Heavenly Minded

Where is your mind?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeFebruary 11, 2025Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Heavenly Mind, Colossians 3, Culture Wars, Spiritual Warfare, Politics, Fruit of the Spirit, Transformation, 2 Corinthians 3, Galatians 5, Grace, Hope, Salvatioin

The Boundless Love of God

If you doubt that God is Love, look to Christ on the cross.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans Sermons, RomansLiving HopeFebruary 2, 2025Love of God, love, Hope, Gospel, Justification, Suffering, Sovereignty of God, Salvation, Glory of God, Future

Resting on Grace

Our confidence as Christians is in God’s ability, not ours. We don’t rest on our faith but on God’s grace.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeJanuary 26, 2025Grace, Grace Plus Nothing, Confidence, Assurance of Salvation, Hope, Gospel, Romans 4, Abraham, Blessing of Abraham, Seed of Abraham, Genesis 15, God's Promises, Resurrection

The Heart of the Gospel, Part 2

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

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.

Joy of the Lord

How can I experience the joy of the Lord?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeSeptember 25, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Joy, Repentance, Salvation, Ezra, Nehemiah 8:10, Luke 15:10, Rejoicing, Strength, Hope, Miracles

The Wellspring of Joy

What can bring us through both our mountaintop experiences and the dark nights of our soul?

Sermons, Paul MathersLiving HopeSeptember 22, 2024Joy, John 17, Joy of the Lord, Nehemiah 8:10, John 17:13, Hope, Salvation

Shepherding Christ's Flock

In the midst of this hostile world, Christ's church needs humble leaders who shepherd his flock with tender care.

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.

Turning Fear Into Faith

How can we turn our fear into faith?

Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 15, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Fear, Faith, Hope, 1 Peter, Sarah's Daughters, Faithfulness, Hebrews 11, Trusting God, Courage, Worry, Anxiety

God's Grace in Suffering

What good could possibly come from submitting to injustice in this world?

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeJune 23, 2024Gospel, Suffering, Injustice, Following Christ, Love your enemies, Power, Political Power, Submission, Common Grace, Evil, Hope, Cross, Trusting God, Justice