Christ in Context

It is alarming when New Covenant ministers, inadvertently or explicitly, steer their people away from a thorough understanding of the Old Testament.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeSeptember 20, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, New Covenant, Old Testament, Knowing Scripture, Knowing Christ, Bible Timeline, Bible Prophecy, Hebrews, Scripture, Understanding Scripture, Understanding Prophecy, Context

The Just for the Unjust

When Pontius Pilate offered the people a choice between two political leaders—an insurrectionist or the King of heaven—the people didn’t find the choice difficult.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeSeptember 17, 2023Gospel, Crucifixion, Political Power, Political Savior, Matthew 27, Guilt

Preserved for Us

One of God’s greatest miracles has been preserved and remains visible to us to this day.

Paul MathersLiving HopeSeptember 12, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Church History, Scripture, God's Word, Canonization of Scripture, Miracles

A Leader's Secret Meeting with Jesus

When approached by a powerful political ruler, Jesus didn’t talk to him about his policies, he talked to him about his soul.

Sermons, Guest Speaker, Frank ErbLiving HopeSeptember 10, 2023Missions, Politics, Political Power, John 3, Nicodemus, Born again, Gospel, Salvation, Government, 1 Timothy 2

Pattern & Fulfillment

The Bible's redemptive storyline is full of patterns which develop over time and finally come to their ultimate fulfillment later on.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeSeptember 6, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Biblical Typology, Bible Prophecy, Biblical Interpretation, Typology, Biblical Types, G. K. Beale, David Murray, Understanding Prophecy, Understanding Scripture

The Price of Our Redemption, Part 2

To reject Christ is to reject all the glory and goodness of God.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeSeptember 3, 2023Biblical Interpretation, Prophecy, Jeremiah 7, Zechariah, Judas Iscariot, Betrayal, Gospel, Story of Scripture, Biblical Typology, Typology, Rejecting Christ

Remedies Against Temptation

God has not left us defenseless. The Scriptures offer the wisdom we need to resist temptation.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 29, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Sin, Temptation, Scripture, repentance, Faith, Prayer

The Price of Our Redemption, Part 1

It’s not enough to know we are broken and feel sorrowful for it. We need repentance and redemption.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeAugust 27, 2023Judas Iscariot, Betrayal, perseverance, Prayer, Denial of Christ, Temptation, Sin, Repentance, Worldliness, Political power, Deception, Matthew 26

Don't Miss the Point

How we approach the Scripture matters.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 22, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Missing the Point, Prophecy, Bible Prophecy, End Times, Understanding Scripture

Spectator or Traveler

Are you a spectator or a traveler in the Christian life?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 21, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, J.I. Packer, Knowing God, Salvation, Repentance, Christian Living, Conversion, Scripture, Hebrews 11:6, Understanding Scripture

Christ Revealed & Rejected

Jesus preached the truth of the gospel openly, knowing what it would cost. He calls us to do likewise, regardless of the response.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, The Gospel of the KingdomLiving HopeAugust 20, 2023Gospel, Rejection, Matthew 26, Politics, Great Commission, Daniel 7, Son of Man, Sin, Condemnation, Resurrection

The Humble Servant

As Christians in America today, we have no idea the kind of courage it took for Paul, or anyone else, to say, “to live is Christ.”

Christopher RaleyLiving HopeAugust 15, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, humility, Philippians 2, Christ-centered