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7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:28
Jeremy Utley · Jun 22
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 23
4m 3sJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 3
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:19
Jeremy Utley · Mar 16
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:13
Jeremy Utley · Feb 1
14mJeremy Utley - Love for the Church Family
Jeremy Utley · Jan 26
13mJeremy Utley - Trusting in God's love
Jeremy Utley · Jan 19
23mJeremy Utley - Being a student of Jesus in the school of discipleship
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12
10mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:10
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12
11mJeremy Utley - Jesus's intimacy with His Heavenly Father
Jeremy Utley · Jan 5
17mJeremy Utley - God is worthy of our praise
Jeremy Utley · Jan 1
15mJeremy Utley - Psalm 139:17-18, Isaiah 49:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Romans 3:21-28
Jeremy Utley · Dec 15
5mJeremy Utley - Romans 8:1-17
Jeremy Utley · Dec 2
5mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:12-16
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17
11mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:19
Jeremy Utley · Oct 13
10mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:18
Jeremy Utley · Sep 24
5mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:7,14
Jeremy Utley · Aug 25
20mJeremy Utley - The Heart for Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 7
4m 19sJeremy Utley - Phillipians 3:8
Jeremy Utley · Jul 15
3m 15sJeremy Utley - Let him Who Thinks he Stands...
Jeremy Utley · Oct 16
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.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:28
Jeremy Utley · Jun 22, 2015 · 7m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that false ideas about God, often stemming from a disconnect between personal experience and scripture, must be challenged. True fulfillment of God's promises requires meeting the conditions He sets, and the church has a ministry to admonish one another in love through self-examination.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 23, 2015 · 7m
The central message is that Christian life involves being a reflection of Jesus, achieved both personally through purity and corporately within the church. Specifically, the speaker emphasizes that our work and calling are acts of stewardship from God, not chance. Furthermore, our purpose in ministry is not just personal conformity to Christ, but primarily for the benefit of others, meaning our experiences—both comfort and affliction—are intended for the benefit and salvation of those around us.
4m 3sNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 3, 2015 · 4m 3s
God desires that believers become holy, blameless, and beyond reproach, and the path to this involves continuing in faith and not being moved from hope. The speaker emphasizes that these concepts are not abstract but require active, persistent effort, comparing this necessary persistence to a child unrelentingly asking for what they want. True dependence on God means being helplessly persistent until He acts, trusting in His good will.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:19
Jeremy Utley · Mar 16, 2015 · 7m
The central message is that Christians are called to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, which is achieved by beholding His fullness. The speaker emphasizes that learning from Jesus is not merely an academic study of scripture, but a lived experience of coming to Him in moments of weariness or temptation. True transformation occurs when one receives rest from Him and willingly takes His yoke, walking beside Him daily.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:13
Jeremy Utley · Feb 1, 2015 · 7m
The speaker reflects on Colossians 1:13, focusing on the reality that while believers are rescued from darkness, they must not become complacent in their fight against sin. He emphasizes that true freedom is not a license for sin, but rather a motivation to proactively seek God's light to illuminate the darkness remaining within us. This requires a continuous, hungry attitude of self-examination, similar to David's pattern of seeking ways to serve God even during times of rest.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Love for the Church Family
Jeremy Utley · Jan 26, 2015 · 14m
The foundation of all ministry in the church must be love, as demonstrated by the warning in 1 Corinthians 13 that gifts without love are nothing. True Christian love, which is supernatural and divine, is required to be a fully functioning member of the church. This love should not be based on natural affinity but on the shared Spirit, which constitutes our 'spiritual flesh and blood.'
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Trusting in God's love
Jeremy Utley · Jan 19, 2015 · 13m
The central message is that a foundation of God's love allows believers to respond to sin by trusting in God's great mercy rather than succumbing to shame or self-condemnation. This trust is built by consistently declaring God's promises and praising Him daily, which acts like making deposits in a spiritual bank account. Ultimately, one must establish the reality of truth through consistent behavior and declaration, rather than relying on fluctuating feelings.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Being a student of Jesus in the school of discipleship
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12, 2015 · 23m
The central message is that Christian discipleship is like being a student in a school, requiring a commitment to learn lessons every single day. True discipleship is not about quantity but about the quality of seeking to be wholehearted, meaning one must be eager to learn from God's lessons in every circumstance, day or night. This requires maintaining an attitude of constant readiness to learn, regardless of whether the day feels eventful or challenging.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:10
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12, 2015 · 10m
The sermon explores the meaning of being pleasing to God in all respects, drawing heavily from Colossians 1:10 and Romans 14. The central message is that Christian living should not merely avoid what is wrong (permissibility) but must be motivated by a conscious desire to please the Lord in every action. This requires examining daily habits, like eating or observing days, to ensure they are done out of genuine faith and dependence on God, rather than simply by default.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Jesus's intimacy with His Heavenly Father
Jeremy Utley · Jan 5, 2015 · 11m
The central message is that Christian growth requires cultivating deep intimacy with the Heavenly Father, mirroring Jesus's relationship with God. This intimacy is fostered by fearing God, which allows Him to share His secrets. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that approaching temptation with proactive reverence—praying not to be tempted—and viewing suffering as a means of learning obedience are key aspects of Christlikeness.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God is worthy of our praise
Jeremy Utley · Jan 1, 2015 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that human words and minds are inadequate to fully describe God's goodness or greatness. He draws from Psalm 145 and Revelation to show that God's worthiness of praise stems from His incomprehensible nature and His creative power, which sustains all life. Furthermore, the speaker points to the Lamb, Jesus, as worthy of praise because of His humility.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Psalm 139:17-18, Isaiah 49:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Romans 3:21-28
Jeremy Utley · Dec 15, 2014 · 15m
The sermon emphasizes responding to God's undeserved love by becoming a suitable Bride for Christ, which requires both purity and active love. The speaker uses the analogy of a rubber band to illustrate that true devotion means anchoring oneself in God's goodness, rather than fluctuating between worldly concerns and spiritual disciplines. Ultimately, the message calls for a consistent, heartfelt focus on God's love and faithfulness.
5mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Romans 8:1-17
Jeremy Utley · Dec 2, 2014 · 5m
Being led by the Spirit involves crying out to God for help, and a key indicator of this is the consistent act of asking for help. Furthermore, true faith, as exemplified by the leper who returned to give thanks, is marked by gratitude. Therefore, Christians should not only ask for help but must also be diligent in acknowledging and praising God for every answer received, treating this acknowledgment like a daily practice of praising God's faithfulness at night.
5mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Philippians 3:12-16
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17, 2014 · 5m
The central message is that Christians must maintain an attitude of pressing forward toward Christ, recognizing that spiritual growth is a lifelong pursuit, even after significant achievements. Paul's example shows that even when one has attained much, one must continue pressing on toward the upward call of God. This pursuit requires resisting complacency and embracing God's correction as an act of love, which necessitates renewing the mind.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Philippians 3:19
Jeremy Utley · Oct 13, 2014 · 11m
The speaker reflects on Philippians 3:19, focusing on the warning against those whose god is their appetite, drawing a parallel to the Israelites grumbling for food in the wilderness. Ultimately, the message shifts from deep textual analysis to a plea for self-examination, emphasizing that the most crucial spiritual need is for God to reveal the true state of one's heart, rather than mastering complex theological interpretations.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Philippians 3:18
Jeremy Utley · Sep 24, 2014 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of being unified as the body of Christ, drawing heavily from Philippians 3. He cautions against being deceived by mere titles or outward appearances, urging the congregation to carefully observe and emulate those who truly follow the pattern set by the Apostles, particularly Paul. Key examples of this pattern include caring more about the spiritual state of others than any material gift, and rejoicing in suffering for the sake of the church.
5mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Philippians 3:7,14
Jeremy Utley · Aug 25, 2014 · 5m
The central message draws from Philippians 3:7-14, emphasizing that gaining Christ is worth counting everything else as rubbish. The speaker stresses that achieving the benefits of knowing Christ—including the resurrection and fellowship of suffering—requires a cost: counting all earthly things as worthless compared to Christ. Furthermore, the speaker encourages treasuring God's upward call, correction, and conviction as the ultimate prize one presses toward.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Heart for Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 7, 2014 · 20m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian fellowship requires self-examination and prayer for those encountered. Drawing from Proverbs, he advises that wise speech is characterized by being timely, apt, and sweet, rather than merely immediate. Furthermore, he highlights that fellowship itself can be a powerful source of divine revelation, sometimes more so than dedicated study, requiring us to be equally eager to listen for what the Holy Spirit is communicating.
4m 19sNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Phillipians 3:8
Jeremy Utley · Jul 15, 2014 · 4m 19s
The speaker discusses Philippians 3:7-8, emphasizing the need to re-evaluate what the world considers advantageous. He urges listeners to take stock of their natural strengths or achievements and intentionally count them as disadvantages when approaching God's Word. True advantage is found by desiring to be like a 'babe' in spiritual understanding, relying solely on the Holy Spirit rather than personal learning or ability.
3m 15sNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Let him Who Thinks he Stands...
Jeremy Utley · Oct 16, 2013 · 3m 15s
The speaker shares a personal pattern of stumbling after giving advice, realizing that even after seeking God's help beforehand, he can fall into thinking too highly of himself. He emphasizes the necessity of remaining diligent in asking the Holy Spirit for help and maintaining humility *after* giving advice, lest one who thinks they stand should fall.