Chip Ingram Sermon Podcast

If we aren't praying at a deeper level, we will never see the people around us through spiritual eyes. We are surrounded by people who are spiritually sleeping in a burning house. Discover how the Holy Spirit can break your heart with Christlike compassion and give you the 'brokenhearted boldness' to step out of your comfort zone and share the life-saving hope of Jesus.

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Most of us aren't praying the kinds of prayers that shake the gates of hell or change nations. We've settled for comfortable lives while treating the kingdom like a U-Haul trailer. Through the powerful stories of Moses interceding on the hill and Elijah changing his nation's spiritual climate, learn how to graduate from basic earthly requests to passionate, eternal prayer.

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Sin and shame act like a clogged pipe, suffocating your spiritual joy and blocking the flow of God's power in your life. But biblical repentance isn't about wallowing in guilt; it's about mending your relationship with a loving Father. Using David's raw cry in Psalm 51, discover how to practice daily repentance that breaks up your hard-heartedness and releases unhindered joy.

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We face spiritual battles every day, but how do we defeat the evil that threatens our families and communities? Through the epic story of David and Goliath, discover why true spiritual victory requires a posture of urgent action and total dependence on God. It's time to stop sitting in the stands, step onto the battlefield, and pursue revival as if your life depends on it.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Why do we fight most with the people we love? Looking at the book of James, Chip uncovers the deep-seated causes of our quarrels and provides a roadmap for understanding the conflict in our lives.

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Christians we admire know how to live in joy. How do they do that? How do they let go of guilt and experience the freedom scripture tells us is ours? Chip explains how, by following a few life-changing steps, we can be on our way to that joy and freedom.

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.

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Are there things that should frighten us? According to scripture, there are. In this message, Chip shares what a few of those things are and why we should be concerned about them. But that's not the end. Ultimately, fear has no place because we belong to the victorious King!

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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? Chip shares how, by following a few simple steps, you too can bring out the very best in people.

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What do you say to someone who has fallen away from their 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 gives you a few strategies to help you effectively talk to your friend or loved one.

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

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Encouragement - an affirming pat on the back, a brief comment of appreciation, or even a simple smile - can spell the difference between a good day and a bad one. Chip explains how intentional encouragement is a powerful way to be a blessing in someone else’s life

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This message is Principle #8 for building great relationships – The Only Person I can Change is Me. If you’ve ever known the frustration of a relationship that’s just not working, you know the truth of this principle. We have no power to change anyone but ourselves. From Romans, Chapter 12, Chip explains how to adjust your thinking so peace can rule in your heart.

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This message is Principle #7 for building great relationships - Right Relationships are Always More Important than Being Right. When we’re talking about opinions or perspective, Chip encourages us that clinging to our “rights” is counterproductive, if a lasting, great relationship is our goal.

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This message is Principle #6 for building great relationships - Comparison always leads to carnality. Chip tells us there’s only one possible result and two possible consequences when we compare ourselves to others: We become judgmental and then we feel superior or inferior. Chip helps us understand that if we will break ourselves of this habit, our hearts and our attitudes become incredibly liberated!

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This message is Principle #5 for building great relationships - Knowing God as He is is the prerequisite for loving others as they are. Chip explains that until we get an accurate understanding of who God is, we can’t love people freely and generously, the way He did.

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This message is Principle #4 for building great relationships – You can’t impart what you don’t possess. In other words, if you don’t like you, you can’t really love others. Chip’s not going to talk pop psychology, he’s telling us what Jesus meant when He said, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

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This message is Principle #3 for building great relationships – Everyone behaves in a way that makes sense to them. When people act in immature, inappropriate ways, or even have patterns that appear absolutely dysfunctional and damaging, they are doing it for reasons that, at least to them, and from their experience, makes sense. So, what do we do? Join Chip to find out.

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This message is Principle #2 for building great relationships – Recognize EVERYONE is desperately insecure. Once you understand this truth, it’ll change how you process their words, how you relate to them, how you think about them, and how you think about yourself.

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This message is Principle #1 for building great relationships - It All Begins with God. It's God who created us to live and work in community. When we understand His design for how to do life and relationships, in a healthy way, our relationships are much more likely to succeed and last. Enjoying relationships with family and friends is a GIFT from God.

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Are we completely losing the next generation, or are we just using the wrong approach? In this raw and urgent interview, Chip Ingram and Aaron Pierce confront the heartbreaking reality of young adults walking away from the faith. Pierce pulls back the curtain on a global crisis, showing why traditional religious defenses are missing the mark. If you are a parent, grandparent, or leader feeling helpless against the cultural drift, this conversation will completely reframe how you see the battle. Discover the radical, supernatural approach that is changing lives worldwide, and find out why your loved one is never...

Is it possible to discuss hot-button issues–like politics and sexuality–with those we love without starting an argument? Guest teacher Aaron Pierce says: Absolutely. Join him as he explores how we can engage people on these sensitive subjects with grace, clearing the way for the Gospel to truly reach people’s hearts.

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Aaron Pierce is the International Mission Director of Steiger International, a rapidly-growing, worldwide mission organization that is cal...

Have you ever had a chance to share Jesus with someone but felt too nervous or scared to speak up? Guest teacher Aaron Pierce assures us that we’ve all been there. He walks through practical, relatable ways to discuss God’s Word with those who may not view the Bible as absolute truth, helping you move past fear and into meaningful conversation.

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In a culture dominated by social media and the 24/7 news cycle, it’s easy to feel like winning an argument is the most important goal—even when we’re talking to our loved ones about Jesus. Guest teacher Aaron Pierce shares a challenging perspective on how to move past the debate and take the vital steps necessary to connect friends and family to the anchoring hope of the Gospel.

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No matter where you’re from or what you believe, we all desire to be connected and close to others. In this message, guest teacher Aaron Pierce explains why establishing trust is an essential first step in leading someone to Jesus – especially in this hostile culture. Don’t miss how to be holy and relevant when you engage with those who would never walk into a church.

No matter a person's background, religion, or age, we all long for connection and closeness with others. In this program, guest teacher Aaron Pierce explains why establishing trust is an essent...

There’s a battle going on right now for the hearts and minds of the next generation. Between trendy worldviews and pop culture beliefs, it can be hard to keep up. Guest teacher Aaron Pierce offers vital insight into the primary influences and philosophies shaping young people today, teaching us how to see the world through their eyes to build deeper, more meaningful connections.

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Expectations can make or break a situation. Met expectations are great! Unmet expectations can be upsetting and cause anger, or even despair. Join Chip as he reveals how, by understanding the power of expectations, we can not only survive tough times but actually experience daily joy!

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Someone has rightly said, adversity either makes us or breaks us. What makes the difference? The answer is a simple four letter word. In this message, Chip tells us what that word is and how it can help us rise above the most difficult circumstances in our lives.

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Life isn't fair. Bad things happen and suffering is very real. We know this. Here’s the question: what do you do when the unfairness or the suffering are pressing in on YOU? Chip explains how, through understanding the power of purpose, God can use even our worst circumstances to bless and mature us into becoming more and more like Jesus.

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How can we transcend our circumstances and live with lasting joy? Exploring Philippians, Chapter 1, Chip teaches that the secret lies in our focus. Learn how to develop the upward and outward perspective necessary to navigate life's challenges with a joyful heart.

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One of the leading causes of mental illness is unforgiveness. The power of forgiveness is undeniable. It restores, it heals, it soothes. The results of unforgiveness are unmistakable - bitterness, envy, wrath - a life eaten up by anger and pain. Chip gives you some very practical tools that can help you begin the habit of giving and receiving forgiveness.

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Just like physical training develops muscle and endurance, spiritual training develops godly character and victory over destructive habits. Chip looks into the role of spiritual training in the transformation process.

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Addictions, anger issues, dysfunctional relationships - how do you break out of a destructive lifestyle? Chip reveals what God’s Word has to say about overcoming behaviors and attitudes that drag you down and how you can have victory over those destructive patterns in your life now and into the future.

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How do you know if you are spiritually mature? Chip gives God’s four-fold criteria for measuring spiritual growth. It's not complicated and it'll set you on a path of genuine life-change.

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From where do you get the power to change? Is it in Bible study? Church attendance? Mission trips? What brings about the change that we all long to see in our lives? Chip explores this question and provides an answer that might surprise you.

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Most of us would like to experience real, lasting, positive life change but just don’t know how to go about it, get some traction, and actually grow for the better. If you want victory over attitudes and behaviors that have tripped you up on your spiritual journey, join Chip for this powerful series.

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Have you ever thought about what it’ll be like to stand before God, and have every part of your life evaluated? Does that make you wish you were spiritually stronger or had more courage to talk about Jesus? Learn how the Apostle Paul’s final words can give us the hope and direction we need.

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