A Place for Sinners

God did not send Jesus to be our savior because we are good. He did it because He is good.

Paul MathersLiving HopeMay 28, 2025Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Salvation by Faith, God's Goodness, Belonging, Sinners, John 6:35, God's Love, Church Life

Salvation Has Come to This House

An encounter with Christ changes a person.

Sermons, Paul MathersLiving HopeMay 27, 2025Zaccheus, Luke 19, Salvation by Faith, Sinners, Assurance of Salvation

The God of All Comfort

No matter where you are in life, you can speak a word of pure encouragement to someone.

Paul MathersLiving HopeApril 2, 2025Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Comfort, Suffering, Apostle Paul, Gospel, Christian Leadership, 2 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians 7

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