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

Shepherding Christ's Flock

In the midst of this hostile world, Christ's church needs humble leaders who shepherd his flock with tender care.

God's Grace in Suffering

What good could possibly come from submitting to injustice in this world?

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeJune 23, 2024Gospel, Suffering, Injustice, Following Christ, Love your enemies, Power, Political Power, Submission, Common Grace, Evil, Hope, Cross, Trusting God, Justice

At Home with Christ

The Christian life must be lived out at home.

Sermons, Colossians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeFebruary 11, 2024Colossians, Colossians 3, Christian Living, Christ Centered, Christian Family, Family, Marriage, Christian Marriage, Gospel, Relationships, Parenting, Ephesians 5, Authority, Submission, Humility

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

The Excellent Husband

The Gospel turns marriages right-side-up.

Testing the Soil

The Parable of the Sower is about every one who sits under the teaching of Christ.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 23, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Great Commission, Luke 8, Parable of the Sower, Scripture, Unbelief, Temptation, Obedience, Teaching, Preaching, Submission

The Exodus: Whose Slave Are You?

Which master do you serve?

The Road

What do we do when the road takes us to dark places?

Christopher RaleyLiving HopeJuly 27, 2020Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Psalm 119, Psalm, OLD TESTAMENT, Scripture, COVID-19, Complaining, Submission, DECISIONS, Bitterness, Bruce Cockburn

Love Without Loopholes

Our attitude toward our government and our attitude toward our neighbors are reflections of our attitude toward God

Sermons, Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 12, 2020Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Romans, Romans 13, COVID-19, Love, Government, Submission, Authority, Christian Liberty, Grumbling

The Crisis We Can't Afford

How we behave during the COVID-19 crisis reveals who we are spiritually

Sermons, Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 5, 2020Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Romans, Romans 12, COVID-19, Wisdom, Discernment, Love, Authority, Submission, Unity, Gospel

Living Free

When a commandment appears, up pops the defiant head of rebellion, ready to poison our best pleasures.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 18, 2020Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Romans 8, Submission, Authority, Grace, Holy Spirit, Glory of God, Humility, Joy, Romans 7, Romans, Scripture, Service, Freedom, Mosaic Law