A Ministry of Gentle Boldness

Jesus is the picture of boldness and meekness together—the gentle Savior who comes as a humble King.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeOctober 4, 20262 Corinthians 10, Ministry, Gentleness, Humility, Meekness, Gospel, Love of God, Spiritual Warfare, Edification, Debate, Authority

Abounding Love

Authority in the church is for love, service, and fellowship, not for tyranny.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 CorinthiansLiving HopeMay 10, 20262 Corinthians 1, Love of God, Love, Forgiveness, Christian Ministry, Service, Humility, Authority, Apostle Paul, Ministry, Restoration

Marks of a Genuine Ministry: An Overview of 2 Corinthians

Second Corinthians is Paul’s most deeply personal, autobiographical, and vulnerable letter. He was writing to a church that valued what the world values. Viewing suffering as weakness, they devalued Paul’s gospel ministry. Paul wants to turn their value system upside down.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeApril 12, 20262 Corinthians Overview, Suffering, Weakness, Humility, Ministry, Ministry Philosophy, Poverty, True Riches, True Greatness, Strength, Power in Weakness, Riches, Gospel

Pleasing to the Lord

Micah calls us to think about our lives according to God’s standard.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, MicahLiving HopeMarch 4, 2026Micah 6, Pleasing God, Justice, Mercy, Humility, Old Testment, Old Testament Prophecy

Our Great Shepherd

It’s not our strength that saves us but Christ’s.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, MicahLiving HopeFebruary 15, 2026Micah, Micah 5, Shepherd King, Good Shepherd, Bible Prophecy, Virgin Birth, Prophecy, Salvation, Humility, Sin, Justice, Injustice, Peace, Kingdom of God, Zion, Israel

Serving in Humility & Love

Humility is one of the greatest fruits to come out of the Gospel, and love is the central governing principle of the Christian life.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeAugust 31, 2025Romans 12, Love, Love your enemies, Humility, Gospel, Service, Spiritual Gifts, Pride, Hope, Prayer, Hospitality, Mercy, Teaching

We Are One in Christ

The church’s unity requires individual humility, and the gospel is the antidote to pride-filled thinking.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeAugust 24, 2025Romans 12, Humility, Gospel, Fruit of the Spirit, Unity, United with Christ, Body of Christ, Equality, Spiritual Gifts, Diversity, Prophecy, Biblical Prophecy

The Humble Servant

Jesus’ humbleness and obedience to the will of God call us to follow after him in the same manner.

Christopher RaleyLiving HopeJune 2, 2025Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Humility, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 2:17, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Servanthood

Christ Our Servant King

How do you measure greatness?

Sermons, Jaramy Hamao, Guest SpeakerLiving HopeJune 1, 2025Greatness, Servant-king, Servanthood, Gospel, True Greatness, Robert Chapman, Humility, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Persecution, Love your enemies, Philippians 2, Mission

Glory That Lasts

Paul banked his whole life on the one thing he knew would last.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeApril 2, 2025Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Isaiah 40:6, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 11:20, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Apostle Paul, False Teachers, Humility, Glory of God, Spiritual Abuse, Boasting, Word of God, God's Word

Salvation, Submission & Suffering

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

How Great Is God's Grace!

Everywhere you look in the Bible, God gives grace to the humble.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 1 PeterLiving HopeSeptember 1, 2024Humility, Grace, 1 Peter 5, Faithfulness, Pride, Glory, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Devil, Spiritual Warfare, perseverance, Anxiety