Every believer has a God-given opportunity to impact eternity. Rooted in 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 and the Great Commission, this message reveals how a life transformed by Jesus becomes a powerful witness that God uses to reach others with the hope of the gospel. Pastor Chris Teien shares practical encouragement on living as Christ’s ambassador and making an eternal difference through everyday faithfulness.

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/19118132

Key Points:

You Have Been Changed by Jesus – 2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us that in Christ we are made new, no longer defined by our past but transformed for a purpose
You Have Been Given a Message to Share – 2 Corinthians 5:18 and Matthew 28:19 call every believer to carry the message of reconciliation through Christ
You Have Been Sent as Christ’s Representative – 2 Corinthians 5:20 shows we are ambassadors, representing Jesus in how we live and speak
You Participate in What God Is Already Doing – 2 Corinthians 5:19 and 1 Corinthians 15:58 remind us that God is already at work and invites us to join Him
Your Life Can Change Someone’s Eternity – Romans 10:14 and John 3:16 highlight the eternal impact of sharing the gospel with others

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:
Pastor Chris connects this message to real-life opportunities where simple acts of faithfulness, conversations, and obedience can open the door for eternal impact in someone’s life.

Notable Quotes:
“God did not just save you from something, He saved you for something.”
“You are not just a believer, you are an ambassador.”
“One conversation about Jesus can change someone’s eternity forever.”

Actionable Takeaways:
Reflect on how Jesus has changed your life and who needs to hear that story
Pray for one person God is placing on your heart this week
Look for an opportunity to share the message of Christ in a natural way
Take a step of obedience by engaging in a spiritual conversation

Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 5:17-20 – New creation and ministry of reconciliation
Matthew 28:18-20 – The Great Commission
John 3:16 – God’s love and the promise of eternal life
Ephesians 2:1 – Our past condition before Christ
Romans 5:8 – Christ’s sacrificial love
John 20:21 – Sent as Jesus was sent
1 Corinthians 15:58 – Faithful labor in the Lord
Romans 10:14 – The necessity of sharing the gospel

Keywords:
disciple making, evangelism, gospel, new creation, Great Commission, Christian mission, sharing faith, reconciliation, eternity

Challenge:
Ask God to show you one person this week and take a bold step to share the hope of Jesus with them.

The WELL Faith Podcast offers encouraging, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien and guests. New sermons are released every Sunday. Replay episodes are marked with an asterisk. Find us online at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN. Email comments to wellfaith24@gmail.com

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