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In this timeless message shared on Memorial Day weekend, Pastor Chris Teien shares how God’s grace empowers ordinary people to become everyday heroes. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:1–7, the message challenges listeners to live with focus, endurance, and faithfulness like a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, trusting in God’s grace to equip them for a life of impact.

Key Points:

• God’s grace strengthens you to reproduce your faith (2 Timothy 2:1–2) – Be strong in grace, share the gospel, and disciple others.
• God’s grace strengthens you to remain faithful with focus and purpose (2 Timothy 2:3–6) – Live like a soldier for Christ, an athlete who trains, and a farmer who works hard.
• God’s grace strengthens you to reflect, grow, and use your time well (2 Timothy 2:7) – Think deeply about your calling and pursue a life that glorifies Jesus.

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:
 Pastor Chris reflects on Memorial Day heroes, Paul’s imprisonment under Nero, and personal examples of sharing faith in everyday life.

Notable Quotes:

• “Many heroes don’t know they’ll be heroes until the time comes.”
• “Be strong in grace—because it’s grace that saves you, strengthens you, and empowers you to endure.”
• “We live for the audience of One—our commanding officer, Jesus.”

Actionable Takeaways:

• Reflect: Where is God calling you to invest your time and faith?
• Apply: Look for opportunities to share your testimony and disciple others.
• Step: Pray for the courage to stay faithful like a soldier, disciplined like an athlete, and diligent like a farmer.
• Next: Examine if distractions are keeping you from focusing fully on Christ.

Scripture References:
 2 Timothy 2:1–7; John 15:13; Romans 10:9–10; Ephesians 2:8–9; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 2:13; Hebrews 11:6; Ephesians 5:15; Colossians 3:17

Keywords:
 grace, faith, endurance, soldier for Christ, Memorial Day, 2 Timothy, discipleship, Christian life, focus, spiritual growth

Challenge:
 This week, ask God to strengthen you by His grace to live as an everyday hero—sharing your faith, persevering through challenges, and glorifying Jesus in all you do.

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Well Faith shares recent sermons from Pastor Chris Teien and occasional Rockwell Church guest speakers, along with highlighting timeless replay messages from his earlier years (marked with *). These Biblical messages apply timeless truth to everyday life, offering practical guidance, encouragement, and hope for living out WELL Faith: Worshiping, Encouraging, Learning, and Loving. Find more resources and message notes by topic, series, and year at ChrisTeien.com/messages Come worship with us Sundays at 10:15 AM at Rockwell.Church 93 Midway Drive, Virginia, MN. If this message encouraged you, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, leave a review, and let us know what you think at WellFaith247@gmail.com