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11mJeremy Utley - God-centered Praying
Jeremy Utley · Jul 13
11mJeremy Utley - Expect God's Help in My Secular Work
Jeremy Utley · Apr 14
16mJeremy Utley - Our Lives Should Be Leavened With Hope
Jeremy Utley · Mar 12
22mJeremy Utley - Valuing the Ministry of Encouragement
Jeremy Utley · Jul 15
11mJeremy Utley - How Jesus Invites Believers to the Lord's Supper
Jeremy Utley · Jan 8
27mJeremy Utley - Don't Despise the Pasture
Jeremy Utley · Feb 12
21mJeremy Utley - I MUST Decrease for Christ to Increase
Jeremy Utley · Oct 7
5mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:12-16
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17
7mJeremy Utley - The Promise Has Not Passed You By
Jeremy Utley · Feb 13
17mJeremy Utley - The Shelter in Place Disciple Development Program
Jeremy Utley · Feb 3
25mJeremy Utley - True Spiritual Worship
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10
9mJeremy Utley - Faith greater than a set of rules
Jeremy Utley · Nov 2
10mJeremy Utley - Renewing Our Minds for Constant Warfare
Jeremy Utley · Aug 18
11mJeremy Utley - God Accomplishes Miracles Through Mundane Circumstances
Jeremy Utley · Jul 27
11mJeremy Utley - Perfection From A Stiff Neck
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17
22mJeremy Utley - Surviving the Terrible Twos
Jeremy Utley · Nov 2
8mJeremy Utley - Rejoicing in weakness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 5
15mJeremy Utley - Obedience And Expectation
Jeremy Utley · Jan 9
12mJeremy Utley - Faith that Jesus can see
Jeremy Utley · Oct 25
26mJeremy Utley - Beholding and Mourning the Slain Lamb
Jeremy Utley · Feb 15
9mJeremy Utley - Have You Truly Understood God's Grace?
Jeremy Utley · Dec 20
10mJeremy Utley - The God Who Re-stirs Our Hearts
Jeremy Utley · Jul 6
17mJeremy Utley - Love, The Perfect Bond Of Unity
Jeremy Utley · Apr 19
18mJeremy Utley - How God Prepares Us To Serve Him
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17
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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 - Expect God's Help in My Secular Work
Jeremy Utley · Apr 14, 2021 · 11m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christian work, even secular employment, has eternal significance if done correctly. To earn reward from the Lord, one must serve with a good attitude—characterized by friendly, helpful, and cooperative feelings—and with the motive of pleasing God, not people. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that spiritual battles in the workplace are internal, against self-will and selfishness, requiring the strength of the full armor of God.
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 - Valuing the Ministry of Encouragement
Jeremy Utley · Jul 15, 2019 · 22m · NCCF Church
The speaker argues that the greatest danger to believers is not material need, but the subtle danger of unbelief, which he compares to a lurking lion. He emphasizes that the primary ministry appointed by God to combat this danger is mutual encouragement, urging believers to encourage one another daily. He warns that 'discouragement' is often a euphemism for unbelief, and that everyone must take this ministry seriously, especially within their own families.
Jeremy Utley - How Jesus Invites Believers to the Lord's Supper
Jeremy Utley · Jan 8, 2025 · 11m · NCCF Church
Jeremy Utley teaches on the spiritual preparation required for partaking in the Lord's Supper, using Jesus's foot-washing of the disciples as a central metaphor. He emphasizes that ongoing cleansing and thorough repentance from sin—particularly ongoing struggles like pride—are necessary for believers to have a true part in communion, arguing against superficial or partial confession. The message calls disciples to radical honesty and complete self-examination before approaching the Lord's table, rather than quick or surface-level attempts at cleansing.
Jeremy Utley - Don't Despise the Pasture
Jeremy Utley · Feb 12, 2018 · 27m · NCCF Church
The central message is to never despise the current, seemingly small responsibilities or 'pasture' God has placed before us. Using David's life as an example, the speaker argues that these overlooked assignments are actually God's appointed training grounds. By faithfully serving in our current roles, we acquire necessary skills—like a shepherd's heart, fighting ability, and contentment—that prepare us for greater ministry.
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 - 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 - The Promise Has Not Passed You By
Jeremy Utley · Feb 13, 2018 · 7m · NCCF Church
The central message is that believers must actively grasp and live in the promises and doctrines they have heard, rather than letting them remain mere theology. The speaker encourages the audience not to be discouraged if they feel they haven't yet experienced a promised blessing, drawing parallels from Abraham's faith in Romans 4 and Genesis 15. Ultimately, the call is to respond to God's voice today with faith, believing that the promises are not passed by and can be credited to us as righteousness.
Jeremy Utley - The Shelter in Place Disciple Development Program
Jeremy Utley · Feb 3, 2021 · 17m · NCCF Church
The central message is that true worship in spirit means striving to be pleasing to God, which is exemplified by Jesus' life before his ministry. The speaker argues that the current circumstances, like being 'shelter in place,' should not be seen as a hindrance but rather as a divine 'disciple development program.' This period offers a unique opportunity for believers to learn how to seek God's pleasure privately, mirroring how Jesus learned to please the Father before His public ministry.
Jeremy Utley - True Spiritual Worship
Jeremy Utley · Oct 10, 2022 · 25m · NCCF Church
True spiritual worship is defined by presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God, which involves more than just singing well. It fundamentally means denying one's own will and saying 'no' to what the flesh desires, while also saying 'yes' to what God appoints or allows. Ultimately, this requires complete surrender, accepting God's will without reservation or condition.
Jeremy Utley - Faith greater than a set of rules
Jeremy Utley · Nov 2, 2015 · 9m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christian faith must not be reduced to a set of rules or what one can or cannot do. The speaker argues that true dependence on God comes from listening to His word and treasuring Him, rather than adhering strictly to religious practices or rules, even those given by God like the Law. He uses examples from the Old Testament (Zechariah 7) and the Pharisees to illustrate how focusing on minor rules can lead to spiritual hardening and neglect of what truly matters.
Jeremy Utley - Renewing Our Minds for Constant Warfare
Jeremy Utley · Aug 18, 2021 · 10m · NCCF Church
The speaker urges listeners to adopt a proactive, aggressive stance against the flesh, drawing parallels from Numbers 25 where God commanded Moses to be hostile to the Midianites. He emphasizes that the mindset on the flesh is hostile toward God, contrasting it with the Spirit's mindset of life and peace. The ultimate goal in life, even when facing trials, is not mere deliverance, but achieving Christ-likeness, recognizing that the flesh, not external circumstances, is the greatest enemy.
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.
Jeremy Utley - Perfection From A Stiff Neck
Jeremy Utley · Nov 17, 2015 · 11m · NCCF Church
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.
Jeremy Utley - Surviving the Terrible Twos
Jeremy Utley · Nov 2, 2020 · 22m · NCCF Church
The sermon centers on the profound privilege of 'receiving' Jesus, drawing parallels from Zacchaeus and Levi. The speaker emphasizes that the greatest opportunity to receive Christ is by receiving children in Jesus' name, which signifies living in the light of His mercy and welcome. This act is not based on obligation, personal connection, or mere compassion, but on recognizing the grace shown to us by Christ.
Jeremy Utley - Rejoicing in weakness
Jeremy Utley · Oct 5, 2015 · 8m · NCCF Church
The central message is that our weakness is not a deficit but rather the necessary condition for God's power and glory to be displayed. Drawing from Paul's writings, the speaker emphasizes that when we are weak, we are actually strong in Christ, allowing us to rejoice in our limitations. True faith involves not just accepting this truth intellectually, but actively expecting and praising God for His strength to manifest even before we fully see the fulfillment of His promises.
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 - Faith that Jesus can see
Jeremy Utley · Oct 25, 2015 · 12m · NCCF Church
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.
Jeremy Utley - Beholding and Mourning the Slain Lamb
Jeremy Utley · Feb 15, 2021 · 26m · NCCF Church
The speaker discusses the concept of 'mourning' as a vital component of the disciple's journey toward abundant life, drawing from Jesus' words to the mourning. He contrasts mere 'life' (forgiveness) with 'abundant life,' which signifies a deep, Spirit-filled reality characterized by freedom from fear and bitterness. True commitment to this abundant life is measured by one's passion for entering into it, which can be assessed by one's attitude toward conviction of sin.
Jeremy Utley - Have You Truly Understood God's Grace?
Jeremy Utley · Dec 20, 2016 · 9m · NCCF Church
The speaker argues that the true understanding of God's grace is proven by the continuous, increasing fruitfulness of one's life, mirroring the gospel's constant bearing of fruit. This fruitfulness is not static; it requires a deliberate process of self-denial, echoing Jesus' teaching that one must
Jeremy Utley - The God Who Re-stirs Our Hearts
Jeremy Utley · Jul 6, 2020 · 10m · NCCF Church
The central message is that God initiates and sustains our spiritual journey, constantly stirring our hearts toward Him. The speaker emphasizes that our desire to draw near to God is not primary; rather, God first desires us, as seen in examples like the rebuilding of the temple. Ultimately, God promises that the 'latter glory' in our lives will surpass any past experiences.
Jeremy Utley - Love, The Perfect Bond Of Unity
Jeremy Utley · Apr 19, 2017 · 17m · NCCF Church
The speaker argues that the pursuit of holiness is not merely about eliminating sin or strife, but must culminate in the fullness of love, which is described as the perfect bond of unity. True spiritual growth requires believers to actively increase and abound in love for one another, moving beyond just an 'elimination plan' to embody Christ's love. He concludes by contrasting judgment with mercy, emphasizing that compassion is the true mark of a godly life.
Jeremy Utley - How God Prepares Us To Serve Him
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17, 2017 · 18m · NCCF Church
The central message is that God prepares us to serve Him by leading us through a period of hidden preparation, mirroring Jesus' own life. Drawing from Psalm 40, the speaker emphasizes that true service comes not from immediate action, but from patiently waiting on the Lord, being brought out of difficult circumstances, and ultimately developing a deep delight in doing God's will. This process requires a commitment to a hidden life of devotion.