There is no greater miracle than a changed heart, and that it is a work only God can do.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJune 25, 2025Human heart, Will, Sin, Judgment, Romans 9, Free will, Ezekiel 36:26, John 3:19-20, Ephesians 2:8-10, Glory of God, Sovereignty of God, Justice, Jacob & Esau, Chosen by God, Chosen, Salvation

Only by God's Mercy, Part 2

God doesn’t owe us mercy. But he delights to show it.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans, Romans SermonsLiving HopeJune 15, 2025Romans, Romans 9, Sovereignty of God, Salvation by Faith, Justice, Judgment, Glory of God, Mercy, Injustice, Authority

The Hope of Glory

This week’s message from Romans 8 directs our minds toward the future and gives us a window into eternity.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans Sermons, RomansLiving HopeApril 13, 2025Sonship, Sons of God, Heirs of God, Hope, Sovereignty of God, Holy Spirit, Suffering, Christian Suffering, Creation, Purpose, Will of God, Predestination, Glory, Glory of God

Glory That Lasts

Paul banked his whole life on the one thing he knew would last.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeApril 2, 2025Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Isaiah 40:6, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 11:20, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Apostle Paul, False Teachers, Humility, Glory of God, Spiritual Abuse, Boasting, Word of God, God's Word

The Boundless Love of God

If you doubt that God is Love, look to Christ on the cross.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, Romans Sermons, RomansLiving HopeFebruary 2, 2025Love of God, love, Hope, Gospel, Justification, Suffering, Sovereignty of God, Salvation, Glory of God, Future

Lessons from the Dark of Night

The next time you behold a starry night, don’t only stare in wonder at the stars above but rejoice in God's greatest revelation: his glory in Christ Jesus our Lord through the gospel.

Life in the Presence of God

God delights to dwell with his people and his people delight to dwell with him.

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

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

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