Why I Believe
Straight Answers to Honest Questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity
When asked why you believe what you believe, how do you respond? Do you wish you'd paid more attention in Sunday school? Are you able to engage in thoughtful conversation, or do you become defensive? Why I Believe is a series designed to equip you with a simple, winsome approach to explaining why you believe what you believe about issues like: Jesus' resurrection, the authenticity of the Bible, life after death, the reality of heaven and hell, the validity of creation vs. evolution, and the God of the Bible, being the one and only, true God. Chip explains we can actually know the truth, and we can communicate the truth in a way that engages people rather than putting them off. There's solid evidence to satisfy the heart and mind of anyone honestly seeking answers. If you or someone you know has genuine questions about issues at the core of human existence, Why I Believe is an excellent resource. ACSI approved
Show BroadcastsPurchaseAugust 15, 2019
Rethinking Apologetics for the 21st Century, Part 1
Are you concerned about your kids and grand kids as the world becomes increasingly hostile to Christianity? Did you know a high percentage of youth who grow up in the Church are leaving the faith after high school? And do you increasingly wonder: What do we do? In this program, Chip brings real hope and real answers for anyone concerned about these disturbing trends.
August 16, 2019
Rethinking Apologetics for the 21st Century, Part 2
The current moral decline and theological compromise among Christians is no longer concerning – it’s alarming. We see division and false teaching, even in the Church itself. What can those who care do? In this program, Chip explains how can we stand for biblical truth and winsomely communicate, even regarding controversial issues, with love and integrity - just like Jesus did.
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God's Boundaries for Abundant Living
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.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseJuly 18, 2019
No Gods But God, Part 1
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.
July 19, 2019
No Gods But God, Part 2
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.
August 13, 2019
Why We Have So Much and Enjoy it So Little, Part 1
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.
August 14, 2019
Why We Have So Much and Enjoy it So Little, Part 2
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.
July 22, 2019
No Worship But True Worship, Part 1
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.
July 23, 2019
No Worship But True Worship, Part 2
In this message, Chip makes the connection between our worship and our personal peace and joy.
July 24, 2019
Never Abuse My Name, Part 1
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.
July 25, 2019
Never Abuse My Name, Part 2
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.
July 26, 2019
A Word to the Overworked, Overwhelmed, and Over-Committed, Part 1
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!
July 29, 2019
A Word to the Overworked, Overwhelmed, and Over-Committed, Part 2
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.
July 30, 2019
A Word to Families in an Age of Chaos, Part 1
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.
July 31, 2019
A Word to Families in an Age of Chaos, Part 2
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.
August 1, 2019
Stop the Violence!, Part 1
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.
August 2, 2019
Stop the Violence!, Part 2
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!
August 5, 2019
No Second-Rate Sex, Part 1
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.
August 6, 2019
No Second-Rate Sex, Part 2
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.
August 7, 2019
Don't Take It, Part 1
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.
August 8, 2019
Don't Take It, Part 2
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.
August 9, 2019
Declaring War on Deceit, Part 1
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.
August 12, 2019
Declaring War on Deceit, Part 2
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.
I Choose Peace
How to Quiet Your Heart in the Chaos of Life
Why is it that as soon as we get that house, that job, that car, that, "you-fill-in-the-blank," the shine wears off so quickly - the horizon just keeps moving, and we never really experience peace? In this series, Chip unmasks a vicious opponent that's constantly poised to steal our peace and create an all-consuming discontent. If you’re ready for a spiritual journey of adventure and an intimacy with God like you’ve never known before, this series, from Philippians, Chapter 4, is the road map you're looking for.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseJuly 2, 2019
In Relational Conflict, Part 1
Jesus said, “My peace I leave with you.” Very likely, when we pray, peace is often what we ask for - peace in the world, peace at home, and maybe most of all, peace in our relationships - but what did Jesus mean when He said His peace? And how could that make a difference in our problem relationships today? If you or someone you know is struggling with a difficult relationship this message is for you.
July 3, 2019
In Relational Conflict, Part 2
"Is there a person in your relational world who is absolutely making you nuts? Would you like to learn how to get a perspective that’ll free you up and relieve the turmoil in your heart and mind? In this message, Chip shares some practical, biblical ways to find peace, even in our most problem relationships."
July 4, 2019
In Anxious Moments, Part 1
When life gets hard, really hard, we have two options. We can become consumed with worry – which is what most people do, OR we can trust God, who tells us not to worry or be anxious. Chip shares that even though that sounds nearly impossible, God has promised to help us do just that.
July 5, 2019
In Anxious Moments, Part 2
When you have a loved one in intensive care, or the house hasn’t sold, or the job hasn’t come through, or the news is full of things that make you fearful – are you able to trust God’s goodness, or does the anxiety just seem too overwhelming? Chip explains how we can actually turn our upsetting circumstances back to God and experience His supernatural peace.
July 8, 2019
In a Broken World, Part 1
As much as we’d like it to be otherwise, the fact is that the world we live in is violent and uncertain. What is certain is that God promised His children supernatural peace - even in the midst of conditions that threaten to absolutely overwhelm us. Chip unpacks how God’s peace works and how you can have it – even in a broken world.
July 9, 2019
In a Broken World, Part 2
In this program, Chip explains that even though we long for peace and stability in our lives, often our thinking and choices sometimes create just the opposite – chaos and upheaval. Join Chip as he shares, from God’s Word, the essential key to experiencing God’s peace.
July 10, 2019
In Difficult Circumstances, Part 1
As we travel, we understand the horizon is always moving. The same is true in our desperate search for peace. In this program, Chip tells us peace is not a thing to be achieved, but a secret to be discovered.
July 11, 2019
In Difficult Circumstances, Part 2
In this program, Chip explains four principles and four related practices that will increase our peace and provide absolute assurance that our needs are provided for, even in the midst of life's most difficult circumstances.
July 12, 2019
In a Materialistic Culture, Part 1
A scouting report is designed to provide the inside scoop, the lay of the land, accurate conditions, so our tactics, in a given circumstance, will be successful. In this program, Chip tells us we need a scouting report when we pursue peace.
July 15, 2019
In a Materialistic Culture, Part 2
Greed – it is a nasty, ugly habit that the enemy uses to poison our peace. If left unchecked, greed consumes us like a terrible infection. Join Chip to learn the antidote.
July 16, 2019
In Tests of Faith, Part 1
There's a question we all have when we take steps of faith to develop compassion, generosity, and a Kingdom mindset. When we're being sacrificial, it's natural to ask: "God, what about me? Do You see what I'm doing here? Do You see that I have needs too?" Join Chip as he shares God's answer to our question: What about me?
July 17, 2019
In Tests of Faith, Part 2
Chip wraps up this series with a fantastic challenge. It’s a challenge that God Himself has promised to make good on, if you’ll take Him up on it. Join Chip if you’re ready for the spiritual adventure of a lifetime!
I Choose Hope
How to Face Your Future with Confidence
We all hope in something or someone. The question is: Will your hope deliver? In uncertain times, hope can waver. Families are under assault, the global economy is tenuous, and violence is on the rise. Is it possible to live confidently in such alarming times? In this series, from the book of Philippians, Chapter 3, Chip explains what God has to say about our future and our fears. He'll teach us how we can face tomorrow, and each day that follows, with certainty and hope that never fails.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseJune 21, 2019
Finding Hope, Part 1
A person can only survive only so long without food or water. But did you know that some experts say we can't survive at all without hope? Join Chip as he explains every person has an HQ - a Hope Quotient - and why it matters!
June 24, 2019
Finding Hope, Part 2
Did you know that wherever we put our hope - that's what we worship? Interesting idea. So what happens if we worship false hope? On the other hand, what happens if we worship true hope? Join Chip to find out.
June 25, 2019
Experiencing Hope, Part 1
In the hussle and grind of everyday life - are you experiencing hope that helps you face the day to day with confidence? How do you get that kind of hope? Join Chip as he opens God's Word to reveal, through the life of the Apostle Paul, how to have hope and confidence that never waver.
June 26, 2019
Experiencing Hope, Part 2
Here's a crazy thought: Suffering is actually essential for spiritual growth and maturity - not exactly what everyone's preaching these days. Join Chip as he explains how the experience of suffering can bring us closer to Christ.
June 27, 2019
Pursuing Hope, Part 1
For many, finding hope in success, fame, or wealth has proven futile. For others, hope in a person has proved disappointing and painful. So, if you're looking for hope that actually delivers, where do you look? Join Chip to find out.
June 28, 2019
Pursuing Hope, Part 2
In this program, Chip lays out three key takeaways regarding spiritual maturity - what it is not, what it is, and what we gain from it.
July 1, 2019
Knowing Hope
We hope in all kinds of things. True hope delivers transformation, but false hope delivers tragedy. They both deliver - but they're not both helpful or good. In this program, Chip joins the Apostle Paul in a plea for you to choose hope that can deliver - life!
I Choose Love
How to Build Lasting Relationships
One of Jesus' last commands, and one of God's greatest delights is that His children, those who call Christ Lord, would love one another. But we all know loving other people doesn't come naturally, and it's not always easy. In this series, Chip teaches us, from the book of Philippians, Chapter 2, how to choose love and build relationships that last.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseJune 11, 2019
Love Gives, Part 1
Chip begins this series, from the book of Philippians, Chapter 2, by telling us Christ's command for us to love one another means we are to live in authentic, Christ-empowered unity. The question is - how? Join Chip as he embarks on the journey to answer that question.
June 12, 2019
Love Gives, Part 2
In this program, Chip gives us three specific action steps for becoming a more loving person. The conclusion comes down to a single sentence, a single attitude, that'll change everything about how you love others. Don't miss it.
June 13, 2019
Love Serves, Part 1
In this program, Chip reveals five ways we typically measure greatness. But as with any scale, we always want to know whether the scale is accurate. From Philippians, Chapter 2, Chip explains how true greatness is achieved.
June 14, 2019
Love Serves, Part 2
In our pursuit of greatness in God's eyes, we tend to imagine following Jesus into ever-increasing, upward levels of maturity. In this program, Chip poses the fascinating premise that we actually follow Jesus, descending into greatness.
June 17, 2019
Love Obeys, Part 1
Scripture tells us those who love God are those who obey His commands. Chip poses two critical questions when we talk about obedience: What can we expect from God? and What does God expect from us? Join Chip for the answers.
June 18, 2019
Love Obeys, Part 2
There's a huge tension between God's sovereignty and our free will. Join Chip as he wrestles with this tension and finds answers in Philippians, Chapter 2, to the question: How do we "work out" what God has already "worked in"?
June 19, 2019
Love Cares, Part 1
Chip begins this program with an interesting premise: God is always shopping. The question is: What's He shopping for? For the answer to that, join Chip as he continues this series from the book of Philippians, Chapter 2.
June 20, 2019
Love Cares, Part 2
Chip wraps us this series by reminding us that God is always shopping. In this program, he reveals what's on God's shopping list. Four specific characteristics that reveal our heart's desire to choose love.
I Choose Joy
How to Live Life Above Your Circumstances
In the midst of difficulty, chaos, and continual pressure, what is it that sets a believer apart from the crowd? What causes people to notice that there's something supernatural at work in their lives? In this series, from the book of Philippians, Chapter 1, Chip tells us it's joy! He explains how understanding the power of focus, purpose, hope, and expectation enables an ordinary believer to live life above circumstances, weather the worst storms, and experience true joy.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseMay 30, 2019
Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 1
If you’re bummed out, struggling, things not going well, and you don’t know where to go, join Chip as he begins this series and shares how a divine equation can change your world.
May 31, 2019
Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 2
What’s the toughest situation you’re facing today? A relationship? A negative boss? Financial pressure? Join Chip as he shares truth from God’s Word that will begin to neutralize that issue in your life and allow you to experience joy in the midst of your most perplexing problems.
June 3, 2019
Understanding the Power of Purpose, Part 1
Sometimes the shortest distance between two points is a zig zag line. God’s ultimate purpose for our life is often achieved by circumstances that seem to make no apparent sense to us. Is that how you feel? Do you need some help? Join Chip as he explains how, even in our worst circumstances, God can bring us joy!
June 4, 2019
Understanding the Power of Purpose, Part 2
Life is not fair. Here’s the question: What do you do when life's not fair to YOU? To answer that question, join Chip as he opens the book of Philippians for some very helpful insight.
June 5, 2019
Understanding the Power of Hope, Part 1
Are you in need of hope today? Are life’s ups and downs threatening to take the fight out of you or someone you love? Before you throw in the towel, join Chip as he shares how to find joy - even in the midst of really tough times.
June 6, 2019
Understanding the Power of Hope, Part 2
Someone has rightly said, adversity either makes us or breaks us. What makes the difference? The answer is a simple four letter word. Chip tells us what that word is and how it can help us rise above the most difficult circumstances in our lives and experience joy!
June 7, 2019
Understanding the Power of Expectations, Part 1
Do you feel like quitting today? In your most honest conversations, do you feel like giving up and just saying to God, "I'm done"? If you need to know how to hang tough in really tough times join Chip as he reveals how you can not only survive tough times but, believe it or not, experience joy!
June 10, 2019
Understanding the Power of Expectations, Part 2
Chip wraps up this series by explaining how the power of expectations can transform ordinary people into people of great faith. He tells us that through the joy Christ offers, we have the supernatural ability to live far above our circumstances.
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy
Practical Help for Those Angry Feelings that Ruin Relationships
How do you deal with those angry feelings we all experience? In the series, Overcoming Emotions That Destroy, Chip Ingram will help you identify whether you are a spewer, leaker, or stuffer. You will learn the difference between good and bad anger, how to gain control of it, and how to use it in constructive ways. This no-nonsense, practical series, will give you biblical tools to express your anger appropriately and deal with those who express their anger toward you.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseMay 16, 2019
Rage: Understanding the Monster Within, Part 1
What can turn a normal rational person into an out of control monster - destroying relationships, abusing children, spewing threats, and alienating lifelong friends? Join Chip as he reveals the source of that devastating power, and how to keep it under control.
May 17, 2019
Rage: Understanding the Monster Within, Part 2
Everyone struggles with anger - period! We struggle in different ways: some blow up, some spew, and some repress. So, is it really possible to keep anger from getting the best of us? Join Chip as he uncovers what causes our anger, and what we can do to keep it under control.
May 20, 2019
Why We all Struggle with Anger, Part 1
Would you like to be able to tame your temper, but you find yourself in a cycle of destructive reactions and explosive responses, and you just don’t know how to stop? Join Chip as he explains some biblical tools that will help you get a grip on anger before it gets a grip on you.
May 21, 2019
Why We all Struggle with Anger, Part 2
Your anger, instead of becoming your worst nightmare, can be your best friend. In fact, God wants to turn your anger into a tool that will serve you and help you like never before. Join Chip as he unpacks this powerful tool from God’s Word.
May 22, 2019
Turning Anger from a Foe to a Friend, Part 1
Are you tired of the bursts of anger that leave loved ones hurting and friendships reeling? Would you like to quit losing your temper? Chip encourages you that it’s not only possible to control your temper, but you can actually turn your anger from a foe to a friend.
May 23, 2019
Turning Anger from a Foe to a Friend, Part 2
Are you tired of the bursts of anger that leave loved ones hurting and friendships reeling? Would you like to quit losing your temper? Chip encourages you that it’s not only possible to control your temper, but you can actually turn your anger from a foe to a friend.
May 24, 2019
Learning How to Stop Stress Before it Starts, Part 1
Deadlines, flight delays, traffic jams, crying babies - what do all these have in common? Well, for most of us these situations cause us stress. We are surrounded by stressful events every day! How do we keep the chaos of life from stressing us out? Chip clarifies God’s solution for stopping stress BEFORE it starts.
May 27, 2019
Learning How to Stop Stress Before it Starts, Part 2
We hear a lot today about reducing stress and the health benefits of living with less of it. The question is, how do you do that? How do you get ahead of the stress that comes at you each day? Well, there is a way to stop stress before it starts. Chip walks you through some simple steps you can take to gain victory over stress.
May 28, 2019
How to Be Good and Mad, Part 1
Is it possible to actually be “good” AND “mad”? According to scripture, there are times when the right thing to do is get angry. In this message, Chip persuades us that it's possible to know when anger is the best option.
May 29, 2019
How to Be Good and Mad, Part 2
Is it possible to actually be “good” AND “mad”? According to scripture, there are times when the right thing to do is get angry. In this message, Chip persuades us that it's possible to know when anger is the best option.
Authentic
How to be a Christian Without Being Religious
Is it possible to be a Christian without being religious? More than a list of activities, behaviors, and rules, this series will show you that the Christian life is, at its core, an ongoing relationship with the living God. You will discover how to live a life of faith; how to portray Christ's love and character in your everyday activities; how to know if you are growing spiritually; and how to develop a dynamic, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseMay 2, 2019
It's All About Relationship, Part 1
Do you ever feel like your whole life is one big spiritual to-do list? Do this, don’t do that, 10 things to remember, etc, etc. It's exhausting! Do you ever just want to get off the religious performance track and begin experiencing the joy of the Lord? If so, join Chip as he shares what God really wants from you.
May 3, 2019
It's All About Relationship, Part 2
If you want to get the very best from God, you’ve got to give Him something in return. In fact, the scriptures are clear that God blesses those who do this one thing. But more than that, He opposes those who don’t. In this message, Chip reveals what that one thing is.
May 6, 2019
Trusting God When What He Does Doesn't Make Sense, Part 1
Do you ever wonder why God sometimes lets a bad situation not only get worse but get impossible? Chip talks about how to trust God when what He does doesn’t make sense. If you’re wondering, “God, what are You doing? Where are You?”, this message is for you.
May 7, 2019
Trusting God When What He Does Doesn't Make Sense, Part 2
Why doesn’t God stop bad things from happening to good people? Why doesn’t He step in and save the day? The answer may surprise you. Chip shares why God not only allows, but sometimes orchestrates, events in our lives that take our toughest situations and makes them impossible.
May 8, 2019
One Little Word that will Change Your Life, Part 1
How do you know if you’re an authentic Christian or just a very religious person? Chip begins this series tackling that question - and the answers might surprise you.
May 9, 2019
One Little Word that will Change Your Life, Part 2
There is one thing that opens the heart of God to enjoy sweet communion with you. Do you know what that one thing is? Chip reveals what that “one thing” is and shares how you can discover and activate it in your life today.
May 10, 2019
Stop Reading Your Bible, Part 1
Is God's Word working in your life? He gave it to us so it would. So, if it's not... what do we do? Chip provides a 4-step process that'll take you from being in His Word, to experiencing real transformation. His truth - integrated, digested, applied, and integrated. That's how real transformation happens.
May 13, 2019
Stop Reading Your Bible, Part 2
How does real life-change happen? Scripture is clear. It happens through the renewing of our minds. Only when our thinking changes, will our behavior change. In this program, Chip explains two commands from Romans, chapter 12: Stop being conformed, and Start being transformed. Stop reading and begin to meditate on God's Word. The difference will be life-changing.
May 14, 2019
Why God Uses Some People More than Others, Part 1
Do you ever wonder why God uses some people more than others? According to scripture, it’s not about intellect; it’s not about training; it’s not about background. So what is it? Join Chip as he goes to God's Word to reveal the answer.
May 15, 2019
Why God Uses Some People More than Others, Part 2
Do you need a miracle right now? Do you need God to step into your world and do the impossible? Chip explains that our faith is connected to experiencing God’s power in our lives.
Momentum
How to Ignite Your Faith (R12)
What's true spirituality? How do you get it? In today's culture we tend to customize our spirituality to fit our own needs. We create God in our own image rather than the other way around. In this r12 series, learn how you can give God what He wants the most. Based on timeless truths found in Romans 12, Chip journeys back to the Old Testament to learn true spirituality from the lives of Abraham, Daniel, Moses, David & Jonathan, and Joseph. They reveal to us a profile of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Momentum will Ignite Your Faith.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseApril 12, 2019
What is True Spirituality?, Part 1
True spirituality - what is it and how do you know if you’ve got it? Simple, right? Join Chip for this journey of what True Spirituality looks like in the lives of some of God's favorite people.
April 15, 2019
What is True Spirituality?, Part 2
Tired of feeling like you’re just “going through the motions” spiritually? Wish you could experience God in a real, fresh new way? Chip explains what the Bible has to say about true, authentic spirituality and how you can begin to experience it.
April 16, 2019
Learning to Give God What He Wants the Most, Part 1
Let me ask you, what does God want most from you? Any ideas? Chip shares how you can not only know what God wants from you, but also how to give it to Him.
April 17, 2019
Learning to Give God What He Wants the Most, Part 2
Do you ever feel like God isn’t happy with you? Like He's wishing you would just get your act together, but you’re not really sure exactly what it is He WANTS you to do? Chip shares what scripture says about what God wants from all of us and how you can begin giving that to Him starting today.
April 22, 2019
Learning to Get God's Best for Your Life, Part 1
God wants to give you His very best. He has a great plan for your life and that plan includes receiving the very best from His gracious hand. However, most people don’t get God’s best because they have missed a couple of important steps along the way. Chip reveals those important steps so you can begin getting God’s best for your life.
April 23, 2019
Learning to Get God's Best for Your Life, Part 2
Do you want God’s best for your life? Do you want to experience peace and power in your life like never before? You can - and it begins by understanding and applying a simple “yes and no” proposition. Chip shares what that “yes-no” proposition is.
April 24, 2019
Learning to Come to Grips with the Real You, Part 1
Do you ever lay awake at night and wonder, "Who am I, REALLY?" Chip shares the answer to that question and reveals how to discover coming to grips with the real you.
April 25, 2019
Learning to Come to Grips with the Real You, Part 2
Ever feel like you don’t measure up? Or that you’ll never achieve anything in your life? Chip lays out four steps to follow that will help you get an accurate view of yourself and unleash all of your incredible potential!
April 26, 2019
Learning to Experience Authentic Community, Part 1
It’s been said that in order to find a good friend you need to be one first. There is a lot of truth in that saying. Chip shares, from scripture, how to build deep, meaningful, authentic relationships that stand the test of time.
April 29, 2019
Learning to Experience Authentic Community, Part 2
Want to have great relationships? Chip gives you a 3-step process for building the kind of relationships that carry you through the hard times and celebrate life’s best moments with you.
April 30, 2019
Learning to Overcome the Evil Aimed at You, Part 1
Has someone wounded you? Perhaps someone you trusted, you loved, and respected? Are you struggling to get past the anger and bitterness? Chip looks at how to overcome the evil aimed at you and move on with your life.
May 1, 2019
Learning to Overcome the Evil Aimed at You, Part 2
When you’re hurt by a close friend, family member, or ministry partner, and the pain is so deep that you wonder if you will ever get over it, the Bible gives us three important steps to take to cleanse the wounds and find healing. Chip wraps up this series by sharing those steps with you.
Stop Faking It!
Live Without Hypocrisy
Nobody likes a hypocrite, and nobody wants to be one. But for some reason, living an honest, authentic life is tougher than it sounds. God calls us to walk as "children of light," but many of us find ourselves living shadowy lives of part-time spirituality, and then wonder why our hearts feel cold and our prayers go unanswered. If you'd like to know how to live a winsome, whole and holy life, join Chip Ingram for this series from Ephesians 5.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseApril 2, 2019
Why We All Hate Hypocrisy, Part 1
What can cause lifelong relationships to end suddenly? Or destroy the credibility of an honored person or institution? One word: hypocrisy. Chip begins a new series that takes on this issue of hypocrisy - we’ll find out what the scriptures say about it, how to see it for what it is, and how we can overcome it.
April 3, 2019
Why We All Hate Hypocrisy, Part 2
When you think about organized religion what comes to mind? In this message, Chip explains what God intended the Church to be - a place of authenticity and love, in order to teach His children to live lives of integrity.
April 4, 2019
How to Overcome Hypocrisy in Your Heart, Part 1
Do you want a life filled with strong relationships, personal influence, and deep meaning? Who doesn’t? And according to Jesus, you can have that kind of life. But here’s the catch: you’ve got to live without hypocrisy. So how do you do that? That’s the topic Chip tackles in this message.
April 5, 2019
How to Overcome Hypocrisy in Your Heart, Part 2
How do you know if you’re filled with Holy Spirit? Is it a feeling? Is it a supernatural ability? Chip answers that question and then shows how the Holy Spirit helps us overcome hypocrisy.
April 8, 2019
How to Overcome Hypocrisy in Your Public Life, Part 1
Don’t you wish that there was an antidote for hypocrisy - like a special injection you could get from your doctor that would completely rid your life of hypocrisy forever? Chip reveals that such a remedy exists, and he’ll show you how to get it.
April 9, 2019
How to Overcome Hypocrisy in Your Public Life, Part 2
Chip unpacks how you can overcome hypocrisy in your public life by remembering a couple of very important things.
April 10, 2019
How to Overcome Hypocrisy in Your Private Life, Part 1
What is it that God wants most from you? Your time? Your money? Your talents? Perhaps what God wants most from you is - you. He wants to spend time with you. He wants a relationship with you. Chip walks us through how to build a relationship with God - who we can’t see, hear, or touch.
April 11, 2019
How to Overcome Hypocrisy in Your Private Life, Part 2
Chip wraps up this series with one of the core essentials of our walk with God - our private worship. Chip will let you in on how he does his own personal quiet time, so you can get a glimpse of a fresh, vibrant devotional time with the Lord, for the next steps on your own faith journey.
Holy Ambition
Turning God-Shaped Dreams into Reality
The God of the universe is looking for regular people to accomplish things beyond our wildest dreams. In this series, from Nehemiah 1 - 6, learn how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things and the process by which He molds men and women for His purposes.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseMarch 15, 2019
Develop a Dislocated Heart, Part 1
God is on a mission. He's looking for a very select group of people on the face of the earth, in order to strongly support them - to empower them to do amazing things in them and through them. Would you like to be that kind of person? Would you like to be one He selects? Chip begins this series by telling you how to become that kind of a person.
March 18, 2019
Develop a Dislocated Heart, Part 2
Do you ever feel like your life is going in circles? You know, the same ol’ thing day after day. Do you wish you could be a part of doing something really great? In this message, Chip explains why your life matters so much to God and why He's looking to empower ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
March 19, 2019
Experience a Broken Spirit, Part 1
Do you ever wish you could hear the voice of God? Join Chip as he describes how to turn up the volume in your spiritual ears so you can begin to hear God’s voice loud and clear.
March 20, 2019
Experience a Broken Spirit, Part 2
Did you know that God wants to speak to you? It’s true. In fact He wants to go way beyond speaking to you. He wants to support you, empower you, direct you, and use you to do things beyond your wildest dreams. Chip reveals how God wants to do this in your life.
March 21, 2019
Practice a Radical Faith, Part 1
Would you like to look back in six months and see the hand of God in your relationships? Your work? Your family? Chip's teaching in this message explores how God ignites radical, life-changing faith in everyday, ordinary people.
March 22, 2019
Practice a Radical Faith, Part 2
Chip continues this series with a provocative message that makes some bold promises. Chip says that if you want to please God there is one thing you must do…and without it you cannot please Him. So what is “it?” Find out from today's message.
March 25, 2019
Create a Strategic Plan, Part 1
Has God put a dream in your heart? A dream that you know would honor Him? But down deep in your soul you say, “I don’t know how to turn these God-given dreams into a reality.” If that’s the case, then join Chip as he shows you how to take those dreams and turn them into reality.
March 26, 2019
Create a Strategic Plan, Part 2
Does your life lack direction? Are you in a rut? If you want to get out of that rut, making a turn to where God wants you to be, this message will be very useful! Chip lays out how to develop a strategic plan for your life.
March 27, 2019
Exercise Personal Commitment, Part 1
Chip explores the power of commitment and how you can harness that power to turn your life around by following some time-honored principles from the book of Nehemiah.
March 28, 2019
Exercise Personal Commitment, Part 2
Chip shares three keys that will help you keep your commitments, even when the going gets tough.
March 29, 2019
Grow a Courageous Soul, Part 1
Ever notice that when you take a step of faith and you’re committed to being the person God wants you to be, that life suddenly gets really tough? Why is that? Chip explains why it gets worse before it gets better and he’ll give you some practical ways to make it through the bumpy ride that you may be enduring right now.
April 1, 2019
Grow a Courageous Soul, Part 2
Are you discouraged today? Have you lost hope? Are you struggling? You just don’t feel like you can do what you know you’re supposed to do? If that’s where you find yourself today, Chip shares words of encouragement and hope about how to handle life when it gets really tough.
The Holy Spirit
Experiencing His Power and Presence 24/7
Who is the Holy Spirit? Is He more than "The Force?" For many believers, a relationship with the Holy Spirit rarely factors into our day-to-day lives. The truth is, experiencing His power and presence unlocks spiritual living to an entirely new level. This series will help you understand how the indwelling of the Holy Spirit deepens intimacy with God. In the process, you'll experience empowered living that reveals and activates your unique spiritual gifts in ways you never imagined possible.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseMarch 5, 2019
The Holy Spirit: He's More than "The Force", Part 1
Are you struggling with a difficult relationship? A tough decision? A hard situation at work? Confused about how to handle it, or what to do next? Chip launches this series on the Holy Spirit, by explaining how you can begin to get crystal clear vision for those important decisions in your life.
March 6, 2019
The Holy Spirit: He's More than "The Force", Part 2
Have you tried to make changes in your life, only to find that, over time, you fall right back into those old habits again? Would you like to have victory over these troublesome areas? Join Chip as he reminds you that, as a follower of Jesus Christ, you have access to power and resources that can change your life forever. Find out how to tap into that power.
March 7, 2019
How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit, Part 1
Are you a Spirit-filled Christian? Depending on your background, that’s a loaded question. So, which viewpoint is correct? Who has the right answer? Chip explores this controversial topic.
March 8, 2019
How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit, Part 2
What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? And, perhaps more importantly, how do you get filled with the Holy Spirit? What’s the process? Chip explains what it means and what it does NOT mean.
March 11, 2019
Are You In Step with the Holy Spirit?, Part 1
So, what is the Holy Spirit’s top priority for your life? When you sift through all the various ideas, opinions, and statements about the work of the Holy Spirit, at the end of the day, what is HIS top priority for your life? Chip reveals the very clear, encouraging answer to this question.
March 12, 2019
Are You In Step with the Holy Spirit?, Part 2
How does the spiritual life work? How do you grow spiritually? In this message, Chip gives four key concepts that will revolutionize your view and understanding of this thing called the “spiritual life.”
March 13, 2019
How to Discover Your Spiritual Gifts, Part 1
If you want to know deep joy, understand how to invest your life in things that bring you lasting satisfaction, and experience the presence of God like never before, you need to know one thing. Chip shares what that “one thing” is.
March 14, 2019
How to Discover Your Spiritual Gifts, Part 2
Knowing your spiritual gift is more than an interesting intellectual or religious exercise. It’s the key to unlocking the greatest tool for personal and Kingdom impact there is. Join Chip as he shares how you can discover your spiritual gift.
Love Sex and Lasting Relationships
God's Prescription for Enhancing Your Love Life
Everyone desires to love and be loved. The pursuit of "true love" is everywhere you look! It's romanticized on TV and in the movies we watch. Countless books and songs are written about it and hundreds of online dating websites and relationship seminars abound - all of which are designed to "help" you find that special someone to love. So why is "true love" so elusive? Could it be that the picture of love we see in today's culture is nothing more than an illusion? If so, what does real love look like? In this series, you'll discover God's way for finding love, staying in love, and growing in intimacy for a lifetime.
Show BroadcastsPurchaseFebruary 19, 2019
The Secret to a Lasting Relationship, Part 1
If you or someone you know is searching for that special person, suffering the consequences of divorce and not sure what to do next, or looking for biblical advice you can share with someone you love, this is a bedrock, very encouraging message about how to do relationships God's way.
February 20, 2019
The Secret to a Lasting Relationship, Part 2
Are you in a relationship that is frustrating? A relationship that’s going nowhere? Has the pattern gone on over and over again with different people but no intimacy, no rich connection? Then join Chip as he talks about the secret to a lasting relationship.
February 21, 2019
How to Know if You're in Love, Part 1
Most of us long to be in love but how do you know if it's really love or just a very intense flurry of emotions? Join Chip as he explains that you could make the biggest mistake of your life unless you know how to tell the huge difference between love and infatuation. One can last a lifetime and the other will not stand the test of time.
February 22, 2019
How to Know if You're in Love, Part 2
If you could take a test and find out if you’re in love or just infatuated, would you do it? Well, if so, join Chip as he shares how you can know, for sure, if you are in love or just infatuated.
February 25, 2019
Love and Sex: Why Knowing the Difference Makes All the Difference, Part 1
When we fail to understand the difference between love and sex, we are doomed to failure in both our relationships and our sexuality. Chip shares why knowing the difference between love and sex makes all the difference in your relationships.
February 26, 2019
Love and Sex: Why Knowing the Difference Makes All the Difference, Part 2
God designed a beautiful gift for His people - it’s called: sex. But it’s been exploited; it’s been cheapened; it’s been defrauded. Would you like to know what God thinks about sex? Then join Chip as he explains that, contrary to popular belief, God's not down on sex, He's the one who actually created it. He gave it to people to enjoy it as He designed it!
February 27, 2019
Sexual Purity in a Sex-Saturated World, Part 1
As believers in Christ, we want to be sexually pure, but it’s tough. Is it possible to really be pure in a sex-saturated world? Join Chip as he tackles this important and very controversial topic.
February 28, 2019
Sexual Purity in a Sex-Saturated World, Part 2
There is an epidemic in evangelical Christianity, and the epidemic is lust. If you want to discover God’s weapon for slaying the dragon of lust then join Chip for this very practical message about how you can overcome temptation and know the joy of following Him in obedience.
March 1, 2019
Wake Up World! There's a Better Way to Do Relationships, Part 1
Do you long for a deep, rich, intimate relationship with a person of the opposite sex that will last a lifetime? In this message, Chip shares, from the Bible, God’s plan to help us get there.
March 4, 2019
Wake Up World! There's a Better Way to Do Relationships, Part 2
If you could ask God what would be the best way to attract a person of the opposite sex, in a way that would please Him and satisfy you, would you like to hear His answer? With that answer, Chip wraps up this series.