Strong faith does not grow by accident. From Colossians 2, Pastor Chris Teien shows how believers are built up in Christ through encouragement, love, truth, wisdom, obedience, and a secure foundation. Learn how God uses His Word, His people, and His Spirit to strengthen faith that can stand firm and help others grow.

In This Message

1. Build Strong Faith into People’s Lives
(Colossians 2:1)
Paul cared deeply for believers he had never met personally and labored for their spiritual growth. The sermon emphasizes that Christians can help build strong faith in others through prayer, encouragement, testimony, and faithful investment.

2. Have an Attitude of Love and Encouragement
(Colossians 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18; Hebrews 10:25; Ephesians 4:31)
Paul wanted the church to be encouraged and knit together in love. Strong faith grows in a church family where believers care for one another, restore one another gently, and encourage one another to keep following Christ.

3. Be Confident in God’s Mysterious Plan, Which Is Christ
(Colossians 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:15–17)
God’s revealed plan is centered in Christ Himself. The sermon highlights the confidence believers can have because they are saved, adopted into God’s family, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and given truth that can be shared with others.

4. Rely on Christ’s Wisdom and Knowledge
(Colossians 2:3–4)
All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found in Christ. Paul warned against persuasive arguments and false teaching, reminding believers that Christ is enough and that true spiritual understanding comes through Him.

5. Commit to Do What Is Right and Follow God’s Instructions
(Colossians 2:5–6; Revelation 3:14–22)
Paul rejoiced that the Colossians were living as they should and remaining strong in faith. The sermon calls believers to continue following Christ, obey God’s Word, respond to the Holy Spirit, and avoid spiritual indifference.

6. Build on the Secure Foundation of Christ
(Colossians 2:7)
Believers are called to let their roots grow down into Christ and let their lives be built on Him. A strong faith needs a secure foundation that can endure storms, confusion, temptation, and difficulty.

7. Overflow with Thankfulness
(Colossians 2:7)
As faith grows strong in the truth, thankfulness overflows. The sermon concludes by showing that a life built on Christ becomes grateful for salvation, God’s provision, meaningful service, and the opportunity to make an eternal difference.

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Faith in Christ is not meant to stay confined to one part of life. Drawing from Ephesians 3 and the picture of Christ making His home in the believer’s heart, Pastor Chris Teien shows how Jesus wants access to our thoughts, desires, habits, hidden struggles, and daily decisions. Consider what it means to receive Christ, trust Him deeply, and let Him be Lord over every room of the heart.

In This Message

1. Invite Jesus into the Entryway of Your Life
(Ephesians 3:16–17; John 14:23; Revelation 3:20; John 1:12; Romans 10:9; 1 John 5:11)
Jesus does not merely rescue people from judgment and leave them unchanged. The sermon explains that receiving Christ means welcoming Him into the center of life by faith, trusting Him as Savior and Lord, and allowing Him to begin His transforming work.

2. Clean Out the Study and Renew Your Mind
(Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8)
The study represents the thoughts, media, influences, and ideas that shape the mind. Believers are called to reject the patterns of the world, renew their minds with Scripture, and let Christ reshape what they dwell on.

3. Reshape the Dining Room and Examine Your Desires
(1 John 2:16; John 4:32–34)
The dining room represents the appetites and ambitions that compete for the heart. This point shows that worldly cravings, pride, and self-focused goals cannot satisfy like doing the will of the Father and seeking what pleases Him.

4. Return to the Living Room and Spend Time with Jesus
(Luke 10:38–42)
The living room pictures quiet fellowship with Christ through Scripture, prayer, and daily devotion. The sermon emphasizes that time with Jesus should not be crowded out by busyness, even by good activity.

5. Open the Hall Closet and Confess Hidden Sin
(1 John 1:9)
The hall closet represents the sins, shame, and hidden things people try to keep from Christ. Jesus already sees what is there, and He offers cleansing, forgiveness, and restored fellowship when believers confess and surrender those areas to Him.

6. Sign Over the Title and Let Christ Be Lord of All
(Galatians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; Hebrews 13:20–21)
The message concludes with the call to stop treating Jesus as a guest and yield every part of life to Him as owner and Lord. Communion becomes a time to remember Christ’s sacrifice, confess sin, renew devotion, and trust Him to lead.

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The return of Jesus gives believers hope, urgency, and direction for how to live today. Looking at 2 Peter 3, Pastor Chris Teien explains why Christ’s promised return should shape our faith, repentance, witness, and priorities. Learn how communion reminds believers to remember Christ’s sacrifice, proclaim His death, and live ready until He comes.

In This Message

1. Remember That Christ Is Returning
(1 Corinthians 11:23–26; Acts 1:8–11; 2 Peter 3:1–4)
Communion reminds believers not only of Christ’s body and blood, but also that He will return. Peter encourages the church to remember God’s Word, hold on to hope, and remain faithful even when scoffers mock the promise of Christ’s coming.

2. Realize That God Speaks and Change Happens
(2 Peter 3:5–7; Genesis 1; Hebrews 1:3)
God created the heavens and earth by His word, judged the ancient world by the flood, and will one day bring final judgment. The sermon emphasizes that God is in control of creation, history, and the future.

3. Repentance Is What God Desires Before He Upgrades Our Existence
(2 Peter 3:8–10; Matthew 24:14)
The delay of Christ’s return is not forgetfulness, but patience. God is giving people time to repent, receive Christ, and be saved before the day of the Lord comes unexpectedly.

4. Right Living Today Is Fitting for Our Future Life
(2 Peter 3:11–15)
Because this present world will not last forever, believers should live holy and godly lives while looking forward to the new heavens and new earth. The sermon calls Christians to hold loosely to temporary things and live faithfully for what has eternal value.

5. Remain Ready for Christ to Return
(Luke 12:35–40; Revelation 22:12)
Jesus told His followers to live like servants waiting for their master’s return. The message concludes by urging believers to stay spiritually ready, share the hope of Christ, and live with expectation because Jesus could return at any time.

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Following Jesus in a broken world means living with both mercy and confidence. From the closing verses of Jude, Pastor Chris Teien shows how believers can reach out to the doubting, rescue those in danger, and rest securely in God’s power to keep His people. Learn how Christ gives courage to show mercy, stand firm, and worship with hope until He returns.

In This Message

1. Reach Out with Courageous Mercy
(Jude 22–23; John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; Galatians 6:1; 2 Timothy 2:25–26)
Jude calls believers to show mercy to those who doubt, rescue others from judgment, and help the entangled with careful compassion. The sermon emphasizes sharing the gospel boldly, restoring people gently, and depending on the Holy Spirit while guarding against temptation.

2. Rest Secure in God’s Power to Hold You
(Jude 24; Philippians 1:6; John 10:28–29; Ephesians 1:13–14)
God is able to keep His people from stumbling and bring His work in them to completion. This point reminds believers that salvation rests on Christ’s power and faithfulness, not personal perfection or their ability to hold themselves together.

3. Rejoice in the Hope of Christ’s Eternal Glory
(Jude 24–25; Romans 8:18; Revelation 11:15)
Jude ends with worship, declaring glory, majesty, power, and authority to God through Jesus Christ. The sermon points believers toward the joy of standing before Christ blameless, welcomed, and secure in the eternal kingdom He will fully establish.

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Heavenly Minded Yet Still Earthly Good

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Thinking about heaven should not make believers careless about life on earth. From Colossians 3, Pastor Chris Teien shows how the hope of eternity shapes daily choices, helps Christians resist sin, and renews their identity in Christ. Learn how a life focused on heaven can become more faithful, useful, and fruitful right now.

In This Message

1. Look Ahead to Eternity in Heaven
(Colossians 3:1–4; Revelation 21:1–4; John 14:2–3)
Paul calls believers to set their sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ is seated in honor. The sermon emphasizes that a Christian’s true life is hidden with Christ, and that hope in eternity should shape priorities, choices, and service in this present life.

2. Look Away from Entrapments on Earth
(Colossians 3:5–9; Job 31:1; 1 Timothy 5:2; Proverbs 6:32)
Because believers have died to their old life, they are called to put sinful earthly desires to death. This point warns against sexual immorality, impurity, lust, greed, anger, slander, dirty language, and lying as traps that damage faith, relationships, and witness.

3. Look Awesome, Knowing and Growing in Christ
(Colossians 3:10–11)
Believers are called to put on their new nature and be renewed as they learn to know their Creator. The sermon highlights that Christ is what matters most, and He can transform and use people from every background, status, and stage of life.

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When life feels unstable, false teaching and spiritual confusion can make the storm even more dangerous. Continuing through Jude, Pastor Chris Teien shows how believers can stay alert, stand firm in truth, and strengthen their faith when the world around them seems to be falling apart. Learn how God’s Word helps Christians recognize deception, resist spiritual drift, and keep helping others move toward Christ.

In This Message

1. Remember That God Will Bring Judgment
(Jude 12–16; 2 Peter 2:1; 2 Timothy 4:3)
Jude warns that false teachers are like hidden reefs that can shipwreck faith. The sermon highlights the danger of grumbling, fault-finding, following evil desires, boasting, and flattery, while reminding believers that God will judge ungodliness and make all things right.

2. Stay Alert and Stand Firm in the Truth
(Jude 17–19; Acts 20:29; 2 Peter 3:2)
Believers are called to remember the warnings given by the apostles about scoffers, false teachers, and people who divide the church. This point encourages Christians not to be surprised by opposition, but to remain grounded in Scripture and led by the Holy Spirit.

3. Take Action to Strengthen Your Faith and Help Others
(Jude 20–23)
Jude calls believers to build themselves up in the faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, remain in God’s love, and wait for the mercy of Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes growing in faith, showing mercy to those who doubt, and helping rescue people who are drifting toward destruction.

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Stress can build quietly until it affects attitude, relationships, work, and even spiritual life. Pastor Chris Teien shows how God’s Word speaks to pressure, burnout, worry, money, people, priorities, and the need for rest. Find encouragement to trust the Lord, manage life wisely, and keep serving Jesus without being overcome by stress.

In This Message

1. Recognize the Signs of Stress and Burnout
(Psalm 37:7–8; Proverbs 17:22; Ecclesiastes 4:9; Hebrews 12:1–2)
Stress overload can affect decision-making, emotions, relationships, and spiritual energy. The sermon explains that burnout often comes from long-term pressure, too many commitments, and the need to rest, laugh, review priorities, and keep eyes on Jesus.

2. Handle People in a Way That Honors God
(1 Corinthians 13:4–5; Colossians 3:22–24)
Relationships can become a major source of stress, whether at home, work, or in the community. Believers are called to love patiently, work as unto the Lord, and seek to please God more than people.

3. Trust God with Pay and Possessions
(1 Timothy 6:17–19; Proverbs 22:7; James 4:2; Proverbs 3:9–10; 2 Corinthians 9:6–8; Matthew 6:33–34)
Money, debt, spending, and possessions can create deep anxiety. This point highlights contentment, prayer, generosity, wise financial choices, and trusting God to provide as believers put His kingdom first.

4. Set Priorities That Reduce Stress and Strengthen Faith
(Isaiah 40:28–31; Ephesians 5:16; James 1:5; 1 Peter 5:6–8; Matthew 11:28–30)
God gives strength to the weary and wisdom to those who ask. The sermon encourages believers to plan wisely, manage time, say no when needed, pray through responsibilities, enjoy God’s gifts, and come to Jesus for rest.

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False teaching can look convincing while quietly leading people away from Christ. In Jude 5-16, Pastor Chris Teien explains how God’s past judgments warn believers against unbelief, pride, greed, rebellion, and spiritual deception. Learn how to recognize false teachers, stand firmly on God’s Word, and keep your faith anchored in the truth.

In This Message

1. Learn from God’s Warnings in the Past
(Jude 5-7; Numbers 14; Genesis 19; 2 Peter 2:4)
Jude points to Israel’s unbelief, the rebellion of fallen angels, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah as reminders that God takes sin seriously. These historical examples encourage believers to trust God, obey His Word, and avoid the spiritual consequences of persistent rebellion.

2. Recognize the Characteristics of False Teachers
(Jude 8-10; 2 Peter 2:10)
False teachers reject God’s authority, elevate their own ideas, and confidently speak about things they do not understand. Christians are called to test every teaching by Scripture rather than following personalities, experiences, or popular opinions.

3. Reject Pride, Greed, and Rebellion
(Jude 11; Genesis 4; Numbers 22-25; Numbers 16)
The examples of Cain, Balaam, and Korah reveal how jealousy, greed, selfish ambition, and rebellion can destroy lives and lead others astray. God calls His people to humility, faithful obedience, and wholehearted devotion to Him.

4. Beware of Deception That Looks Attractive but Leads to Destruction
(Jude 12-16; 1 Timothy 1:18-19)
Jude describes false teachers as hidden reefs, waterless clouds, fruitless trees, wild waves, and wandering stars. Though they promise spiritual fulfillment, they ultimately bring confusion, disappointment, and spiritual shipwreck. Believers must stay anchored to the truth of God's Word and remain steadfast in Christ.

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Problems can feel confusing, painful, and discouraging, but Scripture shows that God can use them for good. Pastor Chris Teien explains how trials can shape faith, reveal the heart, correct direction, and prepare believers to help others. Find encouragement to trust God through struggles and see how He can use life’s challenges to make you stronger in Christ.

In This Message

1. God Allows Problems That Result from Our Selections
(Galatians 6:3–10)
Some problems come from the choices people make, and Scripture reminds us that we reap what we sow. The sermon encourages wise decisions, faithful work, and perseverance in doing good while trusting God for a harvest in His timing.

2. God Uses Problems to Give Us Direction
(Psalm 119:67; 2 Corinthians 12:7–9; Psalm 119:35)
Problems can redirect believers and draw them closer to God. Through weakness, need, and difficulty, God teaches dependence on His grace and helps His people stay on the path He desires.

3. God Allows Problems for Inspection
(1 Peter 1:6–7; Jeremiah 17:9; Psalm 139:23–24)
Trials reveal what is really in the heart and test the genuineness of faith. Like fire refining gold, hardships can expose impurities so believers can confess sin, grow in character, and become more faithful.

4. God Uses Problems for Correction
(Jonah 1:2–5; Hebrews 12:10–13)
God sometimes uses difficulty to correct disobedience and bring His people back to the right path. The sermon shows how loving discipline can be painful in the moment but produces a harvest of right living.

5. God Uses Problems to Lead Us to Perfection
(James 1:2–4; Romans 8:28, 35–37)
God uses trials to develop endurance, maturity, and completeness in the Christian life. Though problems are difficult, they can strengthen faith, prepare believers for greater usefulness, and become testimonies that help others trust the Lord.

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Truth is not something Christians get to reshape around culture, preference, or pressure. Pastor Chris Teien explains how Jude warns believers to recognize false teaching, contend for the faith, and stay anchored to the unchanging Word of God. Learn why biblical truth must be defended with conviction, discernment, and love.

In This Message

1. Defend the Faith with Conviction
(Jude 3; 1 Timothy 6:12; 1 Timothy 4:16)
Jude urges believers to contend for the faith that was entrusted once for all to God’s people. The sermon emphasizes that Christians must know what they believe, stand firm in sound doctrine, and be willing to defend biblical truth when it is challenged.

2. Discern False Teaching
(Jude 4; Philippians 1:27-28; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
False teachers can distort grace, minimize sin, and deny the authority of Jesus Christ. Believers are called to test teaching by Scripture, rightly understand God’s Word, and guard against ideas that lead people away from faithful obedience.

3. Demonstrate Love While Standing Firm
(1 Corinthians 13:6; 1 Timothy 4:16)
Standing for truth should not produce harshness or pride. Christians must speak with love, humility, and courage while remaining faithful to Scripture. The sermon shows that biblical conviction and Christlike compassion belong together.

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