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.

For the Sake of His Name

God has given his church a focus: the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That is what we should be about.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, RomansLiving HopeNovember 10, 2024Romans, Romans 1, Gospel, Name of Christ, Biblical Typology, Missions, Grace, Belonging, Church Goals, God's Love, Saints, Gentiles, Holiness, Repentance, Obedience

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

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

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.

Glorying in God the Father (Part 1)

Why would we glory in God the Father?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 1 PeterLiving HopeMay 12, 2024Salvation, 1 Peter, New Birth, Sovereignty of God, Suffering, Rejoicing, Evangelism, Hope, Regeneration, Grace, Salvation by Faith, Trials, Assurance of Salvation, perseverance, Repentance

Zion Fallen & Redeemed

Who are the LORD’s people and who are his enemies? What is going on in the heart of the people who claim God as their God?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, IsaiahLiving HopeOctober 29, 2023Isaiah, Isaiah 1, Israel, Jerusalem, Zion, Sin, Repentance, Forgiveness, Messiah, Gospel, Bible Prophecy, Old Testament Prophecy, Missions, Peace

The Price of Our Redemption, Part 1

It’s not enough to know we are broken and feel sorrowful for it. We need repentance and redemption.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeAugust 27, 2023Judas Iscariot, Betrayal, perseverance, Prayer, Denial of Christ, Temptation, Sin, Repentance, Worldliness, Political power, Deception, Matthew 26

Spectator or Traveler

Are you a spectator or a traveler in the Christian life?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 21, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, J.I. Packer, Knowing God, Salvation, Repentance, Christian Living, Conversion, Scripture, Hebrews 11:6, Understanding Scripture

Darkness & Glory

Christ’s return will mean darkness for some and glory for others.

When God Sends Revival

What does a true revival look like, and what causes it to happen?

Sermons, Patrick Lacson, Guest SpeakerLiving HopeJune 4, 2023Revival, Acts 2, Salvation, Preaching, Repentance, Transformation, Sanctification, Baptism, Evangelsim, Conviction of Sin, Finneyism, Expository Preaching