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 Force in Wilberforce

William Wilberforce believed the life God had given him must not be squandered, and he lived it with joy.

Paul MathersLiving HopeSeptember 25, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, William Wilberforce, Church History, Joy

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

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

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.

A Childlike Faith

Faith is child-like, not childish.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeJanuary 1, 2023Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Matthew, Matthew 18, Faith, Humility, Pride, Sin, Repentance, God the Father, The Good Shepherd, Good Shepherd, God's Love, Joy, Joy of the Lord

Would You Want to be Alice?

How on earth could Alice be so happy?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeApril 26, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 20, Service, Servanthood, Ministry, Joy

The Joy of Repentance

All of us have, at some point, had to face our evil intentions, our desperate efforts to cover up secret sin, and the inevitable hypocrisy that results.

Christopher RaleyLiving HopeApril 21, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, King David, Bathsheba, Psalm 51, Confession, Forgiveness, Sin, Hypocrisy, Joy, Restoration, Repentance

A Survey of Redemption

Do you see God as He really is?

The Miracle of Joy

Where do we get the joy of the Lord?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeDecember 6, 2020Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Joy, Nehemiah 8, Joy of the Lord, Repentance, Salvation, Nehemiah 8:10, Old Testament, Ezra

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

Seeking a Homeland

How can we find joy in a world where we feel like outcasts?

Sermons, Matthew Raley, Whole Bible in Ten PagesLiving HopeJune 9, 2019Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Faith, OLD TESTAMENT, Sarah, Hope, Shame, Joy, Hebrews, Hebrews 11