Jeremy Utley - Perplexed? Don't Despair!

Jeremy Utley · Apr 24, 2023 · 20m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians should not despair when perplexed, as perplexity is a normal part of the Christian life. Instead of focusing on knowing the future, believers should focus on receiving the power of the Holy Spirit to be God's witnesses in every circumstance. God allows perplexing situations so that we learn to lean on Him and walk by faith, not by sight.

Jeremy Utley - The Way Christ Towers Above All

Jeremy Utley · Nov 7, 2022 · 26m · NCCF Church

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 - It Must Be So: Expecting God to Fulfill All of His Promises

Jeremy Utley · Mar 29, 2026 · 9m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley teaches that Christians must actively claim God's promises in the present, not merely recall them as historical facts. Using Joshua 21:45, he argues that we memorize Scripture to wield it as a weapon against Satan's lies that God's promises don't apply to us today, and that bold faith in God's promises—not presumption or arrogance—is our birthright as New Covenant believers filled with the Holy Spirit.

Jeremy Utley - A Caretaker of the Vineyards

Jeremy Utley · Sep 7, 2020 · 32m · NCCF Church

The Lord builds the church, but He equips it through every individual member functioning properly, like the joints of a body. The speaker warns against neglecting one's personal spiritual life—one's 'own vineyard'—while focusing on ministry or serving others. To care for one's own vineyard, one must examine the fruit of love, the soil of humility, and other aspects of personal devotion.

Jeremy Utley - Be Happy With God's Quiet Work

Jeremy Utley · Dec 21, 2020 · 18m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - Weeding Out All Bitterness Until We’re As Gentle As Jesus

Jeremy Utley · Mar 21, 2018 · 20m · NCCF Church

The central message is the necessity of actively rooting out bitterness to become a reflection of Jesus' gentleness and humility. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth involves moving away from self-condemnation and instead focusing on receiving rest and grace from God. He warns that bitterness, like a weed, can spread and defile not only the individual but also those in their community.

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 - 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 - The Heart for Fellowship

Jeremy Utley · Aug 7, 2014 · 20m · NCCF Church

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.

Jeremy Utley - Do You Want To Be Well?

Jeremy Utley · Oct 12, 2018 · 17m · NCCF Church

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.

Jeremy Utley - The Hope We Confess At NCCF

Jeremy Utley · Dec 26, 2017 · 11m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians must hold fast to a specific, scripturally defined hope, which is not merely worldly success or even just evangelism. The speaker outlines several key aspects of this hope: being conformed to Christ's character, freedom from sin's mastery, being filled with the Holy Spirit, having confident access to God, and the church's ability to equip members and draw people to Christ. These promises are rooted in the faithfulness of God.

Jeremy Utley - Called to Deeper Devotion to Jesus Christ

Jeremy Utley · Apr 21, 2021 · 22m · NCCF Church

True devotion to Jesus Christ goes beyond mere sentimental attachment or enjoyment of His presence. The speaker uses the account of Peter fishing on the shore to illustrate that devotion must manifest as obedience to Christ's calling, shifting from being a fisherman to a shepherd. Ultimately, true devotion involves prioritizing Christ's will and purpose above personal desires or comfort.

Jeremy Utley - Seek A Fresh Start With God Again Today

Jeremy Utley · Jul 20, 2020 · 21m · NCCF Church

The central message is that every day presents a divine opportunity for spiritual renewal and a fresh start with God. The speaker emphasizes that Christian life requires constant vigilance, as spiritual momentum is not automatic; one must actively choose to renew their mind daily, rather than being conformed to the world. This daily renewal is achieved by focusing on God's love, seeking His guidance, and intentionally making one's mind new again.

God Loves Repentance - Jeremy Utley - July 31, 2018

Jeremy Utley · Aug 6, 2018 · 51m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker emphasizes that what truly pleases God is repentance, which is more than just a foundational truth—it's a daily necessity. He warns against becoming mere collectors of truth who enjoy hearing sermons without applying the word, stressing that God expects believers to live according to what they hear. Ultimately, one honors God not by dwelling in shame, but by running back to Him with hope, remembering that God takes no pleasure in our death but desires our return to Him.

Jeremy Utley - Truths The Lord Has Made Real To My Heart This Year

Jeremy Utley · Sep 12, 2017 · 22m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. He draws from Psalm 126, teaching that reaping a joyful harvest requires sowing God's Word into one's heart with tears and desperation, not indifference. He also shares personal lessons learned, warning against spiritual pride and stressing the need to give all glory to God for every victory.

Jeremy Utley - Don't Check Out Of The World

Jeremy Utley · Sep 5, 2022 · 26m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians must focus on the continuous increase of God's glory, rather than being fixated on what might happen in life's ups and downs. The speaker warns against the temptation to

Jeremy Utley - Seeing God's Love In Discipline

Jeremy Utley · Jul 18, 2016 · 21m · NCCF Church

NCCF Conference 2026 - Don’t Miss The Conference While You’re Here - Jeremy Utley

Jeremy Utley · Jun 9, 2026 · 8m · NCCF Church

The Three Most Important Letters for Discipleship — Jeremy Utley — July 20, 2024

Jeremy Utley · Jul 20, 2024 · 46m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

The speaker argues that true spiritual safety and answered prayer are not found merely in calling upon the name of the Lord, but in actively living out what Jesus teaches. He draws from scripture to suggest that being a true disciple means doing what Jesus says. If our prayers are not met with a corresponding change in our actions and obedience, we must examine our hearts, as the power of the Kingdom of God resides in action, not just words.

Saving Faith Loves Conviction — Jeremy Utley — June 22, 2025

Jeremy Utley · Jun 25, 2025 · 33m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Saving faith is defined as loving conviction—a willingness to embrace correction and rebuke from God. The speaker uses the example of King Zedekiah, who sought prayer without obeying God's word, to illustrate that true submission is proven not by who we ask for help, but by whose hard words we gladly accept. Ultimately, true refuge in the Lord means rejecting all other sources of security and finding our all-in-all only in Christ.

Jeremy Utley - Three Things To Do Before Sharing The Gospel

Jeremy Utley · Nov 10, 2017 · 19m · NCCF Church

The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living requires having the fullness of Jesus' heart, which is characterized by profound love for sinners. He uses 1 Peter 2:21-23 to illustrate that Christ's example was not just in enduring reviling without retaliation, but in his ultimate mission to save and forgive, even those who crucified him. The central message is that our goal must be to emulate Christ's boundless compassion for the lost, rather than merely achieving personal peace or non-retaliation.

Jeremy Utley - The Three H’s

Jeremy Utley · Dec 23, 2024 · 23m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley presents the three defining characteristics of mature Christians at NCCF: humility, honesty, and hunger. Rather than evaluating these qualities by their obvious opposites (proud, dishonest, full), he introduces more actionable antonyms—misery indicates dishonesty, defeat indicates pride, and boredom indicates lack of hunger—to help believers honestly assess their spiritual growth and identify areas needing repentance and realignment with God.

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.'