When Jesus is Welcome in Every Area of Your Life

What if Jesus had full access to every room of your life? In this communion-focused message, Pastor Chris Teien explores Ephesians 3:16–17 through the lens of Robert Boyd Munger’s classic “My Heart—Christ’s Home.” Discover what it means to truly welcome Christ into every area of your life—not just as a guest, but as the Lord of your home. This episode invites you to reflect deeply on your spiritual walk, surrender hidden areas, and experience inner transformation through the Holy Spirit.

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/16925910

Key Points:

1. Invite Jesus Into the Home of Your Heart – Based on Ephesians 3:17 and Revelation 3:20, this message begins with the need to welcome Christ not just for salvation, but for relationship and daily lordship.
2. Clean Out the Study and Renew Your Mind – Inspired by Romans 12:2 and Philippians 4:8, we’re challenged to examine what fills our minds—our media, thoughts, and motivations—and allow God to reshape them.
3. Reshape the Dining Room and Examine Your Desires – From 1 John 2:16, we evaluate what truly satisfies: earthly pleasures or doing God’s will? Jesus offers nourishment that satisfies the soul.
4. Return to the Living Room for Time with Jesus – Like Mary in Luke 10:42, we’re encouraged to make space daily for fellowship with Christ through Scripture and prayer.
5. Unlock the Hall Closet and Confess Hidden Sins – Drawing from 1 John 1:9, the message emphasizes repentance and surrender of even the most hidden areas of life to Jesus.
6. Sign Over the Title of Your Life to Christ – The ultimate step is not partial surrender but turning over full ownership to Jesus, letting Him be the master of every area.

Stories

Pastor Chris reflects on generational shifts in how people welcome pastors or guests into their homes—and compares that to how we welcome (or resist) Jesus’ full presence in our lives. He also shares personal insights about spiritual growth, prayer, and the importance of not compartmentalizing faith.

Quotes

• “Jesus doesn’t just want to visit your life—He wants to dwell and transform it.”
• “It's not the prayer that saves you; it's the One who hears it.”
• “You can’t binge holiness. You have to walk daily with Christ.”

Takeaways

1. Reflect: What area of your life have you kept off-limits to Jesus?
2. Renew: Begin a habit of daily time with Jesus in Scripture and prayer.
3. Release: Confess hidden sins and ask the Holy Spirit to cleanse your heart.
4. Respond: Surrender full control to Christ and invite Him to take ownership of your life.

Scripture

• Ephesians 3:16–17 – Christ makes His home in your heart through faith.
• Revelation 3:20 – Jesus knocks and desires fellowship with us.
• Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
• Philippians 4:8 – Think about things that are true, noble, pure.
• 1 John 1:9 – He is faithful to forgive when we confess.
• Galatians 2:20 – Christ lives in me; I live by faith in Him

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