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

How Great Is God's Grace!

Everywhere you look in the Bible, God gives grace to the humble.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 1 PeterLiving HopeSeptember 1, 2024Humility, Grace, 1 Peter 5, Faithfulness, Pride, Glory, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Devil, Spiritual Warfare, perseverance, Anxiety

Shepherding Christ's Flock

In the midst of this hostile world, Christ's church needs humble leaders who shepherd his flock with tender care.

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

We Now Live for God

Only by adopting the mindset of Christ can we get through everything the world brings to stand before God, now and forever, at peace and without fear of judgment.

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 4, 2024Gospel, 1 Peter, Christian Suffering, Suffering, Persecution, Mind of Christ, Sin, Sanctification, Holiness

Carried by Christ

Can God bring good out of suffering?

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 28, 2024Gospel, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Persecution, Salvation, Noah, Judgment, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Biblical Interpretation, Repentance