Telling the Truth

Stuart and Jill Briscoe

The Power of the Seed

April 22, 2015
Can an orchid grow in a putrid and smoldering garbage pile? Yes, and it has. That's the power of life within the seed. And so it is with the Good News. Are you all out for Jesus, scattering news of Him wherever you go, no matter how dirty or unwelcoming the circumstance might be?

In this message, Jill Briscoe encourages us to believe that God's Word will always find good soil. It's up to us to take advantage of every opportunity so that the fields will be ready for someone to come along and harvest to the glory of God.

This is the first message in Jill's series, Roll Up Your Sleeves and Sow, and it's based on the parable found in Mark 4:1-20, Luke 8:1-15, and Matthew 13:1-23.

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As Christians, we know the Gospel message by heart, but when it comes to sharing it with others, we panic. We avoid sharing it because we tell ourselves we're not gifted or articulate enough. The truth is if we're in Christ, we are His ambassadors sent to share the good news with everyone. Will you accept your identity as a carrier of the world's greatest message? With teaching from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, this is the 6th message in Pete Briscoe's series, Identity Defined.
April 21, 2015
As Christians, we know the Gospel message by heart, but when it comes to sharing it with others, we panic. We avoid sharing it because we tell ourselves we're not gifted or articulate enough. The truth is if we're in Christ, we are His ambassadors sent to share the good news with everyone. Will you accept your identity as a carrier of the world's greatest message? With teaching from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, this is the 6th message in Pete Briscoe's series, Identity Defined.
April 20, 2015
How would you describe your relationship to the church? Are you engaged in the church, or have you distanced yourself and feel disconnected? For various reasons, it's sometimes easy for us to drift away from the church and isolate ourselves. But God's desire is to build a vibrant, interconnected, and beautiful church - and He wants you to be a part of it! With teaching from 1 Peter 4:7-11 and 2 Peter 2:4-10, this is the 5th message in Pete Briscoe's series, Identity Defined.
April 17, 2015
How would you describe your relationship to the church? Are you engaged in the church, or have you distanced yourself and feel disconnected? For various reasons, it's sometimes easy for us to drift away from the church and isolate ourselves. But God's desire is to build a vibrant, interconnected, and beautiful church - and He wants you to be a part of it! With teaching from 1 Peter 4:7-11 and 2 Peter 2:4-10, this is the 5th message in Pete Briscoe's series, Identity Defined.
April 16, 2015
Suffering is inevitable, but when it comes, do you protest and ask, "How could God let this happen to me?" What if, instead of protesting, we embraced suffering? The concept is countercultural, but a powerful thing happens when we embrace suffering - Christ is revealed through us. How will Christ express Himself as you resist the desire to run from suffering and embrace your difficult circumstance? With teaching from 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, this is the 4th message in Pete Briscoe's series, Identity Defined.
April 15, 2015
We live in a society that likes to pretend. We often present ourselves in a way contrary to the truth in order to impress others. But when we're pretending, we're forgetting that in Christ, we are uniquely, beautifully designed. We are far from unimpressive in God's eyes! With teaching from Ephesians 2:4-10, this is the 2nd message in Pete Briscoe's series, Identity Defined.
April 14, 2015
We live in a society that likes to pretend. We often present ourselves in a way contrary to the truth in order to impress others. But when we're pretending, we're forgetting that in Christ, we are uniquely, beautifully designed. We are far from unimpressive in God's eyes! With teaching from Ephesians 2:4-10, this is the 2nd message in Pete Briscoe's series, Identity Defined.
April 13, 2015
How do you see yourself? Has your perception of yourself been negatively influenced by lies from your peers, parents, or society? These lies can easily enslave us, but if we're in Christ, we have a new, freeing identity in Him. With teaching from 1 Corinthians 3:16 and 6:19-20, this is the 1st message in Pete Briscoe's series, Identity Defined.
April 10, 2015
In 2 Kings 4, there's a story about a widow who has run out of options on how to pay her creditors. She's facing the real possibility that she will lose both of her young sons to slavery, as a means of paying her debt. This desperate woman is out of money, out of hope, and out of faith. She's angry at God for the situation she's facing with seemingly no way out. Have you ever felt that way? How do you find peace when your faith is completely out of focus? When the sheer weight of the moment has blinded you to the Holy Spirit at work on your behalf? Jill Briscoe's message, "A Little Pot of Oil" will remind you that God is sufficient. And you have all you need when you have all of Him in all you. This teaching is also available in Jill's book A Little Pot of Oil.
April 9, 2015
Before the day of Pentecost, the disciples were in the middle of a faith crisis. They were broken after seeing Jesus crucified, they lost their purpose. But part of God's divine plan was for the Holy Spirit to come and empower the disciples to go out into the world and launch the great commission. What was this day like for the disciples and what does it mean for us? We know it was spectacular and it forever changed the disciples. Peter, who couldn't even speak about Jesus to a girl a month earlier, was now emboldened to speak with authority to 3,000 listeners who came to believe in Christ. In Clothed with Power, Stuart Briscoe talks about how the day of Pentecost marks a crucial turning point for the disciples as they came to truly believe what they believed. Based on Acts 2:1-41, this is the final message in Stuart's 3-message series, Believing What We Believe.
April 8, 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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