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Stuart and Jill Briscoe

What Did Jesus Say About Forgiveness? - Part 1

December 2, 2015
How would you feel if someone cancelled all your debt right now? Mortgage, car payments, student loans, hospital bills - all of it, washed clean. You'd be pretty relieved, right? And you'd probably be pretty expressive and exuberant when it comes to showing your gratitude.

Now if I tell you that Jesus has cancelled all your sin debt, are you feeling as grateful? The truth is that we can't fully understand forgiveness until we understand our sin - what needs to be forgiven! When Jesus joined Simon the Pharisee for a meal, He encountered a woman of "doubtful reputation" who understood just how much sin debt she had and used her tears and hair to wipe Jesus' feet as a way to show her gratitude for all the forgiveness she was receiving.

In this message, Stuart Briscoe walks us through Jesus' dinner with Simon and the parable of the two debtors, and encourages us to consider what sins we might be holding onto. Centered on Luke 7:36-50, this is the 2nd message in Stuart's 10-message series But What Did Jesus Say About It? from the book of Luke.

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December 1, 2015
There is a peace that comes with knowing you can trust in someone's promise. Being sure about our eternity in heaven is no exception. Jill speaks on John 14 where Jesus promises all believers that He has gone to prepare a place for us and he will return for us once again. His death on the cross made it possible for Him to follow through on this promise. This is the 1st message in Jill's 6-message series on heaven and hell titled, "What Happens When We Die?"
November 30, 2015
Families have been under attack from the beginning of time, and they are under attack today. The devil, who hates families with complete disdain, works overtime to tear down every wall we rebuild. How do we overcome his opposition when we're exhausted from the constant patch work? In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches from the book of Nehemiah on where to draw strength for rebuilding our family relationships. This is the 5th message in the series Healing Broken Relationships.
November 27, 2015
Thanksgiving is a characteristic of the Christian lifestyle, and lack of thanksgiving is condemned by God. The English word "thanksgiving" in the New Testament is a translation of the Greek word "eucharistia," which at its core is "charis," or grace. An understanding of grace is absolutely necessary for an appropriate response of thanksgiving. Grace and thanksgiving are inextricably bound up in each other, as we find in studying 1 Corinthians 15:10.
November 26, 2015
"We need to go out and get into this society of ours as only seniors can and be agents of God's kingdom-building in our day and age." - Stuart Briscoe In this encouraging message, Stuart Briscoe reminds us that if we're still alive, God has a purpose for us. We shouldn't equate retiring with stepping away from God's work for us. Until we breathe our dying breath, we are God's workers and He's in need of workers who are willing to rise to the challenge of expanding His kingdom by waking each morning and saying, "I’m available, Lord, what would you have me do today?" Stuart Briscoe sends out a rally cry to seniors – and seniors to be - asking them to rise up in faith, and actively look for God's direction in their lives. God promises those who seek Him with their hearts that they will find Him, but He does this through workers. How You Finish Matters because God needs workers! Will you be available for God to work through you well into the golden years of your life? Based on 1 Timothy 2:1-8, this is the final message in Stuart Briscoe's 4-message series, Finishing Strong.
November 25, 2015
"We need to go out and get into this society of ours as only seniors can and be agents of God's kingdom-building in our day and age." - Stuart Briscoe In this encouraging message, Stuart Briscoe reminds us that if we're still alive, God has a purpose for us. We shouldn't equate retiring with stepping away from God's work for us. Until we breathe our dying breath, we are God's workers and He's in need of workers who are willing to rise to the challenge of expanding His kingdom by waking each morning and saying, "I’m available, Lord, what would you have me do today?" Stuart Briscoe sends out a rally cry to seniors – and seniors to be - asking them to rise up in faith, and actively look for God's direction in their lives. God promises those who seek Him with their hearts that they will find Him, but He does this through workers. How You Finish Matters because God needs workers! Will you be available for God to work through you well into the golden years of your life? Based on 1 Timothy 2:1-8, this is the final message in Stuart Briscoe's 4-message series, Finishing Strong.
November 24, 2015
The world is full of people we might be eager to please: our spouses, family members, friends, and colleagues. But we live in a broken world with broken people. We won't find personal satisfaction living for broken people. Only God can affirm our purpose in life. And pleasing Him only comes when we let Him work through us to do His will. Enoch pleased God, and for that he was able to walk straight into eternity with God. Based on Hebrews 11:1 and Romans 12:1-2, this is Stuart Briscoe's third message from the 4-message series, Finishing Strong.
November 23, 2015
The world is full of people we might be eager to please: our spouses, family members, friends, and colleagues. But we live in a broken world with broken people. We won't find personal satisfaction living for broken people. Only God can affirm our purpose in life. And pleasing Him only comes when we let Him work through us to do His will. Enoch pleased God, and for that he was able to walk straight into eternity with God. Based on Hebrews 11:1 and Romans 12:1-2, this is Stuart Briscoe's third message from the 4-message series, Finishing Strong.
November 20, 2015
Is your life governed by your circumstances, or is your life governed by your faith? Today we face challenges that are similar to what Enoch faced. And like Enoch, we need to walk with God in the midst of conflict, in the midst of suffering and hardship in our world. As Enoch saw the generations go from bad to worse, he was still able to live a beautiful life that stood out to others. If we have willing hearts, can we also live beautiful lives governed by our faith? Based on Hebrews 10:32-39, Living in Faith is Stuart Briscoe's second message in the 4-message series, Finishing Strong.
November 19, 2015
Is your life governed by your circumstances, or is your life governed by your faith? Today we face challenges that are similar to what Enoch faced. And like Enoch, we need to walk with God in the midst of conflict, in the midst of suffering and hardship in our world. As Enoch saw the generations go from bad to worse, he was still able to live a beautiful life that stood out to others. If we have willing hearts, can we also live beautiful lives governed by our faith? Based on Hebrews 10:32-39, Living in Faith is Stuart Briscoe's second message in the 4-message series, Finishing Strong.
November 18, 2015
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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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