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29mJeremy Utley - Compromise Kills Christian Progress
Jeremy Utley · Jun 15
15mNCCF Conference 2026 - The Humble Love Little Commands - Jeremy Utley
Jeremy Utley · Jun 10
10mJeremy Utley - God’s Goal Isn’t Efficiency
Jeremy Utley · May 25
30mJeremy Utley - How to Grow to Maturity in Christ
Jeremy Utley · Apr 6
6mJeremy Utley - Guarding Your Faith Against False Teachers
Jeremy Utley · Mar 3
21mJeremy Utley - I MUST Decrease for Christ to Increase
Jeremy Utley · Oct 7
26mJeremy Utley - How Does a Disciple Deal With Feelings?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 9
22mJeremy Utley - The Secret to Fullness of Joy
Jeremy Utley · Jun 30
29mJeremy Utley - Beware a Self-Appointed Promised Land
Jeremy Utley · May 13
20mJeremy Utley - Growing Up as a Watchman
Jeremy Utley · Apr 14
29mJeremy Utley - Make a Road for the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Mar 10
11mJeremy Utley - How Jesus Invites Believers to the Lord's Supper
Jeremy Utley · Jan 8
27mJeremy Utley - The Christian Must Live on Every Single One of God's Words
Jeremy Utley · Nov 18
25mJeremy Utley - Submitting to Human Authority in Reverence for the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Apr 1
26mJeremy Utley - Go to and fro, Weeping and Carrying
Jeremy Utley · Aug 7
29mJeremy Utley - God-less or God-full
Jeremy Utley · Jan 23
26mJeremy Utley - The Way Christ Towers Above All
Jeremy Utley · Nov 7
25mJeremy Utley - True Spiritual Worship
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10
26mJeremy Utley - Don't Check Out Of The World
Jeremy Utley · Sep 5
9mJeremy Utley - How Big Is Your Faith?
Jeremy Utley · Aug 17
13mJeremy Utley - Having The Right Attitude Towards Discipleship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11
31mJeremy Utley - Guard Your Gospel
Jeremy Utley · Jul 25
22mJeremy Utley - A Blameless Conscience Despite Different Convictions In The Body
Jeremy Utley · May 23
13mJeremy Utley - Am I Looking for Christ's Return?
Jeremy Utley · May 18
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.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Compromise Kills Christian Progress
Jeremy Utley · Jun 15, 2026 · 29m
The central message warns that compromise actively hinders spiritual progress, growth, and God's work in both the church and personal life. Drawing from Ezra, the speaker argues that when people mix with the world or fail to uphold pure standards, all momentum stops, illustrating that moral authority is lost through compromise. To maintain a righteous standard, one must remain uncompromised.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Conference 2026 - The Humble Love Little Commands - Jeremy Utley
Jeremy Utley · Jun 10, 2026 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that to build the church in humility and holiness, one must take the smallest teachings and commands seriously, drawing parallels from Matthew 18. He argues that just as the shepherd rejoices over one lost sheep, believers must diligently care for every 'little command' from God, lest they neglect something small that is actually vital to their spiritual life.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God’s Goal Isn’t Efficiency
Jeremy Utley · May 25, 2026 · 10m
God's ultimate goal for believers is not efficiency or comfort, but rather to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. The speaker uses the example of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls, where the necessary opposition and divided labor were crucial for the people to develop the skills needed to defend the city. Therefore, believers should embrace trials and difficulties, understanding that these 'storms' are God's way of preparing them to be equipped warriors, not just worriers.
30mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How to Grow to Maturity in Christ
Jeremy Utley · Apr 6, 2026 · 30m
Jeremy Utley teaches that spiritual maturity in Christ is the central goal of the Christian life, requiring growth in every aspect of our attitudes and behaviors—not just knowledge but practical transformation in how we handle money, gossip, conflict, and daily circumstances. Drawing from Ephesians 4, he emphasizes that this maturity is not achieved individually but through the gifts God has given to the local church body, particularly through its leaders and teachers who help believers move beyond spiritual immaturity.
6mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Guarding Your Faith Against False Teachers
Jeremy Utley · Mar 3, 2026 · 6m
Jeremy Utley emphasizes the critical importance of guarding against false teachers who deny that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, using 2 John as a foundation. He explains that Jesus's physical incarnation is essential because it makes him a true example and forerunner—demonstrating that we can follow his teachings and live victoriously through the Holy Spirit's power. Utley encourages believers to embrace the high standard of discipleship taught in Scripture, trusting that God will enable us to meet it through faith in Christ.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - I MUST Decrease for Christ to Increase
Jeremy Utley · Oct 7, 2025 · 21m
Jeremy Utley teaches that for Christ to truly increase in our lives, we must decrease—denying our self-will, self-interest, and self-awareness in a daily, costly commitment to discipleship. Drawing from John 3:30 and 2 Corinthians 4:10, he emphasizes that bearing Christ's dying (saying no to our own initiative and will) is the prerequisite for manifesting Christ's life, and that this requires constant vigilance and passion to become nothing so that Jesus becomes everything.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How Does a Disciple Deal With Feelings?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 9, 2025 · 26m
Jeremy Utley teaches that disciples must not allow their feelings to become their primary focus or fixation. Instead, when emotions arise, believers should redirect their attention to God's purpose and will, taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. By refusing to be controlled by feelings and offering this sacrifice to God, disciples experience the joy of the Lord as their strength and are paradoxically renewed rather than defeated by their emotions.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Secret to Fullness of Joy
Jeremy Utley · Jun 30, 2025 · 22m
Jeremy Utley teaches from Psalm 16 that fullness of joy comes through continually setting the Lord before us, rather than being consumed by news, problems, plans, personal track record, dread, or other people. He challenges disciples to prioritize an unchanging relationship with God in the present moment over temporal concerns, emphasizing that this is the lifestyle of those who can testify to God's presence as their greatest satisfaction.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Beware a Self-Appointed Promised Land
Jeremy Utley · May 13, 2025 · 29m
Jeremy Utley warns against constructing self-appointed spiritual substitutes when separated from God's true center of worship and community. Drawing from Joshua 22, where tribes built an altar east of the Jordan in an attempt to maintain connection to God, he teaches that Christians must keep Jesus as the center of joy and inheritance, resist the temptation to create alternative spiritual practices, and remain fully integrated into the local church rather than seeking independent paths to God.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Growing Up as a Watchman
Jeremy Utley · Apr 14, 2025 · 20m
Jeremy Utley challenges believers to mature beyond personal spiritual victory into the role of watchmen who cry out for the church's purity, unity, and establishment as a spotless bride of Christ. Drawing from Isaiah 62 and Luke 18, he contrasts the cry of orphans seeking personal overcoming with the cry of mature warriors whose burden is interceding for God's kingdom purposes and the fulfillment of His promises for His church.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Make a Road for the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Mar 10, 2025 · 29m
Jeremy Utley teaches that Christians must surrender everything to God in order to experience His love and make a way for Him through the wildernesses of their lives. Beginning with the assurance that Jesus has fully paid the penalty for all our sins (Isaiah 40:1-2), believers are commanded to prepare a straight path for the Lord by clearing away the obstacles of the flesh and self-centeredness so that His glory can be displayed through our transformed lives (Isaiah 40:3-5).
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How Jesus Invites Believers to the Lord's Supper
Jeremy Utley · Jan 8, 2025 · 11m
Jeremy Utley teaches on the spiritual preparation required for partaking in the Lord's Supper, using Jesus's foot-washing of the disciples as a central metaphor. He emphasizes that ongoing cleansing and thorough repentance from sin—particularly ongoing struggles like pride—are necessary for believers to have a true part in communion, arguing against superficial or partial confession. The message calls disciples to radical honesty and complete self-examination before approaching the Lord's table, rather than quick or surface-level attempts at cleansing.
27mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Christian Must Live on Every Single One of God's Words
Jeremy Utley · Nov 18, 2024 · 27m
Jeremy Utley teaches that exemplary Christians must pursue continuous, lifetime transfer of ownership of every aspect of their lives to God, never becoming satisfied with their current spiritual state. Drawing from 2 Thessalonians 1, he emphasizes that maturity means constantly yielding more areas to God's control and responding to His call to grow higher, modeling Jesus Christ who perfectly exemplified complete submission to the Father in all thoughts, words, and deeds.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Submitting to Human Authority in Reverence for the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Apr 1, 2024 · 25m
Jeremy Utley teaches about the danger of rejecting God's appointed authority, using the story of Korah's rebellion as a warning against pride and insubmission. He emphasizes that submission is a precious virtue in God's order—one that Jesus himself exemplifies eternally—and cautions the church against the subtle pride that questions divine authority, just as Korah questioned Moses' leadership.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Go to and fro, Weeping and Carrying
Jeremy Utley · Aug 7, 2023 · 26m
The sermon centers on Psalm 126:6, emphasizing that true spiritual life requires both a constant spirit of weeping/mourning and diligently carrying God's promises (the bag of seed). The speaker warns that prosperity or complacency can cause believers to neglect either the mourning or the hope in God's promises. The remedy is to keep our eyes fixed on the heights of Christ's life, recognizing that our destiny is to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God-less or God-full
Jeremy Utley · Jan 23, 2023 · 29m
The sermon uses the story of Esau selling his birthright for food to illustrate the difference between a 'godless' and a 'god-full' life. A godless person is dominated by bodily desires and immediate gratification, while a god-full person prioritizes reverence for God and the ultimate reality of meeting Christ. The core message is that we must live with our minds renewed, understanding that the only certain event is meeting Jesus, not the pleasures of this life.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Way Christ Towers Above All
Jeremy Utley · Nov 7, 2022 · 26m
The sermon emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws parallels from scripture, noting that obedience, exemplified by the descendants of John Adab, demonstrates a deep commitment to God's commands. He concludes by discussing 'sifting,' referencing Peter's experience and Job, to assure the listeners that God controls every trial, even those that cause failure.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - True Spiritual Worship
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10, 2022 · 25m
True spiritual worship is defined by presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God, which involves more than just singing well. It fundamentally means denying one's own will and saying 'no' to what the flesh desires, while also saying 'yes' to what God appoints or allows. Ultimately, this requires complete surrender, accepting God's will without reservation or condition.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Don't Check Out Of The World
Jeremy Utley · Sep 5, 2022 · 26m
The central message is that Christians must focus on the continuous increase of God's glory, rather than being fixated on what might happen in life's ups and downs. The speaker warns against the temptation to
9mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How Big Is Your Faith?
Jeremy Utley · Aug 17, 2022 · 9m
Drawing from the account of Jesus calming the storm in Luke 8, the speaker emphasizes that 'little faith' is characterized by waiting until the very last moment before crying out for help. He argues that Jesus tests us even in our areas of perceived strength, challenging us to rely on Him rather than our own expertise or checklists. True faith requires dependence on God even when we feel we have the knowledge or ability to handle a situation ourselves.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Having The Right Attitude Towards Discipleship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11, 2022 · 13m
The speaker uses examples from the Gospel of Luke, particularly the healing of the demon-possessed man, to discuss the proper attitude toward ministry and discipleship. He contrasts instances where Jesus commanded silence with the instance where he told the man to proclaim God's works. The central message is that believers should not be discouraged by lack of appreciation, but rather should be proactive in sharing the testimony of God's power, embracing an offensive witness rather than clinging defensively to a comfortable environment.
31mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Guard Your Gospel
Jeremy Utley · Jul 25, 2022 · 31m
The central message is that while people often come to Jesus for temporary needs like healing, provision, or relief from difficulty, the true purpose of coming to Him is discipleship and salvation from sin. The speaker warns against mistaking past blessings or answered prayers for evidence of true discipleship, emphasizing that following Jesus requires a commitment to His kingdom even when it brings hardship.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Blameless Conscience Despite Different Convictions In The Body
Jeremy Utley · May 23, 2022 · 22m
The sermon addresses how Christians should navigate disagreements in conviction within the body of Christ. While the ultimate goal is to reflect Jesus Christ, differences in conscience are inevitable. When one's convictions are stronger than another's, the speaker advises living according to the conviction the Lord has given, even if it means appearing 'weak' in comparison. The core message emphasizes maintaining personal conviction rather than conforming to the perceived strength of others.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Am I Looking for Christ's Return?
Jeremy Utley · May 18, 2022 · 13m
The central message is that Christians should live in a way that reflects an anticipation of Christ's return, as if it were imminent. The speaker urges listeners to examine their hearts to see if they are truly 'looking for' the Lord's return, suggesting that this focus should change how they approach every single day, viewing each day as a day of salvation. Proof of this readiness includes a desire to live for Christ today and being willing to shed worldly attachments, like Bartimaeus.