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

My Trunk of Gold

May we all stand with the certainty of Christ that John Bunyan had.

Paul MathersLiving HopeJuly 6, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, John Bunyan, Pilgrim's Progress, Assurance of Salvation, Endurance, Faithfulness, Persecution

Nightmare of the Never-Knowns

Some of the scariest words in the Bible are directed at people who claim to be Christians.

Sermons, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeFebruary 27, 2022Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Salvation, Hypocrisy, Assurance of Salvation, Matthew, Matthew 7, Matthew 7:15-23, False Teaching, False Prophets, False Christians, False Professions, Repentance, Humility, Spiritual Fruit

The Love of God

God’s love is not just a doctrine for children.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 17, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Love, God's Love, Salvation, Assurance of Salvation, John 3:16, Ephesians 1:4-6, Ephesians 1, Election, Predestination, Doctrine