The Force in Wilberforce

William Wilberforce believed the life God had given him must not be squandered, and he lived it with joy.

Paul MathersLiving HopeSeptember 25, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, William Wilberforce, Church History, Joy

The Wellspring of Joy

What can bring us through both our mountaintop experiences and the dark nights of our soul?

Sermons, Paul MathersLiving HopeSeptember 22, 2024Joy, John 17, Joy of the Lord, Nehemiah 8:10, John 17:13, Hope, Salvation

My Trunk of Gold

“The Almighty God being my help and shield, I am determined yet to suffer . . .”

Paul MathersLiving HopeAugust 19, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Christian Suffering, John Bunyan, Pilgrim's Progress, Hope, Assurance of Salvation, Puritan, Church History

New Life, New Habits

When we come to believe in Christ, a new life begins.

Paul MathersLiving HopeAugust 6, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Habit, Sanctification, Holiness, Romans 12, Evil, Good, Love, Revenge, New Life, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Transformation, Christlikeness

Baptism

Baptism is just as imperative as gospel teaching.

Paul MathersLiving HopeJuly 1, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

Peace in Darkness

There is only one way to peace in this dark world.

Paul MathersLiving HopeJuly 1, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

The Sheep's Assurance

Psalm 23 isn’t a psalm about death. It’s about life.

Sermons, Paul MathersLiving HopeMarch 12, 2024Psalm 23, Good Shepherd, The Good Shepherd, The Great Shepherd, Ezekiel 34, Zechariah 13, John 10, Gospel, Salvation, Assurance of Salvation, Hope, Fear, Anxiety, Comfort

A Fruit Called Self-Control

A person without self-control is defenseless.

Paul MathersLiving HopeFebruary 28, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Spiritual Fruit, Self-control, Proverbs 3:6, Galatians 5

Clothed in Gentleness

Many in our culture want Christian gentleness to be shown toward themselves, while they themselves exhibit godless, brutal self-interest when dealing with others.

Paul MathersLiving HopeFebruary 7, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

Exalt Him in Humility

Humility is a topic that is not given nearly enough attention, especially in light of how much Scripture has to say on the subject.

Paul MathersLiving HopeDecember 31, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Humility, Salvation, Sovereignty of God, Colossians 3:12, Christian Living, Matthew 23:11, Philippians 2:3, James 4:10

Mirrors to His Majesty

There is purpose and meaning in all of God’s creation.

Sermons, Paul MathersLiving HopeNovember 26, 2023Psalm 104, Creation, Salvation, God's Power, Hebrews 1, Gospel, Ephesians 2, Providence, God's Plan, Sin

Preserved for Us

One of God’s greatest miracles has been preserved and remains visible to us to this day.

Paul MathersLiving HopeSeptember 12, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Church History, Scripture, God's Word, Canonization of Scripture, Miracles