Phase 4: Social Wisdom
In this final message, Ryan Ingram reminds us that wisdom is the key to thoughts, and actions, and speech that honors God and brings about social restoration. Wisdom isn’t knowledge; it’s the skill of applying knowledge in order to reap the benefits of God’s designs for life and the universe. Social restoration is cultivated by…
Read MorePhase 3: Social Language
In this message, Ryan Ingram helps us see the importance of taking every thought captive, BEFORE it comes out of our mouth. There are four key questions to ask before you speak: 1) Is it true? 2) Is it helpful? 3) Is it kind? 4) Have I truly listened? Social restoration requires followers of Jesus…
Read MorePhase 2: Social Action
In this message, Ryan Ingram encourages us that in Christ we have a calling to good works! He reminds us of Paul’s teaching in Ephesians – We are not saved BY good works; we are saved FOR good works. He goes on to say that action is the completion of faith, not in competition with…
Read MorePhase 1: Social Distinction
In this first message, Ryan Ingram uncovers the trap of playing favorites. We see it in families, in communities, in politics, and in churches. The problem is that it destroys relationships and is absolutely counter to what the Apostle Paul wrote when he said – In Christ, there is no distinction. James wrote about it…
Read MoreIt’s Practical
Difficult circumstances provide opportunities. When we long to get out from under the oppression and trouble of life’s challenges, there are three practices resilient people have in common. In this message, we’ll learn what they are – and how they not only give us relief, but bring blessing to others, in the process.
Read MoreIt’s Powerful
Difficult circumstances demand powerful resources. As believers in Christ, God has given us a resource more powerful, more precise, and more helpful than some may know. Unless we use it though, we’re at the mercy of the wisdom of the world and our own wherewithal…. not a great prospect, compared to what God has to…
Read MoreIt’s Emotional
Difficult circumstances sometimes cause us to become angry. Anger is the flashing, red light on the dashboard of our mind, warning us that something’s wrong! Getting to the root cause of anger equips us to leverage anger – to see a situation accurately and then deal appropriately. Anger, when used as a diagnostic tool, rather…
Read MoreIt’s Tempting
Difficult circumstances sometimes come as a result of temptation. In order to prevail, we need to see temptations for what they are – our enemy’s lures, uniquely designed for each person. Temptations are attractive and appealing, and look and act like something very good. But temptations hide a deadly hook. The fact is, there’s a…
Read MoreA Theology to Believe
Do you believe God is good? Do you believe He has a plan for you, that’s the best plan – out of all the possible scenarios? Perspective is the key to overcoming any circumstance that threatens to bring us down. How do we get perspective? In this message, Chip reminds us that God is good…
Read MoreA Resource to Ask For
Difficult circumstances are nothing new. Believers have faced tough times through the centuries. In this message, Chip gives us a perspective on fearful times that provides more than just guidance. He’s going to tell us about a resource God offers that makes all the difference in how we face adversity!
Read MoreAn Attitude to Embrace
Looking back to the way others have risen above their circumstances is often a good way to get perspective and inspiration. Their choices to honor God and love like Jesus did, spark our motivation to do the same – regardless of our circumstances. In this message, Chip shares five observations that’ll forever change your attitude…
Read MoreWhy We Fight with Those We Love
Do you ever wonder why some of your worst fights are with the people you love the most? Chip begins this series by uncovering the root causes of our fights and quarrels.
Read MoreFatal Assumption: Exposing the Myths of Being Born Again
We all have faith. The question is, in what or in whom do you place your faith? We’ve all had a bad experience with placing in our faith in something or someone who disappointed us. So how can we know our faith is well-founded? Or how can we know our faith is real? From the…
Read MoreFatal Perception: Confronting the Prejudice in All of Us
The world we live in is highly sensitive to discrimination. Our antennae are up when it comes to prejudice, as well they should be. Chip reminds us, from scripture, why it’s so critical for prejudice to be a non-factor in the life of the the Church.
Read MoreFatal Deception: Are We Kidding Ourselves?
Deception is tricky! If we’re deceived, we don’t KNOW it – or do we? Chip challenges us to stop kidding ourselves and understand the true nature of what we’re up against.
Read MoreDon’t Ask Why, Ask What?
We live in a fallen world. And in a fallen world, bad things happen to good people. When those bad things happen to you, what do you do? Chip begins this series by asking and answering three key questions that will allow you to grow through your pain, rather than be crushed by it.
Read MoreHow to Move Beyond the Pain
What do you do when you get stuck in your pain and it seems like a vicious cycle with no end in sight? You want to get through it God’s way, but you’re stuck. You just don’t know how! Chip shares what the Bible has to say about moving through the pain and rediscovering the…
Read MoreHow to Slay the Dragon of Discouragement
Discouragement – how do you respond to those feelings of hopelessness and depression? If you need a spiritual shot in the arm, or a reviving dose of perspective, this message is for you. God wants to help you hang tough in tough times.
Read MoreOvercoming Temptation: How to Deal with Desires that Destroy
Temptations – they come from all sides and in all forms. Some have the power to destroy your life – things like lust, greed, the desire for power, and sexual fulfillment outside of God’s boundaries. If you’re struggling with overcoming temptation, there’s good news! Chip makes it clear that there is hope and there is…
Read MoreWhy We Fight with Those We Love
Do you ever wonder why some of the worst fights you ever have are with people you love the most? Our emotions have a fuse, and unfortunately, sometimes those sparks lead all the way to real blowups – oftentimes with people we love the most. Chip wraps up this series by taking the lid off…
Read MoreRage: Understanding the Monster Within
What can turn a normal rational person into an out of control monster, destroying relationships, abusing children, spewing threats and alienating lifelong friends and family? Chip shares the source of that devastating power and how to keep it under control.
Read MoreTurning Anger from a Foe to a Friend
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 shares that it’s possible to not only control your temper, but actually turn your anger from a foe to a friend.
Read MoreMotivation – How to Do What’s Best When You Feel Like it the Least
Struggling to find motivation to finish diets, fitness programs or Bible reading schedules! Have you ever started a new regime only to feel frustrated after just a few days because your commitment got sidetracked? In this message from How to Change for the Better, Chip will show you how you can hang in there, no…
Read MoreThe Secret Of Lasting Change – Building Below the Water Line
From his broadcast series, How to Change for the Better, Chip shares The Secret to Lasting Change, which might be different than you think. Now that you’ve got some direction and made some life-change decisions, Chip explains the secret of making those decisions really stick, for the long-term.
Read MoreThe Tongue – God’s Tool for Transformation
Words can bring life or death. The things we say have a power beyond belief and ultimately they reveal what’s truly in our hearts. From his series, How to Change for the Better, join Chip as he shares how you can turn your tongue from a destructive force to a tool for life transformation.
Read MoreWhy We Fight with Those We Love
Do you ever wonder why some of your worst fights are with the people you love the most? Chip begins this series, from the book of James, by uncovering the root causes of our fights and quarrels.
Read MoreWhy a Change in Scenery Rarely Improves the View
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 will bring major consequences. Chip looks at how to know when it is right to move on.
Read MoreWhy We Wound Others with Our Words
Gossip, slander, rumors, lies, we’ve all felt the sting of wounding words – and truthfully, we’ve delivered a few ourselves. Chip explains how to begin controlling our words and how to respond when we are wounded by the words of others.
Read MoreHow Our Jobs Can Destroy Our Relationships
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.
Read MoreWhy Better Things Don’t Always Make Things 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.
Read MoreEmotional Healing – Moving Beyond Treating Symptoms
Do miracles and supernatural healings still happen today? Or were those limited to Jesus’ day or when the Apostles were building the early Church? In this message, Chip begins his series Does God Still Heal? based on James chapter 5. He illustrates how Christ longs to entirely heal our emotional wounds rather than provide temporary…
Read MoreSpiritual Healing – Operation Restoration
Have past mistakes created distance between you and God? Do you know someone who has become so convinced of this idea that they have abandoned their faith altogether? In this message, Chip brings a hopeful word from James chapter 5 for anyone longing for spiritual renewal. Learn the practical steps to help yourself, or others…
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