Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast

<p>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.”</p><p>Introduction<strong>: </strong>“I was looking for life in all the wrong places.”</p><ul><li>What is boredom?</li><li>Why are we bored?</li><li>Why do “the blues” and boredom go hand-in-hand?</li><li>Could “boredom” be a gift in disguise?</li></ul><p>God’s answer to boredom = Authentic worship</p><p>What is Authentic Worship?</p><ul><li>Definition – Worship is our response to God for who He is and what He has done.</li><li>Romans 12:1</li><li>Summary – Worship is the complete and total giving of ourselves for that which we believe has ULTIMATE PURPOSE and will provide the GREATEST REWARD.</li></ul><p> 3 Principles for authentic worship:</p><ol><li>Authentic worship can happen ANYWHERE. -John 4:21-22</li><li>Authentic worship flows from the HEART. -John 4:23</li><li>Authentic worship is rooted in an ACCURATE view of God and of ourselves. -John 4: 24</li></ol><p>How can you experience greater intimacy in worship?</p><ul><li>Private worship = A.C.T.S.</li><li>Public worship = The 3 “P’s”</li></ul><p>Conclusion: Worship is not a service you come to or an activity you practice; worship is a life-focus, an expression of your deepest longings, passions, and devotion to whom or what you love the most.</p><p><strong>Broadcast Resource</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/experience-breakthrough-mp3/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Download MP3</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/broadcasts/message-notes/page/2/?series=3139%253Fsource%253DWEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Message Notes</a></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Resource Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/i-choose-love-book/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">I Choose Love Book</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/study/psalms-of-hope/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Daily Discipleship - Psalms of Hope</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/">Website</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/chip-ingram-app">Chip Ingram App</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/livingontheedgewithchipingram">Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOTEcommunity">Facebook</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://twitter.com/lotecommunity">Twitter</a></li></ul><p><strong>Partner With Us</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/donate/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Donate Online</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li></ul>

<p>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!</p><p>Introduction<strong>: </strong>“I was looking for life in all the wrong places.”</p><ul><li>What is boredom?</li><li>Why are we bored?</li><li>Why do “the blues” and boredom go hand-in-hand?</li><li>Could “boredom” be a gift in disguise?</li></ul><p>God’s answer to boredom = Authentic worship</p><p>What is Authentic Worship?</p><ul><li>Definition – Worship is our response to God for who He is and what He has done.</li><li>Romans 12:1</li><li>Summary – Worship is the complete and total giving of ourselves for that which we believe has ULTIMATE PURPOSE and will provide the GREATEST REWARD.</li></ul><p> 3 Principles for authentic worship:</p><ol><li>Authentic worship can happen ANYWHERE. -John 4:21-22</li><li>Authentic worship flows from the HEART. -John 4:23</li><li>Authentic worship is rooted in an ACCURATE view of God and of ourselves. -John 4: 24</li></ol><p>How can you experience greater intimacy in worship?</p><ul><li>Private worship = A.C.T.S.</li><li>Public worship = The 3 “P’s”</li></ul><p>Conclusion: Worship is not a service you come to or an activity you practice; worship is a life-focus, an expression of your deepest longings, passions, and devotion to whom or what you love the most.</p><p><strong>Broadcast Resource</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/experience-breakthrough-mp3/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Download MP3</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/broadcasts/message-notes/page/2/?series=3139%253Fsource%253DWEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Message Notes</a></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Resource Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/i-choose-love-book/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">I Choose Love Book</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/study/psalms-of-hope/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Daily Discipleship - Psalms of Hope</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/">Website</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/chip-ingram-app">Chip Ingram App</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/livingontheedgewithchipingram">Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOTEcommunity">Facebook</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://twitter.com/lotecommunity">Twitter</a></li></ul><p><strong>Partner With Us</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/donate/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Donate Online</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li></ul>

<p>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!</p><p>Introduction<strong>: </strong>“I was looking for life in all the wrong places.”</p><ul><li>What is boredom?</li><li>Why are we bored?</li><li>Why do “the blues” and boredom go hand-in-hand?</li><li>Could “boredom” be a gift in disguise?</li></ul><p>God’s answer to boredom = Authentic worship</p><p>What is Authentic Worship?</p><ul><li>Definition – Worship is our response to God for who He is and what He has done.</li><li>Romans 12:1</li><li>Summary – Worship is the complete and total giving of ourselves for that which we believe has ULTIMATE PURPOSE and will provide the GREATEST REWARD.</li></ul><p> 3 Principles for authentic worship:</p><ol><li>Authentic worship can happen ANYWHERE. -John 4:21-22</li><li>Authentic worship flows from the HEART. -John 4:23</li><li>Authentic worship is rooted in an ACCURATE view of God and of ourselves. -John 4: 24</li></ol><p>How can you experience greater intimacy in worship?</p><ul><li>Private worship = A.C.T.S.</li><li>Public worship = The 3 “P’s”</li></ul><p>Conclusion: Worship is not a service you come to or an activity you practice; worship is a life-focus, an expression of your deepest longings, passions, and devotion to whom or what you love the most.</p><p><strong>Broadcast Resource</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/experience-breakthrough-mp3/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Download MP3</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/broadcasts/message-notes/page/2/?series=3139%253Fsource%253DWEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Message Notes</a></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Resource Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/i-choose-love-book/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">I Choose Love Book</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/study/psalms-of-hope/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Daily Discipleship - Psalms of Hope</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/">Website</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/chip-ingram-app">Chip Ingram App</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/livingontheedgewithchipingram">Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOTEcommunity">Facebook</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://twitter.com/lotecommunity">Twitter</a></li></ul><p><strong>Partner With Us</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/donate/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Donate Online</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li></ul>

<p>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.</p><p>Introduction: “Empty Buckets”</p><ul><li>Futility<strong> </strong>– Webster’s – lit. “that which easily pours out,” hence untrustworthy;<strong> </strong>that which fails completely of the desired end, or incapable of producing any result; trifling, unimportant. Syn: vain, fruitless, ineffective, useless</li><li>Fruitful<strong> </strong>– Webster’s – Latin “fructus” – enjoyment, means of enjoyment, profitable, productive, producing results and/or desired ends.</li></ul><p>How can we avoid futility in our lives?</p><ul><li>Refuse to Confuse Success With SIGNIFICANCE! -Luke 9:25-26</li></ul><p>How can we move from success to significance?</p><p>1. Clarify your MISSION! Why are you here?</p><ul><li>Two things last forever: God’s Word &amp; people’s souls</li><li>Matthew 28:19-20</li><li>To know CHRIST and make Him KNOWN!</li></ul><p>2. Embrace your MISSION FIELD! Where are your greatest spheres of influence?</p><ul><li>Your home -Deut 6:4-9</li><li>Your work -Col 3:22-25</li><li>Your network -Col 4:5-6</li></ul><p>3. Engage in the Harvesting Process</p><ul><li>Network</li><li>Befriend</li><li>Identify</li><li>Share</li><li>Invite</li><li>Harvest</li></ul><p>4. Sharpen your tools for impact!”</p><ul><li>Learn spiritual “door openers”</li><li>Learn your evangelistic style</li><li>Not Beyond Reach by Aaron Pierce</li></ul><p><strong>Broadcast Resource</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/experience-breakthrough-mp3/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Download MP3</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/broadcasts/message-notes/page/2/?series=3139%253Fsource%253DWEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Message Notes</a></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Resource Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/i-choose-love-book/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">I Choose Love Book</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/study/psalms-of-hope/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Daily Discipleship - Psalms of Hope</a></li><li>BOOK: "Halftime" by Bob Buford</li><li>BOOK: "The Paradox of Success" by John R. O'Neil</li><li>CHART: "The High Impact Church" by Linus Morris</li></ul><p><strong>Connect</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/">Website</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/chip-ingram-app">Chip Ingram App</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/livingontheedgewithchipingram">Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOTEcommunity">Facebook</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://twitter.com/lotecommunity">Twitter</a></li></ul><p><strong>Partner With Us</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/donate/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Donate Online</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li></ul>

<p>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.</p><p>Introduction: “Empty Buckets”</p><ul><li>Futility<strong> </strong>– Webster’s – lit. “that which easily pours out,” hence untrustworthy;<strong> </strong>that which fails completely of the desired end, or incapable of producing any result; trifling, unimportant. Syn: vain, fruitless, ineffective, useless</li><li>Fruitful<strong> </strong>– Webster’s – Latin “fructus” – enjoyment, means of enjoyment, profitable, productive, producing results and/or desired ends.</li></ul><p>How can we avoid futility in our lives?</p><ul><li>Refuse to Confuse Success With SIGNIFICANCE! -Luke 9:25-26</li></ul><p>How can we move from success to significance?</p><p>1. Clarify your MISSION! Why are you here?</p><ul><li>Two things last forever: God’s Word &amp; people’s souls</li><li>Matthew 28:19-20</li><li>To know CHRIST and make Him KNOWN!</li></ul><p>2. Embrace your MISSION FIELD! Where are your greatest spheres of influence?</p><ul><li>Your home -Deut 6:4-9</li><li>Your work -Col 3:22-25</li><li>Your network -Col 4:5-6</li></ul><p>3. Engage in the Harvesting Process</p><ul><li>Network</li><li>Befriend</li><li>Identify</li><li>Share</li><li>Invite</li><li>Harvest</li></ul><p>4. Sharpen your tools for impact!”</p><ul><li>Learn spiritual “door openers”</li><li>Learn your evangelistic style</li><li>Not Beyond Reach by Aaron Pierce</li></ul><p><strong>Broadcast Resource</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/experience-breakthrough-mp3/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Download MP3</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/broadcasts/message-notes/page/2/?series=3139%253Fsource%253DWEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Message Notes</a></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Resource Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/i-choose-love-book/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">I Choose Love Book</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/study/psalms-of-hope/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Daily Discipleship - Psalms of Hope</a></li><li>BOOK: "Halftime" by Bob Buford</li><li>BOOK: "The Paradox of Success" by John R. O'Neil</li><li>CHART: "The High Impact Church" by Linus Morris</li></ul><p><strong>Connect</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/">Website</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/chip-ingram-app">Chip Ingram App</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/livingontheedgewithchipingram">Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOTEcommunity">Facebook</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://twitter.com/lotecommunity">Twitter</a></li></ul><p><strong>Partner With Us</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/donate/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Donate Online</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li></ul>