The Bold Secret to an Exciting Faith*

What’s the bold secret to experiencing a more exciting and fulfilling Christian life? In this message, Pastor Chris Teien shares how prioritizing your God-given ministry can ignite bold faith and deeper joy. Rooted in Colossians 1:24–29, you’ll discover how living on mission—even in ordinary places—unleashes spiritual power and eternal impact.

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/16335650

Key Points:

1. Bold Faith to Serve – Paul’s example reminds us that suffering and serving go hand-in-hand as we depend on Christ’s power (Colossians 1:24–25).

2, Bold Faith to Share – The mystery once hidden is now revealed: Christ lives in us. We are called to share this hope with others (Colossians 1:26–27).

3. Bold Faith to Do the Perfect Work – God empowers us to help others grow to maturity in Christ, even when we don’t immediately see results (Colossians 1:28–29).

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:
 Chris shares a candid moment about missing an opportunity to witness while delivering shelves, along with a powerful historical illustration about Adoniram Judson’s long-term gospel impact in Burma.

Notable Quotes:

• “Your workplace might be the best place to meet people who need Jesus.”
• “If your Christian life feels boring, try doing ministry—you might find it gets exciting fast.”
• “You may sacrifice without success because someone will succeed after you.”

Actionable Takeaways:

• Heart-level reflection: Ask God to renew your sense of purpose in everyday life and ministry.
• Daily-life application: Look for ministry opportunities where you already are—at work, home, or online.
• Spiritual step or challenge: Boldly share Christ and disciple others, even when you don’t see immediate fruit.
• Practical next step: Start praying, planning, and preparing to invest in someone’s spiritual growth this week.

Scripture References:

• Colossians 1:24–29 – Paul’s ministry mindset and the mystery of Christ in us.
• Ephesians 2:10 – You are God’s masterpiece, created for good works.
• Philippians 3:12–14 – Keep pressing on toward spiritual maturity.
• 2 Timothy 3:16–17 – God’s Word equips us to train and disciple others.

Keywords: faith, ministry, Colossians 1, Adoniram Judson, discipleship, boldness, purpose, serving, sharing Christ, Christian growth

Challenge:
 This week, step out in bold faith and ask God to show you how to serve, share, and help someone grow in Christ—right where you are.

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Note: New messages shared Sundays. Encouraging replay messages from Pastor Chris’s previous ministry (2021 and earlier), marked with an asterisk (*), shared Wednesdays.