As the ministers go, so go the people.

Living HopeSeptember 17, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

God exalts himself in our salvation and we exalt him as we follow the example of Christ, submitting to authority even when it means suffering unjustly

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeSeptember 15, 20241 Peter, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Humility, Government, Honor, Politics, Submission, Glory, Glorifying God, Salvation, Assurance of Salvation, Salvation by Faith, Culture wars, Gospel

Shepherds After God's Heart, Part 1

Far too often, the pulpits of our day, as in days of old, are in desperate need of reform.

Living HopeSeptember 9, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel

Here We Stand!

In this topsy-turvy world, what is the foundation under your feet?

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 1 PeterLiving HopeSeptember 8, 20241 Peter, 1 Peter 5, Faith, Grace, Chosen, Election, Faithfulness, Love, Peace, God's Promises

How Great Is God's Grace!

Everywhere you look in the Bible, God gives grace to the humble.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 1 PeterLiving HopeSeptember 1, 2024Humility, Grace, 1 Peter 5, Faithfulness, Pride, Glory, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Devil, Spiritual Warfare, perseverance, Anxiety

Hero of the Faith

When we look at the lives of our heroes of the faith, we have to be careful not to miss the point.

Shepherding Christ's Flock

In the midst of this hostile world, Christ's church needs humble leaders who shepherd his flock with tender care.

A New Bucket List

How does your bucket list compare with the apostle Paul’s?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeAugust 20, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Christian suffering, Goals, Social Media, Self-improvement, Aging, Glorifying God, Loss, Philippians 3

My Trunk of Gold

“The Almighty God being my help and shield, I am determined yet to suffer . . .”

Paul MathersLiving HopeAugust 19, 2024Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Christian Suffering, John Bunyan, Pilgrim's Progress, Hope, Assurance of Salvation, Puritan, Church History

The Glory That Is Greater Than Suffering

To live the Christian life means you will suffer in this world. But for the Christian there is joy to be found in the midst of suffering.

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 18, 2024Suffering, Persecution, Joy, 1 Peter 4, Trials, Glory, Glory of God, Holy Spirit, Peace, Politics, Rest, God's Name, Name of Christ, Identity, Identify with Christ, Salvation, Honor, God's Will, Doing Good

Going to Glory

Everything in the world is funneling toward one grand finale in God's design.

To God Be the Glory

How do we glorify God when “the end of all things is at hand”?

Sermons, 1 Peter, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 14, 2024Gospel, 1 Peter, Prayer, Service, Suffering, End Times, Glorifying God, Glory of God, Hospitality, Love, Sober-minded, Self-control