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18mJeremy Utley - Growing To Maturity As Children Of God
Jeremy Utley · Nov 7
32mJeremy Utley - The Sin Of Needlessness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10
12mJeremy Utley - If You Give Advice, Look Out!
Jeremy Utley · Sep 5
10mJeremy Utley - Counting our strengths as loss
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12
8mJeremy Utley - Rejoicing in weakness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 5
8mJeremy Utley - Praising God when we are powerless
Jeremy Utley · Sep 21
3m 15sJeremy Utley - Let him Who Thinks he Stands...
Jeremy Utley · Oct 16
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.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Growing To Maturity As Children Of God
Jeremy Utley · Nov 7, 2016 · 18m
True maturity in the Christian life progresses beyond simply being a son or daughter, or even being a soldier for Christ, to embracing the heart of a servant. The speaker distinguishes between a 'service mindset,' which focuses on activity and checking off tasks, and a 'servant heart,' which is a continuous, voluntary position of lowliness. This servant heart is demonstrated by proactively seeking out tasks that others avoid, making it a constant determination of mind rather than just an act of service.
32mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Sin Of Needlessness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10, 2016 · 32m
The speaker emphasizes that Christians must maintain a constant sense of needfulness, praying with urgency both in times of abundance and times of need. He draws parallels from Jesus's experience in Gethsemane, noting that spiritual willingness is insufficient without persistent prayer. Ultimately, feeling spiritually needy is a blessing that keeps one reliant on God, whereas assuming self-sufficiency leads to spiritual danger.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - If You Give Advice, Look Out!
Jeremy Utley · Sep 5, 2016 · 12m
The central message is a warning to be extremely careful when giving advice or when feeling spiritually elevated, emphasizing the need to constantly look inward. The speaker draws from scripture to caution that even those who feel mature enough to guide others are susceptible to falling, and the best way to help others is by first diligently examining and cleansing one's own heart. This principle of self-examination applies not only to giving advice or judging others but also to one's own spiritual walk within the church.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Counting our strengths as loss
Jeremy Utley · Oct 12, 2015 · 10m
The speaker discusses the spiritual danger of becoming proud due to success or compliments, using the example of King Uzziah. He emphasizes that strength itself is not the problem, but the resulting pride is. Drawing from Paul's Philippians 3, the core message is to count all personal strengths and achievements as 'loss' for the sake of Christ, ensuring that all ability is acknowledged as a gift from God to prevent spiritual stumbling.
8mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Rejoicing in weakness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 5, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that our weakness is not a deficit but rather the necessary condition for God's power and glory to be displayed. Drawing from Paul's writings, the speaker emphasizes that when we are weak, we are actually strong in Christ, allowing us to rejoice in our limitations. True faith involves not just accepting this truth intellectually, but actively expecting and praising God for His strength to manifest even before we fully see the fulfillment of His promises.
8mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Praising God when we are powerless
Jeremy Utley · Sep 21, 2015 · 8m
The central message is that when we feel powerless, we should not fear because the battle belongs to God. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 20, the speaker emphasizes that true faith is demonstrated by approaching God with a spirit of desperation and humility, declaring victory through praise even before seeing it. This act of praising God in times of uncertainty proves that our focus remains entirely on Him.
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.