Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast

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.

Introduction: “What’s going on?”

• One of God’s greatest joys is to see His children LOVE EACH OTHER.
• A prayer that only you can answer -John 17
• Paul commands what Jes...

Most of us can quote the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. In this message, Chip explains what he calls the Platinum Rule: Do unto others as God has already done unto you. It's step one in the process of how we choose love.

Introduction: “What’s going on?”

• One of God’s greatest joys is to see His children LOVE EACH OTHER.
• A prayer that only you can answer -John 17
• Paul commands what Jesus prayed -Phili...

How do you overcome the blues? Is there a way to take those dreary, depressing feelings and drive them from your mind and heart? Find out by joining Chip, as he teaches: “How to Overcome Boredom and the Blues.”

Introduction: “I was looking for life in all the wrong places.”

• What is boredom?
• Why are we bored?
• Why do “the blues” and boredom go hand-in-hand?
• Could “boredom” be a gift in disguise?

God’s answer to boredom = Authentic...

With hundreds of cable and satellite channels to choose from, and 24/7 internet information overload, why is it so easy to feel bored? Chip shares the reason for our boredom, and delivers the God-designed solution for overcoming it!

Introduction: “I was looking for life in all the wrong places.”

• What is boredom?
• Why are we bored?
• Why do “the blues” and boredom go hand-in-hand?
• Could “boredom” be a gift in disguise?

God’s answer...

With hundreds of cable and satellite channels to choose from, and 24/7 internet information overload, why is it so easy to feel bored? Chip shares the reason for our boredom, and delivers the God-designed solution for overcoming it!

Introduction: “I was looking for life in all the wrong places.”

• What is boredom?
• Why are we bored?
• Why do “the blues” and boredom go hand-in-hand?
• Could “boredom” be a gift in disguise?

God’s answer...

Chip continues this series with a message he calls, “How to Overcome Feelings of Futility.” If you need a God-sized shot in the arm, today's message is for you.

Introduction: “Empty Buckets”

• Futility – Webster’s – lit. “that which easily pours out,” hence untrustworthy; that which fails completely of the desired end, or incapable of producing any result; trifling, unimportant. Syn: vain, fruitless, ineffective, useless
• Fruitful – ...

Do you ever wonder if you’re making a difference - if your life is having a positive, lasting impact on those around you? In this message, Chip reveals how you can overcome those feelings of futility and begin experiencing the life God intended for you.

Introduction: “Empty Buckets”

• Futility – Webster’s – lit. “that which easily pours out,” hence untrustworthy; that which fails completely of the desired end, or incapable of produ...

Do you ever wonder if you’re making a difference - if your life is having a positive, lasting impact on those around you? In this message, Chip reveals how you can overcome those feelings of futility and begin experiencing the life God intended for you.

Introduction: “Empty Buckets”

• Futility – Webster’s – lit. “that which easily pours out,” hence untrustworthy; that which fails completely of the desired end, or incapable of produ...

Are you struggling with feelings of inferiority? Has your self-esteem been crushed by a soured relationship or job loss? Chip shares how you can rise above those feelings of inferiority and a low self-esteem to experience God’s love for you like never before.

Distorted mirrors destroy our lives:

• The Appearance Mirror
• The Performance Mirror
• The Status Mirror

Thesis – Until we see ourselves as God sees us, we are destined to FEEL...

Do you like who you are? When you look in the mirror do you like what you see? Or do you wish you were a little taller, or a little stronger, or a bit thinner? When you think about you, do you like yourself or do you struggle with feelings of inferiority? Chip shares three keys to developing a positive, healthy self-image.

Distorted mirrors destroy our lives:

• The Appearance Mirror
• The Performance Mirror
• The Status Mirror

Thesis...

Do you like who you are? When you look in the mirror do you like what you see? Or do you wish you were a little taller, or a little stronger, or a bit thinner? When you think about you, do you like yourself or do you struggle with feelings of inferiority? Chip shares three keys to developing a positive, healthy self-image.

Distorted mirrors destroy our lives:

• The Appearance Mirror
• The Performance Mirror
• The Status Mirror

Thesis...

Newlyweds, a promotion, a new house, a baby - new things, new experiences are great aren’t they? But eventually the shine comes off and life falls into the same routine. Would you like to know how to keep the joy and the wonder in your work and relationships? Then join Chip as he shares how you can overcome personal stagnation.

All living things are either growing or dying.

• Growth is exciting!
• Growth comes from God!
• Growth is not a...

Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? You know, same job, same routine, day in and day out, same old thing. Would you like to learn how to break out of that rut and experience renewed joy and motivation? Join Chip as he shares how you can overcome personal stagnation.

All living things are either growing or dying.

• Growth is exciting!
• Growth comes from God!
• Growth is not automatic!
• Growth is difficult!
• Growth can be stymied, thwarte...

Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? You know, same job, same routine, day in and day out, same old thing. Would you like to learn how to break out of that rut and experience renewed joy and motivation? Join Chip as he shares how you can overcome personal stagnation.

All living things are either growing or dying.

• Growth is exciting!
• Growth comes from God!
• Growth is not automatic!
• Growth is difficult!
• Growth can be stymied, thwarte...

There is a place that God created where you can experience authentic love like nowhere else on earth. It’s a place where loneliness is not welcome, and meaningful relationships abound. A community where people can be re-connected to their family. Sound like a place you want to go to? Join Chip and find out where this special place is.

Until loneliness is understood, it overwhelms

• Loneliness is MORE than being alone.
• Loneliness WEA...

What do you do when you’re consumed with loneliness? How do you overcome those feelings of isolation? Chip begins this series with a message he calls, “How to Overcome Loneliness and Isolation.”

Until loneliness is understood, it overwhelms

• Loneliness is MORE than being alone.
• Loneliness WEARS many masks.
• Loneliness is not a unique malady, but a UNIVERSAL REALITY.

*Resource: Changes that Heal by Henry Cloud

You don’t have to b...

What do you do when you’re consumed with loneliness? How do you overcome those feelings of isolation? Chip begins this series with a message he calls, “How to Overcome Loneliness and Isolation.”

Until loneliness is understood, it overwhelms

• Loneliness is MORE than being alone.
• Loneliness WEARS many masks.
• Loneliness is not a unique malady, but a UNIVERSAL REALITY.

*Resource: Changes that Heal by Henry Cloud

You don’t have to b...

For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the whole earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. The Lord wants to strongly support you and you want to have a heart that is completely His. The question is: how do you know if your heart is fully devoted to God? Curious? In this message, Chip gives us the answer.

Introduction: For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instructi...

What if normal life for you consisted of major breakthroughs in destructive habits and behaviors? What if victories over anger and greed issues occurred on a regular basis? What if God were to use you to change your neighborhood or even your community? Chip asks the question, "What if breakthroughs like that were normal?" and shows us what that kind of life looks like.

Introduction: For whatever was written in earlier times was wri...