Chip Ingram explores how Jesus modeled the kind of love that keeps marriages alive, revealing the secret to deepening love in any relationship is choosing to serve when you don't feel like it. He discusses four biblical practices that great marriages have in common, including the importance of love being a choice, meeting the needs of the one loved, requiring extreme humility and security, and being unconditional. Chip also shares practical implications of these principles, including learning the five languages of love and serving in ways that connect with your spouse. [... more]

Chip Ingram shares practical insights on how to deepen love in marriage, drawing from the Bible and his own experiences. He emphasizes the importance of serving one's mate, receiving love, and understanding each other's love languages. By choosing to love unconditionally and putting one's mate's needs above their own, couples can build a stronger and more fulfilling relationship. [... more]

God is actively searching for individuals with a servant's heart, willing to serve others and fulfill His purposes. He looks for people who are faithful in the assignments given to them, loyal, and teachable, and who are available and willing to be used by Him. Through the examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus, Chip Ingram reveals that God uses ordinary people to make a difference in the world, and that it's not about intelligence, giftedness, or education, but about having a heart that cares and serves others. [... more]

God is looking for people with a servant's heart, willing to serve others and fulfill His purposes. He desires those who are faithful in the assignments given to them, loyal, and teachable. When we choose love, we demonstrate our commitment to serving others, and God uses us to meet the needs of those around us. [... more]

Chip Ingram explores the balance between God's sovereign work in us and our responsibility to respond, revealing that cooperating with God's transforming work requires gratitude, godly living, and boldness, ultimately leading to joyful obedience. [... more]

Chip Ingram explores the biblical balance between God's work and human responsibility, discussing how cooperation with God's grace through obedience leads to a life of gratitude and love. [... more]

Obedience is the way God says we show our love for Him In this message from Philippians Chapter 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 questionsWhat can we expect from God What does God expect from us Church history Two views concerning God's expectationsJ CALVIN J ARMINUSGod's Word rejects both extremes and hold God's sovereignty and man's responsibility in biblical tension and balance Man's responsibility -Philippians [... more]

Chip Ingram reveals the secret to authentic humility, explaining that it's not something you feel your way into, but rather something you obey your way into. He shares the importance of servanthood, love, and faith in achieving true greatness, and challenges listeners to consider others more important than themselves and to serve without seeking recognition. [... more]

The path to true greatness is not measured by power, possessions, or prestige, but by how well we love and serve others, as exemplified by Jesus' radical humility and servant leadership. [... more]

Desiring to be great is one thing, but true greatness comes with humility, considering others more important than yourself, and serving others. Jesus' example of servanthood shows that true greatness is not about power, possessions, or prestige, but about loving and serving others. [... more]

Declaring war on selfishness and attacking the root of pride can lead to genuine humility, which fosters better health, stronger relationships, and improved self-esteem. By putting others' needs and interests ahead of our own, we can choose to practice humility daily and develop a more loving and selfless attitude. [... more]

God's greatest joy is seeing His children love one another, and He commands us to choose love and unity in our relationships, resolving conflicts and forgiving one another as He has forgiven us, and to love others as He has loved us, with humility and kindness, transforming our relationships and building a lasting legacy of love. [... more]

God's heart breaks when we fight and have unresolved relationships with others. He desires authentic, Christ-empowered unity, built on truth, mutual love, and a common purpose. To achieve this, we must choose to love, declare war on selfishness, and attack the root of the problem, which is pride and empty conceit. By putting others' needs and interests ahead of our own, we can develop genuine humility and experience the transformative power of agape love. [... more]

Jesus responds to the Pharisees' criticism of His disciples' actions on the Sabbath by citing the biblical precedent of King David eating the showbread, and then declares that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, asserting His authority as the Lord of the Sabbath. [... more]

Jesus' ministry is marked by radical events, including the calling of tax collectors and sinners to follow Him. He challenges the Pharisees' traditions and emphasizes the need for spiritual transformation, stating that one cannot receive Christ into their life without being made new themselves. [... more]

Jesus' healing ministry is not just about physical restoration, but also about spiritual redemption, as He demonstrates His divine authority to forgive sins and claims to be the Son of Man, a title that signifies His heavenly nature and deity. [... more]

Jesus' compassion and authority are demonstrated as He heals a leper, violating the ceremonial law to cleanse the man. The leper's obedience to Jesus' instructions is contrasted with his disobedience to the law, highlighting the importance of faith and truth in Jesus' mission. [... more]

Jesus' teaching ministry was marked by authority and power, as He spoke with a transcendent finality that filled the synagogue with amazement and dread. He demonstrated His authority by casting out an unclean spirit and healing the sick, showcasing His power over evil forces and the demonic realm. [... more]

Jesus' public ministry in Galilee began with a call to repent and believe, emphasizing the importance of the coming kingdom of God. He announced the gospel, and His response was repent and believe, a message that is often missing from modern-day evangelism. Jesus' disciples were called to follow Him, leaving their nets and businesses behind, and to become fishers of men, serving as His students and servants. [... more]