The Christian life is filled with resources, instructions, and opportunities—but it still requires work and faith to put it all together. In this relatable and encouraging message from Colossians 2:1–7, Pastor Chris Teien uses real-life experiences and spiritual truths to show how assembling a strong, vibrant faith takes persistence, community, and trust in Christ’s foundation.
Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/16335647
Key Points:
- God Provides the Pieces—Some Assembly Required – Colossians 2:1–7. God gives us His Word, His Spirit, and His people, but calls us to actively grow and build strong faith.
- Have an Attitude of Love and Encouragement – Colossians 2:2. Faith flourishes best in a loving, supportive Christian community.
- Build Skill-Level Confidence in Christ – Colossians 2:2–3. Know what you believe and who you trust—confidence grows with use and experience.
- Do What’s Right and Follow God’s Instructions – Colossians 2:6. Don’t try to build faith your own way—trust God’s Word and live by it.
- Secure Your Life on the Right Foundation – Colossians 2:7. Deep roots in Christ lead to strong, enduring faith.
- Overflow with Thankfulness – Colossians 2:7. Gratitude for what God has done keeps your faith strong and your heart joyful.
Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:
- Funny struggles assembling a coffee bar with missing instructions—illustrating faith assembly struggles.
- Building a child’s swing set without reading directions—learning the hard way about the importance of following instructions.
- Real-life ministry stories about encouraging others and building spiritual community.
- Reflections on being slightly ahead in the parenting/grandparenting journey and using that experience to mentor others.
Notable Quotes:
- "God gives you the parts and the plan, but He invites you to build a life that glorifies Him."
- "Confidence in Christ comes from seeing Him work in your life and sharing that with others."
- "Thankfulness is the ultimate reward of a life built on Jesus."
Actionable Takeaways:
- Take inventory of the spiritual resources God has given you—and start building.
- Invest in loving and encouraging relationships with other believers.
- Grow confident by applying God’s Word daily and trusting the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
- Practice daily thankfulness for God's work in your life and His continued faithfulness.
Scripture References:
- Colossians 2:1–7 – Building strong faith
- Hebrews 10:25 – Encouraging one another in gathering
- 2 Peter 3:18 – Growing in grace and knowledge
- Matthew 7:24–27 – Building on the rock
- Ephesians 4:31 – Living in love, not bitterness
- Revelation 3:14–22 – Warning to the lukewarm church
Keywords:
faith building, Colossians 2, spiritual growth, assembling faith, Christian encouragement, Christian foundations, thankfulness, growing strong faith, Christ-centered living
Closing Statement:
Some assembly is required, but God provides everything you need to build a strong, lasting, and joy-filled faith. Trust Him, stay rooted in Christ, and encourage others along the way.
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The WELL Faith Podcast shares practical, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien to help you worship, encourage, learn, and love in everyday life. A new message is released every Sunday. Episodes marked with an asterisk (*) are replay episodes from previous years. Find resources at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN, and follow and review the podcast on your favorite listening platform.
