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34mJeremy Utley - Struggling With Anxiety? There’s Hope.
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11
27mJeremy Utley - Seek Wisdom as a Life or Death Matter
Jeremy Utley · Apr 3
23mJeremy Utley - A Personal Relationship With God
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27
11mJeremy Utley - God's Word Creates the Desire to Do His Will
Jeremy Utley · Dec 8
13mJeremy Utley - Drifting Away, or Diligently Entering?
Jeremy Utley · Jul 28
16mJeremy Utley - The Devoted One Is Blind
Jeremy Utley · Jul 20
20mJeremy Utley - Two Questions That Changed My Life
Jeremy Utley · Apr 20
12mJeremy Utley - The Most Important Command
Jeremy Utley · Mar 10
19mJeremy Utley - We Walk by Faith in God's Promise, Not by Sight of Our Progress
Jeremy Utley · Jan 6
14mJeremy Utley - "What Should I Share in the Church Meeting?"
Jeremy Utley · Dec 16
22mJeremy Utley - Where Is Your Worth?
Jeremy Utley · Nov 23
27mJeremy Utley - Growing in the Fear of the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Oct 14
24mJeremy Utley - Expecting Conviction, Rejecting Condemnation
Jeremy Utley · Jan 17
11mJeremy Utley - God Accomplishes Miracles Through Mundane Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Jul 27
15mJeremy Utley - Gather the Fragments of Time
Jeremy Utley · Apr 23
7mJeremy Utley - The Promise Has Not Passed You By
Jeremy Utley · Feb 13
16mJeremy Utley - How To Deal With A Leaky Heart
Jeremy Utley · Nov 28
18mJeremy Utley - How God Prepares Us To Serve Him
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17
17mJeremy Utley - A Heart Like Hanani
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12
19mJeremy Utley - Beware Of Familiarity With The Things Of God
Jeremy Utley · Mar 13
14mJeremy Utley - How To Maintain Simple And Pure Devotion To Christ
Jeremy Utley · Dec 13
31mJeremy Utley - Encouragement For Those Seeking God's Will
Jeremy Utley · Aug 15
17mJeremy Utley - Maintain God's Promised Rest By Obedience
Jeremy Utley · Apr 11
15mJeremy Utley - They Tried Me, Though They Saw My Works
Jeremy Utley · Mar 8
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
Jeremy Utley - Struggling With Anxiety? There’s Hope.
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11, 2025 · 34m
Jeremy Utley teaches that anxiety and worry are sins—not mental health conditions—based on Jesus's repeated commands in Matthew 6 and Paul's instruction in Philippians 4 to not worry or be anxious. He challenges the church to reject the world's normalization of anxiety as a condition, adopt a zero-compromise stance toward worry, and recognize that spiritual victory over anxiety comes only when we treat it as disobedience to God's clear commands rather than an excusable mental health issue.
27mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Seek Wisdom as a Life or Death Matter
Jeremy Utley · Apr 3, 2023 · 27m
The central message is that wisdom is not optional but an essential, immediate necessity for every believer, contrasting with the idea that it can be addressed later. The speaker draws from Ephesians 5:15, urging Christians to be careful how they walk and to be wise in making the most of their time. Ultimately, he redefines wisdom by referencing John 14, concluding that true wisdom is knowing Jesus Christ, as He declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Personal Relationship With God
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27, 2023 · 23m
A personal relationship with God is defined by active, reciprocal interaction, much like a conversation. This requires more than just being alive; it demands hearing and obeying what God speaks. The speaker emphasizes that true relationship involves guarding what we hear, as God's word cannot be hidden, and we must be careful how we listen because what we receive will be given to us.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God's Word Creates the Desire to Do His Will
Jeremy Utley · Dec 8, 2021 · 11m
The speaker emphasizes that true devotion requires a humble acknowledgment of total dependence on God's prompting. Drawing from passages like Psalm 27 and the story of Peter walking on water, he argues that even when scripture commands us to seek God's face, our ability to do so hinges entirely on God speaking that word afresh to our hearts. The central message is that our obedience and desire to follow God are dependent upon His continuous, personal command.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Drifting Away, or Diligently Entering?
Jeremy Utley · Jul 28, 2021 · 13m
The central message is the urgent need for believers to remain diligent in their walk with God, recognizing that spiritual decline can be a gradual 'drifting' rather than a sudden 'fall.' The speaker emphasizes that the most critical question is not 'Have I fallen away?' but rather, 'Am I falling away?' He urges the audience to pay close attention to the Word heard, to prioritize the present day, and to focus on the essential relationship with Christ above all other concerns.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Devoted One Is Blind
Jeremy Utley · Jul 20, 2021 · 16m
The central message is that true devotion to Christ requires a pure and simple 'blindness'—a total dependence on God, similar to the initial state of needing guidance. The speaker warns against becoming complacent or thinking one 'sees' enough, as this leads to sin remaining. The mark of the devoted one is the ability to listen closely to the Lord's word, which provides spiritual life.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Two Questions That Changed My Life
Jeremy Utley · Apr 20, 2021 · 20m
The speaker shares two life-changing questions, focusing on the profound impact of asking, "What do you think God thinks of you?" He emphasizes that even with a good upbringing and knowledge of scripture, one can become discouraged or lose sight of God's kindness. The central message is to remain watchful and continually view God through the lens of His sweetness, mercy, and grace, rather than allowing our own expectations or perceived failures to create a hardened view of Him.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Most Important Command
Jeremy Utley · Mar 10, 2021 · 12m
The central message is that true discipleship requires more than just believing or studying scripture; it demands actively obeying the specific word or command God is giving at the present moment. The speaker uses analogies like the uphill marathon and the manna to illustrate that hoarding knowledge without immediate obedience will ultimately spoil, emphasizing that the most important command is to heed the Lord's next step.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - We Walk by Faith in God's Promise, Not by Sight of Our Progress
Jeremy Utley · Jan 6, 2021 · 19m
The central message is that Christian growth must be based on faith in God's promises rather than on visible personal progress or feelings. The speaker draws parallels from Psalm 106 and the Transfiguration, warning against the danger of living by sight, which can lead to forgetting God's works. True assurance comes from trusting God's word, as exemplified by Abraham, rather than waiting for visible evidence.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - "What Should I Share in the Church Meeting?"
Jeremy Utley · Dec 16, 2020 · 14m
The speaker advises that when preparing to share at a church meeting, one must resist the temptation to share what sounds clever or intellectually stimulating. Instead, the focus should be on what Christ has truly accomplished in the speaker's life. A key test is to ask what has quenched the speaker's own spiritual thirst and provided comfort, mirroring the principle that one must first receive living water from Jesus to be able to give it to others.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Where Is Your Worth?
Jeremy Utley · Nov 23, 2020 · 22m
The speaker challenges the listener to examine where they derive their worth and identity, using Hebrews 12 to discuss the removal of 'things that can be shaken.' He argues that we often place our value in temporary things like productivity, relationships, or plans. True, unshakable identity, according to the Lord, is found solely in Christ, as exemplified by the promise of the 'Lord's own righteousness.'
27mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Growing in the Fear of the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Oct 14, 2020 · 27m
The central message is the necessity of growing in the fear of the Lord, which is presented as the beginning of wisdom and the fountain of life. The speaker emphasizes that this fear is not merely a feeling but a deep awareness of God's presence, which is crucial for living in the new covenant. He suggests that signs of growth include adopting childlike humility and maintaining a constant awareness of the Lord's presence, much like a dove leaving a place of quarreling.
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.
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.
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.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Promise Has Not Passed You By
Jeremy Utley · Feb 13, 2018 · 7m
The central message is that believers must actively grasp and live in the promises and doctrines they have heard, rather than letting them remain mere theology. The speaker encourages the audience not to be discouraged if they feel they haven't yet experienced a promised blessing, drawing parallels from Abraham's faith in Romans 4 and Genesis 15. Ultimately, the call is to respond to God's voice today with faith, believing that the promises are not passed by and can be credited to us as righteousness.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How To Deal With A Leaky Heart
Jeremy Utley · Nov 28, 2017 · 16m
The speaker uses the analogy of parenting and sports training to illustrate that true growth requires focusing intensely on one or two core lessons at a time, rather than trying to learn everything at once. He applies this principle to his relationship with God, warning against the modern obsession with novelty and new stimuli. Instead, he urges listeners to deeply internalize and establish themselves in the truths and teachings they have already received, as advised in Proverbs 4:20.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How God Prepares Us To Serve Him
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17, 2017 · 18m
The central message is that God prepares us to serve Him by leading us through a period of hidden preparation, mirroring Jesus' own life. Drawing from Psalm 40, the speaker emphasizes that true service comes not from immediate action, but from patiently waiting on the Lord, being brought out of difficult circumstances, and ultimately developing a deep delight in doing God's will. This process requires a commitment to a hidden life of devotion.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Heart Like Hanani
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12, 2017 · 17m
The speaker draws parallels between Nehemiah's zeal and the need for a higher perspective, arguing that true success is measured against God's ultimate plan rather than current improvements. He emphasizes that the goal for Christians is to be holy, citing 1 Peter 1:16, and stresses that this command to be holy is underpinned by the promise that God will make us holy because He is holy.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Beware Of Familiarity With The Things Of God
Jeremy Utley · Mar 13, 2017 · 19m
The sermon warns against the danger of becoming overly familiar with the things of God, citing examples from Leviticus, 1 Samuel, and Samuel 8 where religious leaders failed due to familiarity. The speaker cautions that routine and ritualistic observance, if not accompanied by genuine devotion, can lead to contempt and dull the spiritual fire. True devotion requires guarding against mere familiarity to maintain reverence for God's presence.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How To Maintain Simple And Pure Devotion To Christ
Jeremy Utley · Dec 13, 2016 · 14m
To maintain pure devotion to Christ, one must actively guard against doubts regarding God's good intentions, which the devil exploits by making us question God's love. This requires renewing the mind by immersing oneself in Scripture, using God's Word as a 'bit' to rein in emotional doubts and affirm God's consistent, loving will. Furthermore, spiritual readiness requires actively applying teachings from church meetings to avoid spiritual 'NSF' charges when trials come.
31mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Encouragement For Those Seeking God's Will
Jeremy Utley · Aug 15, 2016 · 31m
The speaker encourages those seeking God's will by emphasizing that believers can know what God desires for them, rather than wandering in spiritual darkness. He cites scripture, particularly Isaiah 30:21, assuring listeners they will hear God's direction. Furthermore, he advises trusting God completely, acknowledging Him in all ways, and being transformed by renewing one's mind according to God's will.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Maintain God's Promised Rest By Obedience
Jeremy Utley · Apr 11, 2016 · 17m
The central message is that God's promised rest is not automatically permanent; it must be actively maintained through diligent obedience. Drawing from Joshua 23, the speaker argues that while God can deliver believers from known enemies, they must remain vigilant in obeying God's commandments to avoid being ensnared by worldly compromises. Maintaining this rest requires constant faithfulness to God's ways.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - They Tried Me, Though They Saw My Works
Jeremy Utley · Mar 8, 2016 · 15m
The central message is that having witnessed God's miraculous work in our lives should lead to unwavering confidence and a refusal to doubt Him when facing new challenges. Drawing from David's account in Psalm 95, the speaker warns against hardening our hearts by grumbling or questioning God's presence, even after experiencing His provision. The goal is to maintain faith and trust in God's purpose, regardless of current circumstances.