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.
3m 42sNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:9-29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 19, 2015 · 3m 42s
Paul's ministry, as described in Colossians, involved both public proclamation and private, unceasing prayer for the church. The speaker draws a parallel with Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones, emphasizing that prophecy alone does not bring life; the movement of the Spirit through prayer is essential. Therefore, the goal for the church should be to balance public ministry with diligent private prayer for the Holy Spirit to bring life.
6mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 8, 2015 · 6m
The central message is that Christian labor is a co-laboring partnership with God's power, aiming to reflect Jesus Christ. This imitation is modeled after the Holy Spirit, who speaks only what He hears, and the Father's work. True spiritual growth requires us to work in response to the power God is already working within us, creating a sense of reciprocity in our relationship with Him.
4m 19sNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Phillipians 3:8
Jeremy Utley · Jul 15, 2014 · 4m 19s
The speaker discusses Philippians 3:7-8, emphasizing the need to re-evaluate what the world considers advantageous. He urges listeners to take stock of their natural strengths or achievements and intentionally count them as disadvantages when approaching God's Word. True advantage is found by desiring to be like a 'babe' in spiritual understanding, relying solely on the Holy Spirit rather than personal learning or ability.
3m 15sNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Let him Who Thinks he Stands...
Jeremy Utley · Oct 16, 2013 · 3m 15s
The speaker shares a personal pattern of stumbling after giving advice, realizing that even after seeking God's help beforehand, he can fall into thinking too highly of himself. He emphasizes the necessity of remaining diligent in asking the Holy Spirit for help and maintaining humility *after* giving advice, lest one who thinks they stand should fall.