Exalt Him in Humility

Humility is a topic that is not given nearly enough attention, especially in light of how much Scripture has to say on the subject.

Paul MathersLiving HopeDecember 31, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Humility, Salvation, Sovereignty of God, Colossians 3:12, Christian Living, Matthew 23:11, Philippians 2:3, James 4:10

The Glory of the Risen Christ

Why shouldn’t we fear?

We have the hope of all hopes: He is risen!

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeOctober 8, 2023Resurrection, Matthew 27, Matthew 28, Gospel, Salvation, Hope, Fear, Security, Sovereignty of God, Evil, Lord's Day, Worship, Kindness, Truth

He Did Not Spare Himself

Christ displayed all his power in meekness. He did not spare himself.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeSeptember 24, 2023Gospel, Meekness, Power, Salvation, Matthew 27, Crucifixion, Suffering, Shame, Sovereignty of God, Peace with God

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

The New Covenant

The Passover meal has always anticipated its fulfillment in the sacrifice of Christ.

Sermons, Paul Mathers, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeAugust 6, 2023New Covenant, Communion, Church History, Salvation, Santification, Gospel, Salvation by Faith, Sovereignty of God, Last Supper

Betrayal of the Lamb

Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. But in many ways, Jesus is still being sold out today.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeJuly 30, 2023Betrayal, Judas Iscariot, Sovereignty of God, Sin, God's Goodness, Last Supper, False Christians

Prepared to Die

The plots against Jesus were all part of God’s plan. Jesus entered Jerusalem knowing what it would cost. He was prepared to die.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeJuly 23, 2023crucifixion, Atonement, Gospel, Sovereignty of God, Salvation, Worship, Matthew 26, Assurance of Salvation, Prepared to Die

Eternal Significance

Your life is bigger than just you. It’s knit into the fabric of God’s grand design. So whatever you do holds eternal significance.

But for the Grace of God

When you read your Bible, do you ever think, “If I had lived in Jesus’ day, I would not have been like those Pharisees”?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeMay 14, 2023Matthew, Matthew 23, Pharisees, Grace, Sovereignty of God, Salvation, Missing the Point, Judgment, Sinners, Mercy, God's Patience, Condemnation, Suffering, Justice

The New Birth

This week we wrapped up our Wednesday evening study of the doctrine of the new birth. Here is a summary of that teaching.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeApril 4, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, New Birth, Salvation, Hope, Sovereignty of God, Holy Spirit, Forgiveness, Assurance of Salvation

Our Portrait of Grace

Grace is the heartbeat of the Christian life.

Seeing with Generous Eyes

Are you looking at those around you with generous eyes?

Sermons, The Gospel of the Kingdom, Heath JarrettLiving HopeFebruary 5, 2023Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Generosity, Forgiveness, Equity, Fairness, Judgment, Gospel, Sovereignty of God, Justice, Kingdom of God, Salvation, Condemnation, Grace