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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Faith can stand firm because Christ holds His people secure. Pastor Chris Teien begins a series in Jude by showing how believers can live with confidence because they are called by God, loved by the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ. Even in life’s storms, Christians can remain steadfast and shine the light of Christ.

In This Message

1. God Has Called You, Your Life Has a Purpose
(Jude 1; 1 Peter 1:15; Romans 8:28)
Jude reminds believers that they have been called by God. Life is not just daily routine or survival. Every follower of Jesus has a purpose, a calling, and an opportunity to serve Christ faithfully.

2. God Loves You Deeply, His Love Is Your Confidence
(Jude 1; Romans 8:38-39; Ephesians 1:4)
God’s love gives believers security when life feels uncertain. Because Christians are loved by the Father, they can face struggles, questions, and discouragement with confidence in Christ.

3. God Will Keep You Safe, Your Future Is Secure
(Jude 1-2; John 10:27-28; 2 Timothy 1:12)
Believers are kept for Jesus Christ. No storm, struggle, or uncertainty can remove them from His care. God’s mercy, peace, and love are available in abundance for those who trust Him.

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Failure does not have to be the end of your story. Pastor Chris Teien shares how God can use failure to teach us, humble us, redirect us, and help us move forward with stronger faith. Through Christ, setbacks can become part of the path toward growth, courage, and renewed purpose.

In This Message

1. Everybody Fails in Many Ways
(James 3:2; Proverbs 28:13; Ecclesiastes 7:20)
Everyone stumbles, sins, and falls short. Failure should not make us quit. It should lead us to confess, learn, receive God’s mercy, and get back up.

2. Failure Can Become the Path to Success
(Proverbs 24:16; Galatians 6:9; Hebrews 12:11)
The righteous may fall, but they rise again. God can use failure to train us, correct us, and help us grow when we stay humble and keep moving forward.

3. God Can Use Failure for Good
(Romans 8:28)
Even our setbacks can become tools in God’s hands. He can use painful lessons, poor choices, and difficult seasons to prepare us, strengthen us, and help us encourage others.

4. Refuse to Compare Yourself to Others
(Galatians 6:4; 2 Corinthians 10:12)
Comparison can lead to pride or discouragement. God has uniquely gifted each believer, and faithfulness means becoming the person He created you to be.

5. Redefine the Meaning of Failure
(Hebrews 11:6)
Failure is not simply missing a goal. Real failure is refusing to try, refusing to trust God, or burying what He has entrusted to you.

6. Refocus on God’s Love
(1 John 4:18; Psalm 103:4-12; Romans 8:1)
God’s love drives out fear and reminds us there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Because Jesus forgives, restores, and strengthens us, we can move forward with faith.

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Following Jesus is not limited to church gatherings. Pastor Chris Teien shares how believers can live out Christ’s love in everyday places like work, school, sports, hobbies, and relationships. Wherever God has placed us, we can serve with excellence, shine His light, encourage others, and be ready to share our faith.

In This Message

1. Serve with Excellence as Worship
(Colossians 3:23-24)
Work, school, and play can all become acts of worship when we do them for the Lord. Faithfulness, reliability, diligence, and integrity can point others to Christ.

2. Be a Light in Every Environment
(Matthew 5:14-16; John 13:35)
Christians are called to shine God’s love wherever they go. Our words, attitudes, kindness, honesty, and willingness to pray can open doors for gospel conversations.

3. Practice Humility and Teamwork
(Mark 10:45)
Jesus modeled servant leadership. We show love when we put others first, help without needing recognition, celebrate others’ successes, and work together for God’s glory.

4. Speak Life-Giving Words
(Proverbs 15:4; Ephesians 4:29)
Words can either tear down or build up. Encouragement, gratitude, patience, and hope can strengthen people who are struggling and point them toward God’s grace.

5. Be Ready to Share Your Faith
(1 Peter 3:15; 2 Corinthians 5:20)
Believers are Christ’s ambassadors. We should live in a way that makes our faith visible and be prepared to explain the hope we have in Jesus when opportunities come.

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Sharing your faith might feel scary or inconvenient, but it holds eternal significance. When you share Jesus with someone and they come to know Him, it glorifies the Lord, makes Jesus’ work on the cross effective in their life, and gives you a profound sense of purpose.

Reflect on how God has uniquely used you in others' lives. Whether it's leading someone to salvation or encouraging their faith journey, each moment matters. As you look back, you’ll be amazed at how God worked through you to make a difference for His Kingdom.

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Every generation learns faith from someone who took the time to speak, show, pray, and live it out. Pastor Chris Teien explains how parents, grandparents, church members, and faithful Christians can help children and young people see the reality of Jesus through both words and example. Learn how biblical love, wisdom, prayer, and consistent Christian living can help shape the next generation for Christ.

In This Message

1. Share Your Faith Story
   (Psalm 71:17–18)
   Faith is often passed down through ordinary conversations, personal testimony, Scripture, prayer, and faithful encouragement over time. This section highlights the importance of telling the next generation how God has worked, answered prayer, shown faithfulness, and changed lives.
2. Love God First
   (Deuteronomy 6:4–7; Psalm 71:17–18)
   A lasting spiritual influence begins with a real relationship with Christ. When love for God is genuine and visible, children and others can see that faith is more than religious instruction.
3. Teach God’s Word Daily
   (Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Romans 10:17)
   God’s Word should be part of everyday life, not only something heard at church. The sermon emphasizes Scripture memory, Bible reading, meaningful discussion, and helping children understand how biblical truth applies to real life.
4. Encourage Their Unique Design
   (Psalm 139:13–14; Ephesians 2:10; Colossians 3:23)
   Children need to know that God created them with value, purpose, gifts, and opportunities to serve Him. This point encourages believers to help young people see their identity in Christ rather than measuring themselves by appearance, popularity, achievement, or performance.
5. Guide Them with Wisdom and Discipline
   (Proverbs 22:6)
   Godly guidance helps children learn truth, ask honest questions, and grow through loving correction. The sermon explains that Proverbs gives wisdom for how life generally works and reminds listeners that faithful training matters even when children struggle or wander.
6. Pray Over Their Lives
   (Philippians 1:9–11)
   Prayer is an essential part of investing in the next generation. Believers are encouraged to pray that young people will experience Christ’s love, grow in knowledge and understanding, live with purity, and bear the fruit of salvation.
7. Conduct Yourself in a Worthy Manner
   (Philippians 1:27–30)
   The next generation learns not only from instruction but also from observation. This section calls Christians to live as citizens of heaven, prepare young believers for hardship and opposition, and model faith that remains steady under pressure.
8. Exemplify Christian Living
   (Titus 2:7–8)
   A faithful example gives weight to biblical instruction. The sermon closes by urging believers to show integrity, sound speech, generosity, endurance, and a life that inspires others to follow Jesus.

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Pastor Chris shares a personal story of trusting God through prayer while facing financial pressure. This story highlights the importance of praying in Jesus’ name with confidence, trusting God’s timing, and believing in His provision even when answers seem delayed.

Sometimes God seems silent right up until the moment everything changes. Pastor Chris Teien shares a personal testimony of praying through a financial need, standing on God's promises, and watching the Lord answer at what seemed like the very last minute. Discover how Scripture builds confidence in prayer even when God's timing stretches your faith.

In This Message

1. A Real Need That Led to Prayer
   (Philippians 4:6; Matthew 7:7–8)
   Pastor Chris recounts a season early in his marriage when his family needed to sell a car before the insurance payment came due. With no human solution in sight, he and his wife committed the situation to God in prayer rather than giving in to anxiety.
2. Pray with Confidence in God's Promises
   (John 14:13–14; John 15:7; 1 John 5:14–15; Mark 11:24; Matthew 18:19–20; 1 John 3:21–22)
   The message explores several passages that encourage believers to pray confidently in Jesus' name while seeking God's will. Rather than treating prayer as wishful thinking, these Scriptures point to trusting God's character, remaining close to Him, and bringing requests before Him in faith.
3. Trust God's Timing
   (Philippians 4:6–7)
   Although the deadline appeared to pass without an answer, the prayer was answered just before the opportunity was gone. This testimony reminds listeners that God often works in ways that make His provision unmistakable, strengthening faith and bringing glory to Christ.

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Life changes, but God’s purpose does not disappear when circumstances shift. Pastor Chris Teien explores how Ecclesiastes 3 helps us understand the seasons of life and how believers can show love through beginnings, growth, transition, loss, endurance, and rest. Learn how to recognize the season you are in, trust God’s timing, and love others well in theirs.

In This Message

1. Recognize God’s Timing in Every Season
   (Ecclesiastes 3:1–11)
   Solomon reminds us that life is made up of changing seasons, and each one carries opportunities for wisdom, love, and faithfulness. This section encourages listeners to embrace where God has placed them instead of resisting change or assuming their usefulness has passed.
2. Spring: A Season of Preparation and New Beginnings
   (Isaiah 43:19; Proverbs 3:5–6; 1 Thessalonians 5:11)
   Spring represents fresh starts, growth, preparation, and new opportunities. Pastor Chris applies this season to singles, new relationships, newlyweds, young parents, and anyone beginning again, emphasizing the need to seek God’s wisdom and encourage others as they grow.
3. Summer: A Season of Fruitfulness and Activity
   (Galatians 5:13)
   Summer represents energy, responsibility, relationships, work, family, ministry, and active investment in others. This section highlights the importance of serving humbly in love, staying spiritually fueled, and using fruitful seasons to glorify God rather than becoming distracted or burned out.
4. Fall: A Season of Transition and Reflection
   (Titus 2:3–5)
   Fall represents change, harvest, reflection, and preparation for what comes next. Pastor Chris connects this season with empty nesters, career shifts, relationship changes, and later adulthood, encouraging believers to share wisdom, remain fruitful, and help others follow God faithfully.
5. Winter: A Season of Endurance and Rest
   (Romans 5:3–5; Psalm 46:10)
   Winter represents endurance, slowing down, trust, and resting in God’s promises. This section reminds listeners that even in harder or later seasons of life, God’s love remains steady and believers can still encourage others, pray, serve, and finish faithfully.

You can listen to another message on this Ecclesiastes passage at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/16335523

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Jesus has given us the mission to go and make disciples —and He has given us His power to do it! The Holy Spirit moves when we show up and step out in faith.

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In John 9, the man who was healed from blindness boldly shared how Jesus changed his life, even in the face of opposition. If Jesus has transformed your life, you have a powerful story to tell, too. Whether it’s how you came to faith, who planted the seed, or how you’ve grown, your testimony can glorify God and encourage others.

Take time to evaluate your transformation—look back, see how much you’ve changed, and share it courageously. Just like the healed man, let your story point others to Jesus.

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