A World of Unrighteousness

We Christians are known for our outspoken opposition to many things. But there is (at least) one prevalent sin I have yet to hear Christians protest against.

The God of the Living

One thing we can learn from the Sadducees is that not every argument from the Bible is a biblical argument.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeApril 9, 2023Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Resurrection, Gospel, Sadducees, Doctrine, False Teaching, Missing the Point, Easter 2023, Exodus 3:6, Power, God's Promises, Heaven

A Rock Solid Confession, Part 2

Only when our doctrine matches the teaching of Scripture can we have confidence that we are operating with the authority of Christ our King.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeNovember 22, 2022Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Matthew 16, Peter, Confession, Confidence, Scripture, Doctrine, Humility, Political power, Salvation, Gospel, Sound Doctrine, Authority

A Firm Foundation

Have you allowed God’s Word to lose priority in your life?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeNovember 17, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Doctrine, Scripture, Sufficiency of Scripture, TRANSFORMATION, Sanctification, Blasphemy

A Rock Solid Confession

Belief is more than just checking a few doctrinal boxes.

Feast on Christ

Do we accept Jesus on his own terms? Do we take him as Scripture reveals him to be? Do we accept all of him? Do we pattern our steps after his?

Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 13, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Scripture, Doctrine, Sovereignty of God, Context, Luke 24:27, 2 Timothy 3:15, Knowing Christ, Knowing Scripture

Transformed by the Word

The truth of Jesus Christ isn’t just information, it’s intended to transform us.

Paul MathersLiving HopeMarch 28, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Great Commission, Love, 1 Corinthians 13, Doctrine, Holiness, Sanctification, Transformation

The Mystery of the Trinity

The Trinity is a central and uniquely Christian doctrine, but it is not easy terrain.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeSeptember 8, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Trinity, Mystery, Doctrine, Bruce Ware, Matthew 3:16

Doctrine that Weeps

It is through pain and confusion that our beliefs are tried

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 20, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Great Commission, Doctrine, Grief, D.A. Carson, John 11:6, Isaiah 53:3, Romans 12:15

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

Christ, the Good Shepherd

Why did Jesus lay down His life for the sheep and what does it mean for us today?

Sermons, Ryan Rippee, Guest SpeakerLiving HopeMay 2, 2021Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, John, John 10, Gospel, Good Shepherd, Salvation, Hope, Eternal Security, Substitutionary Atonement, Righteousness, Love, God's Love, Trinity, Doctrine

Salvation Belongs to the LORD

It’s possible to know all the right things about God and still live the live of a fool.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Expecting JesusLiving HopeAugust 2, 2020Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, OLD TESTAMENT, Jonah, Salvation, Christianity, Obedience, Missions, Sovereignty of God, Doctrine, Biblical Theology, Scripture, 1 Corinthians 1, Judgment, Mercy