Christian Living. Leadership. Ministry.
Christian Living. Leadership. Ministry.
Stress is unavoidable, but burnout is preventable. In this episode, Pastor Chris Teien explores how stress impacts our lives, why not all stress is bad, and how to manage it in a way that honors God. Many people are overwhelmed…
Life is full of struggles—financial stress, health issues, relationship conflicts, and uncertainty about the future. But as followers of Christ, we don’t have to be defeated by them. In this episode, Pastor Chris Teien explores how God can use our…
Failure is not the end—it can be the start of something greater when we bring it to God. In this encouraging message, Pastor Chris Teien shares biblical truths and real-life lessons about how to overcome setbacks, grow in faith, and…
Have you ever felt like your past disqualifies you from following Jesus? In this heartfelt message based on Luke 5:27–32, Pastor Chris shares how Jesus calls the most unlikely people to follow Him—and how your story, no matter how broken,…
Christmas is about far more than traditions, gifts, or a moment in history. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien explains the eternal meaning of Christmas by tracing God’s long-planned rescue mission through Jesus Christ and showing how His coming offers…
The Christmas story is filled with familiar details, but woven throughout the birth of Jesus is the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Pastor Chris Teien explores how the Holy Spirit was active in the lives of…
People are so angry today. While the emotions that lead us to get angry are not always sinful, angry actions may lead us into sin, pain and regret. The Bible says, “In your anger do not sin” and even Jesus…
We live in conflicting times as educators and leaders are throwing out traditional values and Biblical principles to “progressively” do whatever seems right in their own eyes. If you are living to please yourself and are finding no peace, then…
Everyone knows how to pray for their own prayer needs but how are we supposed to pray for others? Is your prayer life very effective? The Apostle Paul encourages Christ-followers with 7 Ways to More Effectively Pray for Others in…
Our busy lives freely going wherever we want whenever we want has come to a screeching halt with the coronavirus isolation. Most of God's Heroes of the faith also experienced life altering times of waiting and are great examples of…
In part 2 we will look at what the Bible reveals about committed Christ-followers enduring difficult circumstances like sickness, cancer, loss and depression. Why does God sometimes allow us to go through pain, shame and hardship even though we have…
Listen and be encouraged to have hope and hold on to your faith when it seems like everything is falling apart as we look at what the Bible says about waiting on God as you pray with confidence and assurance…
We are called to Love God and Love People. Sometimes we end up falling in love with things that pull us away from what God truly desires for our lives and that leads to disappointment and regret. The Bible says…
Life is difficult. Not only do we struggle with personal, school and work issues but we are also involved in a spiritual battle that can make us want to give up. The Apostle Paul’s instructions to the Church in Philippi…
Jesus said, “I will build my church and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.” The church is called the bride of Christ and most of God’s plan to save the world involves the church so why would…
[Part 2 of 2] Most of us expect to enjoy long lives but there is no guarantee that our time here on earth won’t be cut short. God has created us to live somewhere for eternity – where will you…
[Part 2 of 2] Most of us expect to enjoy long lives but there is no guarantee that our time here on earth won’t be cut short. God has created us to live somewhere for eternity – where will you…
[Part 1 of 2] Jesus came down from Heaven to teach us how to live and pay the penalty for our sins. He had three years of public ministry to teach us whatever He thought was important for us to…