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29mJeremy Utley - Compromise Kills Christian Progress
Jeremy Utley · Jun 15
34mJeremy Utley - Struggling With Anxiety? There’s Hope.
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11
31mJeremy Utley - Guard Your Gospel
Jeremy Utley · Jul 25
10mJeremy Utley - Renewing Our Minds for Constant Warfare
Jeremy Utley · Aug 18
16mJeremy Utley - Fight to Keep a Good Conscience
Jeremy Utley · May 5
15mJeremy Utley - The Mountain Top Won't Vaccinate the Flesh
Jeremy Utley · Mar 24
12mJeremy Utley - The Most Important Command
Jeremy Utley · Mar 10
11mJeremy Utley - Delivered From The Law Of Stumbling
Jeremy Utley · May 4
29mJeremy Utley - Faith For More Than Miracles
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27
21mJeremy Utley - The Infinite Sympathy Of Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Jun 10
23mJeremy Utley - Comfort In The Midst Of Conviction
Jeremy Utley · Dec 2
17mJeremy Utley - Destroy Lust Or Lust Will Destroy You
Jeremy Utley · Jul 18
15mJeremy Utley - The Pigsty, The Church, and The Bridal Chamber
Jeremy Utley · Jan 30
19mJeremy Utley - Defeating the next giant
Jeremy Utley · Jan 15
16mJeremy Utley - Don't Waste A Temptation
Jeremy Utley · Nov 13
31mJeremy Utley - The Secret of Overcoming Evil
Jeremy Utley · Sep 18
19mJeremy Utley - Bounce Back Zealous In Repentance
Jeremy Utley · Jun 28
21mJeremy Utley - Guard Against The Two G's
Jeremy Utley · Jul 11
10mJeremy Utley - Put Away All Bitterness
Jeremy Utley · Apr 3
17mJeremy Utley - Becoming A Weapon Of Righteousness
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21
13mJeremy Utley - Three Lessons From A Difficulty
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12
11mJeremy Utley - Short Circuit The Sin Cycle
Jeremy Utley · Dec 21
21mJeremy Utley - Mourning over the "small sins"
Jeremy Utley · Oct 19
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:13
Jeremy Utley · Feb 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Renewing Our Minds for Constant Warfare
Jeremy Utley · Aug 18, 2021 · 10m
The speaker urges listeners to adopt a proactive, aggressive stance against the flesh, drawing parallels from Numbers 25 where God commanded Moses to be hostile to the Midianites. He emphasizes that the mindset on the flesh is hostile toward God, contrasting it with the Spirit's mindset of life and peace. The ultimate goal in life, even when facing trials, is not mere deliverance, but achieving Christ-likeness, recognizing that the flesh, not external circumstances, is the greatest enemy.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Fight to Keep a Good Conscience
Jeremy Utley · May 5, 2021 · 16m
The central message is the critical importance of maintaining a clean conscience, which is a unique privilege of the new covenant. The speaker warns that neglecting this leads to a vicious cycle where guilt distances one from God, making one powerless against temptation. To break this cycle, one must deliberately confess sin, relying on God's promise in 1 John 1:9, and when in doubt, one should confess the burden to find freedom and assurance.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Mountain Top Won't Vaccinate the Flesh
Jeremy Utley · Mar 24, 2021 · 15m
The central message warns against relying on 'mountaintop experiences' or special spiritual moments as a substitute for consistent holiness and vigilance against the flesh. Using examples from Nadab and Abihu, the Last Supper, and the disciples' failure, the speaker emphasizes that believers must maintain a warrior's mindset and remain continually accountable to God, even after profound spiritual encounters.
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.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Delivered From The Law Of Stumbling
Jeremy Utley · May 4, 2020 · 11m
The sermon explores Psalm 56:13, interpreting the deliverance from death (past), the power of sin (present), and the presence of sin (future) through Christ's work. The central message is that believers are delivered from the *law* of stumbling, enabling them to walk in the light of life by actively seeking to confess sins God convicts them of. This process requires a commitment to self-judgment, mirroring the cleansing work of Christ, and embracing the Lord's guidance even when it points out shortcomings.
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.
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.
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.
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 - The Pigsty, The Church, and The Bridal Chamber
Jeremy Utley · Jan 30, 2018 · 15m
The speaker outlines three areas—the pigsty, the church, and the bridal chamber—that can prevent a person from experiencing God's love. He argues that true fatherhood is experienced only when one willfully separates from sin (the pigsty), that religious activity cannot replace constant righteousness (the church), and that even when seemingly close to God, one must be ready to move out of complacency (the bridal chamber).
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Defeating the next giant
Jeremy Utley · Jan 15, 2018 · 19m
The central message is that manifesting the life of Christ requires a constant, willful commitment to taking up one's cross daily, which means being continually delivered over to death for Jesus' sake. The speaker draws a parallel between the Israelites conquering the Promised Land and believers overcoming sin and worldly desires. He advises that one's attitude toward the very next 'giant' in life is the best indicator of one's overall readiness to conquer all remaining struggles.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Don't Waste A Temptation
Jeremy Utley · Nov 13, 2017 · 16m
The speaker advises listeners never to waste a temptation, viewing it as a divine opportunity. Drawing from Hebrews 4, he emphasizes that when tempted, the first action must be to pray and draw near to the throne of grace. Furthermore, he uses James 1 to distinguish between being tempted and actually sinning, suggesting that recognizing temptation is a reminder of the persistent 'flesh' within us, which should prompt a renewed hatred for wickedness.
31mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Secret of Overcoming Evil
Jeremy Utley · Sep 18, 2017 · 31m
The central message is that overcoming evil with good is impossible through personal effort alone; it requires God's power and love. True ability to overcome sin comes only after accepting God's unconditional love, as exemplified by the 'I do not condemn you' promise. Practically, growing in the knowledge of God's love requires two things: seeing how much He loves us and how much He has forgiven us, which is best cultivated by prioritizing a deep, childlike desire to simply be in His presence.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Bounce Back Zealous In Repentance
Jeremy Utley · Jun 28, 2017 · 19m
The central message is the necessity of bouncing back to Jesus with zealous repentance after falling into sin. The speaker emphasizes that repentance should be immediate, like a ball bouncing back instantly, avoiding self-pity or discouragement. True repentance involves a godly sorrow that leads to immediate obedience and a passionate devotion to God, rather than becoming lukewarm or sluggish.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Guard Against The Two G's
Jeremy Utley · Jul 11, 2016 · 21m
The central message is that growing in the fear of the Lord requires our affections to reflect God's, meaning we must hate evil, pride, and perverted speech. The speaker specifically warns against the 'two G's'—gossip and grumbling—as these are forms of perverted speech that distract from disciplined living. He urges listeners to guard their mouths by keeping their thoughts in their minds, contrasting this with the tendency to talk about others when there is nothing productive to do.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Put Away All Bitterness
Jeremy Utley · Apr 3, 2016 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of recognizing one's true spiritual condition, drawing parallels from Malachi and Revelation. He focuses heavily on the command to 'put away all bitterness,' realizing that difficult circumstances provide unique opportunities to obey God's commands. Ultimately, he teaches that the true enemy in any struggle is not another person, but one's own fleshly inclination toward ease and irritation.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Becoming A Weapon Of Righteousness
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21, 2016 · 17m
The central message is that Christians must intentionally choose to be weapons of righteousness in God's hand rather than allowing sin to make them weapons of unrighteousness. This requires a deep personal confrontation with one's own sin, prioritizing God's glory over anything else, and being willing to surrender even what is precious to oneself. The speaker uses biblical examples, like Job and King Saul, to illustrate this principle of total consecration to God.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Three Lessons From A Difficulty
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12, 2016 · 13m
The speaker shares three lessons learned from a difficult week, beginning with the necessity of being attentive to hindrances in prayer, which can arise from holding back personal desires. He also cautions against misinterpreting God's promise of escape, clarifying that God delivers us from temptation, not necessarily from the difficulty itself. Finally, he emphasizes that avoiding conflict or difficulty means forfeiting the opportunity to overcome sin and grow.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Short Circuit The Sin Cycle
Jeremy Utley · Dec 21, 2015 · 11m
The sermon uses the example of Israel's tendency to reclaim what God has given, contrasting it with Joseph's initial success, to warn believers about complacency. The central message is the need for constant vigilance against the flesh's tendency to rebuild or reclaim areas surrendered to God, even after spiritual progress. The speaker emphasizes that sanctification is an ongoing process requiring diligence to guard against old habits regaining power.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Mourning over the "small sins"
Jeremy Utley · Oct 19, 2015 · 21m
The speaker emphasizes that Christian life requires a commitment to pleasing God, which involves both cleansing ourselves of sin and restoring what has been neglected. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 29, he suggests that true worship requires us to invite Jesus, the High Priest, into our hearts to clean out all uncleanness. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of mourning over even 'small sins,' noting that this brokenheartedness is necessary to fully experience God's comfort and ministry.
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.