Telling the Truth

Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Pray Before You Speak - Part 2

January 29, 2016
No one likes being told what to think. So we shouldn't be surprised when quarrels erupt over issues like environmentalism, immigration, or health care reform. It's easy to find yourself in a heated discussion that only leads to strained and broken relationships. In Matthew 10:16, we're told to be "shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves" as we interact with the world. But what does that look like in practical terms?

In this message, Pete presents a model for thinking through issues like these so you can decide what decisions to make - or what positions to take - concerning today's hot topics.

This is the 5th message in Pete's series Living in a Messed Up World.
(Matthew 10:16-20; 2 Timothy 2:23-26)

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No one likes being told what to think. So we shouldn't be surprised when quarrels erupt over issues like environmentalism, immigration, or health care reform. It's easy to find yourself in a heated discussion that only leads to strained and broken relationships. In Matthew 10:16, we're told to be "shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves" as we interact with the world. But what does that look like in practical terms? In this message, Pete presents a model for thinking through issues like these so you can decide what decisions to make - or what positions to take - concerning today's hot topics. This is the 5th message in Pete's series Living in a Messed Up World. (Matthew 10:16-20; 2 Timothy 2:23-26)
January 28, 2016
We live in a world where moral and immoral ideas, life-giving and life-ending ideas, and liberty-affirming and rights-restricting ideas are all thought to have merit and be worthy of consideration. As a result, claiming that Jesus is the remedy for every hurt, transgression, broken situation, and societal ill is likely be met with a sneer. But we can't let sneers, name-calling, or fear stop us from sharing the incredible gift of Jesus. Paul never did. He was bold, even in the face of resistance and crowds of hecklers. In this message, Pete Briscoe digs into Acts 17 to show us what motivated Paul to time and time again proclaim Jesus, even in the most pagan-loving city of all, Athens. It's a message for us now as we struggle to tell a resistant world about Jesus. Based on Acts 17:16-34, this is the 4th message in Pete's series Living in a Messed Up World.
January 27, 2016
We live in a world where moral and immoral ideas, life-giving and life-ending ideas, and liberty-affirming and rights-restricting ideas are all thought to have merit and be worthy of consideration. As a result, claiming that Jesus is the remedy for every hurt, transgression, broken situation, and societal ill is likely be met with a sneer. But we can't let sneers, name-calling, or fear stop us from sharing the incredible gift of Jesus. Paul never did. He was bold, even in the face of resistance and crowds of hecklers. In this message, Pete Briscoe digs into Acts 17 to show us what motivated Paul to time and time again proclaim Jesus, even in the most pagan-loving city of all, Athens. It's a message for us now as we struggle to tell a resistant world about Jesus. Based on Acts 17:16-34, this is the 4th message in Pete's series Living in a Messed Up World.
January 26, 2016
What do you think about gay marriage? Do you believe Muslims are peaceful or violent people? Do you think abortion is a woman's right? What strategy will you use to answer tough questions like these? Will you provide a politically correct answer, a faith-based answer, or shrug off the questions and not answer at all? You need a strategy if you're going to engage on the tough issues. In this message, Pete Briscoe suggests we think twice about sharing our opinion and instead stick with what we know is most important - and will ultimately change people's lives. Based on Acts 17:1-15 and Matthew 22:15-22, this is the 3rd message in Pete's series Living in a Messed Up World.
January 25, 2016
Gun control, human rights, police brutality, government corruption - these are perplexing and difficult issues to discuss. What's happening in our country and how are we as Christians supposed to react? Especially when our faith response can often place us in situations where arguments easily flare and lead to even further disparity. In this message, Pete Briscoe explores how we risk losing our voice to speak into important issues if we fail to convey our position with tender boldness. Based on Acts 16:11-40, this is the 2nd message in his series Living in a Messed Up World.
January 22, 2016
Your background, upbringing, education, and community all influence how you view the world. Whether conservative, liberal, man, woman, black, or white, your opinions, thoughts, and responses to local and world events are all colored by these many different filters. But which filter is the correct filter if you follow Jesus? In this message, Pete Briscoe shows us from which perspective Paul addressed societal ills. Paul provides a stunning example for all who struggle to provide a faith response to a world spiraling out of control. This is the 1st message in Pete's series Living in a Messed Up World. 1 Peter 3:8-18, Col 4:4-6; Acts 4:13, 31)
January 21, 2016
Jesus came to set us free, so why are so many today living in spiritual bondage? Jesus says, "If you want to know what Truth is, I am the embodiment of it." What you need to know is this: When you have accumulated all the information concerning what is true, you will then need to take a further step and realize that Jesus, when He lived here, was the living embodiment of all that He said was true. So it wasn't just that He said the Truth - He was the Truth. Jesus is the Truth, and He will set you free. This message by Stuart Briscoe is based on John 8:31-41 and is the 6th in a 6-message Bible study series Stuart and Jill taught titled, Living in the Word.
January 20, 2016
Jesus came to set us free, so why are so many today living in spiritual bondage? Jesus says, "If you want to know what Truth is, I am the embodiment of it." What you need to know is this: When you have accumulated all the information concerning what is true, you will then need to take a further step and realize that Jesus, when He lived here, was the living embodiment of all that He said was true. So it wasn't just that He said the Truth - He was the Truth. Jesus is the Truth, and He will set you free. This message by Stuart Briscoe is based on John 8:31-41 and is the 6th in a 6-message Bible study series Stuart and Jill taught titled, Living in the Word.
January 19, 2016
Which side of truth do you find yourself - a relative truth or an absolute one? When Jesus would talk about His Word, what He meant was His message in its totality. So, what Jesus is really saying is that if you feel at home, if you settle down, if you live permanently, if you begin to dwell in the sum totality of my teaching, you will know the Truth. What does living in the Word look like? It looks like worship based on the Word, faith based on the Word, and obedience based on the Word. This message by Stuart Briscoe is centered on John 8:31 and is the 5th in a 6-message Bible study series he and Jill taught titled, Living in the Word.
January 18, 2016
Which side of truth do you find yourself - a relative truth or an absolute one? When Jesus would talk about His Word, what He meant was His message in its totality. So, what Jesus is really saying is that if you feel at home, if you settle down, if you live permanently, if you begin to dwell in the sum totality of my teaching, you will know the Truth. What does living in the Word look like? It looks like worship based on the Word, faith based on the Word, and obedience based on the Word. This message by Stuart Briscoe is centered on John 8:31 and is the 5th in a 6-message Bible study series he and Jill taught titled, Living in the Word.
January 15, 2016
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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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