A World of Unrighteousness

We Christians are known for our outspoken opposition to many things. But there is (at least) one prevalent sin I have yet to hear Christians protest against.

The Gospel Is Greater than Politics

The good news of Jesus Christ is more important, more powerful, and more permanent than politics.

Sermons, Frank ErbLiving HopeOctober 20, 2024GOSPEL, Politics, Government, Acts 25, Apostle Paul, Authority, Honor, Ephesians 6:12, Evangelism

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

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

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.

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

The Honorable Christian Life

How can we effectively wage war against the darkness of our culture?

Remaining True to Christ

Remaining true to Christ requires the church to lock the door to falsehood. Love does not share the pulpit with those who do not share Christ.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 JohnLiving HopeApril 28, 2024False Teaching, Gospel, Christ Centered, Politics, Worldliness, 2 John, Ministry Philosophy, perseverance, Faithfulness, Contending for the Faith, Anti-Christ, False Doctrine, Essential Christianity, Discipleship

Hardness of Heart

Softening our hearts before God is one of the most difficult and important things we can ever do.

Christopher RaleyLiving HopeApril 16, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Gospel of Mark, Hardness of Heart, Sin, Deception, Scripture, Christian Nationalism, Political Power, Politics, Controversy, Speculation

Living as the Church in These Days

While centuries have come and gone since Paul’s first letter to Timothy was first written, the mission of the church has not changed nor has the variety of threats that come against her.