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11mJeremy Utley - Do You HAVE God's Love For The Body?
Jeremy Utley · Dec 5
28mJeremy Utley - How To Preserve A Desperate Heart
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17
32mJeremy Utley - The Sin Of Needlessness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10
17mJeremy Utley - Persisting In Opposition And In Abundance
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26
15mJeremy Utley - Three Things A Christian Should Seek Every Single Day
Jeremy Utley · Aug 22
31mJeremy Utley - Encouragement For Those Seeking God's Will
Jeremy Utley · Aug 15
11mJeremy Utley - Study Heavenly Minded Brothers And Sisters
Jeremy Utley · Feb 22
10mJeremy Utley - Jesus points Out What We Lack
Jeremy Utley · Jan 18
13mJeremy Utley - Three Lessons From A Difficulty
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12
12mJeremy Utley - Praying God's Word
Jeremy Utley · Dec 15
13mJeremy Utley - Ezra: Resting in God's Protection
Jeremy Utley · Nov 9
12mJeremy Utley - Faith that Jesus can see
Jeremy Utley · Oct 25
3m 42sJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:9-29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 19
11mJeremy Utley - God-centered Praying
Jeremy Utley · Jul 13
11mJeremy Utley - Jesus's intimacy with His Heavenly Father
Jeremy Utley · Jan 5
5mJeremy Utley - Romans 8:1-17
Jeremy Utley · Dec 2
20mJeremy Utley - The Heart for Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 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.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Do You HAVE God's Love For The Body?
Jeremy Utley · Dec 5, 2016 · 11m
The speaker encourages the audience to live as visible lights in a dark world by refusing to grumble or dispute, recognizing that God is watching our conduct. He emphasizes that true Christian effort requires more than just personal diligence; it necessitates asking God to work in our will and desire, as promised in the New Covenant. Ultimately, the message calls for actively praying for God to stir our hearts and give us the desire to do His will.
28mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How To Preserve A Desperate Heart
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17, 2016 · 28m
The central message is how to maintain a sense of neediness in one's spiritual life, which is crucial for spiritual growth. This is achieved by regularly entering God's presence, which reveals our own corruption, and by constantly comparing oneself to Jesus Christ. The speaker also highlights that receiving rest from Jesus involves a two-part transaction: bringing burdens to Him and then willingly taking His yoke to learn from Him.
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.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Persisting In Opposition And In Abundance
Jeremy Utley · Sep 26, 2016 · 17m
Jesus defines the faith he hopes to find upon his return as one characterized by persistent, continual prayer and crying out to God day and night. The speaker illustrates this through the examples of the Syrophoenician woman and Bartimaeus, emphasizing that true faith endures opposition, remains humble despite rejection, and refuses to accept anything less than God's goodness.
15mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Three Things A Christian Should Seek Every Single Day
Jeremy Utley · Aug 22, 2016 · 15m
The speaker advises that Christian life is a daily walk, not defined by milestones, and outlines three daily pursuits: seeking to hear God's voice, seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and seeking to respond to God's voice and the Holy Spirit. Hearing God's word daily, seeing God's purpose in the present day, and persistently asking for the Holy Spirit are key practices for spiritual growth.
31mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Encouragement For Those Seeking God's Will
Jeremy Utley · Aug 15, 2016 · 31m
The speaker encourages those seeking God's will by emphasizing that believers can know what God desires for them, rather than wandering in spiritual darkness. He cites scripture, particularly Isaiah 30:21, assuring listeners they will hear God's direction. Furthermore, he advises trusting God completely, acknowledging Him in all ways, and being transformed by renewing one's mind according to God's will.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Study Heavenly Minded Brothers And Sisters
Jeremy Utley · Feb 22, 2016 · 11m
The speaker encourages listeners to emulate the lives of those who have fully surrendered to God, drawing inspiration from biblical figures like Paul. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires not only observing godly examples but also diligently putting what is learned, received, heard, and seen into daily practice. A key focus is the ministry of intercession, urging the congregation to emulate Jesus' persistent prayer for the church's righteousness.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Jesus points Out What We Lack
Jeremy Utley · Jan 18, 2016 · 10m
Jesus often points out what we lack in order to guide us toward the living water and true knowledge of God. This pattern is seen in interactions like the one with the woman at the well and the rich young ruler, where Jesus addresses the obstacle in our path. The speaker encourages the audience to be honest about their shortcomings and to actively ask God for His gift, ensuring they experience His refreshment in their present circumstances.
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.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Praying God's Word
Jeremy Utley · Dec 15, 2015 · 12m
The central message is that Christian prayer should be based on God's revealed Word rather than personal desires or assumptions. The speaker uses examples from Daniel and Nehemiah, who boldly prayed based on God's past promises despite current circumstances. He concludes that having faith in God's spoken promises gives us the courage to pray for their fulfillment, as exemplified by David's prayer.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Ezra: Resting in God's Protection
Jeremy Utley · Nov 9, 2015 · 13m
The speaker uses the book of Ezra to illustrate that God has the power to accomplish His purposes even when human circumstances or leaders are unfavorable. He emphasizes that believers should not worry about the future or speculate, but instead trust that God can move hearts and provide protection. The central takeaway is to view all favorable outcomes in life as an extension of God's loving kindness, leading to unshakable peace.
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Faith that Jesus can see
Jeremy Utley · Oct 25, 2015 · 12m
The central message is the importance of demonstrating a visible faith that Jesus can see, which is characterized by persistent crying out to God. The speaker draws parallels between the paralytic's faith, the widow's persistent pleas, and the need to proactively cry out to God, overcoming the fear of not being heard. Ultimately, true faith is built through the consistent practice of crying out, trusting in God's promise to answer.
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.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - God-centered Praying
Jeremy Utley · Jul 13, 2015 · 11m
The central message is the necessity of shifting from self-centered praying to God-centered praying. The speaker uses examples from the Bible, such as Hezekiah and Moses, to illustrate that true prayer focuses on the exaltation and reputation of God's name, rather than merely personal deliverance or comfort. The speaker cautions that focusing only on personal needs can lead to spiritual blindness, as seen when Hezekiah's self-centered prayer led to subsequent national decline.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Jesus's intimacy with His Heavenly Father
Jeremy Utley · Jan 5, 2015 · 11m
The central message is that Christian growth requires cultivating deep intimacy with the Heavenly Father, mirroring Jesus's relationship with God. This intimacy is fostered by fearing God, which allows Him to share His secrets. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that approaching temptation with proactive reverence—praying not to be tempted—and viewing suffering as a means of learning obedience are key aspects of Christlikeness.
5mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Romans 8:1-17
Jeremy Utley · Dec 2, 2014 · 5m
Being led by the Spirit involves crying out to God for help, and a key indicator of this is the consistent act of asking for help. Furthermore, true faith, as exemplified by the leper who returned to give thanks, is marked by gratitude. Therefore, Christians should not only ask for help but must also be diligent in acknowledging and praising God for every answer received, treating this acknowledgment like a daily practice of praising God's faithfulness at night.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Heart for Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 7, 2014 · 20m
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian fellowship requires self-examination and prayer for those encountered. Drawing from Proverbs, he advises that wise speech is characterized by being timely, apt, and sweet, rather than merely immediate. Furthermore, he highlights that fellowship itself can be a powerful source of divine revelation, sometimes more so than dedicated study, requiring us to be equally eager to listen for what the Holy Spirit is communicating.