Well Faith with Chris Teien
Well Faith is about experiencing a life of worship, encouragement, learning, and loving as you follow Jesus. Discover Bible-centered messages from Pastor Chris Teien, along with occasional guests, that help you trust God's Word, grow in faith, and live faithfully in every season of life. Chris currently serves as pastor of Rockwell Church in Virginia, Minnesota.
New messages are shared each week. Replay messages are marked with an asterisk (*).
Learn more at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church.
Episodes
404 episodes
Preparing Wisely for the Future (Proverbs)
Planning for the future is wise, but faithful leadership and service begin with preparation that honors God. Pastor Chris Teien explores how the book of Proverbs teaches believers to prepare wisely, make godly decisions, and trust the Lord to e...
Leading Your Family with Wisdom (Proverbs 4)
Leading others begins long before giving instruction. Drawing from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Chris Teien explains how parents, grandparents, mentors, and every believer can influence others through a godly example, intentional teaching, and ...
Choosing Wise Influences (Proverbs 1 & 4)
Every day we are shaped by the voices we choose to follow and the paths we choose to walk. Drawing from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Chris Teien explains how God's wisdom helps believers recognize godly influences, resist compromise, guard thei...
The Foundation of True Wisdom (Proverbs 1)
True wisdom is more than knowing the right answers. Drawing from Proverbs and the New Testament, Pastor Chris Teien explains how God gives wisdom to those who seek Him, fear Him, and faithfully apply His truth in everyday life. Discover why lea...
Staying Strong in the Race of Faith* (Hebrews 12:1-4)
The Christian life is not a sprint but a lifelong race that requires endurance, perseverance, and unwavering focus on Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 12, Pastor Chris Teien encourages believers to keep running faithfully by laying aside anything t...
How the Holy Spirit Empowers Ordinary Believers (Acts 2; 2 Samuel 23)
Some of God's greatest work has been accomplished through ordinary people who were willing to trust Him. Pastor Chris Teien explores how God empowered David's mighty men and the early church through the Holy Spirit, showing that courage, faithf...
Trusting God with What's Next (Genesis 28-32)
Life is full of seasons when the future feels uncertain, whether it's graduation, a career change, retirement, hardship, or an unexpected turn. Pastor Chris Teien explores Jacob's journey to show how God's presence, promises, and faithfulness p...
Trusting God Through Seasons of Waiting
Waiting can be one of life's most difficult seasons, especially when prayers seem unanswered and circumstances refuse to change. Pastor Chris Teien examines Hannah's story to show how God works through surrendered prayer, faithful trust, and pa...
How You Can Help Change Someone’s Eternity
Every follower of Christ has the opportunity to make an eternal difference in the lives of others. Pastor Chris Teien explains that God has not only saved believers through the gospel but has also entrusted them with the privilege of sharing th...
How Faith Multiplies Through Ordinary People
God often accomplishes His greatest work through ordinary believers who are willing to faithfully share their faith. Pastor Chris Teien explores a pivotal moment in the early church as the gospel spread beyond the Jewish people, revealing how G...
Discipleship Made Simple - How to Help Someone Grow in Faith
Every believer is called not only to follow Jesus but also to help others grow in their faith. Pastor Chris Teien examines Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian official to show how God uses ordinary Christians to lead people to Christ and help...
Are You Following Jesus or Just Learning About Him?
It is possible to know many facts about Jesus without truly following Him. Drawing from the account of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, Pastor Chris Teien explores the difference between simply learning about Christ and walking in a genuine...
Why the Resurrection Still Changes Lives Today
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith and the reason believers have hope today. Walking through Matthew 28, Pastor Chris Teien explains how Christ's victory over death confirms His identity, calls every perso...
The Cross That Brought You Near to God
The cross of Christ is the greatest demonstration of God's love and the only way sinners can be brought near to Him. In this Easter message, Pastor Chris Teien examines the meaning of Jesus' sacrifice, showing how the cross reveals the seriousn...
The King They Wanted vs. the Savior They Needed
The crowds welcomed Jesus as their King, but many misunderstood the kind of Savior He came to be. In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Chris Teien explores Christ's purposeful journey to the cross, revealing His priorities, His mission, and His ...
Servant Leadership: How Jesus Defines Greatness
The world's definition of greatness is built on power, position, and recognition, but Jesus calls His followers to lead through humble service. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien examines Christ's model of servant leadership, showing how true ...
True Worship in Action
Worship is far more than singing on Sunday. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien explains that true worship is expressed through every area of a believer's life, including praise, sharing the gospel, serving others, and faithfully participating ...
Confidence and Courage Through Our Security in Christ
The world often feels uncertain, but followers of Christ have a confidence that circumstances cannot take away. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien walks through the closing verses of Romans 8, showing how the believer's security in Christ prov...
When God Is Working Things Out for Your Good
Life often includes unexpected trials, unanswered questions, and difficult seasons, yet God is faithfully at work through them all. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien unpacks Romans 8:28-30, explaining how God works in every circumstance to ac...
Living with Hope Through Hard Seasons
Following Christ does not remove suffering, but it gives believers a lasting hope that reaches beyond every trial. Walking through Romans 8:18-27, Pastor Chris Teien explains how creation, believers, and even the Holy Spirit point us toward the...
Adopted and Assured: Identity in Christ
Many people base their identity on success, failure, or the opinions of others, but God offers believers a secure identity that cannot be shaken. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien explores Romans 8:12-17, showing how the Holy Spirit empowers ...
What Real Christian Love Looks Like in Everyday Life*
Biblical love is much more than a feeling. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien explores the practical meaning of Christian love from 1 Corinthians 13, showing how God's love protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres through every season of life. ...
Living Through the Holy Spirit
The Christian life was never meant to be lived by human effort alone. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien continues through Romans 8, explaining how the Holy Spirit transforms the believer's mind, breaks old patterns of living, and provides the...