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37mJeremy Utley - Becoming True Worshipers
Jeremy Utley · Jul 24
16mJeremy Utley - Keep Hoping In God's Promise
Jeremy Utley · Aug 29
20mJeremy Utley - The Heart for Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 7
22mJeremy Utley - A Promise Better Than God’s Love
Jeremy Utley · Jan 18
21mJeremy Utley - The Infinite Sympathy Of Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Jun 10
22mJeremy Utley - A Blameless Conscience Despite Different Convictions In The Body
Jeremy Utley · May 23
7mJeremy Utley - Turn Cares Into Prayers
Jeremy Utley · May 12
10mJeremy Utley - Brothers Who Adorn Themselves With Gentleness
Jeremy Utley · Dec 1
14mJeremy Utley - Don't Take Issue With Any of the Lord's Dealings
Jeremy Utley · Jul 21
23mJeremy Utley - Discerning Spiritual Drowsiness
Jeremy Utley · Dec 5
13mJeremy Utley - Before You Come To Jesus, Go
Jeremy Utley · Mar 14
11mJeremy Utley - Obey Without Delay
Jeremy Utley · Jan 19
15mJeremy Utley - The Pigsty, The Church, and The Bridal Chamber
Jeremy Utley · Jan 30
14mJeremy Utley - Take Hold of Eternal Life
Jeremy Utley · Feb 10
23mJeremy Utley - A Personal Relationship With God
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27
14mJeremy Utley - Love for the Church Family
Jeremy Utley · Jan 26
12mJeremy Utley - Growing In Concern For The Glory Of God
Jeremy Utley · Mar 1
22mJeremy Utley - Where Is Your Worth?
Jeremy Utley · Nov 23
17mJeremy Utley - God Desires Our Loyalty
Jeremy Utley · Apr 4
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 23
6mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 8
30mJeremy Utley - Highly Esteeming Jesus' Help
Jeremy Utley · Dec 27
29mJeremy Utley - Beware a Self-Appointed Promised Land
Jeremy Utley · May 13
5mJeremy Utley - Romans 8:1-17
Jeremy Utley · Dec 2
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Jeremy Utley - Becoming True Worshipers
Jeremy Utley · Jul 24, 2020 · 37m · NCCF Church
True worship is not merely singing or being moved by music, but rather presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God. Drawing from John 4 and Romans 12, the message emphasizes that true worship is demonstrated by living in spirit and truth, especially during times of temptation or undesirable circumstances. The speaker urges the audience to continually renew their minds and offer their lives to God without hesitation, like providing a lamb morning by morning.
Jeremy Utley - Keep Hoping In God's Promise
Jeremy Utley · Aug 29, 2017 · 16m · NCCF Church
The central message encourages believers to maintain hope in God's promises, viewing current struggles or 'giants' not as insurmountable obstacles, but as evidence that Christ's victory is certain. The speaker emphasizes that true victory comes not from personal strength, but from looking to Jesus, who is continually interceding for us against our own flesh. Ultimately, confidence in God's love is found even in the midst of spiritual battle.
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 - A Promise Better Than God’s Love
Jeremy Utley · Jan 18, 2022 · 22m · NCCF Church
The speaker argues that while God's love is foundational, it is insufficient to achieve God's ultimate purpose. He posits that God's pleasure is superior to God's love, citing instances like Jesus' baptism and the Transfiguration where the Father declared, "This is my beloved Son; I am happy with him." The central message is that Christians should strive not only to know that God loves them but to live lives that bring Him pleasure.
Jeremy Utley - The Infinite Sympathy Of Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Jun 10, 2019 · 21m · NCCF Church
The sermon focuses on the infinite sympathy Jesus displayed on the cross, drawing parallels between human empathy and Christ's suffering. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus paid a spiritual price for sin—eternal separation from God—rather than just a physical one. Because Jesus is an infinite being, his three-hour separation from the Father was sufficient to cover the infinite penalty for sin.
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 - Turn Cares Into Prayers
Jeremy Utley · May 12, 2021 · 7m · NCCF Church
The central message is that casting our cares upon the Lord is a profound act of humility, which in turn helps us remain sober-minded and resist spiritual attack. The speaker draws from 1 Peter 5:6, emphasizing that we humble ourselves under God's mighty hand by entrusting our anxieties to Him. This practice is presented not only as a means of humility but also as a way to be spiritually alert and receive God's perfecting, confirming, strengthening, and establishing grace.
Jeremy Utley - Brothers Who Adorn Themselves With Gentleness
Jeremy Utley · Dec 1, 2021 · 10m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians must strive to reflect Jesus by cultivating gentleness in both personal and communal life. Drawing from 1 Peter 3 and Philippians 4, the speaker emphasizes that gentleness is an imperishable quality, applicable not only to women but also to men, and is essential in relationships, especially within the home. He concludes that true gentleness is a reflection of Christ's own character and a sign of drawing near to God.
Jeremy Utley - Don't Take Issue With Any of the Lord's Dealings
Jeremy Utley · Jul 21, 2021 · 14m · NCCF Church
The central message is to accept all of God's dealings without grumbling or disputing, remembering that taking issue with God's plan is a sign of pride that hinders receiving grace. Instead of wishing for different circumstances—whether concerning oneself, others, or situations—one must gain a revelation to see every challenge as a divinely appointed pathway for God's glory and personal growth in Christ.
Jeremy Utley - Discerning Spiritual Drowsiness
Jeremy Utley · Dec 5, 2022 · 23m · NCCF Church
The central message is the necessity of discerning whether one's actions, particularly speaking, are motivated by pleasing God or by seeking approval from people. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual life requires perfecting holiness in the fear of God, contrasting this with the danger of living in the fear of man. He warns against spiritual slumber, even when one has a good reputation, urging listeners to examine their motives and return to 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.'
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 - The Pigsty, The Church, and The Bridal Chamber
Jeremy Utley · Jan 30, 2018 · 15m · NCCF Church
The speaker outlines three areas—the pigsty, the church, and the bridal chamber—that can prevent a person from experiencing God's love. He argues that true fatherhood is experienced only when one willfully separates from sin (the pigsty), that religious activity cannot replace constant righteousness (the church), and that even when seemingly close to God, one must be ready to move out of complacency (the bridal chamber).
Jeremy Utley - Take Hold of Eternal Life
Jeremy Utley · Feb 10, 2022 · 14m · NCCF Church
The central message is that 'taking hold of eternal life' means pursuing a deep, continuous knowledge of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that this pursuit involves recognizing that all life circumstances, including suffering, are appointed by God to conform us to the image of Christ. Ultimately, we must seek the Holy Spirit's revelation of Jesus' life and suffering so that we can approach Him with genuine fellowship, rather than just seeking the problems to pass.
Jeremy Utley - A Personal Relationship With God
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27, 2023 · 23m · NCCF Church
A personal relationship with God is defined by active, reciprocal interaction, much like a conversation. This requires more than just being alive; it demands hearing and obeying what God speaks. The speaker emphasizes that true relationship involves guarding what we hear, as God's word cannot be hidden, and we must be careful how we listen because what we receive will be given to us.
Jeremy Utley - Love for the Church Family
Jeremy Utley · Jan 26, 2015 · 14m · NCCF Church
The foundation of all ministry in the church must be love, as demonstrated by the warning in 1 Corinthians 13 that gifts without love are nothing. True Christian love, which is supernatural and divine, is required to be a fully functioning member of the church. This love should not be based on natural affinity but on the shared Spirit, which constitutes our 'spiritual flesh and blood.'
Jeremy Utley - Growing In Concern For The Glory Of God
Jeremy Utley · Mar 1, 2016 · 12m · NCCF Church
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.
Jeremy Utley - Where Is Your Worth?
Jeremy Utley · Nov 23, 2020 · 22m · NCCF Church
The speaker challenges the listener to examine where they derive their worth and identity, using Hebrews 12 to discuss the removal of 'things that can be shaken.' He argues that we often place our value in temporary things like productivity, relationships, or plans. True, unshakable identity, according to the Lord, is found solely in Christ, as exemplified by the promise of the 'Lord's own righteousness.'
Jeremy Utley - God Desires Our Loyalty
Jeremy Utley · Apr 4, 2016 · 17m · NCCF Church
The sermon explores the depth of loyalty God desires from His people, drawing heavily from Hosea and the Book of Joel. The speaker emphasizes that God values genuine, persistent loyalty over mere outward sacrifices or temporary resolutions to return. True loyalty, according to the speaker, means crying out to God in times of potential separation or struggle, demonstrating a desire to remain close to Him before falling, which is rooted in believing in His keeping power.
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 - Colossians 1:29
Jeremy Utley · Jul 8, 2015 · 6m · NCCF Church
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.
Jeremy Utley - Highly Esteeming Jesus' Help
Jeremy Utley · Dec 27, 2019 · 30m · NCCF Church
The central message is that true greatness in the Kingdom of God is found in humility, exemplified by the willingness to ask for help like a small child. The speaker contrasts feeling helpless with actively asking for help, noting that this act of dependence is what God honors. He encourages the audience to proactively humble themselves by casting anxieties on God, comparing spiritual growth to monitoring a tachometer that signals when more divine power is needed.
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 - Romans 8:1-17
Jeremy Utley · Dec 2, 2014 · 5m · NCCF Church
Being led by the Spirit involves crying out to God for help, and a key indicator of this is the consistent act of asking for help. Furthermore, true faith, as exemplified by the leper who returned to give thanks, is marked by gratitude. Therefore, Christians should not only ask for help but must also be diligent in acknowledging and praising God for every answer received, treating this acknowledgment like a daily practice of praising God's faithfulness at night.