The Glory That Is Greater Than Suffering

To live the Christian life means you will suffer in this world. But for the Christian there is joy to be found in the midst of suffering.

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 18, 2024Suffering, Persecution, Joy, 1 Peter 4, Trials, Glory, Glory of God, Holy Spirit, Peace, Politics, Rest, God's Name, Name of Christ, Identity, Identify with Christ, Salvation, Honor, God's Will, Doing Good

Going to Glory

Everything in the world is funneling toward one grand finale in God's design.

To God Be the Glory

How do we glorify God when “the end of all things is at hand”?

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 14, 2024Gospel, 1 Peter, Prayer, Service, Suffering, End Times, Glorifying God, Glory of God, Hospitality, Love, Sober-minded, Self-control

We Now Live for God

Only by adopting the mindset of Christ can we get through everything the world brings to stand before God, now and forever, at peace and without fear of judgment.

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 4, 2024Gospel, 1 Peter, Christian Suffering, Suffering, Persecution, Mind of Christ, Sin, Sanctification, Holiness

The King on His Cross

Christ was exalted in holy humiliation so that he might lift up the fallen and contrite with him to heaven.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 31, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Kingdom of God, Substitutionary Atonement, Sacrificial Atonement, Sin, Obedience of Christ, Righteousness, Imputed Righteousness, Isaiah 53, Luke 1, Humility, Exalting Christ

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

Turning Fear Into Faith

How can we turn our fear into faith?

Heath JarrettLiving HopeJuly 15, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Fear, Faith, Hope, 1 Peter, Sarah's Daughters, Faithfulness, Hebrews 11, Trusting God, Courage, Worry, Anxiety

The Witness the World Hears

Christians, the world is watching what we do with our walk, our worries, and our words to see if there is any truth in our gospel at all.

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.

The God-Centered Marriage

The relationship that changes every other relationship is our relationship with the Lord.

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeJune 30, 2024Marriage, Christian Marriage, Salvation, Relationships, Honor, Holiness, Women, Modesty, Beauty, Wives, Husbands, Gospel

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