I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Expectations, Part 2
I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Expectations, Part 2  
Podcast: Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast
Published On: Fri Jun 06 2025
Description: Chip wraps up this series by explaining how the power of expectations can transform ordinary people into people of great faith. He tells us that through the joy Christ offers, we have the supernatural ability to live far above our circumstances.KEY #4: ExpectationWhat are my expectations? -Philippians 1:27-30What does God expect?Consistent conduct -Philippians 1:27aWhat does"consistent conduct" look like?Stand firm = Don't give upContending = Don't give inNot frightened = Don't shrink backWhat can we expect from God?2 Gifts = Granted: a privilege or "gracious gift" AND Struggle: Conflict, suffering, persecutionSix possible reasons we suffer:1. My sin --Galatians 6:7-82. Others' sins --Psalm 49:13. Spiritual attack --Job, Ephesians 64. Fallen world --Luke 135. Spiritual disicipline --Hewbrews 126. Spiritual development --2 Corinthians 12:9-10Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource Mentions"I Choose Joy" Book"I Choose Joy" Home Church StudyMid Year MatchMid Year MatchConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003