In the Seat of Honor

For the apostle Paul, the gospel sits in the seat of honor. It is the power of God for salvation. It is the everything of ministry and the everything of the Christian life.

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.

If I Only Had One Hour (to tell you about Jesus)

If you only had one hour to tell people about Jesus, what would you say? You might consider Paul’s letter to the Romans as his answer to that question.

Don’t miss this introduction to Pastor Heath Jarrett’s new teaching series through the book of Romans.

Sermons, Heath JarrettLiving HopeNovember 3, 2024Romans, Gospel, Evangelism, Intro to Romans, Bible Study, Romans 1, Sin, Salvation, Righteousness

Lessons from the Dark of Night

The next time you behold a starry night, don’t only stare in wonder at the stars above but rejoice in God's greatest revelation: his glory in Christ Jesus our Lord through the gospel.

The Curse Reversed

God has always designed to redeem sinful man by the gift of his Son.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Revelation 21Living HopeOctober 27, 2024Gospel, Curse, Genesis 3, 1 Corinthians 15, Sin, Salvation, God's Goodness, Mercy, Biblical Theology, Resurrection, New Heaven, New Earth, Heaven

Sojourning in Sodom

We live in dark times, of that there is little doubt. But the call of the Christian has not changed.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeSeptember 30, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Jonathan Edwards, Charity and Its Fruits, Darkness, Kingdom of Heaven, Heaven, Salvation, Great Commission, Light of the World, Light in the Darkness, Church History

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 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

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