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13mJeremy Utley - Joining Jesus In Interceding For The Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 26
5mJeremy Utley - God Will Make Us a Bride Worth Waiting For
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21
29mJeremy Utley - Faith For More Than Miracles
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27
25mJeremy Utley - Making Disciple Makers
Jeremy Utley · Feb 6
24mJeremy Utley - Expecting Conviction, Rejecting Condemnation
Jeremy Utley · Jan 17
30mJeremy Utley - Highly Esteeming Jesus' Help
Jeremy Utley · Dec 27
36mJeremy Utley & Suren - Seeking A Revolution In Devotion To Christ
Jeremy Utley · Nov 27
33mJeremy Utley - We Will Reap the Life of Christ If We Don't Give Up
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26
22mJeremy Utley - Valuing the Ministry of Encouragement
Jeremy Utley · Jul 15
21mJeremy Utley - The Infinite Sympathy Of Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Jun 10
18mJeremy Utley - The Promise Is For You, Undeserving One
Jeremy Utley · May 6
20mJeremy Utley - Redefining "Good Days" And "Bad Days"
Jeremy Utley · Jan 21
19mJeremy Utley - The Christian's Hope For What The New Year Will Bring
Jeremy Utley · Jan 9
29mJeremy Utley - Deliverance from Selfish Christianity
Jeremy Utley · Dec 18
23mJeremy Utley - Comfort In The Midst Of Conviction
Jeremy Utley · Dec 2
21mJeremy Utley - People Who Hasten The Lord's Return
Jeremy Utley · Nov 11
17mJeremy Utley - Do You Want To Be Well?
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12
19mJeremy Utley - Are Rivers Flowing From Your Innermost Being?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 18
17mJeremy Utley - Do Not Despise the Little Ones
Jeremy Utley · Sep 11
22mJeremy Utley - Why The Lord Allows Us to Face Trying Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Aug 27
11mJeremy Utley - God Accomplishes Miracles Through Mundane Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Jul 27
17mJeremy Utley - Destroy Lust Or Lust Will Destroy You
Jeremy Utley · Jul 18
15mJeremy Utley - Gather the Fragments of Time
Jeremy Utley · Apr 23
17mJeremy Utley - Persist!
Jeremy Utley · Apr 12
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.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Joining Jesus In Interceding For The Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 26, 2020 · 13m
The central message is that Christians must balance receiving rest in Jesus Christ with actively interceding for the church until it is fully established in purity and completeness. Drawing from Isaiah 62 and Colossians 1, the speaker argues that while we are called to come to Jesus when weary, we are also commanded to take no rest in interceding for our brothers and sisters. This requires a passionate commitment to seeing the church established in Christ.
5mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God Will Make Us a Bride Worth Waiting For
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21, 2020 · 5m
The central message is that Christians are being prepared by God to be a delight to Him, mirroring Jesus's own experience. This preparation involves personal purity and corporate church function, as God is refining believers to present a bride worthy of His joy. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that our identity and worth must be derived solely from what God says about us, not from any other source.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Faith For More Than Miracles
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27, 2020 · 29m
True faith that pleases God is not merely the kind that enables miracles or the belief in Jesus' power, but rather a faith that leads to repentance and a willingness to overcome sin. The speaker contrasts 'hot faith' (which includes repentance) with 'lukewarm faith' (which only seeks miracles or adherence to rules). Ultimately, pleasing God requires a deep commitment to change and obedience, as exemplified by the rich young ruler who could not overcome his attachment to money.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Making Disciple Makers
Jeremy Utley · Feb 6, 2020 · 25m
The speaker uses the obscure biblical figure Jonadab to challenge the audience about their legacy and ambition as disciples of Christ. Jonadab is highlighted for his faithfulness, specifically for raising godly children who obeyed his commands, which earned him the promise from the Lord that he would never lack a man to stand before Him. This challenges the listener to prioritize raising disciples with the same level of obedience and devotion.
24mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Expecting Conviction, Rejecting Condemnation
Jeremy Utley · Jan 17, 2020 · 24m
The sermon discusses the 'narrow way' of Christian living, emphasizing that one must guard against dangers on both sides: worldliness and spiritual complacency. The speaker warns that while ignoring sin is dangerous, so is falling into the trap of condemnation—feeling bad about being convicted. True spiritual progress requires embracing conviction from the Holy Spirit, understanding that this process is not linear, and combating fears of God's final judgment by relying on the abundant forgiveness found in Scripture.
30mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Highly Esteeming Jesus' Help
Jeremy Utley · Dec 27, 2019 · 30m
The central message is that true greatness in the Kingdom of God is found in humility, exemplified by the willingness to ask for help like a small child. The speaker contrasts feeling helpless with actively asking for help, noting that this act of dependence is what God honors. He encourages the audience to proactively humble themselves by casting anxieties on God, comparing spiritual growth to monitoring a tachometer that signals when more divine power is needed.
36mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley & Suren - Seeking A Revolution In Devotion To Christ
Jeremy Utley · Nov 27, 2019 · 36m
The central message is that true devotion to Christ is not merely an academic pursuit of knowledge, but rather a deep, personal enjoyment and intimacy with Jesus. The speaker challenges the tendency to treat knowing Christ as a subject to be studied, urging instead a focus on the sweet, desirable experience of His presence. He suggests that the Song of Solomon offers a better model for this heart-level devotion than intellectual study.
33mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - We Will Reap the Life of Christ If We Don't Give Up
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26, 2019 · 33m
The sermon uses the parable of a little boy planting a carrot seed to illustrate spiritual principles drawn from Galatians 6:8. It emphasizes that those who sow to their own flesh will reap corruption, but those who sow to the Spirit will reap eternal life. The key takeaway is that consistent effort—watering and weeding—is necessary to endure discouragement and ultimately reap the life of Christ.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Valuing the Ministry of Encouragement
Jeremy Utley · Jul 15, 2019 · 22m
The speaker argues that the greatest danger to believers is not material need, but the subtle danger of unbelief, which he compares to a lurking lion. He emphasizes that the primary ministry appointed by God to combat this danger is mutual encouragement, urging believers to encourage one another daily. He warns that 'discouragement' is often a euphemism for unbelief, and that everyone must take this ministry seriously, especially within their own families.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Infinite Sympathy Of Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Jun 10, 2019 · 21m
The sermon focuses on the infinite sympathy Jesus displayed on the cross, drawing parallels between human empathy and Christ's suffering. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus paid a spiritual price for sin—eternal separation from God—rather than just a physical one. Because Jesus is an infinite being, his three-hour separation from the Father was sufficient to cover the infinite penalty for sin.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Promise Is For You, Undeserving One
Jeremy Utley · May 6, 2019 · 18m
The central message is that God's promises and restoration are available even to those who feel undeserving or are in a state of spiritual desolation. Drawing from Ezekiel 33, Isaiah 54, and Ezekiel 37, the speaker emphasizes that God does not take pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires their return to righteousness. He encourages the audience to believe God's word over their current feelings of lack or impossibility.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Redefining "Good Days" And "Bad Days"
Jeremy Utley · Jan 21, 2019 · 20m
The speaker shares a personal testimony about what he calls the 'worst day' of 2019, which was ironically a day filled with seemingly good activities. The realization that he went through the day feeling 'just fine' and not consciously depending on the Lord was the true failure. He emphasizes that true Christian living requires a constant awareness of needing God, even when things appear easy, and this realization prompted a need to repent.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Christian's Hope For What The New Year Will Bring
Jeremy Utley · Jan 9, 2019 · 19m
The central message is that a Christian's hope should not be fixed on a specific future date, but rather on the continuous grace received every time they turn to the Lord through the Holy Spirit. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:13 and 2 Corinthians 3, the speaker emphasizes that this hope is about ongoing transformation into Christ's image, requiring believers to actively guard their focus against drifting desires. True Christian hope is therefore an active commitment to seeking revelation and grace moment by moment.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Deliverance from Selfish Christianity
Jeremy Utley · Dec 18, 2018 · 29m
The central message is a warning against 'selfish Christianity,' where spiritual pursuits are focused solely on personal enjoyment and attainment rather than sharing God's blessings with others. The speaker draws from Isaiah 58 to argue that true devotion involves a longing to share what God has already enjoyed, contrasting this with the danger of self-satisfaction, as seen in Jonah and the parable of the lost son. The ultimate calling is to prioritize others' needs, even at personal cost, as exemplified by Christ's sacrifice.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Comfort In The Midst Of Conviction
Jeremy Utley · Dec 2, 2018 · 23m
The speaker shares how the Lord comforted him during a period of deep conviction, drawing parallels from Ezekiel 16 and Ezekiel 43. He emphasizes that a key mark of entering the new covenant is a sense of shame regarding one's iniquities. Furthermore, he points to 2 Corinthians 7, noting that God's desire is not merely sorrow, but rather that sorrow leads to radical repentance, which prevents spiritual loss.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - People Who Hasten The Lord's Return
Jeremy Utley · Nov 11, 2018 · 21m
The central message is that the Christian church is called to continually grow and surpass past levels of glory, striving to be a radiant, pure bride for Christ's return. Drawing from passages like Haggai 2 and 2 Peter 3, the speaker emphasizes that God's plan is for the church to be refined through trials, becoming a
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Do You Want To Be Well?
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12, 2018 · 17m
The sermon uses the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda to illustrate that Jesus's primary question to us is, "Do you want to be well?" This question challenges us to examine whether our prolonged struggles or afflictions have caused us to lose hope in God's power to heal and restore. Ultimately, God desires to know if we still believe in His promises, even when our experiences suggest otherwise.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Are Rivers Flowing From Your Innermost Being?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 18, 2018 · 19m
The central message is that the promise of rivers of living water flowing from one's innermost being requires radical honesty with God. The speaker emphasizes that one's current experience, rather than theological belief, determines the reception of God's promise. Drawing an analogy from a blind man who was honest about his incomplete sight, the speaker urges listeners to honestly confess to Jesus where they are lacking in their spiritual experience to receive the fullness of the promise.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Do Not Despise the Little Ones
Jeremy Utley · Sep 11, 2018 · 17m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth requires being a doer of the word, mirroring Jesus' example of listening as a disciple rather than merely gathering information like a scribe. He focuses on the command not to despise the little ones, drawing from Matthew 18 and 19. This teaching extends to recognizing that every person, including children, is made in God's image and is stewarding God's nature, requiring us to see past superficial quirks to the divine nature within.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Why The Lord Allows Us to Face Trying Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Aug 27, 2018 · 22m
The sermon explores why God allows us to face difficult circumstances, arguing that these trials serve as mirrors reflecting our true spiritual state. The central message is that these experiences are designed to reveal the 'filth of our flesh' so that we can crucify our own desires and become empty vessels for Christ. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that true mercy towards others stems from recognizing and remembering God's own abundant mercy toward us.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God Accomplishes Miracles Through Mundane Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Jul 27, 2018 · 11m
The central message is that God accomplishes His miraculous promises not through extraordinary circumstances, but through mundane, everyday realities. Drawing from passages like 2 Kings and the healing of the blind man, the speaker urges listeners to maintain unwavering faith and avoid unbelief, trusting God to work His will through the ordinary aspects of life. True faith is demonstrated by joyfully accepting daily circumstances while trusting in God's ultimate fulfillment of His word.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Destroy Lust Or Lust Will Destroy You
Jeremy Utley · Jul 18, 2018 · 17m
The speaker warns that Christians must actively fight lust, as it has the power to destroy a person's life, regardless of past spiritual experiences. He uses the life of Solomon as a cautionary tale, showing that even immense wisdom and glory cannot protect one from falling into sin. The central message is that believers must fight this battle daily until the end.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Gather the Fragments of Time
Jeremy Utley · Apr 23, 2018 · 15m
The central message encourages believers to be diligent in gathering up every fragment of time, treating these small increments like seeds for the Kingdom. Drawing from John 6:12, the speaker argues that spiritual growth and reaping a harvest are dependent on how we use these small, overlooked moments, rather than just dedicating large blocks of time. He urges listeners to sow these fragments into God's promises rather than merely passing time permissibly.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Persist!
Jeremy Utley · Apr 12, 2018 · 17m
The central message is that merely appreciating God's promises is insufficient; one must actively pursue and receive what has been promised. The speaker emphasizes that the proof of truly receiving a promise is demonstrated through a persistent and bold prayer life, likened to a child who repeatedly asks until they receive what they desire. Persistence in prayer, even with a degree of 'impudence,' is necessary to fully realize God's provision.