Pulling Weeds

One of sins favorite tricks is to make us feel spiritual.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJuly 14, 2020Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Legalism, Licentiousness, Christian Freedom, Sin, Sanctification, Salvation, Romans 8, Galatians 5, Deception, Spirituality, Holy Spirit

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

Wake-up Call

Do you trust that the Lord is able to restore the things you’ve lost in life?

Sermons, Expecting Jesus, Heath JarrettLiving HopeJune 28, 2020Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Joel, Old Testament, Repentance, Restoration, Judgment, Lament, Day of the Lord, Holy Spirit, Salvation, Hope

When Two Become One

We can’t let the culture dictate our sexuality. We have to let God do that.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Expecting JesusLiving HopeJune 21, 2020Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Song of Solomon, Old Testament, Marriage, Church, Christ, Genesis 1, Genesis 2

A House for David

What does God’s covenant with David have to do with us? Turns out, quite a bit.

Sermons, Nicholas Butler, Expecting JesusLiving HopeMay 24, 2020Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, OLD TESTAMENT, 2 Samuel, 2 Samuel 7, Biblical Theology, King David, Davidic Covenant, Prayer, 1 Timothy 3:15, 1 Peter 2:4-5

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

Back to Basics

For the reader, 1 Chronicles, which begins with chapter after chapter of genealogies, can be hard to get through. So why should we bother? Is there a point?

Exalted Above the Heavens

King David’s confidence came from understanding that God had purposes for everything he was going through. The same can be true for us.

Don't Be Shallow

Our understanding of Scripture will only be as deep as our desire to understand it.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 6, 2020Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Scripture, Understanding Scripture, Gospel of Mark, Mark, Mark12, Sadducees, Resurrection, Hope, Exodus, Old Testament, Gospel

Cutting Out Rebellion

The Scriptures show us that sin is rebellion against God. But what can we do when we find that it lives in our own hearts?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Expecting JesusLiving HopeMay 3, 2020Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Sin, Rebellion, Old Testament, Biblical Theology, Sanctification, Discipleship, 1 Samuel, COVID-19

Mission Unstoppable

God is calling you to His unstoppable mission.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Holy Month 2020Living HopeApril 26, 2020Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Resurrection, Salvation, Missions, Gospel, Forgiveness, Christianity, Christ Centered, Gospel Focused, Spirit Empowered, Holy Spirit, COVID-19