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

We Now Live for God

Only by adopting the mindset of Christ can we get through everything the world brings to stand before God, now and forever, at peace and without fear of judgment.

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 4, 2024Gospel, 1 Peter, Christian Suffering, Suffering, Persecution, Mind of Christ, Sin, Sanctification, Holiness

Carried by Christ

Can God bring good out of suffering?

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 28, 2024Gospel, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Persecution, Salvation, Noah, Judgment, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Biblical Interpretation, Repentance

The Witness the World Hears

Christians, the world is watching what we do with our walk, our worries, and our words to see if there is any truth in our gospel at all.

Suffering with Purpose

Christian, your trials are not wasted.

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.

Fortitude

How can we cultivate the virtue of fortitude in our Christian life?

Paul MathersLiving HopeJuly 5, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Perseverance, Faithfulness, Virtue, Fortitude, Fellowship, Prayer, Scripture, Persecution, Tribulation, Endurance

Correction, Not Rejection

Do you despise the LORD’s discipline?

God & Government

What do we owe God, and what do we owe our government? Jesus’s answer to this question was not at all what the people expected.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeApril 2, 2023Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Government, Matthew 22, Taxes, Pharisees, Politics, Political power, Humility, Submission, Persecution, Oppression

God's Unexpected Family Portrait

Jesus painted a family portrait the religious leaders of the day weren’t expecting.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeMarch 12, 2023Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Matthew 21, Hypocrisy, Authority, False Teaching, Fear of Man, Grace, Persecution

Our Burden for the Churches

Is the political situation the greatest threat to the robust spread of the gospel in California?

Heath JarrettLiving HopeMarch 7, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Politics, Political power, Gospel Focused, Christ Centered, Government, Persecution, Missions, California, California Christianity, Church

Conquering Through the Cross

The cross of Christ was not God’s Plan B.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeDecember 1, 2022Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Matthew 16, Salvation, Cross, Christ Centered, Sovereignty of God, Plan of Redemption, God's Plan, Suffering, Persecution, Righteousness, Temptation, Satan, Worldliness