Jeremy Utley - The Secret to Fullness of Joy

Jeremy Utley · Jun 30, 2025 · 22m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley teaches from Psalm 16 that fullness of joy comes through continually setting the Lord before us, rather than being consumed by news, problems, plans, personal track record, dread, or other people. He challenges disciples to prioritize an unchanging relationship with God in the present moment over temporal concerns, emphasizing that this is the lifestyle of those who can testify to God's presence as their greatest satisfaction.

Jeremy Utley - A Godly Attitude Towards Enemies

Jeremy Utley · Apr 13, 2022 · 11m · NCCF Church

The sermon uses Psalm 54 and accounts of David's life to illustrate a godly response to enemies. While David praises God for deliverance, the speaker challenges the tendency to wish punishment on enemies, contrasting it with the New Covenant call to forgive, as exemplified by Jesus. Ultimately, the message shifts focus to God's desire for the wicked to repent and live rather than to die.

Jeremy Utley - The Horizontal Aspect of the Cross in Communion

Jeremy Utley · Apr 5, 2022 · 8m · NCCF Church

The speaker argues that approaching the Lord's Table should encompass both personal piety and a deep care for the community. While self-examination is necessary, the Christian's longing should mirror Jesus' desire to share the meal with his disciples, emphasizing that communion is a communal act. True devotion involves a passion for the church's purity and unity, reflecting the interconnectedness of loving God and loving one's neighbor.

Jeremy Utley - Do I Really Want To Be A Blessing?

Jeremy Utley · Mar 9, 2022 · 15m · NCCF Church

The speaker reflects on six reasons God allows affliction, ultimately arguing that the most undervalued reason is the opportunity to grow in sympathy for others. He draws parallels to Jesus's teaching that loving God requires loving one's neighbor, suggesting that indifference to others proves a lack of love for God. The message concludes by emphasizing that Jesus deeply valued sympathy, even humbling himself to experience human weakness, which should challenge the listener's own valuation of compassion.

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.

NCCF Conference 2026 - The Humble Love Little Commands - Jeremy Utley

Jeremy Utley · Jun 10, 2026 · 15m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - Our Lives Should Be Leavened With Hope

Jeremy Utley · Mar 12, 2018 · 16m · NCCF Church

The central message is that a Christian life, like the Kingdom of Heaven, should be completely permeated by God's authority, much like leaven permeates all the flour. The speaker urges listeners to examine every area of their lives—finances, speech, relationships, free time—to ensure nothing remains untouched by God's rule. This permeation is rooted in living with the hope of God fulfilling His promises, as exemplified by Abraham.

Jeremy Utley - Being Jesus's Witnesses

Jeremy Utley · Jan 26, 2016 · 9m · NCCF Church

Being Jesus's witness means seeing Him as a living, risen Lord, not merely as a historical figure. This requires understanding that 'witnessing' is distinct from 'testifying.' The speaker emphasizes that the Holy Spirit provides the power to see Jesus as alive in the present, enabling believers to genuinely experience and point to His ongoing presence in their lives.

Jeremy Utley - God Accomplishes Miracles Through Mundane Circumstances

Jeremy Utley · Jul 27, 2018 · 11m · NCCF Church

The central message is that God accomplishes His miraculous promises not through extraordinary circumstances, but through mundane, everyday realities. Drawing from passages like 2 Kings and the healing of the blind man, the speaker urges listeners to maintain unwavering faith and avoid unbelief, trusting God to work His will through the ordinary aspects of life. True faith is demonstrated by joyfully accepting daily circumstances while trusting in God's ultimate fulfillment of His word.

A Life With No 'However...' - Jeremy Utley - July 30, 2018

Jeremy Utley · Aug 6, 2018 · 50m · River of Life Christian Fellowship

Jeremy Utley - God-centered Praying

Jeremy Utley · Jul 13, 2015 · 11m · NCCF Church

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.

Jeremy Utley - Grope For God And Find Him

Jeremy Utley · Mar 28, 2017 · 12m · NCCF Church

The central message is that God places us in specific times and places to make us 'grope for him' and find Him. This process of longing and seeking God is necessary for spiritual growth, much like physical growth requires discomfort. The speaker emphasizes that recognizing our own shortcomings is not a cause for discouragement, but rather a sign of God's loving discipline, which prompts us to yearn for Christ's likeness.

Jeremy Utley - A Burden For Those Called To Build The Body of Christ

Jeremy Utley · Oct 3, 2016 · 29m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley - Beware a Self-Appointed Promised Land

Jeremy Utley · May 13, 2025 · 29m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley warns against constructing self-appointed spiritual substitutes when separated from God's true center of worship and community. Drawing from Joshua 22, where tribes built an altar east of the Jordan in an attempt to maintain connection to God, he teaches that Christians must keep Jesus as the center of joy and inheritance, resist the temptation to create alternative spiritual practices, and remain fully integrated into the local church rather than seeking independent paths to God.

Jeremy Utley - A Blameless Conscience Despite Different Convictions In The Body

Jeremy Utley · May 23, 2022 · 22m · NCCF Church

The sermon addresses how Christians should navigate disagreements in conviction within the body of Christ. While the ultimate goal is to reflect Jesus Christ, differences in conscience are inevitable. When one's convictions are stronger than another's, the speaker advises living according to the conviction the Lord has given, even if it means appearing 'weak' in comparison. The core message emphasizes maintaining personal conviction rather than conforming to the perceived strength of others.

Jeremy Utley - Remove All Merchandise From the Temple of the Heart

Jeremy Utley · Nov 11, 2020 · 15m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians must guard against an 'inward merchandise'—the pursuit of human honor, recognition, and appreciation—which can prevent true, wholehearted love for God. Drawing parallels from Jesus cleansing the temple, the speaker argues that outward piety is insufficient; one must actively guard against valuing human approval over divine devotion. The goal is to seek only the glory of God, lest one become a spiritual swindler.

Jeremy Utley - We Will Reap the Life of Christ If We Don't Give Up

Jeremy Utley · Sep 26, 2019 · 33m · NCCF Church

The sermon uses the parable of a little boy planting a carrot seed to illustrate spiritual principles drawn from Galatians 6:8. It emphasizes that those who sow to their own flesh will reap corruption, but those who sow to the Spirit will reap eternal life. The key takeaway is that consistent effort—watering and weeding—is necessary to endure discouragement and ultimately reap the life of Christ.

Jeremy Utley - Am I Looking for Christ's Return?

Jeremy Utley · May 18, 2022 · 13m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians should live in a way that reflects an anticipation of Christ's return, as if it were imminent. The speaker urges listeners to examine their hearts to see if they are truly 'looking for' the Lord's return, suggesting that this focus should change how they approach every single day, viewing each day as a day of salvation. Proof of this readiness includes a desire to live for Christ today and being willing to shed worldly attachments, like Bartimaeus.

Jeremy Utley - He giveth more grace

Jeremy Utley · Nov 23, 2015 · 16m · NCCF Church

The central message is that God provides grace proportional to the trial we face. Drawing parallels from biblical accounts like Daniel's friends in the fiery furnace, the speaker emphasizes that we should be faithful with the grace and opportunities given to us today rather than worrying about future, hypothetical trials. True faithfulness in small matters proves our worthiness for greater challenges.

Jeremy Utley - Stop Being "Real"

Jeremy Utley · Oct 2, 2017 · 11m · NCCF Church

The central message is that Christians are called to reflect Jesus, which requires a standard higher than mere honesty or 'being real.' The speaker argues that simply stating what one feels, even if true, can be unhelpful or unedifying to others. Instead, speech must be seasoned with grace, building up the listener, and even our thoughts must be guarded, taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.

Jeremy Utley - The Promise Is For You, Undeserving One

Jeremy Utley · May 6, 2019 · 18m · NCCF Church

The central message is that God's promises and restoration are available even to those who feel undeserving or are in a state of spiritual desolation. Drawing from Ezekiel 33, Isaiah 54, and Ezekiel 37, the speaker emphasizes that God does not take pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires their return to righteousness. He encourages the audience to believe God's word over their current feelings of lack or impossibility.

Jeremy Utley - I MUST Decrease for Christ to Increase

Jeremy Utley · Oct 7, 2025 · 21m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley teaches that for Christ to truly increase in our lives, we must decrease—denying our self-will, self-interest, and self-awareness in a daily, costly commitment to discipleship. Drawing from John 3:30 and 2 Corinthians 4:10, he emphasizes that bearing Christ's dying (saying no to our own initiative and will) is the prerequisite for manifesting Christ's life, and that this requires constant vigilance and passion to become nothing so that Jesus becomes everything.

Jeremy Utley - How to Grow to Maturity in Christ

Jeremy Utley · Apr 6, 2026 · 30m · NCCF Church

Jeremy Utley teaches that spiritual maturity in Christ is the central goal of the Christian life, requiring growth in every aspect of our attitudes and behaviors—not just knowledge but practical transformation in how we handle money, gossip, conflict, and daily circumstances. Drawing from Ephesians 4, he emphasizes that this maturity is not achieved individually but through the gifts God has given to the local church body, particularly through its leaders and teachers who help believers move beyond spiritual immaturity.

Jeremy Utley - Renewing Our Minds for Constant Warfare

Jeremy Utley · Aug 18, 2021 · 10m · NCCF Church