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Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Getting Past Being Terrified

March 28, 2014
Kids are often scared of the dark. They picture monsters under their bed or shadows running across the room, and they become terrified. As adults, we may not be scared of the dark, but there are other things that frighten us. For many, one of those scary things is sharing the news of Jesus Christ with friends, coworkers, and family members. But, that's what God wants us to do – He wants us to tell people about Him. In this message, Pete Briscoe explains how to get past the fear.

This is the 3rd message in Pete's series Making Him Known and is based on John 16:7.

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So often we find ourselves knowing what task we have to complete, but not knowing how we are going to complete it. Those of us who have a relationship with Jesus Christ know that the task God has put before us is to teach people about Him. But most people struggle to understand how to complete the task. In this message, Pete Briscoe breaks it down for us using the Apostle Paul's life as an example to help us learn to be disciples of Christ. This is the 2nd message in Pete's series Making Him Known and is based on Acts 8:26.
March 27, 2014
We've all felt the excitement of "new" – a new pair of shoes, a fancy phone, a flat-screen TV. But after awhile, the newness wears off. For some, the same can be said of his or her walk with Christ. Do you remember when you first accepted Christ? Maybe you felt so happy and full of Him that you thought you would burst at the seams if you didn't share this great new change in your life. What happened to that excitement? This message by Pete Briscoe challenges us to remember the purpose that God has for us here on earth. This is the 1st message in Pete's series Making Him Known and is from Genesis 45 & John 9.
March 26, 2014
There is never enough time! We have things we should do, things people tell us to do, and things we want to do. They all end up on our "to-do" list, which becomes too long! In this message from Stuart, he recalls early days of ministry when well-meaning friends gave him advice on how to be: more prayerful, more physically fit, well-read, well-rested, family-focused, and ministry-focused! We, too, often must choose between competing priorities. This single message, based on Matthew 6:33, teaches that when we seek His Kingdom first, everything else falls into place.
March 25, 2014
There is never enough time! We have things we should do, things people tell us to do, and things we want to do. They all end up on our "to-do" list, which becomes too long! In this message from Stuart, he recalls early days of ministry when well-meaning friends gave him advice on how to be: more prayerful, more physically fit, well-read, well-rested, family-focused, and ministry-focused! We, too, often must choose between competing priorities. This single message, based on Matthew 6:33, teaches that when we seek His Kingdom first, everything else falls into place.
March 24, 2014
One of the hardest things in life is facing rejection, especially when it comes from someone we love. We, like Leah, might keep striving, struggling, and manipulating to earn acceptance from our loved one. We may feel alone, but God sees and hears what we endure.  In this message, Jill walks us through Leah's struggle with rejection and shows us the God who saw, heard, and loved Leah through it all. Based on Genesis 29-30, this is the 5th teaching in Jill Briscoe's 6-message series, Running on Empty.
March 21, 2014
One of the hardest things in life is facing rejection, especially when it comes from someone we love. We, like Leah, might keep striving, struggling, and manipulating to earn acceptance from our loved one. We may feel alone, but God sees and hears what we endure.  In this message, Jill walks us through Leah's struggle with rejection and shows us the God who saw, heard, and loved Leah through it all. Based on Genesis 29-30, this is the 5th teaching in Jill Briscoe's 6-message series, Running on Empty.
March 20, 2014
We all get tired sometimes. And sometimes in our tiredness we get to a point where we, like Elijah, say "I’ve had enough, Lord." Where do we go once we've reached that point? How can we find refreshment and get moving again? In this message, Jill uses Elijah's story to teach us that God alone can refresh us just as He did for Elijah.Based on I Kings 19:1-18, this is the 4th teaching in Jill Briscoe's 6-message series,Running on Empty.
March 19, 2014
We all get tired sometimes. And sometimes in our tiredness we get to a point where we, like Elijah, say "I’ve had enough, Lord." Where do we go once we've reached that point? How can we find refreshment and get moving again? In this message, Jill uses Elijah's story to teach us that God alone can refresh us just as He did for Elijah.Based on I Kings 19:1-18, this is the 4th teaching in Jill Briscoe's 6-message series, Running on Empty.
March 18, 2014
What does your daily schedule look like?  Is it full of errands and events?  Sometimes we become workaholics and worriers, filling our days with too many tasks and constant concerns about things we can't control rather than taking time to focus on the most important thing of all.  In this message, Jill uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.Taken from Luke 10:38-42, this is the 3rd teaching in Jill Briscoe's 6-message series,Running on Empty.
March 17, 2014
What does your daily schedule look like?  Is it full of errands and events?  Sometimes we become workaholics and worriers, filling our days with too many tasks and constant concerns about things we can't control rather than taking time to focus on the most important thing of all.  In this message, Jill uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.Taken from Luke 10:38-42, this is the 3rd teaching in Jill Briscoe's 6-message series, Running on Empty.
March 14, 2014
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Get TWO Powerful Resources From the Briscoe's!
Stuart and Jill Briscoe want to help you find encouraging biblical answers to your questions about suffering with their 2-message series Making Sense of Suffering—our thanks for your gift today. And as an added bonus, we’ll also send you Stuart’s 6-day photo-devotional, The Cross of Christ, to help you contemplate the limitless love that led Jesus to the cross. Request your copies today!

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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