Well Faith with Chris Teien

An encouraging message about Jesus the Light in the world and a reflection on how some lights impact our life choices. From our Christmas Eve Service.  (John 1) Pastor Chris Teien pastorchris@rockwell.church #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn #ironrange Jesus the Light of the World John 1:1–12 #1 A Light String to be Connect to (John 5:24) #2 A Traffic Control Light  Green (John 16:24) Yellow (Matthew...

Christmas is more than a historical story, a cultural tradition, or just a church remembrance. Christmas is the time of year we celebrate Jesus, our Emmanuel, who came to earth to teach us how to live and through his sacrifice makes it possible for us to live with Him forever. While it can seem like the Christian life is a list of impossible to follow rules, it is actually a grace-filled relations...

Of all the characters in the Christmas story, the simple shepherds seem the most out of place. Why would God send His Angels to announce the biggest news of all time, that Jesus the Savior has been born, to these unimportant, undervalued shepherds? Listen and be encouraged to be be faithful like a shepherd.  (Luke 2:8-17) Pastor Chris Teien pastorchris@rockwell.church #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn...

Dictionary.com defines “awesome” as an adjective. causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear: an awesome sight. exhibiting or marked by awe. Mary in the Christmas story had awesome faith and was chosen to be Jesus mother. She was willing to play a lead role in God’s plan even though she did not fully understand it. Listen and be encouraged to have...

Let’s start the Christmas season by looking at the role of Angels working out God’s plans and working in our lives. The greatest story ever told begins with an angel appearing to Mary and delivering news that God was doing a new thing and she was part of His plan. Listen and be encouraged to understand and share the remarkable characters in the Christmas story this season.  (Luke 1-2) Pastor Chris...

It’s been a hard year and you might not be that excited about Thanksgiving. When we take our eyes off ourselves and focus on the Lord are hearts are encouraged and we are inspired to feel and act thankful as part of our daily walk with God. Listen and be encouraged and see how Psalm 96 shows us ways we can put our thankfulness to the Lord and others in action. “Rejoice always, pray continually, gi...

It’s absolutely amazing that the God who created us and can save us from sin also offers us rewards in this life and the life to come. Listen to be encouraged by God’s Rewards for You “ And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6). Pastor Chris Teien pastorchris@rockw...

This Sunday our topic is about sleep, rest and recreation.  God who created us knows that we need to recharge by resting and enjoying life with a little recreation. Did you know that rest and sleep is a gift from God? “It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones”. Psalm 127:2 (NLT). When we ar...

Fear is real and can keep us from fulfilling God’s purpose in our life. Faith can give us courage to face fear with confidence. The Bible is full of examples of fearful people that were empowered and strengthened by the Lord to succeed. Listen and be  encouraged to overcome the power of fear in your Christian life. (2 Tim 1:7) Pastor Chris Teien pastorchris@rockwell.church #rockwellchurchmn #virgi...

In this special episode, guest speaker Bob Schwartz shares a powerful message about God’s faithfulness, the calling to missions, and the reality of spiritual warfare. Bob reflects on his journey from growing up in a Converge (Baptist) church to his experiences in missions and the lessons God has taught him along the way. Drawing from Colossians 3 and Ephesians 2, Bob challenges us to fix our minds...

In this life we are surrounded by a million opportunities to buy stuff but are often frustrated that we can’t have much of it because we don’t have the millions of dollars needed to get it. Some of us have too much stuff and some of us really do need more stuff. The stuff you choose to purchase, keep, give away and throw away can define the kind of life you live. I have met millionaires who appear...

Does God care about your health and fitness? Is there a right balance between too much and too little exercise?  In the Bible we see that Paul instructed Timothy: “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come” 1 Timothy 4:8. When this teaching in God’s Word is followed you can increase the quality of your life and ext...

Our Pastor Candidate Chris Teien is sharing a message God has put on His heart using Psalm 71 to inspire you amid the hardships and uncertainties we all face. Chris will be sharing Bible based action steps and how God has worked in his life. Listen and to be encouraged to “Let the Struggle Make you Stronger” Pastor Chris Teien pastorchris@rockwell.church #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn #ironrange He...

Listen to  "A WELL Life is full of Faith, Friends and Farewells" Pastor Chris’ last message as the Pastor of River Rock Church. As we follow Jesus on the narrow road of life He leads us to various places to grow in faith, serve Him and to learn from the experiences. Some people live in the same place all their lives while others move around for new jobs, education, opportunities, or even...

The Apostle Paul ends his letter to the Philippians with some great promises for us to claim when we are in need. We love to claim Philippians 4:19, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." If you look at the context of the paragraph it appears this is a conditional promise for those that have been faithful to give. What else does God&ap...

Our days are full of opportunities, responsibilities and difficulties that can make life seem overwhelming. Maybe you struggle with work, health, relationships, kids, finances, faith or something else and you just feel you can’t overcome. Be encouraged with seven things you can do when life seems overwhelming. Pastor Chris Teien Helping you apply God's Word and follow Jesus in everyday life....

True Freedom in Christ is based on what Jesus has already done and not only for the few who seem to do everything right. When we place our faith in the Savior we are adopted into God’s family with all the security and benefits that brings. Life is better when we live in His grace instead of religious legalism. We also remember the America’s ideal of a nation under God and the freedoms we still enj...

We have just endured one of the most anxious years of our lives. Unfortunately, the world is still full of trouble and sickness. The Bible offers hope and help to enable you to overcome those helpless attitudes and paralyzing feelings anxiety brings. Listen and be encouraged with seven ways to overcome anxiety. Pastor Chris Teien  Helping you apply God's Word and follow Jesus in everyday life...

Everyone wants to belong and to be loved. Those who are loved want to know the opportunities and expectations of the relationship. Listen and be encouraged as we look at how believers are loved, called and chosen to belong to Jesus. Pastor Chris Teien  Helping you apply God's Word and follow Jesus in everyday life. Learn more at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church   Find episode transcripts at...

This is a special and personal episode where Pastor Chris recalls God's faithfulness throughout his life, ministry, and church planting journey. If you've ever wondered how God leads someone into full-time ministry—or want to know more about Pastor Chris—this message is for you. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you fully surrendered your life to God’s purpose? In this inspirin...

We remember when the Holy Spirit showed up and empowered the people of the church to change the world and look into the purpose, power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Be encouraged to let the Holy Spirit fill you, teach you and work in you to accomplish wonderful things. Pastor Chris Teien  Helping you apply God's Word and follow Jesus in everyday life. Learn more at ChrisTeien....

Many Christians spend their lives striving to become more fruitful, only to find themselves weary, discouraged, and frustrated. In this message from John 15, Pastor Chris Teien explains Jesus' invitation to stop striving and start abiding. Discover how remaining connected to Christ produces lasting fruit, greater joy, and a more effective Christian life. Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/22850...

Time is one of the most valuable gifts we have, yet we often feel like there’s never enough of it. In this episode, Pastor Chris explores Ecclesiastes 3 and the wisdom of Solomon regarding the seasons of life. He challenges us to reflect on how we spend our time and whether we are investing it wisely in our relationship with God and others. Learn practical ways to steward your time well, maximize...

When the blinders come off and we are able to see our lost and sinful condition in stark contrast to God’s purity and holiness we feel hopeless and helpless. There is nothing we can do on our own to fix our desperate condition, except cry out “Lord have Mercy!” Mercy is more than just God not treating us as our sins deserve. God in His mercy chooses not to keep record of our sin instead showing us...

God created us, We are God’s masterpiece, We are created anew in Christ Jesus to do good works. We are created with with different personalities, Spiritual gifts, talents, resources and experiences. As the body of Christ we need each other to accomplish His purposes. The Lord gives us the choice to grow in Him and use what He has equipped us with or to just let it sit on the shelf while we waste o...