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Exalt Him in Humility

Exalt Him in Humility

Humility is a topic that is not given nearly enough attention, especially in light of how much Scripture has to say on the subject.

Paul MathersLiving HopeDecember 31, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Humility, Salvation, Sovereignty of God, Colossians 3:12, Christian Living, Matthew 23:11, Philippians 2:3, James 4:10

The Riches of His Glory

The Riches of His Glory

What has God put in his treasure chest for us to open and find?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, ColossiansLiving HopeDecember 31, 2023Glory of God, Christ in you, Hope, Salvation, Colossians 1:24, Riches, Assurance of Salvation, Christ Centered, Christ-likeness, perseverance, Gospel, Maturity, Word of God, Mystery

Born to Reconcile

Born to Reconcile

We don’t get to heaven by doing something. God brings us to heaven by giving something.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, ColossiansLiving HopeDecember 24, 2023Advent, Colossians 1:21, Reconcilation, Forgiveness, Sin, Holiness, Substitutionary Atonement, Substitionary Sacrifice, Peace with God, Salvation by Faith, Assurance of Salvation, perseverance

Christ Gives Birth to Light

Christ Gives Birth to Light

The light of Christ still shines brightly in man's darkest days. That is the hope of the gospel.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeDecember 24, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Light, Hope, Darkness, Depression, Advent, Winter, Israel, King Ahaz, Old Testament, Incarnation, Ezekiel 23, Mercy, Salvation, King David, God's Promises, Davidic Covenant, Psalm 89

What's the Big Deal About Sin? Part 2

What's the Big Deal About Sin? Part 2

Our understanding of sin will only run as deep as our understanding of the character of God.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeDecember 20, 2023Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Sin, Genesis, Salvation, Glory of God, Honor, Creation, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Conversion, Evangelism, Romans 6:23, God's Character

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