The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation. Christians belong together. And as we come together we come into the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeNovember 2, 2025Romans 15, Church, Christian Unity, Blessing, Isolation, Apostle Paul, Missions, Evangelism, Ministry Philosophy, Prayer

In Christ's Priestly Service

Under the New Covenant the priesthood has shifted.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeOctober 26, 2025Romans 15, Priesthood, Priesthood of Believers, New Covenant, Sacrifice, Missions, Light in the Darkness

The Worship Heard 'Round the World

God’s promises have always reflected his global intention to bring Jew and Gentile together to glorify him as one people.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeOctober 19, 2025Romans 15, Worship, Light of the World, Scripture, Hope, Bible Prophecy, God's Promises, Joy, Deuteronomy 32:43, Psalm 117:1, Jews & Gentiles, People of God, Gospel

Welcoming One Another in Christ

We need to be a church united in Jesus Christ, welcoming one another just as God, in Christ, has welcomed us into his family.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeOctober 12, 2025Romans 15, Welcome, Unity, Christian Unity, Christian Liberty, Christian Freedom, Self-denial, Body of Christ, Endurance, Encouragement

Welcome Mat or Stumbling Block?

The apostle Paul has a warning for Christians who want to flex their freedoms and flaunt their liberties.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeOctober 5, 2025Christian Liberty, Gospel, Romans 14, Love, Controversy, Peace, Freedom

Welcome Mat or Wrestling Match?

Do you see church as a place for warmly welcoming one another or as a place to wrestle over Christian freedoms?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeSeptember 28, 2025Romans 14, Welcome, Opinions, Christian Freedom, Christian Love

The Christian's New Clothes

As sons of God, Christians are to be characterized by love, for each other and for the world.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeSeptember 21, 2025Romans 13, Government, New Heart, New Life, Fighting Sin, Put on Christ, Christian Living, Living by the Spirit, Living by the Flesh

The Christian & Government

In the gospel’s call to submit to government, we actually find freedom.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeSeptember 14, 2025Romans 13, Government, Submission, Obedience, Gospel, Scripture, Honor

Good Triumphs Over Evil

The Bible is clear: evil doesn’t overcome evil. It is never the right time to do the wrong thing.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeSeptember 7, 2025Good, Evil, Gospel, Romans 12, Honor, Love your enemies, TRANSFORMATION, Peacemaker, Peace, Reconciliation, Revenge, Justice, God's Wrath

Serving in Humility & Love

Humility is one of the greatest fruits to come out of the Gospel, and love is the central governing principle of the Christian life.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeAugust 31, 2025Romans 12, Love, Love your enemies, Humility, Gospel, Service, Spiritual Gifts, Pride, Hope, Prayer, Hospitality, Mercy, Teaching

Bored with the Bread of Life

Christ is our life, our daily bread, but it's tempting to think we need more.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 26, 2025Bread of Life, Romans 12, Romans 5:8-11, Sufficiency of Scripture, Sufficiency of Christ, Word of God, Boredom, John 6, Jesus Calling, Numbers 21:5, Hebrews 13:8

We Are One in Christ

The church’s unity requires individual humility, and the gospel is the antidote to pride-filled thinking.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeAugust 24, 2025Romans 12, Humility, Gospel, Fruit of the Spirit, Unity, United with Christ, Body of Christ, Equality, Spiritual Gifts, Diversity, Prophecy, Biblical Prophecy