Enjoy the WELL Life in Christ - Pastor Chris Teien

It wasn’t that long ago that following Jesus was welcome in our culture but that is now changing at an alarming rate. Jesus half-brother Jude wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to instruct us how to live in these difficult last days. In Jude 1:23 he writes: “Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment…” which means God may call on us to help rescue others and live our lives as Jesus intended. It’s difficult and risky but it is also eternally significant and rewarding. Listen and be encouraged to help people escape the eternal flames and from the raging river of culture trying to pull people away from God. - Pastor Chris Teien

In such a complex world, what does it look like to have a pure heart? Can we raise a future generation with a pure heart? How do we respond to hurt/corruption in the world with a pure heart? Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8 NIV). In our distracted, divisive, anxious-ridden society, fixing our gaze on God may just produce the integrity and uncompromised desires that we all desperately need. Guest Dr Ken Castor. 

Jesus said: “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.” Some say it is a call to a child-like faith, but this is not an immature or childish faith, it is a relational faith. Listen as we explore the deeper meaning of Jesus’ statement as He calls us to love, trust and live in forever awe of the God who loves us without measure. Pastor Dan Jetto

While people like to argue the exact timing and details of Jesus return, the Bible is abundantly clear that Jesus is going to return and make all that is wrong in the world right. Whatever you are struggling with, know beyond a shadow of a doubt that if you are a Christ-follower then the best is yet to come. Listen as we look at Revelation chapter 20 and other passages to see what is clearly revealed in Scripture about Jesus agenda for the future of people and the earth we inhabit.- Pastor Chris Teien.

It’s amazing and inspiring to know that not only are we able to experience blessings now through Christ, but that the Bible repeatedly says we can earn eternal rewards for the way we live out our lives. It seems abundantly clear that some will have more in eternity than others based on the way they currently choose to serve Jesus and invest their treasure in Heaven. In Revelation 22:12 (NIV) Jesus says, “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.” Listen and be encouraged to acquire some of the rewards that have been revealed and learn how you earn them. Pastor Chris Teien.

Maybe you struggle with sadness and depression. Sometimes it is easy to identify the reason you are depressed sometimes we are depressed for no known reason. If we want to show Jesus love and encourage people it is important for us to get help if we are suffering and be ready to help those around who are depressed. Relief doesn’t always come immediately and sometimes God uses medication and Christian counseling to bring healing. Listen be encouraged to find help for your needs and become a resource to help others as we see how Jesus help us conquer depression. Pastor Chris Teien. 

God has given us the real life stories of people in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible to teach us how to live with faith as we ride the roller-coaster of life. Just about everyone’s life is full of victories and disappointments, divine encouragement and evil discouragement, hope to keep us going or despair to cause us to quit. Sometimes we are disappointed by the result of our own choices and other times through no fault of our own. Jesus purchased  and promises our salvation and He can give you the strength to overcome your hardship and pain. Pastor Chris Teien.

The blind beggar in Luke 18 is a great example of how we should request and respond to Jesus healing us. Miracles still happen today and the Bible shows us how we can ask for physical, emotional and spiritual healing. While we all will die sometime and the Lord doesn’t always choose to heal everyone we should pray and pursue divine healing because Scripture says it’s available through Jesus. Listen be encouraged to grow in faith and knowledge of how Jesus our Healer is at work today. Pastor Chris Teien.

Grow deeper in faith and get better equipped to serve by looking at what the Bible says about the Fourfold Gospel of Christ. This five-part series will encourage you to embrace and proclaim Jesus as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer and Coming King. [Part 1 of 5]. Pastor Chris Teien. 

In an emergency, when time is of the essence, compassionate people jump in to save those that they can, but at the same time call for help so that as many as possible can be rescued.  In Matthew 9 Jesus sees the multitudes harassed and helpless, in need of compassion and grace.  He recognizes the time is short as are the resources. He tells his followers to “Ask the Lord of the Harvest therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.” This was Jesus version of asking His disciples to call 911 so that God would dispatch more workers to help rescue those who were perishing. Listen and learn how we can become first responders for Jesus, casting out life-lines to those in need. From Matthew 9:35-38. Pastor Dan Jetto.