Relying on Resurrection Power

Affliction teaches us to rely not on ourselves, but on Him who raises the dead.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 CorinthiansLiving HopeApril 26, 2026Suffering, Christian Suffering, Afflictions, Gospel, Resurrection, Power of God, Power in Weakness, Confidence, Assurance of Salvation, Ministry, Prayer

The God of All Comfort

Paul wants the church to understand the Father’s love for them. He is the Father of all mercies.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 CorinthiansLiving HopeApril 19, 2026Mercy, Comfort, Love of God, Afflictions, Suffering, Compassion, God the Father, Gospel

Marks of a Genuine Ministry: An Overview of 2 Corinthians

Second Corinthians is Paul’s most deeply personal, autobiographical, and vulnerable letter. He was writing to a church that valued what the world values. Viewing suffering as weakness, they devalued Paul’s gospel ministry. Paul wants to turn their value system upside down.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeApril 12, 20262 Corinthians Overview, Suffering, Weakness, Humility, Ministry, Ministry Philosophy, Poverty, True Riches, True Greatness, Strength, Power in Weakness, Riches, Gospel

Psalm 55

What do we do when we’ve been wounded emotionally and the pain lingers longer than we think it should?

Sermons, Christopher Raley, PsalmsLiving HopeMarch 15, 2026Psalm 55, Gospel, Pain, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Lament, Prayer, Faith, emotions, Friendship, King David

Christ Our Servant King

How do you measure greatness?

Sermons, Jaramy Hamao, Guest SpeakerLiving HopeJune 1, 2025Greatness, Servant-king, Servanthood, Gospel, True Greatness, Robert Chapman, Humility, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Persecution, Love your enemies, Philippians 2, Mission

God's Love Triumphs Over All

Nothing can ultimately prevail against Christ’s people.

The Hope of Glory

This week’s message from Romans 8 directs our minds toward the future and gives us a window into eternity.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans Sermons, RomansLiving HopeApril 13, 2025Sonship, Sons of God, Heirs of God, Hope, Sovereignty of God, Holy Spirit, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Creation, Purpose, Will of God, Predestination, Glory, Glory of God

The Spirit of Adoption

Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. But what does it mean to be led by the Spirit?

The God of All Comfort

No matter where you are in life, you can speak a word of pure encouragement to someone.

Paul MathersLiving HopeApril 2, 2025Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Comfort, Suffering, Apostle Paul, Gospel, Christian Leadership, 2 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians 7

The Boundless Love of God

If you doubt that God is Love, look to Christ on the cross.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans Sermons, RomansLiving HopeFebruary 2, 2025Love of God, love, Hope, Gospel, Justification, Suffering, Sovereignty of God, Salvation, Glory of God, Future

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

How Great Is God's Grace!

Everywhere you look in the Bible, God gives grace to the humble.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 1 PeterLiving HopeSeptember 1, 2024Humility, Grace, 1 Peter 5, Faithfulness, Pride, Glory, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Devil, Spiritual Warfare, perseverance, Anxiety