Can following Jesus impact your financial life? In this message, Pastor Chris Teien teaches from John 1 and other Scripture passages to show how God’s grace overflows into every area of life—including finances. With wisdom from biblical teaching and personal experience, this message invites you to trust God’s provision, prioritize generosity, and align your finances with your faith.Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/14307319Key Points:Grace Leads to Blessing and Reward – John 1:16–17. Grace empowers how we live, serve, and give.God Provides for Those Who Put Him First – Matthew 6:31–33. When we seek His Kingdom first, He supplies our needs.We Are Blessed to Be a Blessing – 2 Corinthians 9:6–11. Generosity leads to spiritual and practical fruit.Giving Is Worship and Faith in Action – Giving shows trust in God’s ability to provide and use our gifts.God’s Grace Frees Us to Live Generously – We give from gratitude, not guilt, empowered by grace.Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:Grateful memories of church planting with limited resources and how God has since provided abundantly.Testimonies of praying for specific needs (like couches) and watching God provide.A personal journey of giving when it didn’t make sense—and seeing God’s faithfulness.Reflections on past generations who built the church through sacrificial generosity.Notable Quotes:“You don’t have to give—but you get to. And when you do, you’ll experience God’s faithfulness.”“God's shovel is bigger. You shovel out, and He shovels in.”“Money is neutral—it’s how we use it that shows our heart.”Actionable Takeaways:Pray over your finances and ask God to guide your giving.Prioritize giving to your church and gospel missions.Be generous with time, encouragement, and service.Start where you are—small, consistent steps build lasting impact.Scripture References:John 1:16–17Matthew 6:31–332 Corinthians 9:6–11Proverbs 28:20Malachi 3:10Luke 6:38Hebrews 13:5Genesis 14:20; 28:20–22Matthew 23:23Keywords: Christian finances, generosity, giving, tithing, stewardship, John 1, 2 Corinthians 9, biblical money, trusting GodClosing Statement: God’s grace doesn’t just save—it transforms every area of life. When you give with faith, you invite joy, purpose, and eternal impact. Trust Him with your finances and see how He provides.24m0114de 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.

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