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Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Crisis of Faith - Part 1

April 6, 2015
It's heartbreaking to hear someone say, "I used to believe, but then things didn't work out as I thought they should." That's a crisis of faith and not too different from what the disciples experienced after Jesus was crucified. They were devastated and afraid, everything they had put their faith in died with Jesus on the cross.

How do we respond to the grievous feeling of broken faith? Stuart Briscoe shares his own personal experience in this message Crisis of Faith. He talks about the crucial point in life when we move beyond our book knowledge of faith to actually applying "our faith in Him" to our lives.

Based on Luke 24:36-53, this is the 2nd message in Stuart's 3-message series, Believing What We Believe.

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How brightly does Easter day dawn in your heart? That's the question Stuart Briscoe asks as he talks about how the disciples slowly began to realize that Jesus' death and resurrection was the culmination of God's perfectness in justice, mercy, forgiveness, and love for His people. How can we experience joy in our hearts not just at Easter, but every day? Stuart points out in this message that it depends on what we believe about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Based on Mark 16:1-8, this is the 1st message in Stuart's 3-message series, Believing What We Believe.
April 3, 2015
In Mark 16, we read about the women heading to Jesus' tomb to anoint His body with spices. They knew it would be dangerous to enter the restricted area, but after witnessing the crucifixion and struggling with the emotional trauma of the loss, they felt compelled to go. How amazed they were to find that the stone had been rolled away! They began to understand what Jesus had taught them. The power that raised Christ from the dead lives in us. At the completion of the message, Jill Briscoe expresses Christ's sacrifice through her poem "You Wore My Thorns." Mark 16:1-8
April 2, 2015
In Mark 16, we read about the women heading to Jesus' tomb to anoint His body with spices. They knew it would be dangerous to enter the restricted area, but after witnessing the crucifixion and struggling with the emotional trauma of the loss, they felt compelled to go. How amazed they were to find that the stone had been rolled away! They began to understand what Jesus had taught them. The power that raised Christ from the dead lives in us. At the completion of the message, Jill Briscoe expresses Christ's sacrifice through her poem "You Wore My Thorns." Mark 16:1-8
April 1, 2015
The Declaration of Independence states that "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" are divinely imparted inalienable rights. But an honest appraisal of modern life shows that for most people happiness is fleeting, and for many it may already have fled. Is this the best we can expect? Nehemiah 8:1-10
March 31, 2015
The Declaration of Independence states that "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" are divinely imparted inalienable rights. But an honest appraisal of modern life shows that for most people happiness is fleeting, and for many it may already have fled. Is this the best we can expect? Nehemiah 8:1-10
March 30, 2015
Are you living in the white space? Have you chosen to stop marching, but you haven't really started dancing yet? In this in-between space, you might realize that you have the freedom to say, "I don't have to..." but you haven't yet said, "I get to...!" In this in-between space, you might tend to stick with selfish decisions because you know you're not under the law anymore, but you aren't listening to the Holy Spirit's leading. If you are stuck in the white space, you are missing out on the marvelous adventure that comes from walking in step with the Spirit. In this message from Galatians 6, Pete encourages us to finish the journey instead of stopping halfway. It's time for you to start dancing and experience all that Jesus has in store for you! This is the final message in Pete's 23-message series, Dance Lessons.
March 27, 2015
Ever do something nice for someone only to have it blow up in your face? Serve in a ministry only to end up tired and burnt out? Give to the church but never see it come back to you? Aren't "good works" supposed to be good? It could be that your motivation is in the wrong place. The apostle Paul tells us in the book of Galatians that good works done in the flesh will bring death and destruction, but good works done in the Holy Spirit at the Spirit's prompting bring life! In this message from Galatians 6:1-10, Pete teaches us about good works and where they come from, and he encourages us to let ourselves be led by the Spirit. This is the 22nd message in Pete's 23-message series, Dance Lessons.
March 26, 2015
We all have a choice: independence or dependence. We can choose independence, our own way, following our flesh and consequently experiencing hatred, envy, discord, fits of rage, selfish actions. Or we can choose dependence on the Holy Spirit, walking with the Spirit and allowing Him to lead us where He wants us, allowing us to experience love, joy, peace, patience. In this message from Galatians 5:13-21, Pete walks us through the two choices before each of us and encourages us to find Life by surrendering to the Holy Spirit. This is the 21st message in Pete's 23-message series, Dance Lessons.
March 25, 2015
Sometimes, those "do's and don'ts" of Christianity can be overwhelming when you're marching. After all, there were 613 commandments to keep in the Old Testament law! When you start thinking you have to earn your salvation, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the rules. But what if there is a simpler way? Living in the grace of God and enjoying the "dance" comes down to one thing, one thing to focus all your attention and take away the feeling of being overwhelmed. When this one thing is our focus, we keep our eyes on Jesus and allow the dancing and the details to fall into place. In this message from Galatians 5:1-12, Pete looks at faith without all the rules and gives us that "one thing" on which we can focus. This is the 20th message in Pete's 23-message series, Dance Lessons.
March 24, 2015
Have you lost your joy? Feel like you’re "faking it" in your Christian life, just going through the motions? The church in Galatia did. They became so focused on following the law and keeping certain rituals that they lost sight of Jesus in their lives. In his letter to that church, the apostle Paul provided them with a striking visual picture - when Christ is in you, it should be like a pregnancy, the more Christ in you, the more HE shows in your life and is reflected in your actions! In this message from Galatians 3-4, Pete walks us through Paul's visual and encourages us to let Christ show in our lives! This is the 19th message in Pete's 23-message series, Dance Lessons.
March 23, 2015
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About Telling the Truth

Telling the Truth is an international broadcast and internet ministry that brings God's Word into the lives of people all over the world. Stuart and Jill Briscoe are the featured Bible teachers, encouraging and challenging listeners to study the Word of God and be drawn closer to Christ. Gifted with wisdom, discernment, and a bit of English humor, the Briscoe's bring God's Word to life. With distinctly different teaching styles, you'll be moved by the emotional appeal of Jill and the compelling logic of Stuart, as they boldly proclaim God's sovereignty, grace, and love. 

About Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Stuart Briscoe uses wit and intellect to target your heart, capture your attention and challenge you to grow! You will find his logic compelling as he brings a fresh, practical perspective to the Scriptures. Born in England, Stuart left a career in banking to enter the ministry full time. He has written more than 50 books, received three honorary doctorates and preached in more than one hundred countries. He was senior pastor of Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, for thirty years, and currently serves as minister-at-large.

Jill Briscoe was born in England and found Christ when she was 18 years old. She never looked back. Upon graduating from Cambridge University, she began working as a teacher by day and had a vigorous street ministry to the youths of Liverpool by night.

She met Stuart at a youth conference and they married in 1958. In the 50 years since, Jill has become a highly sought-after Bible teacher and author who travels around the world ministering to under-resourced churches and speaking at international seminars and conferences. Since 2000, she and Stuart, who was formerly senior pastor of Elmbrook Church for 30 years, have had the joy of equipping and encouraging believers across the globe in their roles as ministers-at-large for Elmbrook.

Jill has authored more than 40 books including devotionals, study guides, poetry and children's books. Her vivid, relational teaching style touches the emotions and stirs the heart. She serves as Executive Editor of Just Between Us, a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership, and served on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc., for over 20 years.

Jill and Stuart call suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin their home. When they are not traveling, they spend time with their three children, David, Judy and Peter, and thirteen grandchildren.

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