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Stuart and Jill Briscoe

The Offense of the Cross

March 27, 2018

John Stott says that at Christ’s cross (many) have found their pride broken, their guilt expunged, their love kindled, their hope restored and their character transformed. But many others find the cross offensive. What exactly is the “offense of the cross”? 

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Cicero, the great Roman statesman, said that crucifixion was “a most cruel and disgusting punishment” and that “there is no fitting word that can possibly describe so horrible a deed.” Yet the cross became, and is still, the focus of the Christian message. 
March 26, 2018
Many people would say that the relationship they have with their spouse, sibling, or best friend is something that is very special and important to them. Some may even say that their relationships “fulfill” them. But that was not God’s intent. God wanted relationships to enhance our lives, not fulfill them. In this message, Pete looks at the relationships in Jesus’ life so that we can follow His example and make good decisions concerning our relationships. 
March 23, 2018
How are you pouring into those younger than yourself?  What kind of legacy are you building to leave for your children?  Jill Briscoe takes us to Proverbs 31:1-9 to ponder the words King Lemuel wrote fondly about his mother and the faith she passed along to him.  Whatever age or stage we’re at, God calls us to be a blessing to the next generation.  The gifts God has given us never age, and they’re supposed to be used.  Jill encourages us to start loving, teaching, and praying for the younger ones coming along.  The impact will be not only on the next generation, but for eternity!
March 22, 2018
How are you pouring into those younger than yourself?  What kind of legacy are you building to leave for your children?  Jill Briscoe takes us to Proverbs 31:1-9 to ponder the words King Lemuel wrote fondly about his mother and the faith she passed along to him.  Whatever age or stage we’re at, God calls us to be a blessing to the next generation.  The gifts God has given us never age, and they’re supposed to be used.  Jill encourages us to start loving, teaching, and praying for the younger ones coming along.  The impact will be not only on the next generation, but for eternity!
March 21, 2018
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.
March 20, 2018
If you’ve ever driven a car with a manual transmission, you know what it’s like to hit the gas pedal and then suddenly realize that the car is in neutral. Is it possible you’re living life this way, stuck in neutral? Living an unexceptional life with unexceptional relationships. In this message, Pete Briscoe candidly shares his personal experiences of being disengaged with life, God, and his wife and kids. Teaching biblical principles, he cautions that if we continue to live in this state—bored with our lives and distant from family and friends—we risk our relationships slowly dying from being unattended. And the stakes are high. Pete is speaking to the guys in Live Life in Gear, but the lessons are universal and will help anyone who wants to experience life to the fullest.
March 19, 2018
If you’ve ever driven a car with a manual transmission, you know what it’s like to hit the gas pedal and then suddenly realize that the car is in neutral. Is it possible you’re living life this way, stuck in neutral? Living an unexceptional life with unexceptional relationships. In this message, Pete Briscoe candidly shares his personal experiences of being disengaged with life, God, and his wife and kids. Teaching biblical principles, he cautions that if we continue to live in this state—bored with our lives and distant from family and friends—we risk our relationships slowly dying from being unattended. And the stakes are high. Pete is speaking to the guys in Live Life in Gear, but the lessons are universal and will help anyone who wants to experience life to the fullest.
March 16, 2018
For most Christian parents, the consuming concern is that their kids will “turn out right.” That’s the goal. And turning out right is really an expression of their parents’ values—they go to church, they meet the right person to spend their lives with, they are God-honoring adults, they have a nice family, etc. All those things are great, obviously, but do you think maybe God has something more for our kids than just turning out right? Pete Briscoe thinks God does have more for our kids and he teaches from Ephesians to remind parents of the important role they play in helping God do His work in our kids.
March 15, 2018
Being filled with the Spirit is the supreme, overarching truth from which everything else in the Christian life flows. So it makes sense that if our families are to flourish, the Holy Spirit has to be involved. Yet, so often we take matters into our own hands. We try to force situations to our way of thinking or manipulate our family members to bring about a resolution we prefer.  What might your family look like if you focus less on trying to fix the problems yourself and focus instead on letting the Holy Spirit do the work through you? In this message, Pete Briscoe teaches from Ephesians to show how the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control can actually be present in not just ourselves, but in our families.
March 14, 2018
Scripture clearly teaches that marriage and the resultant establishment of families are divine. Creation principles place great emphasis on the rearing of children by their parents. The prophet Malachi powerfully spoke to these issues. 
March 13, 2018
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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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