Well Faith with Chris Teien

You can win the argument and lose the relationship. When a disagreement gets under your skin, what might change if you paused to ask, “Why am I so upset?” In James 4:1–11, Pastor Chris Teien explores how jealousy, pride, and the desire to get our way can fuel conflict. If you’re in the middle of a disagreement, this message helps you examine your own part, seek God’s grace, and take a step toward...

What comes out of you when life gets difficult, someone treats you unfairly, or conflict catches you by surprise? Does your response reveal God's wisdom or something else? In James 3:13–18, Pastor Chris Teien explores the difference between godly wisdom and selfish ambition. Discover how genuine faith produces good works, why humility matters, how jealousy damages relationships, and what it m...

Have you ever said something you immediately regretted? In James 3:1–12, Pastor Chris Teien explains why our words have such a powerful influence on our lives and relationships and how God can help us use them wisely. A few careless words can damage a relationship, start an argument, or leave lasting wounds. But the right words can encourage someone, strengthen their faith, and point them toward J...

How can you tell if your Christian faith is real? Knowing about Jesus and personally trusting Him are not the same thing. We can know Bible answers, attend church, and say the right words, but what does our everyday life reveal about our faith? If salvation is a gift of God’s grace, why does James say faith without works is dead? Teaching from James 2:14–26, Pastor Chris Teien explains how Paul’s...

James 2:1–13 | What do someone’s clothes, car, or last name tell you about their worth? Less than you might think. Pastor Chris Teien explains how first impressions can lead to favoritism and why faith in Jesus should shape the way we welcome and treat people. Through everyday examples and James’s contrast between rich and poor visitors, discover how to look beyond appearances, examine your motive...

Do you know what the Bible says but struggle to put it into practice? In James 1:19-27, Pastor Chris Teien considers the difference between hearing God’s Word and responding to it. A riding mower that could not move until its transmission was engaged offers a memorable picture of faith that stays in neutral. James calls us to receive God’s Word humbly, do what it says, and let it shape our words a...

Why is temptation so hard to resist? It rarely looks dangerous at first. Like bait on a hook, it appeals to something we want while hiding what giving in may cost us. Teaching from James 1:9-18, Pastor Chris Teien explains why temptation is so personally compelling, where it begins, and where it leads. He also shows how to recognize it early and trust God’s provision instead of sin’s promises. God...

Trouble is not a matter of if, but when. When hardship arrives, it can expose what we trust, weaken our confidence, or become an opportunity for God to strengthen our faith. In this message from James 1:1-12, Pastor Chris Teien explains how believers can face trials with joy without pretending that pain is pleasant. Through practical stories about physical training, ministry preparation, and a dif...

Your work matters more than you may realize. Whether you are employed, retired, studying, volunteering, leading others, or caring for your family, God can use your everyday efforts to accomplish something meaningful. In this practical Bible message, Pastor Chris Teien shares four ways your work can make a lasting difference: receive work as God’s gift, offer your best efforts to Christ, use your i...

What kind of friend do the people in your life need you to be? A true friend does more than enjoy spending time with you. Good friends tell the truth with love, offer wise counsel, remain faithful when life becomes difficult, and encourage one another to grow. In this practical message from Proverbs 27, Pastor Chris Teien challenges us to stop thinking only about the friends we want and begin aski...

Money does more than pay bills. It reveals what we value, whom we trust, and whether we see ourselves as owners or stewards. In a world filled with quick-profit promises and endless financial advice, Proverbs offers financial wisdom that has endured for thousands of years. In this practical Bible message, Pastor Chris Teien explains how to acquire money honestly, manage it generously, use debt cau...

Eternity may feel distant, but none of us knows what tomorrow will bring. This message offers sober hope and practical wisdom for facing death without fear, using your life faithfully, and making certain your confidence rests in Jesus Christ rather than wealth, plans, or religious effort. Drawing from Proverbs and the wider testimony of Scripture, Pastor Chris Teien explains why we should face our...

What will matter at the end of your life? Careers, possessions, recognition, and experiences may have value, but they cannot provide lasting satisfaction or eternal significance. Drawing from Proverbs 27, 28, and 31, Pastor Chris Teien explains how to live a life that truly counts by pursuing lasting priorities, developing godly character, and faithfully fulfilling the responsibilities God has giv...

Communion invites believers to remember what Jesus has done, examine their hearts, and proclaim His death until He comes again. This short communion meditation from Rockwell Church offers Scripture, reflection, and guided personal prayer to help you prepare your heart for the Lord’s Supper. Drawing from Lamentations 3 and 1 Corinthians 11, Pastor Chris Teien explains why we can wait on the Lord, p...

What does it take to remain faithful when the world encourages compromise? Throughout history, God has often used ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference because they had the courage to stand firm and the conviction to follow Him. Teaching from Proverbs 22-24, Pastor Chris Teien explains how God’s wisdom equips believers to guide the next generation, preserve self-control, get back up...

How can you make wise decisions when facing choices about your family, finances, work, relationships, and future? Good planning matters, but decisions you will not regret require more than trusting your feelings, resources, or understanding. In this message from Proverbs 16, Pastor Chris Teien shares four biblical principles for making wiser decisions: surrender your plans to God, trust His sovere...

Your words can strengthen a relationship or slowly tear it apart. Pride, anger, dishonesty, gossip, and reckless speech cause lasting wounds, while humility, integrity, love, and gracious words build trust and bring healing. In this message from Proverbs 6 and 10-12, Pastor Chris Teien explains how our attitudes and words shape our relationships. Discover how Christ transforms the heart, enabling...

Living in a fallen world means facing difficulties, temptations, and uncertainty. Proverbs shows that true freedom is not found in doing whatever we want, but in walking in God's wisdom. This message explores how reverence for God, wise choices, freedom from sin, and integrity lead to a life that honors Christ and provides secure footing through life's challenges. In This Message: 1. Fre...

The future is uncertain, but God's wisdom prepares us for whatever lies ahead. This message from Proverbs explores how wise planning, careful preparation, integrity, and spiritual readiness help believers walk faithfully wherever God leads. In This Message: 1. Plan Your Route: Wise people establish godly priorities before pursuing their goals. Proverbs teaches us to seek God's wisdom, pr...

Leading others begins long before giving instruction. Drawing from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Chris Teien explains how parents, grandparents, mentors, and every believer can influence others through a godly example, intentional teaching, and a lasting legacy of faith. Discover how ordinary faithfulness can help shape lives for generations to come. In This Message 1. Lead Through Your Example God...

Every day we are shaped by the voices we choose to follow and the paths we choose to walk. Drawing from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Chris Teien explains how God's wisdom helps believers recognize godly influences, resist compromise, guard their hearts, and lead others by faithful example. Discover how wise decisions made today can shape a lifetime of following Christ. In This Message 1. List...

True wisdom is more than knowing the right answers. Drawing from Proverbs and the New Testament, Pastor Chris Teien explains how God gives wisdom to those who seek Him, fear Him, and faithfully apply His truth in everyday life. Discover why leading with biblical wisdom begins with a right relationship with Christ and grows through a lifelong pursuit of His Word. In This Message 1. Recognize Your N...

The Christian life is not a sprint but a lifelong race that requires endurance, perseverance, and unwavering focus on Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 12, Pastor Chris Teien encourages believers to keep running faithfully by laying aside anything that hinders their walk, fixing their eyes on Jesus, and pressing on through every challenge. Discover how God equips His people to finish the race of faith...

Some of God's greatest work has been accomplished through ordinary people who were willing to trust Him. Pastor Chris Teien explores how God empowered David's mighty men and the early church through the Holy Spirit, showing that courage, faithfulness, and sacrificial service come from God's strength rather than our own. Discover how the same Holy Spirit still equips believers today...

Life is full of seasons when the future feels uncertain, whether it's graduation, a career change, retirement, hardship, or an unexpected turn. Pastor Chris Teien explores Jacob's journey to show how God's presence, promises, and faithfulness provide confidence even when the path ahead is unclear. Discover how trusting God today prepares you for whatever comes next. In This Message...