Alone with Jesus

The way to greatest intimacy with Christ may not be what you think.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 22, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Church, Pastors, Discipleship, Ephesians, 1 Peter 5:2, Bride of Christ, Body of Christ, 1 Corinthians 12, Experiencing God, Intimacy with Christ

Living as the Church in These Days

While centuries have come and gone since Paul’s first letter to Timothy was first written, the mission of the church has not changed nor has the variety of threats that come against her.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeMarch 27, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, 1 Timothy, Church, Discernment, Godliness, Politics, Government, False Teaching, False Doctrine, Church Leadership, Pastors, Elder, Deception

Discipleship Culture

The local church is the epicenter of discipleship.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 19, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Discipleship, Church, Great Commission, Follow Jesus, Scripture, Service

Eternal Significance

Your life is bigger than just you. It’s knit into the fabric of God’s grand design. So whatever you do holds eternal significance.

The Devil's Mission of Amusement

There is a great need for Christ's church to return to Biblical methods

Heath JarrettLiving HopeMarch 23, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Archibald J Brown, Church, Church Life, Church History, Worship, Corporate Worship, Entertainment, Mission, Preaching, Ministry

Our Burden for the Churches

Is the political situation the greatest threat to the robust spread of the gospel in California?

Heath JarrettLiving HopeMarch 7, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Politics, Political power, Gospel Focused, Christ Centered, Government, Persecution, Missions, California, California Christianity, Church

A Rock Solid Confession

Belief is more than just checking a few doctrinal boxes.

Assembled & Ready

The Lord's Day demands priority for the exalted purpose of corporately displaying the visible, yet spiritual, portrait of Christ's body

Heath JarrettLiving HopeOctober 18, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Church Life, Church, Worship, Body of Christ, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Ephesians 6:18-19, Corporate Worship, Spiritual Warfare, Romans 12:11

Firm In Faith

In the Gospel we find every truth we need to combat sin and the lies of the evil one.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeOctober 12, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Spiritual Warfare, Ephesians, Ephesians 6, Armor of God, Faith, Church, Women, Women's Ministry, Bible Study

An Open Door

I did not get saved because I was smarter or wiser than the other unbelievers. . . .

Paul MathersLiving HopeJune 29, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Titus 3.4-7, Sovereignty of God, Salvation, GOSPEL, Encouragement, Revelation 3.20

On That Day

Are you reading your Bible? Are you submitting your life to it?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJune 21, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Repentance, Zephaniah, Zephaniah 2, Seek the Lord, Josiah, Scripture

The New Self

It’s time to submit our personalities to Christ.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJune 14, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Sanctification, Personality, Personality tests, Identity, Identify with Christ, Ephesians 4, 2 Corinthians 3:18