Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast

What kind of faith does it take to ask for the improbable, expect the impossible, and receive the unthinkable? It’s a faith that God has promised to give you. In this message, Chip tells how to take hold of it!Main Points Introduction: A prayer I will never forget. Haiti – 1982 A jungle compound – “hospital of pain.” A professor who used the power of prayer. Practice: Pray Great Prayers! --John 16:23-24 Six characteristics of great prayers: Great prayers are deeply personal. Great prayers are birthed in bokenness. Great prayers champion God’s agenda. Great prayers take God seriously. Great prayers demand great courage! Is really a summary: Great prayers ask the improbable, expect the impossible, and receive the unthinkable because of Jesus. Because of Jesus’ command, we boldly ask the improbable. --Matthew 7:7-8 Because of Jesus’ promise, we expect the impossible. --John 16:24 Because of Jesus’ power, we receive exceedingly, abundantly beyond what we can ask or think. --Ephesians 3:20 Broadcast Resource "Good to Great in God's Eyes" Resources Message Notes About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

Did you know there’s a secret weapon God has instructed us to use on our journey of faith to protect us and provide us with power when we get discouraged? It’s called prayer. And if you want to be great in God’s eyes, you need to know how to pray great prayers.Main Points Introduction: A prayer I will never forget. Haiti – 1982 A jungle compound – “hospital of pain.” A professor who used the power of prayer. Practice: Pray Great Prayers! --John 16:23-24 Six characteristics of great prayers: Great prayers are deeply personal. Great prayers are birthed in bokenness. Great prayers champion God’s agenda. Great prayers take God seriously. Great prayers demand great courage! Is really a summary: Great prayers ask the improbable, expect the impossible, and receive the unthinkable because of Jesus. Because of Jesus’ command, we boldly ask the improbable. --Matthew 7:7-8 Because of Jesus’ promise, we expect the impossible. --John 16:24 Because of Jesus’ power, we receive exceedingly, abundantly beyond what we can ask or think. --Ephesians 3:20 Broadcast Resource "Good to Great in God's Eyes" Resources Message Notes About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

Do you sense that something is off in your spiritual walk with Jesus? You are doing all the right things and working hard, but you don’t feel the same connection? In this program, Chip shares what he does when that uneasy feeling disturbs his soul. Learn how to stop, reflect, and recalibrate your relationship with God and why that begins with reprioritizing your personal time with Him.Main Points How do you thrive in the Christian life? Review Renew Recalibrate How do you recalibrate? It starts with awareness. What season are you in? What season are your key family members in? Be aware of your own story. You need to reflect. Reflect on the inflection points that have directed your life that have borne fruit. Reflect on how everyone struggles with insecurity. Who do you really want to be? (Objectives, priorities, schedule, and discipline) Think about making a to-be list. Reflect on the most challenging things in my past. -Romans 11:33-36 Remember your theology of who God is. -Psalm 103:8-18 Broadcast Resource Download Free MP3 Message Notes About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

Want to become great in God’s eyes? In this message, you’ll learn why sacrifice and greatness go hand in hand.Main Points Introduction: Pondering the Power of “Sacrifice” Great sacrifices, even in movies, art, music, or athletics produce a profound and almost inexplicable emotional and spiritual response. We admire those who make great sacrifices. We enshrine those who make great sacrifices. We honor those who make great sacrifices. We reward those who make great sacrifices. We seek to emulate those who make great sacrifices. Why? – What is this mystical union and soul connection we subconsciously make when we witness a great sacrifice for a noble cause, or a personal relationship? Answer – Sacrifice is the clearest and greatest evidence of the extent of one’s love and devotion toward a person, a cause, or a thing. --John 15:13 In short, sacrifice is “the arrow” that points toward who or what we worship (ascribe worth, importance, value to). I. Understanding Biblical sacrifice and worship: Lessons from Leviticus: Chapters 1-10 Lessons from the life of Abraham: Genesis 22 Lessons from the teachings of Jesus: Luke 14:25-35 Lessons from the Apostle Paul: Romans 12:1 II. What motivates great Christians to make great sacrifices? They grasp God’s unconditional love. They embrace God’s relational economy. They trust God’s eternal goodness. They recognize God’s sovereign ownership. III. Next steps to becoming great in God’s eyes: Have you surrendered your whole life to Christ as a living and holy sacrifice? Are you growing in loving God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength? Conclusion – Sacrifice is merely “love with clothes on.” Where there is great love there will always be great sacrifices. Broadcast Resource Good to Great in God's Eyes Resources Message Notes Year End Match Double Your Gift Today About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online

Chip continues this series with a topic that most of us rarely think about. And yet, it is one of the most important keys to cultivating an intimate walk with God. Join Chip as he shares how making great sacrifices is the gateway to greatness with God.Main Points Introduction: Pondering the Power of “Sacrifice” Great sacrifices, even in movies, art, music, or athletics produce a profound and almost inexplicable emotional and spiritual response. We admire those who make great sacrifices. We enshrine those who make great sacrifices. We honor those who make great sacrifices. We reward those who make great sacrifices. We seek to emulate those who make great sacrifices. Why? – What is this mystical union and soul connection we subconsciously make when we witness a great sacrifice for a noble cause, or a personal relationship? Answer – Sacrifice is the clearest and greatest evidence of the extent of one’s love and devotion toward a person, a cause, or a thing. --John 15:13 In short, sacrifice is “the arrow” that points toward who or what we worship (ascribe worth, importance, value to). I. Understanding Biblical sacrifice and worship: Lessons from Leviticus: Chapters 1-10 Lessons from the life of Abraham: Genesis 22 Lessons from the teachings of Jesus: Luke 14:25-35 Lessons from the Apostle Paul: Romans 12:1 II. What motivates great Christians to make great sacrifices? They grasp God’s unconditional love. They embrace God’s relational economy. They trust God’s eternal goodness. They recognize God’s sovereign ownership. III. Next steps to becoming great in God’s eyes: Have you surrendered your whole life to Christ as a living and holy sacrifice? Are you growing in loving God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength? Conclusion – Sacrifice is merely “love with clothes on.” Where there is great love there will always be great sacrifices. Broadcast Resource Good to Great in God's Eyes Resources Message Notes Year End Match Double Your Gift Today About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook

Would you like to rekindle your dreams? Your dreams of doing something great? Chip lays out bite-sized ways to begin re-igniting dreams for your life, marriage, children, career, and ministry.Main Points Thesis: God delights… to do IMPOSSIBLE things… through IMPROBABLE people… to IMPART exceeding grace… to UNDESERVING recipients. Practice: Dream Great Dreams! I. How does God do it? He invites ordinary people to dream something so great that it would be impossible if God did not do it. The basis of sanctified dreaming: God is able. --Jeremiah 32:17; Luke 1:37 God is desirous. --1 Corinthians 2:9 God has promised. --Psalm 37:4 God invites us. --Psalm 2:8; John 14:12-14 II. How God births dreams in His people? Abram – He commands us to step out of our “comfort zone.” Joseph – He puts a dream within our heart. Moses – He allows us to fail in our attempt to accomplish His dreams in our own power. David – He teaches us through adversity to love the “Dream-giver” more than “the dreams.” Paul – He clarifies our calling in times of crisis and often uses our worst failures as the platform of His future fulfillment. Jesus – The dream will cost us our life and appear to others as the height of folly just before God accomplishes the impossible through us. III. How to develop bite-sized dreams for... Your life Your marriage Your children Your career Your ministry IV. The process: Write it down and then read it over regularly Pray over your dreams Look for God’s intervention and direction Conclusion: God has a dream for you! --Ephesians 3:20-21 Broadcast Resource "Good to Great in God's Eyes" Resources Message Notes Year End Match Double Your Gift Today About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

God is looking for ordinary people to do extraordinary things for Him. Do you believe that? It’s true. But in order to move this from your head to your heart, you need to take one very important step. Chip reveals what that step is. Don’t miss it!Main Points Thesis: God delights… to do IMPOSSIBLE things… through IMPROBABLE people… to IMPART exceeding grace… to UNDESERVING recipients. Practice: Dream Great Dreams! I. How does God do it? He invites ordinary people to dream something so great that it would be impossible if God did not do it. The basis of sanctified dreaming: God is able. --Jeremiah 32:17; Luke 1:37 God is desirous. --1 Corinthians 2:9 God has promised. --Psalm 37:4 God invites us. --Psalm 2:8; John 14:12-14 II. How God births dreams in His people? Abram – He commands us to step out of our “comfort zone.” Joseph – He puts a dream within our heart. Moses – He allows us to fail in our attempt to accomplish His dreams in our own power. David – He teaches us through adversity to love the “Dream-giver” more than “the dreams.” Paul – He clarifies our calling in times of crisis and often uses our worst failures as the platform of His future fulfillment. Jesus – The dream will cost us our life and appear to others as the height of folly just before God accomplishes the impossible through us. III. How to develop bite-sized dreams for... Your life Your marriage Your children Your career Your ministry IV. The process: Write it down and then read it over regularly Pray over your dreams Look for God’s intervention and direction Conclusion: God has a dream for you! --Ephesians 3:20-21 Broadcast Resource "Good to Great in God's Eyes" Resources Message Notes Year End Match Double Your Gift Today About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

Think about a baby... what it can do and what it can't do. Now think of the God of all creation - why on earth would He choose for His Savior of the world to come into the world as a baby? As we get ready to celebrate Christmas - the advent of Jesus' birth, join Chip for the surprising, encouraging answer!Main Points Jesus' last night with His disciples: He cared for them - John 14:1-2 He gave them hope - John 14:3b He gave them purpose - John 14:3c-4 He told them the way - John 14:6 JESUS is: The WAY, the PATHWAY, the ROAD.... to eternal life with God. Jesus modeled 5 new paradigms to show us how to get on / stay on… ….the PATHWAY to eternal life with God: Jesus’ Birth = New Life He modeled: Radical Humility Jesus’ Family = Genuine Love He modeled: Radical Dependence Jesus’ Journey = Personal Growth He modeled: Radical Obedience Jesus’ Relationships = Lasting Greatness He modeled: Radical Service Jesus’ Measure = Unquenchable Joy He modeled: Radical Generosity God’s rescue plan for humanity was born - to BE the pathway back to Him. Proverbs 14:12 Matthew 7:14 Broadcast Resource Download Free MP3 Message Notes Year End Match Double Your Gift Today About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” We are all familiar with that verse, but what does it look like to live with the peace God promises? In this program, guest teacher Tim Lundy takes us to Luke chapter 2 and the angel's stunning announcement to some humble shepherds. Discover how this declaration of joy and hope can transform your experience of Christmas—and bring lasting peace into your everyday life.Main Points Fear manifests in various ways: Anxiety Worry Anger Driven-ness “Fear not” to the shepherds --Luke 2:8-20 Good news for all people – Jesus came Peace is here Jesus fulfilled prophecy --Micah 5:2; Isaiah 9 Question: Are you experiencing that genuine peace? The problem: We often take the command “fear not” and try to address it without the promise. We can’t do anything on our own. The solution: You need more of Jesus Be filled with the Holy Spirit. You want to be filled with Jesus, then pray. Seek His Kingdom. Connect with His Church and His Word. Broadcast Resource Download Free MP3 Message Notes Year End Match Double Your Gift Today About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Tim Lundy Tim Lundy has been in ministry for three decades. A graduate of Crichton College and Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), he is currently serving as the Senior Pastor at Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California, and previously gave pastoral leadership to Christ Community Church and Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

Did you know there is a hidden obstacle that prevents us from being used by God? In this program, Chip reveals this roadblock and connects it to the Christmas story in a way you have never heard before. Learn from the life and faith of Jesus’ earthly father, how to break through this barrier, experience the power of the Holy Spirit, and step into your God-given purpose.Main Points The Christmas Message = “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” Exhibit A – Zechariah & Elizabeth: Elderly, barren couple receive a miracle baby who becomes the first prophet in 400 years. --Luke 1:13 Exhibit B – Mary: Humble, peasant girl from the wrong side of town becomes the “earthly mother of God.” --Luke 1:30-33 Exhibit C – Joseph: Blue collar worker marries unwed mother and becomes the “earthly father” of the Savior of the world. --Matthew 1:20-21 The Question: Why are so many people disappointed and disillusioned with God’s “wonderful” life? The Answer: Joseph teaches us the high cost of receiving God’s wonderful plans. The Context: A genealogy that challenges and upends Matthew’s audience’s worldview and expectation about the Messiah. The Situation: Not so wonderful. --Matthew 1:18 Joseph’s Response: A painful dilemma. --Matthew 1:19 The Angel’s Intervention – “Fear Not!” --Matthew 1: 20-23 Joseph’s Obedience – Immediate, radical & costly. --Matthew 1: 24-25 The Price --John 16:33, 1 Peter 4:12-16 The Path --John 12:24, Luke 9:23-25 The Process --Romans 5:1-5, James 1:2-4 The Product --Ephesians 2:10, 3:20-21 Broadcast Resource Download Free MP3 Message Notes Additional Resource Mentions The Four Spiritual Laws by Bill Bright The Fellowship of the Unashamed by Unnamed Rwandan man Year End Match Double Your Gift Today About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003