As the ministers go, so go the people.

Living HopeSeptember 17, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

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

Shepherds After God's Heart, Part 1

Far too often, the pulpits of our day, as in days of old, are in desperate need of reform.

Living HopeSeptember 9, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

Hero of the Faith

When we look at the lives of our heroes of the faith, we have to be careful not to miss the point.

A New Bucket List

How does your bucket list compare with the apostle Paul’s?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 20, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Christian suffering, Goals, Social Media, Self-improvement, Aging, Glorifying God, Loss, Philippians 3

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

Going to Glory

Everything in the world is funneling toward one grand finale in God's design.

To God Be the Glory

How do we glorify God when “the end of all things is at hand”?

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 14, 2024Gospel, 1 Peter, Prayer, Service, Suffering, End Times, Glorifying God, Glory of God, Hospitality, Love, Sober-minded, Self-control

New Life, New Habits

When we come to believe in Christ, a new life begins.

Paul MathersLiving HopeAugust 6, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Habit, Sanctification, Holiness, Romans 12, Evil, Good, Love, Revenge, New Life, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Transformation, Christlikeness

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.