Courage - The Catalyst to Breakthrough, Part 1
Courage - The Catalyst to Breakthrough, Part 1  
Podcast: Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast
Published On: Fri Jan 09 2026
Description: Courage is stepping out and doing the right thing in the face of danger or difficulty. Courage is a prerequisite for seeing God unleash His supernatural power in your life. The question is how do you actually get courage?Six barriers to experiencing breakthroughOur TRADITIONS. -Mark 7:1-23Our UNWORTHINESS. -Mark 7:24-30Our DEAFNESS. -Mark 7:31-37Our LACK OF RESOURCES. -Mark 8:1-21Our BLINDNESS. -Mark 8:22-26 Our SELF INTEREST. -Mark 8:27-38AnalysisWho experienced supernatural breakthroughs of God’s power? Who didn’t?What did each group do?What lessons did Jesus want His disciples (and us) to learn about Him, themselves, and “stepping out?”Jesus teaches us that “looking up” is the secret to “stepping out.” -Mark 8:17–9:29AnalysisFear keeps us from “STEPPING OUT” to unleash God’s power into impossible situations.“Stepping out” requires COURAGE; the power to act despite our fears.Courage demands FAITH that God will do what He has promised.Faith is the result of seeing Jesus UP CLOSE and for who He is.Prayer is God’s INVITATION to see Jesus “up close” and believe He will do the impossible for you.Fasting is choosing to remove whatever DISTRACTS us from seeing and experiencing Jesus for who He is.Assignment:Set aside 5 minutes each day this week for adoration and praise with thanksgiving for who God is and what He has done for you.Broadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookDaily Discipleship - Psalms of HopeConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003