Psychologists tell us that boundaries provide security, protection, and self-esteem. Long before psychology, God provided ten clear boundaries to protect His people from harm and give them the highest values ever recorded on the earth. “God’s Boundaries for Abundant Living” gives a fresh look at the Ten Commandments and will help you discover God’s boundaries for your highest, best and most abundant living.
Are you working too many hours and neglecting your family? Do you allow others to take advantage of you? Would you like some help setting boundaries that will restore your joy, your dignity, and your priorities? Chip begins a journey to discover the ten boundaries God has established for you to enjoy life at its best.
Chip continues this journey into a fresh look at the Ten Commandments by explaining why commandment number one is foundational to our peace and well-being.
Have you ever noticed: If you get a raise, a bigger one would be better; if you have a car, a newer one would be better. Right? Join Chip as he uncovers the secret to having what you want and wanting what you have.
Are you tired of chasing the “next big thing” - cars, relationships, homes, jobs, makeovers, you name it - only to find that it doesn’t come through for you? Would you like to know how to find contentment? Chip gives you three keys to achieving personal contentment, and restoring the joy in your life.
We all want to be in control of something don’t we? Our children, our schedule, our eating habits, our work - we crave control. But there is a time and place when being in control brings pain, frustration, and dissatisfaction. Chip unpacks how to avoid going there and encourages us that there's a peace in letting go.
In this message, Chip makes the connection between our worship and our personal peace and joy.
Who is the most precious and important person in your life? A child, a spouse, parent - have you got it? Now, imagine someone dragging the name of that person through the mud - untrue statements, unfair criticism, crude, off-color jokes. How would that make you feel? Ever wonder how God must feel when we misuse His name? In this message, Chip takes a candid look at why taking the Lord’s name in vain is such serious business with God.
So, what does it mean to take the Lord’s name in vain? Chip shares that it is far more than just saying the words; it goes deeper than that. Join Chip as he looks at this familiar commandment.
Are you feeling stressed out? Not enough time in the day? Chip brings a word of encouragement to those who are overworked, overwhelmed, and over-committed. So take a break today - you’ll be glad you did!
Do you feel guilty when you relax? Has life become a blur of activity, deadlines, and to-do lists? God wants you to get off that treadmill and begin enjoying life again. In fact, He has promised you a blessing if you’ll trust Him with your time and work. That’s the focus of Chip's teaching on the fourth commandment.
Whether you grew up in a happy, healthy home, or suffered through years of abuse, neglect, and dysfunction, this message from Chip may be the most important time you invest all day. Chip defends God’s prescription for a healthy, happy family - don’t miss it.
How do you protect your kids from all the negative influences to which they're exposed? Chip brings a word of encouragement to families who are feeling weighed down by the pressures of life.
Thou Shalt Not Kill - now there’s a commandment that most of us don’t have to worry about breaking, right? Well, maybe we need to think on that further. Chip explores the deeper meaning of this familiar commandment to get to the heart of the matter.
What does an average 7th grader, a soccer mom, a respectable business man, and a serial killer have in common? More than you might think. Chip delivers a fresh perspective on the Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Kill. It’s going to be an eye opener!
Chip continues this series on the peace and blessing that come when we live within God's boundaries, with a message on how to get God’s best in your relationships with the opposite sex.
We are inundated with images, ads, music, and messages about sex. No matter where you go, the world is putting sexual pressure on you and your kids. So, how do you help your kids say no to the pressure? Chip shares God’s plan for purity and getting the very best in your relationships.
Don’t you love getting something for nothing? Finding a golf ball in the weeds, or a dollar bill in a parking lot, you name it, getting something for nothing is fun. Could it be that this innocent attraction is hiding a much more devious root issue? Join Chip as he explores the real meaning behind the 8th commandment: Thou Shalt Not Steal.
We long for God’s blessing in our lives, but there is a habit that can rob us of that blessing. Chip explains how to begin to protect ourselves from falling into this habit - or how to break out of its grip, if we find ourselves there now.
White lies, stretching the truth, bending the rules - we all do it, right? So why is lying such a big deal with God? Chip reveals why deceit causes so much damage and pain, and how to break the habit of telling lies.
What has the power to destroy your relationship with God, your relationship with others, and even your relationship with yourself? Chip uncovers what it is and how you can overcome it.
