Resources — Living Hope Fellowship

The Preeminence of Christ

The Preeminence of Christ

In the incarnation of Christ we see something of God we would never see otherwise.

Sermons, Colossians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeDecember 17, 2023Incarnation, Advent, Gospel, Colossians 1, Preeminence of Christ, Revelation, Sufficiency of Christ, Firstborn, Supremacy of Christ, Christ Centered, Glory of God, Salvation, Redemption, Reconciliation

That All May Know

That All May Know

God's heart is that all the earth would know him.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeDecember 13, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, W. Ross Blackburn, Exodus, Missions, Worship, Service, Knowing God, Old Testament, Christ Centered

Our Heavenly Hope

Our Heavenly Hope

The things you think about transform the way you live.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, ColossiansLiving HopeDecember 10, 2023Colossians 1, Colossians 1:1-14, Gospel, Salvation, Christ Centered, Sanctification, Christian Living, Thanksgiving, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Fruit, Forgiveness, Redemption

What's the Big Deal About Sin?

What's the Big Deal About Sin?

Though I never asked it out loud, the biggest question of my years as a so-called Christian was always this: “What’s the big deal about sin?”

Laurie MathersLiving HopeDecember 6, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Sin, Salvation, False Christians, False Conversion, Hope, Depression, God's Character, God's Goodness, Mercy

A Walk Through Colossians

A Walk Through Colossians

Paul’s letter to the Colossians is a call to a new way to walk.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, ColossiansLiving HopeDecember 3, 2023Colossians, Gospel, Salvation, Sanctification, Thanksgiving, Wisdom, Foolishness, Philosophy, Worldliness, Heresy

More than Morality, Part 5

More than Morality, Part 5

This week, I conclude my series of articles on how to not moralize the OT but to understand it in a gospel-shaped way.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeNovember 27, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Morality, Moralism, Biblical Theology, David & Goliath, 1 Samuel 17, Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Application, Understanding Scripture, Old Testment

Mirrors to His Majesty

Mirrors to His Majesty

There is purpose and meaning in all of God’s creation.

Sermons, Paul MathersLiving HopeNovember 26, 2023Psalm 104, Creation, Salvation, God's Power, Hebrews 1, Gospel, Ephesians 2, Providence, God's Plan, Sin

Ways to Be Worldly

Ways to Be Worldly

There’s more than one way to be worldly.

Living HopeNovember 21, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

I Will Hope in Christ

I Will Hope in Christ

God hasn’t left us without hope in this dark world.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, IsaiahLiving HopeNovember 19, 2023Isaiah 8, Isaiah 9, Bible Prophecy, Biblical Theology, Hope, Faith, Trust, Trusting God, 1 Peter 3, Romans 9, Light of the World, Scripture, Old Testament, Old Testament Prophecy, Last Days, Peace

Nothing to Fear

Nothing to Fear

Is there anything we can do to escape the grip of fear?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeNovember 13, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Fear, Fear of God, Hope, Courage, Luke 12:5, John Piper, Fear not, Isaiah 6:5, 1 Peter 5:7, Anxiety, Worry

When God Is With Us

When God Is With Us

What do you do when your back is against the wall and your finger is on the panic button?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, IsaiahLiving HopeNovember 12, 2023Isaiah 7, Fear, Fear of God, Salvation, Gospel, Hope, Israel, 2 Chronicles 28, King Ahaz, Sin, Faith, Trusting God, Hypocrisy, Political Power

More than Morality, Part 4

More than Morality, Part 4

This week, I continue my series of articles on how to avoid moralizing OT texts.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeNovember 7, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, More than Morality, Morality, David & Goliath, Biblical Typology, Moralism, Biblical Theology, Biblical Interpretation, Understanding Scripture, Bible Study, 1 Samuel, King David, Biblical Application