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13mJeremy Utley - Before You Come To Jesus, Go
Jeremy Utley · Mar 14
11mJeremy Utley - Jesus's intimacy with His Heavenly Father
Jeremy Utley · Jan 5
19mJeremy Utley - Cherishing the Lord More than the Promised Land
Jeremy Utley · Jan 26
16mJeremy Utley - Being Conformed to Jesus in His Humility
Jeremy Utley · Mar 31
9mJeremy Utley - Take Heart When The Lord Reproves You
Jeremy Utley · Sep 1
10mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:10
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12
17mJeremy Utley - Am I Partaking of the Father's Heart?
Jeremy Utley · Jan 13
27mJeremy Utley - The Christian Must Live on Every Single One of God's Words
Jeremy Utley · Nov 18
14mJeremy Utley - "What Should I Share in the Church Meeting?"
Jeremy Utley · Dec 16
35m5. Putting Christ's Interests First — Jeremy Utley — July 14, 2023
Jeremy Utley · Jul 20
17mJeremy Utley - Many Who Are First Will Be Last
Jeremy Utley · Sep 27
11mJeremy Utley - God's Word Creates the Desire to Do His Will
Jeremy Utley · Dec 8
11mJeremy Utley - Obey Without Delay
Jeremy Utley · Jan 19
17mJeremy Utley - Do Not Despise the Little Ones
Jeremy Utley · Sep 11
5mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:12-16
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 23
16mJeremy Utley - Taking Responsibility For Our Desires
Jeremy Utley · Aug 8
14mJeremy Utley - Don't Despise the Holy Spirit's Anointing on Others
Jeremy Utley · Aug 12
15mJeremy Utley - Obedience And Expectation
Jeremy Utley · Jan 9
9mJeremy Utley - Obedience is the way to abide in His love
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29
15mJeremy Utley - Three Things A Christian Should Seek Every Single Day
Jeremy Utley · Aug 22
21mJeremy Utley - Seeing God's Love In Discipline
Jeremy Utley · Jul 18
18mJeremy Utley - Growing To Maturity As Children Of God
Jeremy Utley · Nov 7
23mJeremy Utley - Take God’s Discipline Seriously
Jeremy Utley · May 22
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Jeremy Utley - Before You Come To Jesus, Go
Jeremy Utley · Mar 14, 2016 · 13m · NCCF Church
The central message is derived from Matthew 5:23, urging believers to reconcile with anyone who has an issue with them *before* presenting any offering or dedicating themselves to God. The speaker emphasizes that the first step in spiritual dedication is reconciliation, not the act of worship itself. He warns against the flesh's tendency to self-defend or rationalize conviction, encouraging instead the humble submission of 'let it be according to your will.'
Jeremy Utley - Jesus's intimacy with His Heavenly Father
Jeremy Utley · Jan 5, 2015 · 11m · NCCF Church
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.
Jeremy Utley - Cherishing the Lord More than the Promised Land
Jeremy Utley · Jan 26, 2021 · 19m · NCCF Church
The central message is that true Christian devotion involves continually prioritizing the Lord's presence, even when there are no immediate needs or requests. This requires a deep desire to simply be with Him, which is the mark of someone who enjoys the Lord supremely. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes giving all credit for any blessings or endurance to God, recognizing that our ability to remain faithful is due to His grace.
Jeremy Utley - Being Conformed to Jesus in His Humility
Jeremy Utley · Mar 31, 2021 · 16m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus, which is best exemplified through profound humility. The speaker draws parallels between Jesus's willingness to endure the cross and his ultimate service, noting that his humility is evident in both his divine glory and his earthly ministry. This enduring, humble path is presented as the ultimate model for Christian living, even when facing mockery or opposition.
Jeremy Utley - Take Heart When The Lord Reproves You
Jeremy Utley · Sep 1, 2020 · 9m · NCCF Church
The sermon encourages the listener to embrace divine reproof and discipline, drawing parallels from Peter's rebuke and subsequent restoration after the Transfiguration. The central message is that God disciplines believers out of love, not anger, with the ultimate goal of helping them bear more fruit and achieve holiness. Enduring this discipline, rather than fainting, is key to spiritual growth and healing.
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:10
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12, 2015 · 10m · NCCF Church
The sermon explores the meaning of being pleasing to God in all respects, drawing heavily from Colossians 1:10 and Romans 14. The central message is that Christian living should not merely avoid what is wrong (permissibility) but must be motivated by a conscious desire to please the Lord in every action. This requires examining daily habits, like eating or observing days, to ensure they are done out of genuine faith and dependence on God, rather than simply by default.
Jeremy Utley - Am I Partaking of the Father's Heart?
Jeremy Utley · Jan 13, 2021 · 17m · NCCF Church
The central message is to resist a transactional approach to faith, where one approaches God only when needing something or having a task. Drawing from the example of Mary choosing the 'good part,' the speaker emphasizes that simply sitting at Jesus' feet and drawing near to Him is sufficient. Furthermore, the sermon warns against looking upon others—whether fellow believers or unbelievers—with contempt, urging instead to adopt the humble, needy posture of the publican.
Jeremy Utley - The Christian Must Live on Every Single One of God's Words
Jeremy Utley · Nov 18, 2024 · 27m · NCCF Church
Jeremy Utley teaches that exemplary Christians must pursue continuous, lifetime transfer of ownership of every aspect of their lives to God, never becoming satisfied with their current spiritual state. Drawing from 2 Thessalonians 1, he emphasizes that maturity means constantly yielding more areas to God's control and responding to His call to grow higher, modeling Jesus Christ who perfectly exemplified complete submission to the Father in all thoughts, words, and deeds.
Jeremy Utley - "What Should I Share in the Church Meeting?"
Jeremy Utley · Dec 16, 2020 · 14m · NCCF Church
The speaker advises that when preparing to share at a church meeting, one must resist the temptation to share what sounds clever or intellectually stimulating. Instead, the focus should be on what Christ has truly accomplished in the speaker's life. A key test is to ask what has quenched the speaker's own spiritual thirst and provided comfort, mirroring the principle that one must first receive living water from Jesus to be able to give it to others.
5. Putting Christ's Interests First — Jeremy Utley — July 14, 2023
Jeremy Utley · Jul 20, 2023 · 35m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that seeking God's kingdom and righteousness must be the primary priority in life, as taught in Matthew 6:33. This means that when sin occurs, everything—including worldly activities—must stop, much like pulling an 'andon cord' on an assembly line. Furthermore, seeking Christ's interests first means remaining at rest when the world goes wrong, and not becoming overly concerned with worldly matters even when spiritual things are going well.
Jeremy Utley - Many Who Are First Will Be Last
Jeremy Utley · Sep 27, 2017 · 17m · NCCF Church
The sermon warns against two dangerous attitudes in the Christian life: believing God doesn't love you, and conversely, believing you deserve favor because of your longevity or effort. Drawing from the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, the speaker emphasizes that those who are established in faith can become complacent, thinking they deserve more reward than others. The central message is to remain humble and recognize that God's grace is freely given, regardless of how long one has been following Him.
Jeremy Utley - God's Word Creates the Desire to Do His Will
Jeremy Utley · Dec 8, 2021 · 11m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that true devotion requires a humble acknowledgment of total dependence on God's prompting. Drawing from passages like Psalm 27 and the story of Peter walking on water, he argues that even when scripture commands us to seek God's face, our ability to do so hinges entirely on God speaking that word afresh to our hearts. The central message is that our obedience and desire to follow God are dependent upon His continuous, personal command.
Jeremy Utley - Obey Without Delay
Jeremy Utley · Jan 19, 2017 · 11m · NCCF Church
The central message is the urgent need for immediate obedience to God's commands, emphasizing that delay is dangerous. Drawing from the Israelites' grumbling in the wilderness, the speaker warns against postponing obedience, noting that conviction from the Holy Spirit requires an immediate response. True obedience involves actively filling the void left by sin or wrong attitudes with positive action, rather than just eliminating the negative behavior.
Jeremy Utley - Do Not Despise the Little Ones
Jeremy Utley · Sep 11, 2018 · 17m · NCCF Church
The speaker emphasizes that Christian growth requires being a doer of the word, mirroring Jesus' example of listening as a disciple rather than merely gathering information like a scribe. He focuses on the command not to despise the little ones, drawing from Matthew 18 and 19. This teaching extends to recognizing that every person, including children, is made in God's image and is stewarding God's nature, requiring us to see past superficial quirks to the divine nature within.
Jeremy Utley - Philippians 3:12-16
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17, 2014 · 5m · NCCF Church
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.
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 23, 2015 · 7m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christian life involves being a reflection of Jesus, achieved both personally through purity and corporately within the church. Specifically, the speaker emphasizes that our work and calling are acts of stewardship from God, not chance. Furthermore, our purpose in ministry is not just personal conformity to Christ, but primarily for the benefit of others, meaning our experiences—both comfort and affliction—are intended for the benefit and salvation of those around us.
Jeremy Utley - Taking Responsibility For Our Desires
Jeremy Utley · Aug 8, 2016 · 16m · NCCF Church
The central message is that while God has the power to write His law on our hearts, Christians must take personal responsibility for cultivating a heart that desires what pleases God. This involves actively guarding what fills our minds—our thoughts, entertainment, and conversations—rather than passively waiting for transformation. True spiritual health requires cooperation with God's work, much like needing to change diet alongside working out at a gym.
Jeremy Utley - Don't Despise the Holy Spirit's Anointing on Others
Jeremy Utley · Aug 12, 2020 · 14m · NCCF Church
The speaker cautions against developing a jealous or critical heart when witnessing the ministry or spiritual gifts of others. Drawing parallels from Jesus's hometown reception and the disciples' reaction to miracles, he emphasizes that believers must receive God's word and the works of others' lives as if it came directly from the Lord. Ultimately, the message urges believers to prioritize seeking the approval of God over seeking the notice or praise of men.
Jeremy Utley - Obedience And Expectation
Jeremy Utley · Jan 9, 2018 · 15m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christian progress requires being both completely obedient and completely unsatisfied with current blessings. Drawing from Acts 13, the speaker emphasizes that spiritual advancement happens when believers are diligently ministering to the Lord and fasting. This means remaining obedient to what has been taught while maintaining a deep, eager longing for God's further leading, exemplified by the servant leading by the Spirit.
Jeremy Utley - Obedience is the way to abide in His love
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29, 2015 · 9m · NCCF Church
The central message is that true motivation for obedience to Christ should stem not from a desire to prove one's own love, but from the desire to know God's infinite love more deeply. Jesus promises that keeping His commandments will cause us to abide in His love. The speaker emphasizes that this abiding love is confirmed by the Holy Spirit and that obedience provides an opportunity for God to lavish His love upon us.
Jeremy Utley - Three Things A Christian Should Seek Every Single Day
Jeremy Utley · Aug 22, 2016 · 15m · NCCF Church
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.
Jeremy Utley - Seeing God's Love In Discipline
Jeremy Utley · Jul 18, 2016 · 21m · NCCF Church
The sermon emphasizes that Christian life requires endurance through trials, drawing from James 1 and Hebrews 12. Discipline from the Lord should not be taken lightly; instead, believers should examine it to root out pride and seek God's purpose. True discipline is more than mere punishment for sin, encompassing difficult circumstances and conviction as God works to perfect the believer.
Jeremy Utley - Growing To Maturity As Children Of God
Jeremy Utley · Nov 7, 2016 · 18m · NCCF Church
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.
Jeremy Utley - Take God’s Discipline Seriously
Jeremy Utley · May 22, 2023 · 23m · NCCF Church
The sermon focuses on Hebrews 12, urging believers not to regard God's discipline lightly nor to faint when reproved. The speaker emphasizes that discipline, which often appears sorrowful, is actually for our good, ultimately leading us to share in God's holiness. Believers must actively guard against both the temptation to dismiss hardship as 'no big deal' and the danger of despair, striving instead to be faithful through difficult times.