Life in the Presence of God

God delights to dwell with his people and his people delight to dwell with him.

What's the Big Deal About Sin - Conclusion

How we think about sin matters.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJuly 22, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Sin, Will of God, Character of God, Godliness, Obedience, Disobedience, Genesis 3, Image of God, Romans 2:4, God's Goodness, Evangelism

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.

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

Gospel for All of Us

The Gospel isn’t just for evangelism.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeFebruary 14, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, John 14, Salvation, Christian Love, Obedience, Sanctification, Last Supper

Christ: Our Foundation in the Flood

You can be in the congregation and still be building on the wrong foundation.

Sermons, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeMarch 6, 2022Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Obedience, Matthew 7, Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 7.:24-29, Authority, Wisdom, Temptation, Discouragement, Distraction, Salvation, Commitment, Foolishness, Church

Testing the Soil

The Parable of the Sower is about every one who sits under the teaching of Christ.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 23, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Great Commission, Luke 8, Parable of the Sower, Scripture, Unbelief, Temptation, Obedience, Teaching, Preaching, Submission

Fishers of Men

We cannot make disciples if we aren’t disciples.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeAugust 8, 2021Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Discipleship, Obedience, Ministry, Matthew 4, Follow Jesus, Commitment, Sanctification, Holiness

Lord, Lord

What does it mean to call Christ “Lord”?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJuly 4, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Lord, Obedience, Faith, Essential Christianity, Matthew 7, 1 Jn. 2

Excuses of the Heart

God isn't after our religiosity; He’s after our hearts.

Christopher RaleyLiving HopeMarch 22, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Psalms, Psalm 51, King Saul, King David, Sacrifice, Rebellion, Obedience, Humility, Forgiveness, Scripture, God's Word, Thanksgiving

Bored with the Bible

If you’re looking for ways to make the Bible more interesting or more relevant, you’re not alone.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeNovember 2, 2020Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Bible, Scripture, Obedience, Hebrews 13:8, Luke 6:42, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Sanctification, Numbers 21:5, Boredom, Complaining, Hope

In It for the Riches

A personal note to my home congregation, a testimony to the rich reward of obedience to Christ.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 20, 2020Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Obedience, COVID-19, Discontent, Discouragement, Faithfulness, Sovereignty of God, Ephesians, Ephesians 1:18, Church, Wealth, Prosperity Gospel