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

Jesse's Last, God's Anointed

What kind of King are looking for?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeMarch 21, 2021OLD TESTAMENT, 1 Samuel, 1 Samuel 16, Genealogy of Christ, Matthew 1, Biblical Theology, God's Promises, King David, Christ, Salvation, Worldliness, Holy Spirit, Political power, Weakness

Pulling Weeds

One of sins favorite tricks is to make us feel spiritual.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJuly 14, 2020Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Legalism, Licentiousness, Christian Freedom, Sin, Sanctification, Salvation, Romans 8, Galatians 5, Deception, Spirituality, Holy Spirit

Wake-up Call

Do you trust that the Lord is able to restore the things you’ve lost in life?

Sermons, Expecting Jesus, Heath JarrettLiving HopeJune 28, 2020Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Joel, Old Testament, Repentance, Restoration, Judgment, Lament, Day of the Lord, Holy Spirit, Salvation, Hope

Living Free

When a commandment appears, up pops the defiant head of rebellion, ready to poison our best pleasures.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 18, 2020Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Romans 8, Submission, Authority, Grace, Holy Spirit, Glory of God, Humility, Joy, Romans 7, Romans, Scripture, Service, Freedom, Mosaic Law