The Christian life is filled with resources, instructions, and opportunities—but it still requires work and faith to put it all together. In this relatable and encouraging message from Colossians 2:1–7, Pastor Chris Teien uses real-life experiences and spiritual truths to show how assembling a strong, vibrant faith takes persistence, community, and trust in Christ’s foundation.

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/16335647

Key Points:

1. God Provides the Pieces—Some Assembly Required – Colossians 2:1–7. God gives us His Word, His Spirit, and His people, but calls us to actively grow and build strong faith.
2. Have an Attitude of Love and Encouragement – Colossians 2:2. Faith flourishes best in a loving, supportive Christian community.
3. Build Skill-Level Confidence in Christ – Colossians 2:2–3. Know what you believe and who you trust—confidence grows with use and experience.
4. Do What’s Right and Follow God’s Instructions – Colossians 2:6. Don’t try to build faith your own way—trust God’s Word and live by it.
5. Secure Your Life on the Right Foundation – Colossians 2:7. Deep roots in Christ lead to strong, enduring faith.
6. Overflow with Thankfulness – Colossians 2:7. Gratitude for what God has done keeps your faith strong and your heart joyful.

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:

• Funny struggles assembling a coffee bar with missing instructions—illustrating faith assembly struggles.
• Building a child’s swing set without reading directions—learning the hard way about the importance of following instructions.
• Real-life ministry stories about encouraging others and building spiritual community.
• Reflections on being slightly ahead in the parenting/grandparenting journey and using that experience to mentor others.

Notable Quotes:

• "God gives you the parts and the plan, but He invites you to build a life that glorifies Him."
• "Confidence in Christ comes from seeing Him work in your life and sharing that with others."
• "Thankfulness is the ultimate reward of a life built on Jesus."

Actionable Takeaways:

1. Take inventory of the spiritual resources God has given you—and start building.
2. Invest in loving and encouraging relationships with other believers.
3. Grow confident by applying God’s Word daily and trusting the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
4. Practice daily thankfulness for God's work in your life and His continued faithfulness.

Scripture References:

• Colossians 2:1–7 – Building strong faith
• Hebrews 10:25 – Encouraging one another in gathering
• 2 Peter 3:18 – Growing in grace and knowledge
• Matthew 7:24–27 – Building on the rock
• Ephesians 4:31 – Living in love, not bitterness
• Revelation 3:14–22 – Warning to the lukewarm church

Keywords:
 faith building, Colossians 2, spiritual growth, assembling faith, Christian encouragement, Christian foundations, thankfulness, growing strong faith, Christ-centered living

Closing Statement:
 Some assembly is required, but God provides everything you need to build a strong, lasting, and joy-filled faith. Trust Him, stay rooted in Christ, and encourage others al

The WELL Faith Sermon Audio Podcast shares practical and encouraging Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien to help you grow in your walk with Christ. A new message is released every Sunday. Episodes marked with an asterisk (*) are replay episodes from previous years. Find resources at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church in Virginia, MN. Follow and review on your favorite platform. Send comments to: [email protected]