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 […]

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 […]
Every week I seem to find a song that brings me encouragement and inspires me to live for and serve Jesus. Here’s my song for this week: Neon lights and stained glass windowsOld barstools and […]
Some of the NASCAR greats share about Christ in their lives from IamSecond.com
The Apostle Paul ends his letter to the Philippians with some great promises [21:24 Greg from the Gideon’s Presentation] [35:45 Pastor Chris’ Sermon] We have easy access to the Word of God and currently enjoy […]
Pastor Chris shares some big news for our church. Join us in person 10:15am Sundays at 93 Midway Dr., Virginia, M
[Sermon Starts at 21:22] Many people, maybe even you or someone you know, are feeling anxious about life and the future. The Apostle Paul shared with the Philippians (and us) some ways God can help […]
[Sermon starts at 20:04] Our lives are filled with distractions, difficulties and duties that can keep us from pursuing God’s best plan for our lives. The Apostle Paul was held captive, surrounded by conflict and […]
[Sermon starts at 25:19] If you want to fully experience the Christ-life, be effective at encouraging people around you and stand strong in times of difficulty you need to be confident in your faith. In […]
Every week I seem to find a song that brings me encouragement and inspires me to live for and serve Jesus. Here’s my song for this week: Lyrics:Weary travelerBeat down from the storms that you […]
[Sermon starts at 32:30] I have made a lot of friends through church connections over the years. Often when people visit our church they are looking to see if there are people they can become […]
Every week I seem to find a song that brings me encouragement and inspires me to live for and serve Jesus. Here’s my song for this week: LYRICS:Can’t escape disappointmentCan’t avoid the delayBut I don’t […]
[Sermon Starts at 26:06] Your attitude can determine your direction. impact the choices you make, and affect the way people respond to you. In championship sports or in love your attitude can open or close […]
When we are going through tough situations, sickness or struggles it’s wise to keep calm and trust in the Lord. Life is full of difficulty, mistakes and trouble. I’m sure you can relate. And while […]
[Sermon starts at 24:47] Like a bad winter storm, conflict can blow in when we least expect it. The Apostle Paul’s life was full of trouble as he was misunderstood by those inside and outside […]
[Sermon Starts at 17:40] Wondering what comes next and having no idea how much longer you have to wait to find out can be very stressful. In Philippians 1:20-26 the Apostle Paul’s life is stuck […]
[Sermon Starts at 21:47] Some of the most stressful times come when life doesn’t go as planned. When you get trapped in circumstances you can’t control or you don’t know how you are going to […]
Pastor Chris Teien shares how Emmanuel Church in Virginia, MN put together over 700 Teddy Bears for the local InFaith Adopt a Senior Ministry.
Oct. 1, 2001 I left the Iron Range to move down to Belle Plaine, MN to start River Rock C&MA Church. Oct 1, 2021 I am returning to the Iron Range to be the lead […]
My wife and I are committed to follow Jesus wherever He leads us. We loved our last adventure: planting a church in Belle Plaine, MN and all the friends and church family members we shared […]
Honored to have the opportunity to candidate Sept 19th to be the Lead Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist in Virginia. Already starting to love the people there – including Dan C. in the video here. Pray […]
Video Greeting I sent to First Baptist Forest City, IA for their 150th Anniversary I was unable to attend
Every week I seem to find a song that brings me encouragement and inspires me to live for and serve Jesus. Here’s my song for this week: Lyrics: [Verse 1]I’ve seen so many miraclesI forgot […]
As I have been interviewing for a new pastor position I find “Who are you following?” or “Who influences you?” or “Who are some of you favorite authors?” is a common question. I looked through […]
A lot of people don’t know that there is an internet history time machine capturing pages from websites in its data archives that you can access for free. Enter a website url and use their […]
As a church planting pastor without an actual church building with staff and volunteers working from coffee shops, the library and home we used cell phones and web based church management programs. We had a […]
I have tried many different Podcasting services over the years. I didn’t like Podbean.com because they often advertise other podcasts that may be like yours and I didn’t want that. They do offer an audio […]