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19mJeremy Utley - We Walk by Faith in God's Promise, Not by Sight of Our Progress
Jeremy Utley · Jan 6
18mJeremy Utley - Be Happy With God's Quiet Work
Jeremy Utley · Dec 21
13mJeremy Utley - Longing for the Holy Spirit
Jeremy Utley · Oct 21
12mJeremy Utley - James 1:2-3 - Choose and Refuse
Jeremy Utley · Jun 15
29mJeremy Utley - Faith For More Than Miracles
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27
33mJeremy Utley - We Will Reap the Life of Christ If We Don't Give Up
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26
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
17mJeremy Utley - Do You Want To Be Well?
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12
34mQuestions & Answers for Young Adults - Jeremy Utley - August 2, 2018
Jeremy Utley · Aug 6
11mJeremy Utley - God Accomplishes Miracles Through Mundane Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Jul 27
17mJeremy Utley - Persist!
Jeremy Utley · Apr 12
16mJeremy Utley - Our Lives Should Be Leavened With Hope
Jeremy Utley · Mar 12
33mJeremy Utley - Exult In Tribulation!
Jeremy Utley · Feb 20
7mJeremy Utley - The Promise Has Not Passed You By
Jeremy Utley · Feb 13
26mJeremy Utley - The Danger Of Only Calling Christ Lord
Jeremy Utley · Dec 21
16mJeremy Utley - Discerning Your True Spiritual Appetite
Jeremy Utley · Dec 4
14mJeremy Utley - The Danger Of Worry
Jeremy Utley · Nov 21
23mJeremy Utley - Four Tactics Satan Uses To Cool Down Our Devotion To Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Oct 30
25mJeremy Utley & Bobby McDonald - Being Violent Men Who Take The Kingdom Of God By Force
Jeremy Utley · Sep 12
16mJeremy Utley - Keep Hoping In God's Promise
Jeremy Utley · Aug 29
14mJeremy Utley - Don't Just Kiss God's Promises
Jeremy Utley · Jul 20
18mJeremy Utley - Resist Discouragement
Jeremy Utley · Jun 7
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.
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.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Be Happy With God's Quiet Work
Jeremy Utley · Dec 21, 2020 · 18m
The central message is to find contentment and joy in God's quiet, unseen work in our lives, rather than becoming anxious about visible signs of progress. The speaker contrasts the danger of complacency with the danger of paranoia regarding spiritual growth, using Jesus' early life and the example of saints to illustrate that God's work often happens quietly over time. True discipleship involves being content and joyful in the process, trusting God's timing even when progress feels slow or unmeasurable.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Longing for the Holy Spirit
Jeremy Utley · Oct 21, 2020 · 13m
The central message is the urgent need to desire and receive the Holy Spirit, mirroring Jesus' passion to give it. The speaker draws parallels from Luke 12:50 and John 20, arguing that relying on Jesus' physical presence is insufficient; instead, one must embrace the Spirit's empowering presence. Practically, this means actively choosing to be filled with the Holy Spirit, viewing it as a superior alternative to worldly distractions.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - James 1:2-3 - Choose and Refuse
Jeremy Utley · Jun 15, 2020 · 12m
The central message is that believers must view trials not as mere hardship, but as opportunities for God to test and strengthen their faith, leading to endurance. The speaker emphasizes that this requires a deliberate act of will: choosing to see the trial through the lens of God's perfect plan and actively refusing to view it through the lens of personal comfort or complaint. Ultimately, the focus in any trial must remain on one's faith in God's sovereignty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
34mRiver of Life Christian Fellowship
Questions & Answers for Young Adults - Jeremy Utley - August 2, 2018
Jeremy Utley · Aug 6, 2018 · 34m
The speaker uses the miracle account from John 9, where Jesus uses mud and his own saliva to restore sight, to illustrate that life's ordinary, even unpleasant, circumstances can be God's anointing. He encourages the audience to embrace the
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 - 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.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Our Lives Should Be Leavened With Hope
Jeremy Utley · Mar 12, 2018 · 16m
The central message is that a Christian life, like the Kingdom of Heaven, should be completely permeated by God's authority, much like leaven permeates all the flour. The speaker urges listeners to examine every area of their lives—finances, speech, relationships, free time—to ensure nothing remains untouched by God's rule. This permeation is rooted in living with the hope of God fulfilling His promises, as exemplified by Abraham.
33mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Exult In Tribulation!
Jeremy Utley · Feb 20, 2018 · 33m
The central message is that Christians should exult in tribulation, which serves as proof that they truly believe God's ways are wonderful and perfect. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus's coming was an act of love, not necessity, and that our ability to praise God during difficulty demonstrates our understanding of His incomprehensible grace. This response is rooted in the assurance that God will never allow temptation beyond what we can bear, always providing an escape.
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.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Danger Of Only Calling Christ Lord
Jeremy Utley · Dec 21, 2017 · 26m
The central message is that true discipleship is not defined by correct profession or belief, but by one's willingness to remain devoted to Jesus even when his teachings or actions are difficult or offensive. The speaker uses the example of the disciples in John 6 and John the Baptist's interaction with Jesus to illustrate that knowing Jesus means following Him through challenging circumstances, rather than just making a verbal declaration of faith.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Discerning Your True Spiritual Appetite
Jeremy Utley · Dec 4, 2017 · 16m
The speaker suggests that a person's spiritual appetite can be tested by examining their attraction to others, drawing parallels between this and the need to be drawn to Christ for the right reasons. He argues that being drawn to Jesus's purity and humility, rather than sensational signs or miracles, is the true measure of faith. Ultimately, the speaker encourages the audience to proactively choose to be attracted to godly people, recognizing that our affections reveal the true state of our hearts.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Danger Of Worry
Jeremy Utley · Nov 21, 2017 · 14m
The speaker warns against the danger of worry, citing three key biblical reasons: worry chokes the Word of God (Luke 8), it renders one unprepared for Christ's return (Luke 21), and it disqualifies one from serving God (Matthew 6). To combat worry, the speaker advises, using Proverbs 18:10, that when fear or anxiety arises, one must actively run to the Lord, rather than assuming automatic protection.
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.
25mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley & Bobby McDonald - Being Violent Men Who Take The Kingdom Of God By Force
Jeremy Utley · Sep 12, 2017 · 25m
The speaker uses the story of Gideon to illustrate that the greatest sin is not the initial failure, but the subsequent refusal to repent and bounce back to God. He emphasizes that believers must actively maintain their faith, resisting discouragement and the enemy's lies that suggest God's promise is not for them. The core message is to actively return to God with zeal, focusing on His goodness and power rather than dwelling on past failures.
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.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Don't Just Kiss God's Promises
Jeremy Utley · Jul 20, 2017 · 14m
The central message is the necessity of actively clinging to God's promises rather than merely acknowledging them. The speaker uses the contrast between Orpah and Ruth to illustrate this, noting that while Orpah returned to her own people, Ruth remained devoted to Naomi and her God. He warns that the enemy's tactic is not outright doubt, but a subtle tendency to move away from God's promises, which is functionally the same as doubting them.
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.