Salvation is all of God, all of his grace, based upon Christ’s work alone, for all who believe. This Gospel leaves no room for human pride.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans SermonsLiving HopeJanuary 12, 2025Romans Sermons, Gospel, Romans 3, Salvation by Faith, Grace Plus Nothing, Legalism, Mosaic Law, Hope, Forgiveness, Power of God, Pride, Boasting

Christ's Riches in the Church

If we are going to experience God's riches and grace and the power of the Spirit in our lives, it is going to be in the context of the church

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJanuary 8, 2025Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, church, Riches, Power of God, Body of Christ, Union with Christ, Church

The Heart of the Gospel, Part 1

In the Gospel, the best of God is displayed for the worst of men.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans SermonsLiving HopeJanuary 5, 2025Gospel, Romans 3, Righteousness, God's Righteousness, Mosaic Law, Judgment, Salvation, Justice, Redemption, Propitiation, God's Wrath

The Evil Heart of Man

No human being can justify himself before God. This means our salvation can only come by God’s grace.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans SermonsLiving HopeDecember 29, 2024Sin, Depravity, Salvation, Grace, Gospel, Accountability, Romans 3, Unfaithfulness, Kindness, Jews & Gentiles, Equality, Righteousness

God's Impartial Justice

God has one standard for everyone: righteousness. All of us have failed to meet it. But Christ has not failed.

Sermons, Heath JarrettLiving HopeDecember 15, 2024Justice, Sin, Repentance, Righteousness, Gospel, Romans, Romans 2, Jews & Gentiles, TRANSFORMATION, perseverance, Evangelism

The Terrible Truth About Mankind

The terrible truth is that mankind lives according to their own desires, contrary to everything they know about God.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans SermonsLiving HopeDecember 10, 2024Romans, Romans 1, Sin, Marriage, Gospel, Evangelism, Atheism, Culture Wars, Darkness, Light in the Darkness

God's Wisdom In Creation

When the creation account comes up, we can get so defensive about the particulars we forget that the central testimony of creation is not just how it was done, but why.

Christopher RaleyLiving HopeDecember 3, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Creation, Psalm 104, Sovereignty of God, God's Goodness

Deserving of Service

Because of who God is and what he’s done, the only thing that makes sense is to serve him with all we’ve got!

Heath JarrettLiving HopeDecember 3, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Creation, Romans 1, Worship, Sin, Romans 2:14-15, Romans 3:25, Romans 12:1

In the Seat of Honor

For the apostle Paul, the gospel sits in the seat of honor. It is the power of God for salvation. It is the everything of ministry and the everything of the Christian life.

Preachers as Pastors

Preaching does not equal pastoring.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeNovember 20, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Pastors, Preaching, Shepherds, Love, Ray Ortlund, Ministry, Ministry Philosophy, Christian Men, Gentleness, Biblical Manhood

A Gospel Harvest

The Gospel is all there is to preach. It is not just entry into the Christian life; it’s everything in the Christian life.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans SermonsLiving HopeNovember 17, 2024Gospel, Romans, Romans 1, Christian Character, Prayer, Evangelism, Sanctification, Preaching, Fellowship, Church

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.