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13mJeremy Utley - Before You Come To Jesus, Go
Jeremy Utley · Mar 14
12mJeremy Utley - Growing In Concern For The Glory Of God
Jeremy Utley · Mar 1
11mJeremy Utley - Study Heavenly Minded Brothers And Sisters
Jeremy Utley · Feb 22
10mJeremy Utley - Disciplined to avoid useless debates
Jeremy Utley · Dec 7
16mJeremy Utley - He giveth more grace
Jeremy Utley · Nov 23
11mJeremy Utley - Perfection From A Stiff Neck
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17
9mJeremy Utley - Obedience is the way to abide in His love
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29
18mJeremy Utley - Full Consecration
Jeremy Utley · Sep 14
6mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 8
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:28
Jeremy Utley · Jun 22
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 23
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:19
Jeremy Utley · Mar 16
23mJeremy Utley - Being a student of Jesus in the school of discipleship
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12
10mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:10
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12
11mJeremy Utley - Jesus's intimacy with His Heavenly Father
Jeremy Utley · Jan 5
5mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:12-16
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17
10mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:18
Jeremy Utley · Sep 24
5mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:7,14
Jeremy Utley · Aug 25
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Before You Come To Jesus, Go
Jeremy Utley · Mar 14, 2016 · 13m
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.'
12mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Growing In Concern For The Glory Of God
Jeremy Utley · Mar 1, 2016 · 12m
The central message is that Christian life should shift focus from merely crying out for personal deliverance to actively praying, "Father, glorify your name." The speaker outlines three ways to grow in concern for God's glory: first, obeying God regardless of the outcome, as exemplified by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; second, fixing one's mind on God's ultimate purpose, recognizing that challenges are for transformation into Christ's image; and third, maintaining faith and hope even when deliverance is not visible.
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 - Disciplined to avoid useless debates
Jeremy Utley · Dec 7, 2015 · 10m
The speaker advises Christians to focus on the 'great work' God has called them to rather than getting distracted by useless theological debates. Drawing from Nehemiah and 1 Timothy, he emphasizes that the goal of instruction is love, pure heart, and sincere faith, urging believers to exercise discipline to avoid unprofitable discussions. Ultimately, winning people over comes through obedience and lived example, not through arguments.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - He giveth more grace
Jeremy Utley · Nov 23, 2015 · 16m
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.
11mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Perfection From A Stiff Neck
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17, 2015 · 11m
The central message is that Christians must avoid having 'stiff necks' or hard hearts by actively listening to and obeying God's commands, and by remembering God's past wondrous deeds. The speaker emphasizes that refusing to listen is not merely hearing but failing to obey, and that remembering God's faithfulness is demonstrated when facing future uncertainty. He suggests meditating on God's works and sharing stories of His goodness to keep hearts soft and receptive.
9mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Obedience is the way to abide in His love
Jeremy Utley · Sep 29, 2015 · 9m
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.
18mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Full Consecration
Jeremy Utley · Sep 14, 2015 · 18m
The central message is the call to total consecration, urging believers to present their bodies as a living and holy sacrifice to God, as taught in Romans 12:1. The speaker emphasizes that true surrender means recognizing that one's time, money, and thoughts belong to God, not to personal default habits. He concludes that genuine surrender is actively choosing *not* to do one's own thing, but instead waiting expectantly for God's direction.
6mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 8, 2015 · 6m
The central message is that Christian labor is a co-laboring partnership with God's power, aiming to reflect Jesus Christ. This imitation is modeled after the Holy Spirit, who speaks only what He hears, and the Father's work. True spiritual growth requires us to work in response to the power God is already working within us, creating a sense of reciprocity in our relationship with Him.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:28
Jeremy Utley · Jun 22, 2015 · 7m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be a reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that false ideas about God, often stemming from a disconnect between personal experience and scripture, must be challenged. True fulfillment of God's promises requires meeting the conditions He sets, and the church has a ministry to admonish one another in love through self-examination.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 23, 2015 · 7m
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.
7mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:19
Jeremy Utley · Mar 16, 2015 · 7m
The central message is that Christians are called to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, which is achieved by beholding His fullness. The speaker emphasizes that learning from Jesus is not merely an academic study of scripture, but a lived experience of coming to Him in moments of weariness or temptation. True transformation occurs when one receives rest from Him and willingly takes His yoke, walking beside Him daily.
23mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Being a student of Jesus in the school of discipleship
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12, 2015 · 23m
The central message is that Christian discipleship is like being a student in a school, requiring a commitment to learn lessons every single day. True discipleship is not about quantity but about the quality of seeking to be wholehearted, meaning one must be eager to learn from God's lessons in every circumstance, day or night. This requires maintaining an attitude of constant readiness to learn, regardless of whether the day feels eventful or challenging.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:10
Jeremy Utley · Jan 12, 2015 · 10m
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.
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 - Philippians 3:12-16
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17, 2014 · 5m
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.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Philippians 3:18
Jeremy Utley · Sep 24, 2014 · 10m
The speaker emphasizes the importance of being unified as the body of Christ, drawing heavily from Philippians 3. He cautions against being deceived by mere titles or outward appearances, urging the congregation to carefully observe and emulate those who truly follow the pattern set by the Apostles, particularly Paul. Key examples of this pattern include caring more about the spiritual state of others than any material gift, and rejoicing in suffering for the sake of the church.
5mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Philippians 3:7,14
Jeremy Utley · Aug 25, 2014 · 5m
The central message draws from Philippians 3:7-14, emphasizing that gaining Christ is worth counting everything else as rubbish. The speaker stresses that achieving the benefits of knowing Christ—including the resurrection and fellowship of suffering—requires a cost: counting all earthly things as worthless compared to Christ. Furthermore, the speaker encourages treasuring God's upward call, correction, and conviction as the ultimate prize one presses toward.