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Stuart and Jill Briscoe

The Uncertain Certainty of Christ's Return, Part 2

May 26, 2014
When Jesus laid aside His glory at the first Advent, He relinquished omniscience. So He could not tell the disciples when He would return. He didn't know! But He knew He would return. He knew the "would" but not the "when." We are in an identical situation.

Based on Matthew 24:29-44, this is the 3rd message in Stuart Briscoe's 4-message series, When Will Christ Return?

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When Jesus laid aside His glory at the first Advent, He relinquished omniscience. So He could not tell the disciples when He would return. He didn't know! But He knew He would return. He knew the "would" but not the "when." We are in an identical situation. Based on Matthew 24:29-44, this is the 3rd message in Stuart Briscoe's 4-message series, When Will Christ Return?
May 23, 2014
In response to the disciples' questions about the destruction of the Temple, Jesus promised that the Gospel would be preached to all nations, and He predicted they would face major challenges and difficulties. Then He went into further details. Based on Matthew 24:15-35, this is the 2nd message in Stuart Briscoe's 4-message series, When Will Christ Return?
May 22, 2014
After speaking out against the sad spiritual condition of Israel, Jesus predicted that the Temple, the center of the nation's religious life, would be destroyed. The disciples assumed that meant the end of the world and immediately wanted to know "When?" Based on Matthew 24:1-28, this is the 1st message in Stuart Briscoe's 4-message series, When Will Christ Return?
May 21, 2014
When we think about giving, a lot of questions might pop into our heads. How much should I give? To whom should I give? How often should I give? While everyone is in a different situation in life, some of the answers to those questions are the same for all of us. According to Paul, giving is grace, and it is meant to enrich our lives as givers! In this message, Pete walks us through Paul's directions to the Corinthians regarding giving and shows us how these truths apply to us as well. Based on 1 Corinthians 16:1, this is the 6th teaching in Pete Briscoe's 6-message series, This Is Big.
May 20, 2014
We've all heard the old adage, "It is better to give than to receive" - but how many of us actually believe it? Given the choice to buy something we've wanted for a long time for ourselves or to give the money away, which would we choose? We would probably be reasonably happy with that thing we chose to buy, but when God prompts us to give, there are numerous eternal blessings we receive instead of that momentary happiness. In this message, Pete expounds on the different kinds of blessing we receive when we give generously and challenges us to open ourselves up to God's prompting in our finances. Based on Acts 20:32, this is the 5th teaching in Pete Briscoe's 6-message series, This Is Big.
May 19, 2014
There are many beliefs about money, tithing, and stewardship - even within the church - that can complicate our views on giving. These beliefs can make us think of money as a means of happiness, be prideful of our hard work in earning money, idolize money, or be locked into giving only a certain percentage of money. How do we avoid those pitfalls and "give cheerfully," as the Bible tells us? In this message, Pete debunks four commonly held beliefs about money and stewardship, and offers us a radical change in viewpoint regarding what we do with "our" money. Based on Matthew 25:14-28, this is the 4th teaching in Pete Briscoe's 6-message series, This Is Big.
May 16, 2014
If someone were to offer you a million dollars right now, how would you feel? Most of us would probably be pretty excited, and we'd feel really hopeful - think of all the problems money could solve! But this kind of thinking shows just how much we put our trust in money. While money itself isn't a bad thing, how we make money an idol in our lives is. Jesus talked about money a lot because he knew it would be the biggest competitor for our hearts. In this message, Pete warns us about the dangers that money can bring and shares with us Paul's advice to the wealthy church of Ephesus. Based on Luke 12 and Matthew 13:22, this is the 3rd teaching in Pete Briscoe's 6-message series, This Is Big.
May 15, 2014
When each of us stands before the Bema, the judgment seat of Christ, what sort of conversation are we going to have with Jesus? How can we know what sort of things Christ will reward us for, and how should we live our lives today in light of those things? In this message, Pete gives us an acrostic for bema to help us remember what Jesus wants to see in our lives at the Bema. Based on Luke 14 and Matthew 5:11, this is the 2nd teaching in Pete Briscoe's 6-message series, This Is Big.
May 14, 2014
When you think of the judgment seat of Christ, how does it make you feel? Does it make you feel frightened? If you are a believer, it shouldn't! The judgment seat of Christ, or Bema, will be a time when those who are in Christ receive their reward, and we, like those who have gone before us in the faith, should look forward to it with eager anticipation. In this message, Pete tells us what the Bema is and how we as Christians should live our lives today in light of it. Based on 2 Corinthians 5:10, this is the 1st teaching in Pete Briscoe's 6-message series, This Is Big.
May 13, 2014
When you think of the judgment seat of Christ, how does it make you feel? Does it make you feel frightened? If you are a believer, it shouldn't! The judgment seat of Christ, or Bema, will be a time when those who are in Christ receive their reward, and we, like those who have gone before us in the faith, should look forward to it with eager anticipation. In this message, Pete tells us what the Bema is and how we as Christians should live our lives today in light of it. Based on 2 Corinthians 5:10, this is the 1st teaching in Pete Briscoe's 6-message series, This Is Big.
May 12, 2014
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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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