Forgiving – How to Restore Your Peace
When love isn’t enough to hold a marriage together, what is? In this message, Chip shares what we all know about ourselves but are often unwilling to face or admit. The truth he brings has the power to shore up an unstable relationship, mend damaged souls that think there’s no hope, and bring life back…
Read MoreConnecting – How to Multiply Your Joy
The honeymoon’s over, the glow is gone, and married life can seem pretty harsh after a while. Is there a way to connect with your mate in a way that rekindles the flame? Is there a way to change the way you communicate that helps you actually look forward to talking and spending time together?…
Read MorePlanning – How to Strengthen Your Hope
Let’s face it – marriage is a lot of hard work! Sometimes the daily grind, responsibilities, challenges, finances, and conflicting values, conspire to make you want to give up. Where do you find hope to keep going and stay faithful to your commitment? In this message, Chip brings a simple, very doable plan to help…
Read MoreServing – How to Deepen Your Love
Did you know there’s a single word that sums up the whole of a happy marriage? It’s the key to everything you’ve ever wanted in a secure, satisfying marriage relationship. In this message, Chip shares the missing link to most failing marriages and why it’s central to enjoying the marriage you’ve always hoped for. If…
Read MoreAbsolutely Small – The Birthplace of Breakthrough
A mustard seed is almost microscopic. Nevertheless, it grows into a huge plant. Jesus came to earth as a helpless infant and defeated Satan and death once, for all. Twelve disciples’ efforts to spread the gospel live on today as the Church continues to expand generation upon generation. God’s method is “Absolutely Small.” This seems…
Read MoreAbide in Me
Have you ever felt like Christianity is too complicated or demanding? Or that you have to earn God’s approval? In this message, Chip shares his struggles with that mindset as he continues his series, The Four Great Invitations. Discover what it means to abide in Christ and why getting an accurate picture of God can…
Read MoreCome to Me
Do you know someone with lots of life experience you would trust to give you sound wisdom and guidance? If not, in this message, Chip will be that mentor for us as he kicks off his series, The Four Great Invitations: Lessons from My First 50 Years with Jesus. Learn how Jesus speaks to us…
Read MoreProximity Principle
Do you feel hopeless and isolated? I mean as you see unrest, corruption, and evil happening all around us – have you thought ‘What’s the point in talking about Jesus?’ In this message, guest teacher Kyle Idleman continues his series “One at a Time” with an encouraging word! Don’t miss God’s hope-filled antidote for this…
Read MoreHow to Live for Christ Now
Do you feel discouraged by the relentless discord everywhere? In this message, our guest teacher John Dickerson gives 9 specific ways believers can find peace, walk faithfully with God and make a difference in a world that’s spinning out of control.
Read MoreWhen Society Shakes
Many of the blessings we experience today were established by prominent historical figures with one common conviction. In this message, guest teacher John Dickerson reveals what core belief drove these men and women to success. And how today’s society is attempting to destroy this proven foundation.
Read MoreForgiving – How to Restore Your Peace
When love isn’t enough to hold a marriage together, what is? In this message, Chip shares what we all know about ourselves but are often unwilling to face or admit. The truth he brings has the power to shore up an unstable relationship, mend damaged souls that think there’s no hope, and bring life back…
Read MoreConnecting – How to Multiply Your Joy
The honeymoon’s over, the glow is gone, and married life can seem pretty harsh after a while. Is there a way to connect with your mate in a way that rekindles the flame? Is there a way to change the way you communicate that helps you actually look forward to talking and spending time together?…
Read MorePlanning – How to Strengthen Your Hope
Let’s face it – marriage is a lot of hard work! Sometimes the daily grind, responsibilities, challenges, finances, and conflicting values, conspire to make you want to give up. Where do you find hope to keep going and stay faithful to your commitment? In this message, Chip brings a simple, very doable plan to help…
Read MoreServing – How to Deepen Your Love
Did you know there’s a single word that sums up the whole of a happy marriage? It’s the key to everything you’ve ever wanted in a secure, satisfying marriage relationship. In this message, Chip shares the missing link to most failing marriages and why it’s central to enjoying the marriage you’ve always hoped for. If…
Read MoreEverlasting Father
“Father” – for some that’s a frightening word. For others, it’s a comforting word. For Christians, it’s the hope we have of a God who provides everything we need to be safe and secure, healthy and whole, forgiven and rescued, loved and adored. Sound too good to be true? It’s not – scripture tells us…
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Say to Someone Who’s Life Seems Hopeless?
Sometimes we feel trapped. We find ourselves in situations that seem impossible and we feel powerless to change anything. In this message, Chip shares that there are five very specific steps for transitioning from hopelessness into life-giving hope!
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Say to Someone Looking for a Miracle?
There’s plenty of evidence that Jesus actually did miracles. Have you ever wondered WHY He did them? Have you ever thought about the people who actually saw Jesus do miracles and still didn’t believe He was the Son of God? Chip asks the question, “If you had the opportunity to ask for a miracle, what…
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Say to an Honest Skeptic?
There were plenty of people who walked with Jesus and remained skeptical of who He was. From John chapter 20, Chip explores four examples, and then lays out four timeless truths that help us understand what Jesus had to say to and about them.
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Say to Tattletales and Adulterers?
This message is taught by Joe Bishop, Chip’s colleague from Santa Cruz Bible Church.
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Say to Someone Who Lost a Loved One?
This message is taught by Steve Clifford, Chip’s colleague from Santa Cruz Bible Church.
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Say to a Lonely Wounded Woman?
Through five life-lessons, Chip illustrates how Jesus dispelled the lie that we’ve done too much wrong for God to ever love us.
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Say to a Very Good Man?
What does it take to be a “good” man? Character? Morals? Religious conviction? Spirituality? Service to others? We tend to think we’re pretty good on a scale compared to others. In this message, Chip examines what Jesus had to say to a very good man.
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Say to Barbara Walters?
If you could interview Jesus, what questions would be at the top of your legal pad? Chip opens this series by using Jesus’ own words, from John chapter 1, to answer the interviewer’s questions.
Read MoreWhy Heaven Matters
Do you ever stop and wonder what heaven will really be like? What do you imagine? Clouds? Harps? Singing? Really long church services? Well, that isn’t even close. Chip begins this series by exploring what the Bible says about heaven and how, when you see heaven for what it really is, it will change how…
Read MoreThe Path
What path are you on and where is it taking you? Everyone is on a path. It may not be a path we think about, but everyone is ON a path. And there are different paths. Some are on a path to fame, some on a path to success, some are on a path to…
Read MoreA New Commandment for the New Community
There’s one thing that Jesus told us we could do to let the whole world know we belong to Him. Chip begins this series by revealing what that one thing is and how to activate it in your life today.
Read MoreWhen Life Doesn’t Make Sense
Ever been in a tough spot? You call out to God for help and then what happens next is almost unthinkable – it not only doesn’t get any better, but it gets absolutely impossible. Chip asks the question: Could it be that God wanted your situation to go from bad to impossible? What do you…
Read MorePray Great Prayers
There’s a secret weapon God has given us to use on our journey of faith. It protects us. It provides us with strength when we get discouraged. It’s how we ask for the improbable, expect the impossible, and receive the unthinkable. It’s called prayer. And if you want to be great in God’s eyes, you…
Read MoreMake Great Sacrifices
Want to become great in God’s eyes? God modeled for us how to make a great sacrifice. In this message, you’ll learn why sacrifice and greatness go hand in hand, and why it’s one of the most important keys to cultivating an intimate walk with God.
Read MoreThe Time is Now!
Do you ever wonder what Jesus is doing this very minute? In this message, Chip reminds us that scripture says Jesus is actively engaged, right now, in something that involves YOU, personally! Join Chip as he reveals what Jesus is up to and how your awareness of it can change your perspective on everything!
Read MoreFor This I Was Born…
Courage or cowardice – what determines which of those show up when we’re faced with a challenge? Sometimes we can genuinely surprise ourselves with a measure of courage we didn’t know we had. Other times, timidity and fear keep us quiet. Chip talks about why that happens and what motivates our courageous or cowardly responses.
Read MoreWhat I Have Written, I Have Written
If you ever get to sit on a jury, it’s super interesting to listen to the evidence and hear the testimony from witnesses. In this message, Chip lays out the evidence and let’s us hear eye witness testimony in one of the most controversial trials in all of history. At the end, he’ll ask you…
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