Freedom & Fulfillment

The Holy Spirit frees those who are in Christ from the demands and the penalties of the Law.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans Sermons, RomansLiving HopeMarch 23, 2025Romans 8, Freedom, Freedom in Christ, Law, Mosaic Law, Salvation, In Christ, Holy Spirit, Romans 7, Death, Faith, Walking in the Spirit, Complete Fulfilment, Way of the Spirit

Fighting Sin Without the Spirit Is Futile: Part 2

What is it like to wrestle sin by the flesh rather than by the Holy Spirit?

Fighting Sin Without the Spirit Is Futile, Part 1

Romans 7 teaches us that how we fight sin matters.

The New Way of the Spirit

In Christ we are under the jurisdiction of the Spirit, not the Law.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans Sermons, RomansLiving HopeMarch 2, 2025Romans 7, Holy Spirit, Mosaic Law, Legalism, New Covenant, Living by the Flesh, Freedom, In Christ, Spirit-empowered, Power, Ten Commandments, Christian Living

The Glory That Is Greater Than Suffering

To live the Christian life means you will suffer in this world. But for the Christian there is joy to be found in the midst of suffering.

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 18, 2024Suffering, Persecution, Joy, 1 Peter 4, Trials, Glory, Glory of God, Holy Spirit, Peace, Politics, Rest, God's Name, Name of Christ, Identity, Identify with Christ, Salvation, Honor, God's Will, Doing Good

Our Heavenly Hope

The things you think about transform the way you live.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, ColossiansLiving HopeDecember 10, 2023Colossians 1, Colossians 1:1-14, Gospel, Salvation, Christ Centered, Sanctification, Christian Living, Thanksgiving, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Fruit, Forgiveness, Redemption

Walking with Jesus

What God has already done for us in the gospel, the work that is finished and complete in Jesus Christ, stands as the foundation and the motivation of our entire Christian life.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeMay 31, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Christian Living, Sanctification, Holiness, 1 Corinthians, Legalism, Colossians 2:18, Colossians 3:1, Galatians 3:3, Holy Spirit, Spirit-empowered, Transformation

The New Birth

This week we wrapped up our Wednesday evening study of the doctrine of the new birth. Here is a summary of that teaching.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeApril 4, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, New Birth, Salvation, Hope, Sovereignty of God, Holy Spirit, Forgiveness, Assurance of Salvation

God's Patience Has Its Limits

What is the trajectory of your life?

Righteousness Fulfilled

Why did Jesus need to be baptized?

The Armor of God

The words “spiritual warfare” mean many things to many people. But what does the Bible actually teach?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 10, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Spiritual Warfare, Ephesians 6, Ephesians, Holy Spirit, Gospel, Context, Bible Study

The Spirit-filled Church

What does it mean to be Spirit-filled?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 4, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Holy Spirit, Spirit-filled, Spirit-filled church, Ephesians, Ephesians 5:18, Church, Salvatioin, God's Love, Predestination, God's Will, God's Plan, Wisdom, Unity