The Great Shepherd

Jesus is called the Great Shepherd with good reason.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 12, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, The Good Shepherd, The Great Shepherd, Ezekiel 7, Hebrews 13, Biblical Typology, Biblical Theology, Moses, King David

The Sheep's Assurance

Psalm 23 isn’t a psalm about death. It’s about life.

Sermons, Paul MathersLiving HopeMarch 12, 2024Psalm 23, Good Shepherd, The Good Shepherd, The Great Shepherd, Ezekiel 34, Zechariah 13, John 10, Gospel, Salvation, Assurance of Salvation, Hope, Fear, Anxiety, Comfort

What's the Big Deal About Sin? Part 4

There is no greater honor in all creation than to bear the image of the Creator and to be entrusted with the work of his mighty hands.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 6, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Sin, Genesis, Genesis 1-2, Creation, Image of God, Authority, Dominion Mandate, Meaning of Life, Psalm 8, Responsibility, Christ-likeness

Be Wise! Our Time Is Short

Now matter how you look at it, our time is short. How are you going to spend the time you have left?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, PsalmsLiving HopeMarch 3, 2024Psalm 90, Wisdom, End Times, Moses, Salvation, Hope, Gospel, Sin, Forgiveness, Death

A Fruit Called Self-Control

A person without self-control is defenseless.

Paul MathersLiving HopeFebruary 28, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Spiritual Fruit, Self-control, Proverbs 3:6, Galatians 5

Faithful Ministers of Christ

Faithful ministers are faithful to Christ, to his gospel, and to his word.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, ColossiansLiving HopeFebruary 25, 2024Ministry, Christ Centered, Gospel, Faithfulness, Service, Prayer, Ministry Philosophy, False Teaching, False Doctrine

Contending for the Faith

Beloved, we must have a category for people who sound like Christians but are not.

Walking in the World with Christ

Prayer is the heart language of the Christian, and prayer is the hallmark of the Christian church.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, ColossiansLiving HopeFebruary 18, 2024Gospel, Prayer, Colossians 4, Evangelism, Christian Living, Christ-centered, Gracious Speech, D.A. Carson, Slander, Time Management, Scripture, Preaching, Word of God

What's the Big Deal About Sin? Part 3

Genesis 1-3 expects us to be stunned by how much we are willing to throw away and in exchange for how little.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeFebruary 13, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

At Home with Christ

The Christian life must be lived out at home.

Sermons, Colossians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeFebruary 11, 2024Colossians, Colossians 3, Christian Living, Christ Centered, Christian Family, Family, Marriage, Christian Marriage, Gospel, Relationships, Parenting, Ephesians 5, Authority, Submission, Humility

Clothed in Gentleness

Many in our culture want Christian gentleness to be shown toward themselves, while they themselves exhibit godless, brutal self-interest when dealing with others.

Paul MathersLiving HopeFebruary 7, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

Clothed in Christ, Part 2

What’s in the wardrobe of your Christian life? Are you looking more and more like Christ?