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Christian love is more than a feeling. In this message from 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, Pastor Chris explores what agape love looks like when lived out in everyday relationships within the church, family, and community. This teaching calls believers to love…

The Christian life is described in Scripture as a race that requires focus, perseverance, and faith. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–2, Pastor Chris Teien shares how to throw off hindrances, fix your eyes on Jesus, and run with endurance. This message…

Onward Christian Soldier. Pastor Chris Teien reminds us what it means to be a good Christian soldier. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:1–4, he shares how we are called to serve Christ faithfully, not entangling ourselves in worldly distractions but focusing…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Last weekend we remembered all that Jesus did and now we get to focus on what we get to do to respond to His gift of Salvation to those who follow Him. We get to live in grace and live…

The fact that Jesus has risen from the dead is the backbone of our faith, the truth that gives us eternal hope and the good news that we share. Repeatedly the Bible shows that to be saved from our sins…

Pastor Chris Teien reflects on the depth of Christ’s love demonstrated on the cross in this special Good Friday message. Drawing from John 19 and Isaiah 53, he explains the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins and the eternal…

Many people go through life with a deep sense of regret over something they did or did not do. This Palm Sunday we remember those people with high expectations who praised Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem. Days later the…

Jesus calls us to be disciples that grow disciples. Are you that kind of Christ-follower? Do you feel up to the task of sharing Jesus with the hope that you will be given the opportunity to help a new believer…

Some people are surprised to learn that worship is much more than just attending church or singing worship songs. In John 4:23 Jesus shares about true worship and tells us that God the Father is watching for this: “Yet a…

Why do we go to church? The Covid shutdowns showed us all that internet church can be inspiring and convenient. And that there are churches far away from home that have even better music and messages we can comfortably watch…

In this episode, Pastor Chris Teien unpacks the dangers of revenge and why choosing love and forgiveness over retaliation leads to a more satisfying life. Using real-life stories, biblical wisdom, and practical applications, he challenges listeners to consider the long-term…

Pride can be one of the biggest obstacles in life, while humility leads to true success. In this episode, Pastor Chris explores how pride trips us up, how God calls us to humility, and why humble people receive God’s favor.…

How do you follow Jesus faithfully in a world filled with political tension and cultural division? In this message, Pastor Chris Teien offers a deeply biblical and practical perspective. Drawing from Jesus' words and Paul's letters, he reminds us that…