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10mJeremy Utley - God’s Goal Isn’t Efficiency
Jeremy Utley · May 25
26mJeremy Utley - How Does a Disciple Deal With Feelings?
Jeremy Utley · Sep 9
26mJeremy Utley - God’s Appointed Protection from Pride
Jeremy Utley · Sep 16
23mJeremy Utley - Discerning Spiritual Drowsiness
Jeremy Utley · Dec 5
19mJeremy Utley - How Was Your Week, Spiritually?
Jeremy Utley · Feb 8
20mJeremy Utley - Recognizing The Enemy's Tactics and Resisting Him
Jeremy Utley · Dec 6
16mJeremy Utley - Triumph Over Dread In Joyful Fear
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29
10mJeremy Utley - Renewing Our Minds for Constant Warfare
Jeremy Utley · Aug 18
11mJeremy Utley - Expect God's Help in My Secular Work
Jeremy Utley · Apr 14
30mJeremy Utley - My Biggest Problem As A Christian
Jeremy Utley · Aug 10
21mJeremy Utley - Lessons From 3 Unlikely Soldiers
Jeremy Utley · Feb 11
23mJeremy Utley - Four Tactics Satan Uses To Cool Down Our Devotion To Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Oct 30
16mJeremy Utley - Keep Hoping In God's Promise
Jeremy Utley · Aug 29
18mJeremy Utley - Resist Discouragement
Jeremy Utley · Jun 7
20mJeremy Utley - Two Ways Satan Deceives Wholehearted Disciples
Jeremy Utley · Apr 26
14mJeremy Utley - How To Maintain Simple And Pure Devotion To Christ
Jeremy Utley · Dec 13
15mJeremy Utley - Our Obligation To The Spirit
Jeremy Utley · Nov 14
19mJeremy Utley - How To Make The Most Of My Time On Earth
Jeremy Utley · Oct 31
5mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:12-16
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17
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.
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.
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.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God’s Appointed Protection from Pride
Jeremy Utley · Sep 16, 2024 · 26m
Jeremy Utley teaches that God uses confusion and difficult circumstances as protective measures against pride, which is a far more serious spiritual enemy than our external struggles. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12 and Paul's thorn in the flesh, he challenges Christians to be grateful for perplexity and the boundaries God appoints in their lives, recognizing that confusion keeps us humble and drives us to seek God rather than trusting in our own understanding.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Discerning Spiritual Drowsiness
Jeremy Utley · Dec 5, 2022 · 23m
The central message is the necessity of discerning whether one's actions, particularly speaking, are motivated by pleasing God or by seeking approval from people. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual life requires perfecting holiness in the fear of God, contrasting this with the danger of living in the fear of man. He warns against spiritual slumber, even when one has a good reputation, urging listeners to examine their motives and return to God.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How Was Your Week, Spiritually?
Jeremy Utley · Feb 8, 2022 · 19m
The speaker encourages the audience to shift their perspective when assessing their lives, moving beyond simply labeling a week as 'good' or 'bad.' Using the contrasting experiences of Peter—being called 'Satan' one week and then witnessing the Transfiguration the very next week—he illustrates that God has glorious plans even during times of failure. Ultimately, the message is that no matter how bad a week feels, God desires to lift us up and call us higher through His grace.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Recognizing The Enemy's Tactics and Resisting Him
Jeremy Utley · Dec 6, 2021 · 20m
The speaker advises listeners on how to practically understand the command to 'resist the devil' by identifying the enemy's tactics. He highlights two key signs of Satan's voice: suggesting one doesn't need to go to the cross, or claiming one cannot return to Jesus yet. The core message is that when faced with the voice saying 'you can't come back to Jesus,' one must resist it by remembering that grace and mercy are available through confession and repentance, drawing near with confidence to the throne of grace.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Triumph Over Dread In Joyful Fear
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29, 2021 · 16m
The central message is that joyful fear, a reverent hope, is the antidote to dread, which is the opposite of this holy fear. To overcome dread—which manifests as fear of sin or life's challenges—one must remember God's past faithfulness (what He did to Pharaoh) and trust in His present promise. Furthermore, believers must embrace the reality that God leads them into victory and the promised life 'little by little' for their protection.
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.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Expect God's Help in My Secular Work
Jeremy Utley · Apr 14, 2021 · 11m
The central message is that Christian work, even secular employment, has eternal significance if done correctly. To earn reward from the Lord, one must serve with a good attitude—characterized by friendly, helpful, and cooperative feelings—and with the motive of pleasing God, not people. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that spiritual battles in the workplace are internal, against self-will and selfishness, requiring the strength of the full armor of God.
30mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - My Biggest Problem As A Christian
Jeremy Utley · Aug 10, 2020 · 30m
The speaker uses the biblical example of Kiriath Arba, which was renamed Hebron after a great victory by Caleb, to warn that spiritual victories are not permanent without vigilance. He argues that if believers become complacent, the enemy (the 'giants') can reclaim areas of life that God has already given victory in. The central message is a call to remain watchful, diligent, and obedient to keep the path of righteousness growing brighter.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Lessons From 3 Unlikely Soldiers
Jeremy Utley · Feb 11, 2018 · 21m
The central message is that Christian life requires continuous effort and a warrior's attitude to overcome spiritual giants, rather than settling for a comfortable 'happy medium.' Drawing parallels to Israel's journey, the speaker emphasizes that true abundance is found only through active struggle, using the example of Joshua to warn against complacency despite past victories. The core call is to remain willing to fight and serve actively in the Lord's army.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Four Tactics Satan Uses To Cool Down Our Devotion To Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Oct 30, 2017 · 23m
The speaker warns that Satan uses subtle tactics to cool down a believer's devotion to Jesus, warning against the danger of lukewarm faith. He identifies two primary methods of attack: cutting off the believer's spiritual supply lines and spreading the battlefront. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that the source of true devotion comes from recognizing the immense forgiveness received, which inspires a corresponding deep love for Christ.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Keep Hoping In God's Promise
Jeremy Utley · Aug 29, 2017 · 16m
The central message encourages believers to maintain hope in God's promises, viewing current struggles or 'giants' not as insurmountable obstacles, but as evidence that Christ's victory is certain. The speaker emphasizes that true victory comes not from personal strength, but from looking to Jesus, who is continually interceding for us against our own flesh. Ultimately, confidence in God's love is found even in the midst of spiritual battle.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Resist Discouragement
Jeremy Utley · Jun 7, 2017 · 18m
The speaker encourages the congregation to overcome discouragement by actively sharing what the Lord teaches them, drawing a parallel to the principle that 'he who waters others will be watering himself.' He emphasizes that holding back spiritual gifts or encouragement causes them to dry up, urging listeners to take a step of faith. Furthermore, he teaches that feeling 'in a funk' is a temptation, and the prescribed response is to resist it and choose to rejoice in the Lord always.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Two Ways Satan Deceives Wholehearted Disciples
Jeremy Utley · Apr 26, 2017 · 20m
The speaker discusses two primary ways Satan deceives wholehearted disciples, drawing parallels from Joshua's victories and the Gibeonites' deception. The first deception is the temptation to do as much good as possible, which can lead Christians to focus on their own extensive to-do lists rather than solely on what God has specifically prepared for them. True discipleship requires a posture of listening to Jesus's teaching rather than being overwhelmed by the world's perceived needs.
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.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Our Obligation To The Spirit
Jeremy Utley · Nov 14, 2016 · 15m
The central message is that Christians are obligated not to the desires of the flesh, but to the Spirit. This freedom from the flesh's demands allows believers to fulfill their obligation to the Spirit, which involves making war spiritually. The speaker identifies prayer and fasting as two indispensable spiritual weapons for this spiritual warfare.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How To Make The Most Of My Time On Earth
Jeremy Utley · Oct 31, 2016 · 19m
The message draws from Isaiah 62, comparing the church to Zion, which is called to shine brightly so the nations will see God's righteousness. The core exhortation is to adopt the attitude of a watchman, who must pray and cry out day and night until God establishes His purpose. This requires a devoted, persistent faith, much like Daniel, and maintaining the mindset of a soldier who is focused on the spiritual battle rather than being entangled in everyday concerns.
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.