The evil of sin can only be measured against the value of what it is willing to trade away to get what it really wants.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeApril 10, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Sin, Disobedience, Apologetics, Evanglism, Genesis 1-2, Genesis 3, Evil, Problem of Evil, Transgression, Adam, Romans 5:13-14, Demons

Truth and Love

We can’t have Christian love apart from Christian truth.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 JohnLiving HopeApril 7, 20242 John, Truth, Love, Gospel, False Teaching, Trinity, Heresy, Apostasy, Perseverance

Raised to Life, Just as He Said

The truth of Christ’s resurrection from the dead is central to Christianity.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeApril 2, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Holy Week 2024, Resurrection, Salvation, Hope

The Power of One Holy Life

The power of the only holy life conquers the grave.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, PsalmsLiving HopeMarch 31, 2024Easter 2024, Resurrection, Psalm 16, Faith, Gospel, Salvation, Holiness, Confidence, Death, Biblical Theology, Biblical Typology, Forgiveness

Forsaken for His Family

Psalm 22 is the heart’s cry of the forsaken Messiah.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, PsalmsLiving HopeMarch 29, 2024Psalm 22, Good Friday, Holy Week 2024, Psalms, Gospel, Salvation, Substitutionary Sacrifice, Jesus' Family

Living as the Church in These Days

While centuries have come and gone since Paul’s first letter to Timothy was first written, the mission of the church has not changed nor has the variety of threats that come against her.

Heath JarrettLiving HopeMarch 27, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, 1 Timothy, Church, Discernment, Godliness, Politics, Government, False Teaching, False Doctrine, Church Leadership, Pastors, Elder, Deception

A Refreshing Look at God's Kingdom

The goal of the whole Bible is that everyone honor and glorify Christ.

An Unchanging Faith

How can anyone hope to stand in the presence of a holy God?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, PsalmsLiving HopeMarch 17, 2024Psalm 15, Faithfulness, Holiness, Salvation, Zion, Mt. Zion, Substitutionary Sacrifice, Integrity, Slander, Reviling, Truth, Honor, Money, Gospel

A Shepherd's Heart

A good shepherd is recognized by his heart for the sheep.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 12, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Good Shepherd, The Good Shepherd, Jeremiah 50, Savior

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