God exalts himself in our salvation and we exalt him as we follow the example of Christ, submitting to authority even when it means suffering unjustly

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeSeptember 15, 20241 Peter, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Humility, Government, Honor, Politics, Submission, Glory, Glorifying God, Salvation, Assurance of Salvation, Salvation by Faith, Culture wars, Gospel

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

Glorying in God the Father (Part 1)

Why would we glory in God the Father?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 1 PeterLiving HopeMay 12, 2024Salvation, 1 Peter, New Birth, Sovereignty of God, Suffering, Rejoicing, Evangelism, Hope, Regeneration, Grace, Salvation by Faith, Trials, Assurance of Salvation, perseverance, Repentance

Walking in Our Father's Word

What is the proof that you are in Christ and have come to know him?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 JohnLiving HopeApril 14, 2024Scripture, Truth, perseverance, Sanctification, Love, 2 John, Christian Living, Assurance of Salvation, Gospel, Hope, Fear, Anxiety

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

The Riches of His Glory

What has God put in his treasure chest for us to open and find?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, ColossiansLiving HopeDecember 31, 2023Glory of God, Christ in you, Hope, Salvation, Colossians 1:24, Riches, Assurance of Salvation, Christ Centered, Christ-likeness, perseverance, Gospel, Maturity, Word of God, Mystery

Born to Reconcile

We don’t get to heaven by doing something. God brings us to heaven by giving something.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, ColossiansLiving HopeDecember 24, 2023Advent, Colossians 1:21, Reconcilation, Forgiveness, Sin, Holiness, Substitutionary Atonement, Substitionary Sacrifice, Peace with God, Salvation by Faith, Assurance of Salvation, perseverance

Full Assurance for Doubters

How do we deal with doubt? Scripture shows us the way.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 8, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Doubt, Fear, Hebrews, Assurance of Salvation, Confidence, perseverance

Prepared to Die

The plots against Jesus were all part of God’s plan. Jesus entered Jerusalem knowing what it would cost. He was prepared to die.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeJuly 23, 2023crucifixion, Atonement, Gospel, Sovereignty of God, Salvation, Worship, Matthew 26, Assurance of Salvation, Prepared to Die

The New Birth

This week we wrapped up our Wednesday evening study of the doctrine of the new birth. Here is a summary of that teaching.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeApril 4, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, New Birth, Salvation, Hope, Sovereignty of God, Holy Spirit, Forgiveness, Assurance of Salvation

Life of Faith

We cannot place our faith, even the smallest amount of it, in ourselves, our morality, our righteousness, our works, our status, or even the sincerity of our faith.

The New Covenant (Complete Fulfillment, Part 6)

What’s new about the New Covenant?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeSeptember 20, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, New Covenant, Covenant, Biblical Theology, Stephen Wellum, Salvation, Romans 8, Assurance of Salvation, Hebrews 10, Jeremiah 31