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25mJeremy Utley & Bobby McDonald - Being Violent Men Who Take The Kingdom Of God By Force
Jeremy Utley · Sep 12
27mJeremy Utley - Growing in the Fear of the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Oct 14
9mJeremy Utley - Have You Truly Understood God's Grace?
Jeremy Utley · Dec 20
12mJeremy Utley - James 1:2-3 - Choose and Refuse
Jeremy Utley · Jun 15
34mJeremy Utley - Struggling With Anxiety? There’s Hope.
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11
20mJeremy Utley - Avoid the Errors of Judas
Jeremy Utley · Jul 14
22mJeremy Utley - Our Christian Ambition
Jeremy Utley · Apr 18
15mJeremy Utley - Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled
Jeremy Utley · Jun 21
28mJeremy Utley - How To Preserve A Desperate Heart
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17
19mJeremy Utley - Beware Of Familiarity With The Things Of God
Jeremy Utley · Mar 13
15mJeremy Utley - Gather the Fragments of Time
Jeremy Utley · Apr 23
8mJeremy Utley - Recounting The Deeds Of The Lord
Jeremy Utley · Aug 24
5mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:7,14
Jeremy Utley · Aug 25
15mJeremy Utley - The Pigsty, The Church, and The Bridal Chamber
Jeremy Utley · Jan 30
16mJeremy Utley - Taking Responsibility For Our Desires
Jeremy Utley · Aug 8
5mJeremy Utley - God Will Make Us a Bride Worth Waiting For
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21
21mJeremy Utley - Joshua: Inheriting The Promised Land Through Faith And Patience
Jeremy Utley · May 2
1h 14mQuestion And Answer - Jeremy Utley
Jeremy Utley · Jan 6
18mJeremy Utley - How God Prepares Us To Serve Him
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17
19mJeremy Utley - Careful to Avoid Causing Others to Stumble
Jeremy Utley · Aug 16
9mJeremy Utley - How Big Is Your Faith?
Jeremy Utley · Aug 17
13mJeremy Utley - Trusting in God's love
Jeremy Utley · Jan 19
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:19
Jeremy Utley · Mar 16
13mJeremy Utley - Joining Jesus In Interceding For The Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 26
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Jeremy Utley & Bobby McDonald - Being Violent Men Who Take The Kingdom Of God By Force
Jeremy Utley · Sep 12, 2017 · 25m · NCCF Church
The speaker uses the story of Gideon to illustrate that the greatest sin is not the initial failure, but the subsequent refusal to repent and bounce back to God. He emphasizes that believers must actively maintain their faith, resisting discouragement and the enemy's lies that suggest God's promise is not for them. The core message is to actively return to God with zeal, focusing on His goodness and power rather than dwelling on past failures.
Jeremy Utley - Growing in the Fear of the Lord
Jeremy Utley · Oct 14, 2020 · 27m · NCCF Church
The central message is the necessity of growing in the fear of the Lord, which is presented as the beginning of wisdom and the fountain of life. The speaker emphasizes that this fear is not merely a feeling but a deep awareness of God's presence, which is crucial for living in the new covenant. He suggests that signs of growth include adopting childlike humility and maintaining a constant awareness of the Lord's presence, much like a dove leaving a place of quarreling.
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 - James 1:2-3 - Choose and Refuse
Jeremy Utley · Jun 15, 2020 · 12m · NCCF Church
The central message is that believers must view trials not as mere hardship, but as opportunities for God to test and strengthen their faith, leading to endurance. The speaker emphasizes that this requires a deliberate act of will: choosing to see the trial through the lens of God's perfect plan and actively refusing to view it through the lens of personal comfort or complaint. Ultimately, the focus in any trial must remain on one's faith in God's sovereignty.
Jeremy Utley - Struggling With Anxiety? There’s Hope.
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11, 2025 · 34m · NCCF Church
Jeremy Utley teaches that anxiety and worry are sins—not mental health conditions—based on Jesus's repeated commands in Matthew 6 and Paul's instruction in Philippians 4 to not worry or be anxious. He challenges the church to reject the world's normalization of anxiety as a condition, adopt a zero-compromise stance toward worry, and recognize that spiritual victory over anxiety comes only when we treat it as disobedience to God's clear commands rather than an excusable mental health issue.
Jeremy Utley - Avoid the Errors of Judas
Jeremy Utley · Jul 14, 2021 · 20m · NCCF Church
The central message is to avoid the errors exemplified by Judas Iscariot, which involves misplaced ambition and a failure to heed warnings. The speaker cautions against reducing discipleship to mere rules or cold orthodoxy, emphasizing instead the 'law of the spirit'—a living, sensitive connection to Christ. Furthermore, one must guard against seeking recognition or status, remembering that true service is done as unworthy servants.
Jeremy Utley - Our Christian Ambition
Jeremy Utley · Apr 18, 2022 · 22m · NCCF Church
The central ambition for Christians is not achieving outward success or gathering crowds, but rather being an exact reflection of Jesus by pleasing God the Father. The speaker draws parallels from Jesus' life, noting that his true desire was to please his Father, not to perform miracles. Therefore, our ambition should be to live in a way that pleases God in all areas of life, recognizing that worldly distractions can hinder this primary goal.
Jeremy Utley - Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled
Jeremy Utley · Jun 21, 2021 · 15m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians must actively resist the natural tendency of the heart to become troubled, echoing Jesus' command in John 14:1. When trouble threatens peace, the remedy is not to ignore it, but to deliberately bring all cares and anxieties to God's presence. This act of casting cares, which demonstrates humility, allows God to bring His peace and perspective, transforming distress into worship.
Jeremy Utley - How To Preserve A Desperate Heart
Jeremy Utley · Oct 17, 2016 · 28m · NCCF Church
The central message is how to maintain a sense of neediness in one's spiritual life, which is crucial for spiritual growth. This is achieved by regularly entering God's presence, which reveals our own corruption, and by constantly comparing oneself to Jesus Christ. The speaker also highlights that receiving rest from Jesus involves a two-part transaction: bringing burdens to Him and then willingly taking His yoke to learn from Him.
Jeremy Utley - Beware Of Familiarity With The Things Of God
Jeremy Utley · Mar 13, 2017 · 19m · NCCF Church
The sermon warns against the danger of becoming overly familiar with the things of God, citing examples from Leviticus, 1 Samuel, and Samuel 8 where religious leaders failed due to familiarity. The speaker cautions that routine and ritualistic observance, if not accompanied by genuine devotion, can lead to contempt and dull the spiritual fire. True devotion requires guarding against mere familiarity to maintain reverence for God's presence.
Jeremy Utley - Gather the Fragments of Time
Jeremy Utley · Apr 23, 2018 · 15m · NCCF Church
The central message encourages believers to be diligent in gathering up every fragment of time, treating these small increments like seeds for the Kingdom. Drawing from John 6:12, the speaker argues that spiritual growth and reaping a harvest are dependent on how we use these small, overlooked moments, rather than just dedicating large blocks of time. He urges listeners to sow these fragments into God's promises rather than merely passing time permissibly.
Jeremy Utley - Recounting The Deeds Of The Lord
Jeremy Utley · Aug 24, 2015 · 8m · NCCF Church
The central message is that when facing doubt or difficulty, believers should not rely on their feelings but instead actively recall and meditate on God's past faithfulness. The speaker emphasizes that this practice, exemplified by Psalm 77, should become a deliberate, ongoing habit—especially in parenting—by keeping a record of God's deeds to pass down a testimony of His goodness to future generations. This conscious recounting of God's works is presented as a vital spiritual discipline.
Jeremy Utley - Philippians 3:7,14
Jeremy Utley · Aug 25, 2014 · 5m · NCCF Church
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.
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 - Taking Responsibility For Our Desires
Jeremy Utley · Aug 8, 2016 · 16m · NCCF Church
The central message is that while God has the power to write His law on our hearts, Christians must take personal responsibility for cultivating a heart that desires what pleases God. This involves actively guarding what fills our minds—our thoughts, entertainment, and conversations—rather than passively waiting for transformation. True spiritual health requires cooperation with God's work, much like needing to change diet alongside working out at a gym.
Jeremy Utley - God Will Make Us a Bride Worth Waiting For
Jeremy Utley · Mar 21, 2020 · 5m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians are being prepared by God to be a delight to Him, mirroring Jesus's own experience. This preparation involves personal purity and corporate church function, as God is refining believers to present a bride worthy of His joy. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes that our identity and worth must be derived solely from what God says about us, not from any other source.
Jeremy Utley - Joshua: Inheriting The Promised Land Through Faith And Patience
Jeremy Utley · May 2, 2016 · 21m · NCCF Church
The sermon uses the life of Joshua conquering the Promised Land to illustrate how believers can inherit God's promises. Key lessons include making things right when neglecting a command (like circumcision after crossing the Jordan), having the faith to obey seemingly ridiculous instructions (like marching around Jericho), dealing ruthlessly with sin within the community (as seen with Akhan), and executing strategic obedience even after setbacks. The overarching theme is that victory comes through faith, patience, and obedience to God's specific commands.
Question And Answer - Jeremy Utley
Jeremy Utley · Jan 6, 2025 · 1h 14m · CFC India
The speaker advises that when facing work-related stress, one must consistently bring their cares to the Lord rather than worrying or talking to oneself. He emphasizes that every pressure point should be seen as an opportunity to lean on God, quoting Hudson Taylor that the question is not whether pressure comes, but where it comes from. For balancing life areas, he suggests that balance is a continuous journey, not a destination, and encourages open conversation with one's spouse and family about setting proper boundaries.
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.
Jeremy Utley - Careful to Avoid Causing Others to Stumble
Jeremy Utley · Aug 16, 2021 · 19m · NCCF Church
The central message is the profound seriousness of causing others to stumble, drawing parallels from scripture passages like 2 Corinthians, Jude, and Revelation. The speaker emphasizes that this sin is taken extremely seriously by God, citing Jesus's warning regarding stumbling little ones. He applies this principle broadly to modern issues of conscience, urging believers to avoid setting stumbling blocks for others in their personal lives, family, and the church.
Jeremy Utley - How Big Is Your Faith?
Jeremy Utley · Aug 17, 2022 · 9m · NCCF Church
Drawing from the account of Jesus calming the storm in Luke 8, the speaker emphasizes that 'little faith' is characterized by waiting until the very last moment before crying out for help. He argues that Jesus tests us even in our areas of perceived strength, challenging us to rely on Him rather than our own expertise or checklists. True faith requires dependence on God even when we feel we have the knowledge or ability to handle a situation ourselves.
Jeremy Utley - Trusting in God's love
Jeremy Utley · Jan 19, 2015 · 13m · NCCF Church
The central message is that a foundation of God's love allows believers to respond to sin by trusting in God's great mercy rather than succumbing to shame or self-condemnation. This trust is built by consistently declaring God's promises and praising Him daily, which acts like making deposits in a spiritual bank account. Ultimately, one must establish the reality of truth through consistent behavior and declaration, rather than relying on fluctuating feelings.
Jeremy Utley - Colossians 1:19
Jeremy Utley · Mar 16, 2015 · 7m · NCCF Church
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.
Jeremy Utley - Joining Jesus In Interceding For The Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 26, 2020 · 13m · NCCF Church
The central message is that Christians must balance receiving rest in Jesus Christ with actively interceding for the church until it is fully established in purity and completeness. Drawing from Isaiah 62 and Colossians 1, the speaker argues that while we are called to come to Jesus when weary, we are also commanded to take no rest in interceding for our brothers and sisters. This requires a passionate commitment to seeing the church established in Christ.