Our lives are filled with distractions, difficulties and duties that can keep us from pursuing God’s best plan for our lives. The Apostle Paul was held captive, surrounded by conflict and even had health issues, but he kept pressing on and he wrote about it in Philippians chapter 3. Listen and be encouraged to not give up as you strive to fulfill God’s purpose for your life. Pastor Chris Teien [email protected] #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn #ironrangeW.E.L.L. Faith Worships Encourages Learns & Loves. Pastor Chris Teien invites you to Rockwell.church 10:15am Sundays 93 Midway Dr. Virginia, MN 55792. More at christeien.com

If you want to fully experience the Christ-life, be effective at encouraging people around you and stand strong in times of difficulty you need to be confident in your faith. In the beginning of Philippians chapter 3 the Apostle Paul lays out some reasons why he is convinced of his genuine faith and warns us against those who would try to lead us astray. Pastor Chris Teien [email protected] #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn #ironrangeW.E.L.L. Faith Worships Encourages Learns & Loves. Pastor Chris Teien invites you to Rockwell.church 10:15am Sundays 93 Midway Dr. Virginia, MN 55792. More at christeien.com

I have made a lot of friends through church connections over the years. Often when people visit our church they are looking to see if there are people they can become friends with. Serving Jesus with others is a great adventure and we are usually more fruitful when we aren’t ministering all alone. The Old and New Testament is full of stories of friends. In Philippians 2 Paul shows us some characteristics of good friends. Listen and be encouraged be a friend that Jesus can use to encourage others in this great adventure of the Christian life. Pastor Chris Teien [email protected] #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn #ironrangeW.E.L.L. Faith Worships Encourages Learns & Loves. Pastor Chris Teien invites you to Rockwell.church 10:15am Sundays 93 Midway Dr. Virginia, MN 55792. More at christeien.com

Your attitude can determine your direction. impact the choices you make, and affect the way people respond to you. In championship sports or in love your attitude can open or close doors of opportunity and be one of the biggest keys to your success. Paul coaches the Philippians that “…their attitude should be the same as Christ Jesus” (Phil 2:5). Listen and be encouraged to choose a winning attitude that reflects Jesus and makes an eternal difference.  Pastor Chris Teien [email protected] #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn #ironrangeW.E.L.L. Faith Worships Encourages Learns & Loves. Pastor Chris Teien invites you to Rockwell.church 10:15am Sundays 93 Midway Dr. Virginia, MN 55792. More at christeien.com

Visiting Pastor John Cowan explores Acts 4:1-31. When life suddenly involves you in a confrontation, how do you choose to respond? Pastor John Cowan  #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn #ironrangeW.E.L.L. Faith Worships Encourages Learns & Loves. Pastor Chris Teien invites you to Rockwell.church 10:15am Sundays 93 Midway Dr. Virginia, MN 55792. More at christeien.com

Like a bad winter storm, conflict can blow in when we least expect it. The Apostle Paul’s life was full of trouble as he was misunderstood by those inside and outside of the church and he was being held in a Roman prison. In his letter to the church at Philippi, he taught how we should respond to adversity and relationship problems. In Philippians 1:27 Paul says: “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Listen and be encouraged from Philippians 1:27-2:4 to honor Christ with the way you handle tough situations and people problems Pastor Chris Teien [email protected]. Faith Worships Encourages Learns & Loves. Pastor Chris Teien invites you to Rockwell.church 10:15am Sundays 93 Midway Dr. Virginia, MN 55792. More at christeien.com

Wondering what comes next and having no idea how much longer you have to wait to find out can be very stressful. In Philippians 1:20-26 the Apostle Paul’s life is stuck on pause as he is chained in prison waiting to see what the verdict will be. In this passage Paul shares he is ready to glorify Jesus with his life or with his death. Why does God allow us to endure long seasons of waiting? Listen and be encouraged to see how God can help you grow closer to Him and be more effective in life when you commit yourself to following God’s plans for your life and use your time wisely when life gets stuck on pause. Pastor Chris Teien [email protected] #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn #ironrangeW.E.L.L. Faith Worships Encourages Learns & Loves. Pastor Chris Teien invites you to Rockwell.church 10:15am Sundays 93 Midway Dr. Virginia, MN 55792. More at christeien.com

Some of the most stressful times come when life doesn’t go as planned. When you get trapped in circumstances you can’t control or you don’t know how you are going to be able to move forward you can either shut down or keep persevering. In the Philippians 1:12-19 we see how the apostle Paul got stuck chained in prison when he expected to be traveling around proclaiming Jesus and establishing new churches. As we read Paul’s story we can see how God was working out his plan in the midst of Paul’s troubles and trials. Listen and be encouraged to follow and trust the Lord even when life gets difficult. Pastor Chris Teien [email protected] W.E.L.L. Faith Worships Encourages Learns & Loves. Pastor Chris Teien invites you to Rockwell.church 10:15am Sundays 93 Midway Dr. Virginia, MN 55792. More at christeien.com

Life can be really stressful when relationships get messy. Sometimes we experience trouble with family, friends, coworkers or even church people. In Philippians 1:3-11 the Apostle Paul models how to have great relationships and we can apply those same points to help fix our messy relationships. Listen  and be encouraged to grow in faith and quality relationships. Pastor Chris Teien [email protected] #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn #ironrangeW.E.L.L. Faith Worships Encourages Learns & Loves. Pastor Chris Teien invites you to Rockwell.church 10:15am Sundays 93 Midway Dr. Virginia, MN 55792. More at christeien.com

As you think about your new plans and consider your future options, it’s important to know who you are in Christ and to have realistic expectations. The beginning of a new year is a great opportunity for us to recommit our lives to following Jesus. Listen and be encouraged to grow in faith and reduce your stress levels as you apply God’s Word to this complicated and uncertain life we all live.  (Philip 1:1-2) Pastor Chris Teien [email protected] #rockwellchurchmn #virginiamn #ironrange #rockwellchurch218W.E.L.L. Faith Worships Encourages Learns & Loves. Pastor Chris Teien invites you to Rockwell.church 10:15am Sundays 93 Midway Dr. Virginia, MN 55792. More at christeien.com