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

Shepherding Christ's Flock

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

The King on His Cross

Christ was exalted in holy humiliation so that he might lift up the fallen and contrite with him to heaven.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 31, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Kingdom of God, Substitutionary Atonement, Sacrificial Atonement, Sin, Obedience of Christ, Righteousness, Imputed Righteousness, Isaiah 53, Luke 1, Humility, Exalting Christ

Words of Humility

Do your words drip with the honey of heaven?

Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 10, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Humility, Social Media, Words, Christian Freedom, Government, Complaining, Politics, Acts 20:24, Acts 20, Repentance, Culture Wars, Proverbs 12:18

Pursuing Righteousness

We need minds, hearts, and mouths that are shaped by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Three Reasons to Rejoice in Suffering

Peter begins his first letter with three foundational truths that enable the Christian to find hope and joy in suffering.

At Home with Christ

The Christian life must be lived out at home.

Sermons, Colossians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeFebruary 11, 2024Colossians, Colossians 3, Christian Living, Christ Centered, Christian Family, Family, Marriage, Christian Marriage, Gospel, Relationships, Parenting, Ephesians 5, Authority, Submission, Humility

Exalt Him in Humility

Humility is a topic that is not given nearly enough attention, especially in light of how much Scripture has to say on the subject.

Paul MathersLiving HopeDecember 31, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Humility, Salvation, Sovereignty of God, Colossians 3:12, Christian Living, Matthew 23:11, Philippians 2:3, James 4:10

Your Will Be Done

Jesus knew the cost of salvation. He knew he would have to drink the cup of the wrath of God that was due to us. Though filled with sorrow, he faced it willingly. Jesus was determined to do the will of his Father.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeAugust 13, 2023Prayer, God's Will, Obedience, Humility, Sovereignty of God, Salvation, Gospel, God's Wrath, Gethsemane, God's Plan

Living in Light of Judgment Day

There is an end to what God will endure from this world. This should spur us on more and more to do the things God has called us to do.

Christopher RaleyLiving HopeJuly 10, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Judgment, End Times, Olivet Discourse, Humility, Evangelism, Justice, Second Coming

Practice What You Preach

One of the biggest complaints about the church is its hypocrisy. People see it, and we can’t just brush it aside by saying there is no perfect church.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeApril 30, 2023Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Hypocrisy, Humility, Honor, Matthew 23, Legalism, Pharisees, Self-love, Servanthood, Pride