Building Authentic Community

Encouragement—an affirming pat on the back, a brief comment of appreciation, or even a simple little smile—can spell the difference between a good day and a bad one. In this message, Chip explores how we can harness the incredible power of encouragement to lift those around us and be a consistent blessing in their lives.

Need a lift today? Join Chip as he shares how giving and receiving encouragement will brighten your day, and perhaps change your life.

What do you do when you get attacked for your faith? Chip gives you four simple steps that you can use to bolster your confidence and build your courage, when you are criticized for your faith.

Once bitten, twice shy - as the saying goes. That’s never truer than when you’ve been attacked for your faith. Chip explains a simple method for rebuilding that confidence after you’ve taken a beating for your faith.

What do you say to someone who’s fallen away from the faith, especially when you care deeply about them? Is there a way to sensitively deal with the situation without coming across as “holier than thou?” Chip lays out a few strategies to help you effectively talk with your friend or loved one.

When a friend is slipping away from the faith, what do you do? Chip gets very specific about how to rescue those in spiritual danger.

Have you ever known someone with the ability to bring out the very best in others? Maybe a teacher or a manager at work? Would you like to know how to be that kind of person? Join Chip as he shares how to bring out the very best in people.

Do you know someone who is struggling right now? Depressed, feeling defeated? Chip reveals how you can bring out the best in those you love, by following a few simple steps.

In this message, Chip gives us a snapshot of what the future holds - and the picture is sobering. But what’s coming and how we can prepare for it, is of great encouragement!

Are there things that should frighten you? According to scripture there are. Chip explains what a few of those things are, why we should be concerned, and then what to do about it.

Want to be more fulfilled? Experience more joy? Live with less guilt and more freedom? Chip shares how you can become the person you’ve always longed to become by following a few life changing steps.

What do you need to DO to become a great Christian? What does a great Christian look like in God’s eyes? It's not necessarily easy, but it's not complicated either. Join Chip as he helps us with a game plan.

Do you ever wonder why some of your worst fights are with the people you love the most? Drawing from the book of James, Chip uncovers the root causes of our fights and quarrels.

Ever wondered why you fight with those you love? What causes the heated arguments and painful words? Chances are, the reasons for our disputes are different than you might think. Join Chip as he reveals the reasons we have conflict in our most important relationships.

Gossip, slander, rumors, lies, we’ve all felt the sting of wounding words - and truthfully, we’ve delivered a few ourselves. In this message, Chip shares how to begin controlling our words and how to respond when we are wounded by the words of others.

Words can bring life and healing; and words can wound deeply. If you have been hurt by vicious words, or if you struggle with controlling your tongue, join Chip as he explores how to guard our tongues and how to bring healing to a damaged relationship.

Is it possible that a “better” job could actually be a bad thing for you, your family, your relationships? Chip examines what the Bible has to say about jobs, relationships, and being upwardly mobile.

Life is full of decisions. The question is how do you know which decision you should make? Chip shares a biblical model of decision making that may help you with that very important choice in front of you.

Join Chip as he discusses why better things in life don’t always make life better.

Money. Is it wrong to have lots of money? Or perhaps put another way, is it better or more spiritual to be poor? How does God really feel about money, wealth, and possessions? Chip explores what the Bible has to say about financial success, spending, and saving.

Change is inevitable and change can be a great thing. But there are times when making a change in your life, or work, or relationships can bring devastating consequences. Chip looks at how to know when it's right to move on.

When life is really tough, should we consider it a sign that God wants us to move on? If we’re offered a better paying job, is that an indication that God is leading us away from our current situation? Maybe; maybe not. In this message, Chip lays out four steps to follow when considering a change of scenery.