Chase What Matters: Invest Your Time, Talent & Treasure

Life is short, and every person is entrusted with opportunities, abilities, and resources that can either be spent on temporary things or invested in what lasts. Pastor Chris Teien explains how Jesus calls believers to use their time, talents, and treasure for God’s kingdom rather than storing up treasures on earth. Learn how faithful stewardship, eternal perspective, and generous obedience help us chase what truly matters.In This MessageRecognize the Temporary Nature of Earthly Pursuits(Matthew 6:19–20)Earthly treasures can be lost, stolen, wasted, or destroyed, but heavenly treasure lasts. This section challenges listeners to consider whether their lives are being spent on things that fade or invested in what has eternal value.Align Your Heart with God’s Kingdom(Matthew 6:21; Psalm 90:12)Jesus teaches that our treasure reveals the desires of our heart. Pastor Chris emphasizes the importance of using time, goals, resources, and priorities wisely because life is brief and every season is an opportunity to serve God faithfully.Use What God Has Given You(Romans 12:6–8; Matthew 25:14–30; Ephesians 4:11–12)God gives His people different gifts, abilities, and opportunities for service. This point highlights spiritual gifts, faithful stewardship, and the parable of the talents to show that God calls believers to use what they have been given rather than burying it in fear.Set Your Mind on Eternal Things(Colossians 3:1–4; 1 Corinthians 4:2; Luke 12:48; Ephesians 2:10)A heavenly perspective changes how believers use their lives now. Pastor Chris reminds listeners that Christians will one day give an account to Christ and that God has prepared good works for His people to do.Pursue What Will Last Forever(Colossians 3:3–4; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Matthew 23:23; Malachi 3:10)The sermon closes by applying stewardship to giving, generosity, and supporting God’s work. Tithing and offerings cannot earn salvation, but they can reflect trust, discipline, worship, and a heart aligned with God’s kingdom. Helping you apply God's Word and follow Jesus in everyday life. Learn more at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church  Find episode transcripts at Well.faith