Chris Teien | Sermons

You can win the argument and lose the relationship. When a disagreement gets under your skin, what might change if you paused to ask, “Why am I so upset?”In James 4:1–11, Pastor Chris Teien explores how jealousy, pride, and the desire to get our way can fuel conflict. If you’re in the middle of a disagreement, this message helps you examine your own part, seek God’s grace, and take a step toward peace. At the heart of the message is God’s promise to draw near to those who draw near to him.Sermon outline

1. Pinpoint the Source of the Conflict (James 4:1–3)
2. Prioritize Your Loyalty to God (James 4:4–6)
3. Pursue a Closer Walk with God (James 4:7–10)
4. Preserve Healthy Relationships (James 4:11)

Message Shared 11/08/2026 at Rockwell Church 
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What comes out of you when life gets difficult, someone treats you unfairly, or conflict catches you by surprise? Does your response reveal God's wisdom or something else?In James 3:13–18, Pastor Chris Teien explores the difference between godly wisdom and selfish ambition. Discover how genuine faith produces good works, why humility matters, how jealousy damages relationships, and what it means to develop a character marked by gentleness, mercy, sincerity, and peace. Learn how God's wisdom can shape your everyday choices and help you become a peacemaker.Message Shared 11/01/2026 at Rockwell Church [de] Helping you understand and apply God’s Word. Find sermon transcripts and more ways to listen at well.faith. Explore faith and ministry resources at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church. Questions or feedback? Email [email protected]

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Have you ever said something you immediately regretted? A few careless words can damage a relationship, start an argument, or change the direction of your life. But the right words can encourage someone, strengthen their faith, and help them discover Jesus Christ. Learning to use our words wisely is one of the most practical ways we can bless the people around us.In James 3:1–12, Pastor Chris Teien explores the incredible power of our words and why learning to control our tongues is an essential part of Christian maturity. Through practical illustrations involving Bible teachers, horses, ship rudders, forest fires, and everyday conversations, discover how your words reveal what's happening in your heart and how God can help you use them wisely.IN THIS MESSAGE1. OUR WORDS HAVE THE POWER TO INFLUENCE OTHERSThe things we say can encourage someone to pursue God's calling or discourage them from taking a step of faith. James begins by warning that those who teach God's Word will be judged more strictly because their words influence what others believe and how they live.Pastor Chris explains why pastors, teachers, and small group leaders must handle Scripture carefully, understand its context, and avoid presenting personal opinions as biblical truth. He encourages believers to use trustworthy study resources, including Bible commentaries, cross-references, and GotQuestions.org, rather than pretending to know every answer. Our goal isn't simply to know more about the Bible but to help others know Jesus, grow in faith, and become disciples who make disciples. (James 3:1; Matthew 28:19–20)2. OUR WORDS REVEAL OUR IMPERFECTIONSNobody speaks perfectly all the time. James reminds us that everyone makes mistakes and that controlling our tongues is an important measure of spiritual maturity.Drawing on his experience in customer service, Pastor Chris explains how preparing to handle angry people can help us respond without making a difficult situation worse. When unexpected criticism or conflict comes from someone close to us, however, we can easily react with harsh words. Learning to listen, seek clarification, acknowledge mistakes, and apologize can prevent unnecessary damage. (James 3:2; Proverbs 17:28)3. OUR WORDS HAVE THE POWER TO STEER THE COURSE OF OUR LIVESA small bit can guide a powerful horse, and a relatively small rudder can steer a large ship even when strong winds are blowing. James uses these illustrations to show how something as small as the tongue can have an enormous influence on our direction.Pastor Chris explains how carefully chosen words can open doors, strengthen relationships, and encourage others to make wise decisions. Careless or angry words can just as quickly damage a career, destroy trust, or lead us somewhere we never intended to go. A gentle response can calm a disagreement, while harsh words can make it worse. (James 3:3–5; Proverbs 15:1)4. OUR WORDS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTIONA tiny spark can ignite an enormous forest fire. In the same way, gossip, exaggeration, accusations, and angry words can spread rapidly and cause damage far beyond the original conversation.Pastor Chris warns that spiritually unhealthy attitudes can make people especially vulnerable to spreading rumors and creating conflict. James also reminds us that although human beings can train many kinds of animals, the tongue remains extraordinarily difficult to control. We need God's help to recognize harmful speech, resist the temptation to retaliate, and take responsibility when our words hurt others. (James 3:5–8)5. OUR WORDS CAN PRAISE GOD OR CURSE OTHERSHow can we praise Jesus during worship and then use the same mouth to insult, gossip about, or curse people made in God's image?James compares our speech to springs of water and fruit-bearing trees. A spring cannot consistently provide both fresh and salty water, and a tree produces fruit according to its nature. Pastor Chris explains that our words reveal the condition of our hearts. If we want lasting change in our conversations, we need the Holy Spirit to continue transforming us from the inside out. (James 3:9–12; Luke 6:45)PUTTING FAITH INTO PRACTICEThink about the conversations you've had recently. Have your words encouraged others, strengthened relationships, and honored Jesus? Or have you exaggerated stories, repeated gossip, spoken harshly, or said things you wish you could take back?Ask the Holy Spirit to help you recognize areas where your speech needs to change. When you're upset, take time to understand what someone actually meant before responding. When you've said something wrong, offer a sincere apology instead of making excuses or blaming the other person.Be especially careful when talking about other people or sharing God's Word. Verify information before repeating it, seek clarification when something sounds questionable, and make sure your words reflect both truth and grace.Remember that controlling your tongue isn't simply about developing better communication habits. Jesus Christ changes our hearts, and as we grow in our relationship with Him, the Holy Spirit helps us become more patient, truthful, gracious, and encouraging.Your words can build someone up or tear someone down. Ask God to transform your heart, help you control your tongue, and use your words to encourage others, speak the truth, and bring glory to Jesus Christ.26.1025de Helping you understand and apply God’s Word. 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Knowing about Jesus and personally trusting Him are not the same thing. We can know Bible answers, attend church, and say the right words, but what does our everyday life reveal about our faith? If salvation is a gift of God’s grace, why does James say faith without works is dead?Teaching from James 2:14–26, Pastor Chris Teien explains how Paul’s teaching about grace and James’s teaching about works fit together. Through personal stories, practical examples, and the faith of Rahab and Abraham, discover why good works cannot earn salvation but should grow out of a relationship with Jesus. Learn how genuine faith becomes visible through serving, generosity, obedience, and caring for the people God places around us.IN THIS MESSAGE1. TRUE FAITH WITHOUT ACTION IS QUESTIONABLEKnowing the facts about an airplane is different from boarding it and trusting it to carry you. Likewise, saving faith means personally trusting Jesus rather than relying on Bible knowledge, religious activity, or our own goodness. Genuine faith changes our desires and moves us to serve, share, and care for others with the time and resources God provides. (James 2:17–20)2. TRUE FAITH IS SAVED BY GRACE AND REVEALED BY WORKSSalvation is a gift from God, not a reward for completing a religious checklist. Yet we are created anew in Christ to do the good things He has prepared for us, and the examples of Rahab and Abraham show how faith becomes visible through action. We demonstrate that same living faith when we respond to someone’s need instead of offering kind words while withholding help we could provide. (Ephesians 2:8–10; James 2:14–16, 21–25; Hebrews 11:17–19, 31; Galatians 6:10)3. TRUE FAITH PRODUCES SPIRITUAL FRUITGod’s grace teaches us to turn from sinful living and become people committed to doing good. Giving becomes an act of worship as we share willingly and cheerfully, trusting God’s provision and using our resources to help others. Living faith also shapes how we serve in church, care for our families, conduct ourselves at work, and share Jesus with people who need Him. (Titus 2:11–14; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 23:23; 2 Corinthians 9:6–8; James 2:26)BE ENCOURAGEDWhat opportunity has God already placed in front of you? You cannot meet every need, but you can use what He has given you to encourage someone, offer practical help, serve faithfully, or give generously. Do not wait for a more convenient season to follow Jesus and put your faith into action. If you have only known about Jesus, turn from your sin and personally trust Him as your Lord and Savior. Salvation is His gift, and the life He gives is meant to make a difference.26.1018de Helping you understand and apply God’s Word. Find more ways to listen and connect, plus links to sermon transcripts at Well.faith. Learn more at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church. Questions or feedback? Email [email protected]

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James 2:1–13 | What do someone’s clothes, car, or last name tell you about their worth? Less than you might think. Pastor Chris Teien explains how first impressions can lead to favoritism and why faith in Jesus should shape the way we welcome and treat people.Through everyday examples and James’s contrast between rich and poor visitors, discover how to look beyond appearances, examine your motives, and show mercy. Learn why treating everyone with dignity goes hand in hand with wise discernment, and why every person needs the same saving grace found in Christ.IN THIS MESSAGE1. LOOK BEYOND APPEARANCEJames challenges believers who give special attention to a well-dressed visitor while dishonoring someone in dirty clothes. Clothing, possessions, and connections cannot determine a person’s worth or need for Jesus. Welcome people with Christlike care while exercising discernment based on character rather than outward impressions. (James 2:1–4; Romans 15:7; John 7:24)2. VALUE PEOPLE BEYOND THEIR STATUSWealth does not measure spiritual maturity, and poverty does not make someone less important. James exposes the contradiction of honoring influential people while neglecting those God values. Trust God rather than pursuing relationships for personal advantage, and use whatever resources you have to do good and help others. (James 2:5–7; 1 Timothy 6:17–19)3. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR WITHOUT FAVORITISMThe royal law calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves, including people outside our familiar circles. Favoritism violates that command, and doing other good things does not excuse it. Obedience cannot earn salvation, but the grace we have received should move us to care for the people God places around us. (James 2:8–11; Luke 10:25–37)4. SPEAK AND ACT WITH MERCYJames calls us to take our words and actions seriously and show mercy to others. Remembering that God saved us through His mercy challenges harsh judgments and selective compassion. Every person needs forgiveness and new life through Jesus, who died for our sins and rose again. (James 2:12–13; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9–13)BE ENCOURAGEDWho might you overlook because they seem different, unfamiliar, or unlikely to offer you anything in return? Make room for a conversation, offer a sincere welcome, and seek to understand their story. Ask God to expose favoritism in your heart and help you reflect His mercy. If you have not trusted Jesus for salvation, receive the grace He offers and begin following Him.26.1004de I hope this message helps you understand and apply God’s Word. Find sermon transcripts at https://Well.faith, learn more at https://ChrisTeien.com, or come visit us at https://Rockwell.church in Virginia, Minnesota. If this message encouraged you, I’d love to hear from you at [email protected].

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Do you know what the Bible says but struggle to put it into practice? In James 1:19-27, Pastor Chris Teien considers the difference between hearing God’s Word and responding to it. A riding mower that could not move until its transmission was engaged offers a memorable picture of faith that stays in neutral.James calls us to receive God’s Word humbly, do what it says, and let it shape our words and our care for others. Pastor Chris also explains why obedience cannot earn salvation. New life begins through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again.IN THIS MESSAGE#1 BE READY TO RECEIVE GOD’S WORDCome to Scripture ready to listen, willing to be corrected, and slow to dismiss what challenges you. James urges us to put aside sin and humbly accept the Word God has planted in us. (James 1:19-21; Psalm 119:18; Hebrews 3:15)#2 RESPOND BY DOING WHAT IT SAYSHearing or studying the Bible is only the beginning. James compares someone who hears without acting to a person who looks in a mirror and immediately forgets what needs attention. Look carefully at the passage, consider what it teaches about God, and take a specific step of obedience. (James 1:22-25; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 139:23-24; John 8:31-32)#3 LET GOD’S WORD RESHAPE HOW YOU LIVEGod’s Word affects how we speak, how we care for people in distress, and how we resist the world’s influence. Pastor Chris encourages practical acts of care, even when we cannot meet every need. These actions express a faith shaped by God’s grace; they do not make us right with Him. (James 1:26-27; Romans 12:2)As you read the Bible, ask what God wants you to believe, change, or do. If you have not placed your faith in Jesus, receive the salvation He offers as a gift. Then follow Him and put His Word into practice. (John 3:16-18; Ephesians 2:8-9)SCRIPTUREPrimary passage: James 1:19-27
Supporting passages: Psalm 119:18; Psalm 139:23-24; John 3:16-18; John 8:31-32; Romans 12:2; Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 3:15; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:18Transcript available at:
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26.0927de I hope this message helps you understand and apply God’s Word. Find sermon transcripts at Well.faith, learn more at ChrisTeien.com, or come visit us at Rockwell Church in Virginia, Minnesota. If this message encouraged you, I’d love to hear from you at [email protected].

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Temptation often promises satisfaction, freedom, or relief, but giving in can produce guilt, damaged relationships, and lasting consequences. Teaching from James 1:9-18, Pastor Chris Teien explains the difference between trials and temptation, where temptation begins, and how believers can resist its deceptive promises.God does not tempt us to do evil. Temptation draws upon desires within us and invites us to meet legitimate needs in sinful ways or at the wrong time. This message encourages us to recognize temptation early, understand where sin leads, and trust that God’s provision is better than anything temptation offers. When we have failed, Jesus offers forgiveness, restoration, and freedom from condemnation.IN THIS MESSAGE#1 KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONTrials place our faith under pressure, but God can use them to develop endurance and strengthen our trust in Him. Temptation entices us to respond to pressure by disobeying God. Eternal life is not earned by surviving enough trials, but perseverance demonstrates a living faith grounded in love for Christ. (James 1:9-13)#2 RECOGNIZE WHERE TEMPTATION BEGINSTemptation often works through our own desires, thoughts, and vulnerabilities. Not every desire is sinful, but desire becomes dangerous when we dwell on sinful possibilities or seek satisfaction outside God’s will. Believers should guard their hearts, avoid settings that support sin, resist the devil, and remain humble about their weaknesses. (Proverbs 4:23; Romans 13:14; 1 Corinthians 10:12; James 1:14; James 4:7)#3 UNDERSTAND WHERE TEMPTATION LEADSDesire that is welcomed and pursued gives birth to sin, and sin ultimately produces death. Sin can destroy relationships, opportunities, families, and spiritual effectiveness. Yet those who belong to Jesus are not left without hope. Salvation rests upon Christ’s perfect work, and believers who fall can confess their sins, receive forgiveness, and pursue restoration. (Romans 6:23; Romans 8:1; James 1:15; 1 John 1:8-9; 1 John 3:6)#4 TRUST GOD’S PROVISION INSTEAD OF TEMPTATION’S PROMISESTemptation offers attractive substitutes that fail to deliver what they promise. God is good, generous, faithful, and unchanging. He provides a way to endure temptation and gives His people everything necessary to accomplish His purposes. Because God gave His own Son for us, we can trust His character and choose obedience instead of taking the bait of sin. (Proverbs 3:26; Romans 8:32; 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:16-18)Resist temptation by trusting that God’s provision is better than sin’s promises. When temptation appears, look for the way of escape God provides, turn your thoughts toward Christ, and choose the path that honors Him. If you have already fallen, confess your sin and receive the forgiveness and cleansing God offers through Jesus.SCRIPTUREPrimary passage: James 1:9-18Supporting passages: Proverbs 3:26; Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 4:1-4; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:1, 32; Romans 13:14; 1 Corinthians 10:12-13; James 4:7; 1 John 1:8-9; 1 John 3:6Transcript available at:
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Trouble is not a matter of if, but when. When hardship arrives, it can expose what we trust, weaken our confidence, or become an opportunity for God to strengthen our faith. In this message from James 1:1–12, Pastor Chris Teien explains why believers can face trials with joy without pretending that pain is pleasant. Through practical stories about physical training, ministry preparation, and a difficult bicycle climb, he shows how God develops endurance, provides wisdom, and reminds us that our value is not measured by our circumstances or net worth.In This Message1) Let God Strengthen Your FaithTrials are not good in themselves, but they can become opportunities for joy because God uses tested faith to develop endurance. Like resistance strengthens the body, pressure can strengthen believers as they continue trusting and obeying. Mature faith grows through Scripture, spiritual disciplines, and repeatedly choosing to do what is right when life is difficult. (James 1:1–4; Psalm 23:1)2) Ask God for the Wisdom You NeedWisdom is more than knowledge. It is the God-given ability to apply truth to a real situation. When believers do not know how to respond, they should ask their generous God with faith in Him alone, trusting that He can answer through Scripture, faithful teaching, and mature Christians. (James 1:5–8)3) Remember God Does Not Measure Your Value by Your Net WorthNeither poverty nor wealth determines a believer’s standing before God. Those with little are honored by God, while those with much must remember that money and achievements quickly fade. God does not value wealthy people more or overlook those who have less. (James 1:9–11)4) Look Forward to God’s Blessing as You PersevereGod blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Believers can persevere because God has promised the crown of life to those who love Him. That hope points beyond present pressure to the life God gives through His Son. (James 1:12; 1 John 5:11–12)Main IdeaBecause God uses trials to strengthen and mature our faith, believers can meet hardship with confident joy, ask Him for wisdom, remember that their value is not determined by wealth, and keep persevering in hope of His promised blessing.ScripturePrimary passage: James 1:1–12Supporting passages: Psalm 23:1; Galatians 2:9; 1 John 5:11–12Illustrations

• Strengthening the body through exercise and resistance illustrates how tested faith develops endurance.
• Pastor Chris describes preparing for ministry licensing and ordination, including answering 126 questions about the Christian faith.
• While overwhelmed by an evangelism paper, Pastor Chris insulated and sheetrocked his garage while working through the subject in his mind.
• A professional Colorado firefighter trained on a stair machine with a heavy backpack so he would be ready to run miles into mountain fires.
• Pastor Chris repeatedly rode a difficult bicycle hill until he gained the strength and patience to climb it without stopping.
• A flat tire illustrates that Christian joy does not mean feeling happy about trouble.

Key Quotes

• “This does not say if troubles come your way. It says when troubles come your way.”
• “Our joy is not found in the pain.”
• “Endurance is the ability to remain under pressure without abandoning faith.”
• “Perseverance is more than passive waiting. It’s continuing to trust and obey while the pressure remains.”
• “Your endurance, when it grows, makes you stronger, makes you more useful, helps you to be more usable in the hands of God.”
• “Remember God does not measure your value by your net worth.”

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Usually, we receive communion together as a church family. This episode is a clip from a communion service at Rockwell Church that may encourage you to remember what Jesus has done, examine your heart, and spend time in personal prayer.Drawing from Lamentations 3 and 1 Corinthians 11, Pastor Chris Teien explains why we can wait on the Lord, place our hope in Him, examine our ways, and return to Him. The guided prayer includes time for confession, thanksgiving, trusting God with anxiety, restoring relationships, and considering whether our priorities are pleasing to Him.Communion reminds believers of the body and blood of Jesus Christ and proclaims His death until He comes again. Although the Lord’s Supper is ordinarily shared with other believers as the church gathers, this recording can help you prepare your heart for communion or guide your personal Scripture reading, reflection, and prayer. (Lamentations 3:24–25, 40–41; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26)Read the companion article and watch the video:
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Why do you work? Some people struggle to work faithfully, while others work constantly without knowing what they are trying to accomplish. In this Labor Day message, Pastor Chris Teien explains how ordinary work can become an act of worship and service. Whether you are employed, retired, studying, volunteering, leading others, or caring for your family, God can give purpose to what you do.In This Message1. Acknowledge Work as God’s Gift (Genesis 2:15; Proverbs 14:23; Ecclesiastes 3:12–13)Work existed before sin entered the world. Although sin made labor more difficult, God originally gave Adam meaningful responsibility in the Garden of Eden. Every honest kind of work can contribute to the well-being of others, and we should recognize, enjoy, and celebrate the fruit of our labor.2. Offer Your Best Work to Christ (Proverbs 27:18; Colossians 3:23–24)Faithful workers care about their employer’s interests and perform their responsibilities with honesty and excellence. Even when a supervisor fails to notice or reward good work, God sees what is being done. Christians should work willingly because Christ is ultimately the Master they are serving.3. Use Your Influence to Serve (Proverbs 29:2, 7; Mark 10:43–45)Authority and influence should be used to help people rather than exploit them. Godly leaders recognize good work, correct without humiliating, take responsibility for their mistakes, protect vulnerable people, and help others reach their potential. Jesus demonstrated that true leadership is expressed through service.4. Use Your Income to Bless Others (Proverbs 3:9; Proverbs 11:24–25; Proverbs 19:17; 1 Timothy 5:8; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6–8)Income allows us to provide for our families, support the work of God, and care for people in need. Christian giving should be planned, generous, and cheerful, not motivated by pressure. Scripture does not promise that giving will make someone rich, but it teaches that God sees generosity and faithfully provides what His people need.Main IdeaGod does not give us the ability to work and earn merely so we can accumulate more. He provides through our work so we can care for our families, support His church, and become a blessing to others.ScriptureGenesis 2:15; Proverbs 3:9; Proverbs 11:24–25; Proverbs 14:23; Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 27:18; Proverbs 29:2, 7; Ecclesiastes 3:12–13; Ecclesiastes 4:8; Mark 10:43–45; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6–8; Colossians 3:23–24; 1 Timothy 5:8; 2 Thessalonians 3:10.Illustrations• An old lumber mill illustrates the planning, workers, resources, and clear purpose required to produce something useful.• An Iowa farmer viewed farming and his relationships with workers, vendors, and landowners as his ministry.• A longtime Virginia choir director and football coach demonstrates the lasting influence of faithful work.• Walking through a cemetery prompted reflection on how people use their limited time and what they will be remembered for.• Building a deck provided the satisfaction of seeing and celebrating the tangible fruit of completed work.• Restaurant employees who know the food they serve illustrate how firsthand knowledge can make someone a better worker.• Temporary factory work and repetitive tasks illustrate the importance of working for Christ even when a job is monotonous.• A high-school decision to take easy classes illustrates the long-term value of avoiding shortcuts and continuing to learn.• Receiving an unexpected $70 settlement check after giving someone $60 illustrates God’s surprising provision.• Preparing dinner for his wife after she began working nights illustrates how unpaid work can serve and bless a family.Key Quotes“Work is a gift from God.”“Offer your best work to Christ.”“Even if they don’t see that I’m doing my absolute best, God sees.”“Use your work to serve others.”“It’s not that we have to give. It’s that we get to give.”“What kind of financial seeds are you planting?”Search TopicsWorking with Purpose, Christian work ethic, biblical view of work, Proverbs and work, Ecclesiastes and work, Colossians 3:23, working for the Lord, Christian leadership, servant leadership, workplace ministry, purpose in retirement, quiet quitting, honoring God at work, serving others through work, Christian giving, biblical generosity, supporting the church, providing for your family, Pastor Chris Teien, Rockwell Church.Full Episode and Transcripthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/19725615
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