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30mJeremy Utley - How to Grow to Maturity in Christ
Jeremy Utley · Apr 6
29mJeremy Utley - Beware a Self-Appointed Promised Land
Jeremy Utley · May 13
20mJeremy Utley - Growing Up as a Watchman
Jeremy Utley · Apr 14
22mJeremy Utley - A Blameless Conscience Despite Different Convictions In The Body
Jeremy Utley · May 23
8mJeremy Utley - The Horizontal Aspect of the Cross in Communion
Jeremy Utley · Apr 5
23mJeremy Utley - The Secret of Building the Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 22
19mJeremy Utley - Careful to Avoid Causing Others to Stumble
Jeremy Utley · Aug 16
17mJeremy Utley - The Chorus of Jesus's Wilderness Song
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11
13mJeremy Utley - Joining Jesus In Interceding For The Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 26
22mJeremy Utley - Valuing the Ministry of Encouragement
Jeremy Utley · Jul 15
21mJeremy Utley - People Who Hasten The Lord's Return
Jeremy Utley · Nov 11
22mJeremy Utley - Truths The Lord Has Made Real To My Heart This Year
Jeremy Utley · Sep 12
17mJeremy Utley - Eliminating Jealousy From Our Christian Service
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27
29mJeremy Utley - Seeking Pure-Hearted Running Mates
Jeremy Utley · Feb 1
26mJeremy Utley - Burdens And Blessings Of Being A Pillar In The Church
Jeremy Utley · Oct 24
29mJeremy Utley - A Burden For Those Called To Build The Body of Christ
Jeremy Utley · Oct 3
16mJeremy Utley - Preserving The Church As Precious
Jeremy Utley · Jul 5
10mJeremy Utley - The Wonder Of Life With Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Jan 31
7mJeremy Utley - Colossians 1:23
Jeremy Utley · May 23
14mJeremy Utley - Love for the Church Family
Jeremy Utley · Jan 26
10mJeremy Utley - Philippians 3:18
Jeremy Utley · Sep 24
20mJeremy Utley - The Heart for Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 7
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
30mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - How to Grow to Maturity in Christ
Jeremy Utley · Apr 6, 2026 · 30m
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.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Beware a Self-Appointed Promised Land
Jeremy Utley · May 13, 2025 · 29m
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.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Growing Up as a Watchman
Jeremy Utley · Apr 14, 2025 · 20m
Jeremy Utley challenges believers to mature beyond personal spiritual victory into the role of watchmen who cry out for the church's purity, unity, and establishment as a spotless bride of Christ. Drawing from Isaiah 62 and Luke 18, he contrasts the cry of orphans seeking personal overcoming with the cry of mature warriors whose burden is interceding for God's kingdom purposes and the fulfillment of His promises for His church.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Blameless Conscience Despite Different Convictions In The Body
Jeremy Utley · May 23, 2022 · 22m
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.
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Jeremy Utley - The Horizontal Aspect of the Cross in Communion
Jeremy Utley · Apr 5, 2022 · 8m
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.
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Jeremy Utley - The Secret of Building the Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 22, 2022 · 23m
The church is built by every individual member working according to their God-given gifts, not just by designated leaders. Each believer has a responsibility to contribute to the body's growth, which requires an eager desire to serve and speak. The secret to effective contribution, particularly prophecy, is cultivating a life of deep listening to the Lord, moving beyond mere ritualistic Bible reading.
19mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Careful to Avoid Causing Others to Stumble
Jeremy Utley · Aug 16, 2021 · 19m
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.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Chorus of Jesus's Wilderness Song
Jeremy Utley · Aug 11, 2021 · 17m
The central message is that Christian life requires becoming an exact reflection of Jesus, achieved through personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that true 'rest' is not about outward circumstances but about inner triumph through obedience, exemplified by Peter walking on the stormy sea. Furthermore, the greatest difficulty is not the circumstance itself, but the temptation within it, which presents an opportunity to declare God's goodness and sovereignty.
13mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Joining Jesus In Interceding For The Church
Jeremy Utley · Mar 26, 2020 · 13m
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.
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Valuing the Ministry of Encouragement
Jeremy Utley · Jul 15, 2019 · 22m
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.
21mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - People Who Hasten The Lord's Return
Jeremy Utley · Nov 11, 2018 · 21m
The central message is that the Christian church is called to continually grow and surpass past levels of glory, striving to be a radiant, pure bride for Christ's return. Drawing from passages like Haggai 2 and 2 Peter 3, the speaker emphasizes that God's plan is for the church to be refined through trials, becoming a
22mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Truths The Lord Has Made Real To My Heart This Year
Jeremy Utley · Sep 12, 2017 · 22m
The speaker emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. He draws from Psalm 126, teaching that reaping a joyful harvest requires sowing God's Word into one's heart with tears and desperation, not indifference. He also shares personal lessons learned, warning against spiritual pride and stressing the need to give all glory to God for every victory.
17mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Eliminating Jealousy From Our Christian Service
Jeremy Utley · Feb 27, 2017 · 17m
The speaker discusses spiritual pride, identifying jealousy as an early indicator of this deeper sin. He explains that jealousy, especially regarding another's ministry or gifts, stems from the underlying assumption of personal worthiness and deservingness. True Christian unity, exemplified by the body of Christ, requires abandoning this spirit of competition and instead appreciating the unique role God has given to every member.
29mNCCF Church
transcribingJeremy Utley - Seeking Pure-Hearted Running Mates
Jeremy Utley · Feb 1, 2017 · 29m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through personal purity and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
26mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Burdens And Blessings Of Being A Pillar In The Church
Jeremy Utley · Oct 24, 2016 · 26m
The speaker discusses the responsibility and calling to be a 'pillar' or leader in the church, drawing lessons from the story of the Golden Calf. He argues that the failure was not solely the people's fault, but a failure of leadership, specifically pointing to Aaron. The core message is that spiritual vision is crucial; where there is no vision, the people become unrestrained, requiring every aspiring leader to take personal responsibility and maintain a holy zeal to guide the body of Christ.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - A Burden For Those Called To Build The Body of Christ
Jeremy Utley · Oct 3, 2016 · 29m
The speaker shares a burden concerning the church, emphasizing that while God alone can build it, believers have a responsibility to actively participate in building the Body of Christ. He draws from scripture to argue that the church's unity and perfection are central to revealing God's mystery to the world. Ultimately, he calls for a zealous and wholehearted commitment to this calling.
16mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Preserving The Church As Precious
Jeremy Utley · Jul 5, 2016 · 16m
The central message is that true holiness cannot be achieved through individual sinlessness alone; it requires active fellowship within the local church. The speaker argues that focusing only on personal purity is a deception, drawing parallels to the biblical statement, 'It is not good for man to be alone,' which applies equally to the church. Together, believers are meant to be knitted together as a body, reflecting the manifold grace of God and becoming a worthy bride for Christ.
10mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Wonder Of Life With Jesus
Jeremy Utley · Jan 31, 2016 · 10m
The central message is that a life with Jesus should be characterized by a constant sense of wonder and amazement, which should now be focused on what God is doing in and through the Church by the power of the Holy Spirit. The speaker suggests that this amazement should extend beyond outward miracles to include inward spiritual realities, such as the revelation of God's love, freedom from sin's power, the ability to partake of divine nature, and growing unity within the church.
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.
14mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Love for the Church Family
Jeremy Utley · Jan 26, 2015 · 14m
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.'
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.
20mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - The Heart for Fellowship
Jeremy Utley · Aug 7, 2014 · 20m
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.