Chip Ingram Sermon Podcast

It’s hard to believe there are couples who’ve been married for thirty, forty, or even fifty years. So, what’s their secret? Chip emphasizes the importance of couples cultivating spiritual intimacy, which is the first of four biblical skills he'll share in this teaching. You won't wanna miss it! How do you develop spiritual intimacy? I. Spiritual intimacy with Christ is cultivated by actively belie...

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 to a marriage that’s been dead for years. If you think you’re too far gone, Chip’s going to tell...

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? Join Chip as he shares a communication technique that helped save his marriage and has kept it strong eve...

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 you find hope. This is a practical, how-to explanation of how to have a marriage tha...

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 you have a good marriage, what Chip shares will help you build on that success and...

Throughout history, whenever society falls into greater immorality and the tides of violence and hatred rise, God responds in remarkable ways. Chip wraps up his study in Philippians chapter 2 in this program with this astonishing revelation. Join us to learn about the life-changing work God is doing worldwide, and the passionate men and women He is looking for to join Him in His work. God is alway...

Obedience is the way God says we show our love for Him. In this message, from Philippians, Chapter 2, Chip explores what our part is in obeying, and what God promises to do for His part. He tells us we approach obedience with built-in expectations and that God has already worked in, what we need to work out. Two critical questions What can we expect from God? What does God expect from us? Church h...

Did you know God wants you to be great? What does it take to be great in God's eyes? That's the topic in this message, as Chip continues his study of Philippians, Chapter 2. It's actually pretty simple - but it's not easy. Two words: Love serves. The quest for greatness = UNIVERSAL! How do we measure greatness? Power = Who and what we control Possessions = What and how much we own Position = Our r...

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 Pau...

With hundreds of cable and satellite channels to choose from, and the 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”...

Ever feel your life lacks impact? Stop feeling frustrated. God’s plan for you is significant! Chip shares how to overcome futility and tap into God’s very best for your life. 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: v...

Do you like who you are? When you look in the mirror do you like what you see? When you think about you, do you like yourself or do you struggle with feelings of inferiority? Join Chip as he 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...

Newlyweds, a promotion, a new house, a baby - new things, new experiences are great! But eventually the shine wears off and life falls into the same routine. We get bored, tired, and unmotivated. Would you like to know how to keep the joy and the wonder in your work and relationships? In this message, Chip explains how you can break out of personal stagnation. All living things are either growing...

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 reconnected to family. Sound like a place you want to go to? Chip reveals where this special place is and how you fit in. Until loneliness is understood, it overwhelms Loneliness is M...