, urging the listener to remain vigilant in their spiritual focus.
44sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Hebrews12:17 Don't waste God's gift of repentance: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 44s
Repentance is presented as a divine gift from God, not something earned or deserved by human effort. The speaker emphasizes that the ability to repent is a grace, and even personal repentance should not lead to self-congratulation. He cautions against complacency, urging believers to recognize that God is the source of this gift.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matthew25:11-12 Don't take advantage of God's patience: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
The sermon uses the parable of the ten virgins to warn against complacency regarding God's grace. It emphasizes that when the Lord closes the door, the opportunity will not reopen, stressing the urgency of preparation. Believers must avoid being double-minded and understand that time is limited.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Matthew25:5 Christ delays to give us time to repent: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 59s
Jesus delays his return not because he is late, but because He is patient, giving people more time to become single-minded. The core message is to ensure that one's devotion to Christ is genuine and kept secret, rather than being based on outward appearances or what others think. Believers must actively cultivate this pure devotion in their hearts.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
2Pet.3:9 Christ is eagerly waiting to return. So repent: https://youtu.be/8PE19N6oXM4 #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 28, 2025 · 1m 1s
God is currently restraining himself because He is patient and eagerly awaiting the time to redeem His church and take believers to heaven. Jesus is holding back because He desires to be united with His bride, but He is waiting for people to repent. The message emphasizes that if God seems slow, it is because He is patient, not because He is absent.
1mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
John3:18 If you're not born again you'll feel condemned: https://youtu.be/hS9NBjSbbMQ #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 25, 2025 · 1m
The central message is that belief in Jesus Christ leads to freedom from condemnation, contrasting sharply with the state of those who do not believe. The speaker emphasizes that feeling condemned is a sign that one is not yet born again, and this very feeling is part of God's mercy designed to prompt a spiritual rebirth.
59sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Rom5:1 You need never be discouraged. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 59s
The central message is that true assurance of forgiveness and justification through Christ is evidenced by experiencing genuine peace in the heart. The speaker cautions against merely understanding the doctrine intellectually, emphasizing that one must draw near to Jesus to actually receive this peace immediately after repentance. This peace is the proof of a real encounter with Christ.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Zech12:10 Sin becomes utterly detestable! Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker reflects on coming close to Jesus and seeing the depth of their own sin, specifically realizing the extent of their own participation in hurting Him. This realization, prompted by studying Zechariah 12, led to deep weeping and a renewed sense of sorrow over past sins like gossip and contempt.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Psalm116:7 Trust God to use your failures. Full message: https://youtu.be/RIWNI6g8baE #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 21, 2025 · 1m 1s
God's salvation is not earned through human effort, such as reading the Bible or striving to do well. Instead, salvation is available to those who are low in spirit. The message emphasizes that even those who have recently fallen into deep sin can find salvation through the Lord.
1m 1sRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
No use pretending, Jesus is coming soon. Full message: https://youtu.be/MLiZvhMw5jo #santoshpoonen
Santosh Poonen · Nov 20, 2025 · 1m 1s
The speaker urges the congregation to prepare for Jesus' imminent return, emphasizing that one's true character will be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ. He desires a low opinion of himself from the listeners because the reality of his inner self is less than they assume. This realization should prompt a desire for God's presence to expose hidden sin so that repentance can occur.