Well Faith with Chris Teien

What does true greatness really look like? In this message from Matthew 20:20-28, Pastor Chris explores how Jesus completely redefines leadership, shifting the focus from power and position to humility, service, and sacrifice. This episode challenges listeners to lead like Christ in everyday life, wherever God has placed them.

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1.  Recognize the Pull of Self-Focuse...

In this message from Hebrews 13:15-17, Pastor Chris explores what true worship really looks like in everyday life. Worship is not limited to singing during church services. It is a lifestyle that includes praising God, proclaiming Christ, caring for others, and living faithfully in community with other believers. 

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1. Praise God continually with your life – Hebrews 1...

In a world that often feels unstable and uncertain, many people respond with fear or discouragement. In this message from Romans 8:31-39, Pastor Chris Teien explains why believers can live with confidence and courage because their salvation is secure in Christ. The Apostle Paul reminds us that if God is for us, no accusation, hardship, or suffering can separate us from the love of God.  

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In this encouraging message, Pastor Chris walks through one of the most quoted and often misunderstood promises in the Bible, Romans 8:28–30. He explains what it truly means that “God works for the good” and shows how that good is not comfort or ease, but becoming more like Christ. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and pastoral insight, this message invites you to trust God not just in crisis, but in every ordinary day. 

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Hard seasons are part of life, even for believers. In this episode, Pastor Chris walks through Romans 8:18–27 and explores the powerful contrast between present suffering and future glory. Creation groans for renewal, believers groan for redemption, and the Holy Spirit groans in prayer on our behalf. This message will help you anchor your hope in what is coming while faithfully enduring what is now. 

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What does it mean to live with confidence as God’s adopted child? In this message from Romans 8:12–17, Pastor Chris explains how our identity in Christ reshapes how we fight sin, follow the Holy Spirit, and rest in God’s assurance. Discover how a secure foundation in Christ leads to freedom, faithfulness, and hope through every season of life. 

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Christian love is more than a feeling. In this message from 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, Pastor Chris explores what agape love looks like when lived out in everyday relationships within the church, family, and community. This teaching calls believers to love in ways that protect, trust, hope, and persevere, reflecting the heart of Christ in practical, life-shaping ways. 

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In this message from Romans 8:5–11, Pastor Chris explores how the Holy Spirit, who lives within every believer, leads us into a new way of life. Using everyday illustrations and Paul’s teaching, the message challenges believers to move off spiritual autopilot, turn from familiar ruts, and live by the power of the Holy Spirit. Rather than living by lists or habits from the past, we are invited to let the Spirit shape our desires, di...

Many believers struggle with guilt that keeps them stuck in the past and uncertain about what God thinks of them. In this opening message from the How to Live in Victory series, Pastor Chris walks through Romans 8:1-4 to show how Christ removes condemnation, breaks sin’s power, and leads believers into a Spirit-shaped life. 

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1. Stand on the foundation that lifts y...

Encourage One Another to Finish Strong - Eyes on the Prize Series. In Hebrews 12:12-15, God reminds us that the Christian life is a shared journey, not a solo run. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien challenges believers to strengthen one another, walk with intentional faith, pursue peace and holiness, and watch over each other so God’s grace continues to shape the body of Christ. We are called to run our race faithfully and to hel...

Enduring faith does not grow by accident. In this episode, Pastor Chris explores Hebrews 12:5–11 and shows how God’s discipline is not punishment, but loving coaching from a perfect Father. Using the imagery of athletic training and the Winter Olympics, this message helps listeners understand how God shapes His children through correction, perseverance, and trust so they can live holy and fruitful lives. 

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How to Find Focus and Strategy for a Winning Faith. Life is not a sprint but a race that requires endurance, focus, and purpose. In this message from Hebrews 12:1–4, Pastor Chris uses the illustration of Olympic snowboarding to show how God calls each believer to run a unique race with perseverance, fixing their eyes on Jesus and trusting Him through every stage of life.

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This episode launches the “Eyes on the Prize” series from Hebrews 12:1 and calls believers to run the Christian race with perseverance and renewed commitment. Using the imagery of Olympic training and spiritual discipline, Pastor Chris challenges listeners to look to the examples of faithful believers, throw off anything that hinders their walk with Christ, and pursue the race God has uniquely assigned to them.

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 In this New Year message from 1 Peter 4:1-11, Pastor Chris challenges believers to pursue a life shaped by God’s priorities rather than culture’s pursuit of comfort, pleasure, or success. This passage calls Christ followers to endurance, obedience, and faithful ministry so that our lives honor God and make an eternal impact.

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#1 Let God Shape Your ATTITUDE for Endu...

Joy is not something we stumble into by accident. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien walks through the story of the Magi in Matthew 2 and shows how true joy is found by those who intentionally pursue Jesus, even when the path is uncertain. This episode invites listeners to step out in faith, follow the light God gives, and offer Christ their very best.

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1. Take th...

 Fear has a way of shrinking our faith and silencing our witness, especially when life feels uncertain. In this message from Luke 2, Pastor Chris shows how godly joy is rooted in God’s grace, anchored in His promises, and strong enough to overcome fear. Through the Christmas story of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds, listeners are invited to rediscover a joy that steadies the heart and fuels faithful living. 

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God often brings the right people into our lives at just the moment we need encouragement. The story of Mary and Elizabeth shows how God strengthens our faith through trusted relationships and the work of the Holy Spirit. Their example reminds us that joy grows when we walk with others, listen for God’s voice, and trust his plan in uncertain times. 

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1. Joy grows w...

Joy Even When You Feel Forgotten. There are seasons when life leaves you feeling overlooked, unheard, or stuck in a long wait you never asked for. The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1 shows that even when God seems silent he is still moving. Their experience reveals how joy can begin long before the circumstances change and how God sees what others miss. This message invites listeners to rediscover hope in the God who rem...

Discover how a deeper understanding of God’s choosing can ignite true thankfulness in your everyday life. Pastor Chris Teien shares how God’s love, your identity, and your purpose take on new meaning when you see yourself as chosen by God. This message will encourage anyone seeking a stronger foundation for gratitude, deeper joy, and clarity about what God is doing in their life. 

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