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 p...

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 means...

Have you ever said something you immediately regretted? A few careless words can damage a relationship, start an argument, or change the direction of your life. But the right words can encourage someone, strengthen their faith, and help them discover Jesus Christ. Learning to use our words wisely is one of the most practical ways we can bless the people around us. In James 3:1–12, Pastor Chris Tei...

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 teaching about grace and James’s teaching about wo...

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...

Temptation often promises satisfaction, freedom, or relief, but giving in can produce guilt, damaged relationships, and lasting consequences. Teaching from James 1:9-18, Pastor Chris Teien explains the difference between trials and temptation, where temptation begins, and how believers can resist its deceptive promises. God does not tempt us to do evil. Temptation draws upon desires within us and...

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 why believers can face trials with joy without pretending that pain is pleasant. Through practical stories about physical training, ministry preparation, and a dif...

Usually, we receive communion together as a church family. This episode is a clip from a communion service at Rockwell Church that may encourage you to remember what Jesus has done, examine your heart, and spend time in personal prayer. Drawing from Lamentations 3 and 1 Corinthians 11, Pastor Chris Teien explains why we can wait on the Lord, place our hope in Him, examine our ways, and return to H...

Why do you work? Some people struggle to work faithfully, while others work constantly without knowing what they are trying to accomplish. In this Labor Day message, Pastor Chris Teien explains how ordinary work can become an act of worship and service. Whether you are employed, retired, studying, volunteering, leading others, or caring for your family, God can give purpose to what you do. In This...

Good friendships do not happen automatically. They require honesty, wisdom, faithfulness, and a willingness to help one another grow. This message challenges us to stop focusing only on finding better friends and begin asking, “What kind of friend am I?”Pastor Chris Teien shares four qualities of a godly friend from Proverbs. True friends tell the truth with love, offer wise counsel, remain faithf...

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, Scripture offers wisdom that has endured for thousands of years. Pastor Chris Teien shares biblical financial wisdom from Proverbs and the New Testament. Because everything belongs to God, believers a...

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, this sermon calls us to live wisely because life i...

What will matter when your life is spent? Careers, possessions, recognition, and experiences may be valuable, but none of them can provide lasting satisfaction. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien explores how biblical wisdom helps us invest our lives in priorities that endure. Drawing from Proverbs 27, 28, and 31, Pastor Chris explains that a life that counts is shaped by what we pursue, who we a...

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 simply because they had the courage to stand firm and the conviction to follow Him. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien teaches from Proverbs 22–24, showing how God's wisdom equips believers to guide the next generation, preserve self...

Are you trusting God more than yourself? Every day we make decisions that shape our lives, but are we relying on our own wisdom or seeking God's direction? Pastor Chris Teien continues the Summer in Proverbs series by teaching through Proverbs 16, showing how God calls us to surrender our plans, value His wisdom above worldly success, and faithfully follow His ways in every decision we make. God's...

Healthy relationships do not happen by accident. Proverbs teaches that our attitudes, our integrity, and especially our words shape the strength of our relationships. This message explores how God's wisdom transforms the way we relate to others by rejecting destructive attitudes, cultivating love and trust, and speaking with wisdom. In This Message1. Wise People Reject Destructive AttitudesProverb...

Freedom is one of the most valued ideas in our culture, but Scripture teaches that true freedom is more than simply doing whatever we want. Pastor Chris Teien explores Proverbs 1 through 5 to show that God's wisdom leads to a life marked by stability, integrity, and lasting joy. Discover why following God's ways brings the freedom every person is searching for. In This Message 1. Freedom Begins wi...

Planning for the future is wise, but faithful leadership and service begin with preparation that honors God. Pastor Chris Teien explores how the book of Proverbs teaches believers to prepare wisely, make godly decisions, and trust the Lord to establish their steps. Discover how biblical wisdom can equip you to lead and serve faithfully wherever God calls you. In This Message 1. Plan Your Route Wis...

What will your family remember about you? Long after accomplishments, possessions, and achievements fade, the influence of your character, faith, and example will remain. In this message from Proverbs 4, Pastor Chris Teien explores how godly leaders shape future generations by living faithfully, intentionally teaching God's truth, and building a lasting legacy of faith. Link: https://www.buzzsprou...

In this message from Proverbs 1 and Proverbs 4, Pastor Chris Teien explores how the voices and influences we allow into our lives shape our character, decisions, and leadership. In a world filled with competing messages from social media, culture, friends, family, and entertainment, God's wisdom teaches believers how to discern truth and choose influences that lead toward righteousness. Link: http...

Who is shaping your life? Every day we are influenced by family, friends, coworkers, social media, entertainment, and countless other voices competing for our attention. In this message from Proverbs 1 and Proverbs 4, Pastor Chris Teien explores how wise influences help us grow in faith while harmful influences can quietly lead us away from God's best. Discover how Scripture calls believers to lis...

What does it mean to lead with wisdom in a world overflowing with information but lacking godly direction? In this opening message from Proverbs, Pastor Chris Teien explores how true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord, must be actively pursued, and is ultimately found in Jesus Christ. Through biblical teaching, personal stories, and practical application, listeners are challenged to seek God'...

What are you spending your life pursuing? In this powerful message, Pastor Chris Teien explores the courage, loyalty, and sacrifice of David’s mighty men and connects their example to the empowering work of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Through 2 Samuel 23 and Acts 2, believers are challenged to stop living only for comfort or survival and instead spend their lives serving Christ with boldness, fa...

In this message from Genesis 28 and 32, Pastor Chris Teien looks at Jacob’s uncertain journey and reminds listeners that God is present even when the future feels unclear. Whether facing graduation, career changes, family decisions, fear, or regret, we can trust God to guide, shape, and provide for us one step at a time. Links: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/19191831 Key Points:  God...