What road are you on? The road to destruction or the road to discipleship? Jill Briscoe says there are two ways of living life. There’s a way that’s offensive to God, and there’s a way that’s pleasing to God. There’s a way that leads to everlasting light, and there’s a way that leads to everlasting darkness—a way of life and a way of death. We can choose one of two roads. The high road leads to heaven, and the low road leads to destruction.
Scripture: Psalm 139:24-139:24
Saul of Tarsus had an encounter with the risen Christ enroute to Damascus on a mission to persecute followers of the Way. After the encounter he became Paul the apostle, the great proponent of “the Way.” Not all conversions are so dramatic, but they are necessary!
Scripture: Acts 9:1-9:19
This Memorial Day we embrace our many freedoms with delight. But freedom has its price, and we forge it at our peril. “Freedom to be me” doesn’t work. Freedom to be His does!
Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-2:22
Paul’s teaching to the Corinthians about supporting the Jerusalem church was much more than fund raising—it was all about the amazing power of grace to make people different.
In this message, Stuart talks about the explanation of grace, the experience of grace, and the expression of grace.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-8:15
Jesus placed great emphasis on the fact that He had delivered “God’s Word” to the disciples. They received it, acted upon it, and lived in the good of it. Modern-day disciples need to appreciate the unique resource they, too, have in the Word.
Scripture: John 8:31-8:36, John 15:1, John 17:15-17:19
During His relatively brief public ministry, Jesus spent a disproportionate amount of time with a small group of disciples. In His final hours, He clarified why He had done so and what He planned for them. His words must resonate with modern-day disciples.
Scripture: John 17:6-17:19
Paul, having concluded the first major phase of his missionary activity, was now making plans to evangelize in the western Mediterranean and to establish Rome as the base of operations. Hence this epistle introducing himself, his plans, his ministry, and his message—the Gospel—the Good News to the Roman believers.
Scripture: Romans 1:1-1:17
Paul now makes an obvious connection between “the righteousness of God is being revealed” (v. 17) and “the wrath of God is being revealed” (v. 18), and he goes on to explain that understanding the gospel requires understanding the wrath of God! Good news!?
Scripture: Romans 1:18-2:29
Cultural differences abound and have frequently led to pernicious points of conflict such as racism, ageism, generationalism, sexism. Paul acknowledged huge differences but concentrated on what we have in common—like “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Commonalities such as this far outweigh differences.
Scripture: Romans 3:1-3:31
The gospel declares that universal rejection of “God as God” warrants His righteous judgment. But it also explains that there is a way to be justified—declared by God to be “in the right” before Him.
In this message, Stuart explains the instrumental cause of justication. It happens not by human activity but by faith in God’s gracious action.
Yes, we are “saved by grace through faith.”
Scripture: Romans 4:1-4:25
So often when we talk of peace, we think of it in terms of resolving a difficult situation. The biblical understanding of peace goes much deeper than that; and thankfully so, because the reality is that we’ll never be free from hostile environments and stressful situations.
The Apostle Paul knew that and wanted us to understand the unexplainable peace that is available to believers through Jesus.
In this message, Stuart Briscoe teaches from Romans 5 to explain the blessing of peace for those justified by faith. A peace unrelated to our external circumstances but related to our internal relationship with our Creator.
Scripture: Romans 5:1-5:21
If wherever “sin reigns,” “grace” supercedes it, then some reckon the more sinning we do the more grace is released (v. 1) and living “under grace” (v. 15) means God forgives whatever we do. Paul refutes these beliefs and shows how justification produces sanctification.
Scripture: Romans 6:1-6:23
Many people think holiness is a way of life reserved exclusively for the super religious. But believers know that Scripture says salvation “leads to holiness and the result is eternal life” (Romans 6:22). But it’s a struggle.
Scripture: Romans 7:1-7:25
Paul ended the description of his spiritual struggle by asking, “Who will rescue me from this body of death?” Immediately he answered, “Thanks be to God (He will)—through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Then he explained what that means and how it works.
Scripture: Romans 8:1-8:39
Dr. N.T. Wright wrote, “Many have given Romans 9-11 up as a bad job, leaving Romans as a book with eight chapters of ‘gospel’ at the beginning, four of ‘application’ at the end, and three of puzzle in the middle.” He added, “[It] is as full of problems as a hedgehog is of prickles.” But we believe it’s all “gospel,” so we need to study it—prickles and all!
Scripture: Romans 9:1-9:33
Israel’s rejection of the gospel, if not rightly understood could lead people to doubt God’s faithfulness or to conclude Paul’s gospel was false. Paul explores the issue further.
Scripture: Romans 9:30-10:21
Having quoted Isaiah’s description of Israel as “a disobedient and obstinate people,” Paul understandably asked, “God did not reject His people, did He?” His answer goes far beyond the question to reveal God’s eternal plan—a revelation we all need to grasp.
Scripture: Romans 11:1-11:36
After the Sadducees failed to master Jesus in argument, the Pharisees tried to trip Him up. They brought up a hot topic concerning the greatest commandment in Matthew 22. Jesus’ answer “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” is crucial for all time. But what does that look like?
Scripture: Romans 12:1-12:2
There is a powerful link between loving God and loving people. We love God because He first loved us. But if His love “abides in us,” that love will extend to what He loves—His creation and the people in it. So “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matt. 22:39).
Scripture: Romans 12:3-12:21, Matthew 22:37-22:40
Paul knew that statements can be taken to an extreme. For example, some may decide that when he instructed them “not to conform to the pattern of the age” (Romans 12:2) that meant they had no obligations to secular government. He may also have been eager to present an alternative to the “vigilantism” he rejected in Romans 12:19. Or perhaps believers were joining in an anti-taxation movement (Romans 13:6f). Whatever his reasons, he explained that government has its ordained role.
Scripture: Romans 13:1-13:14, Romans 13:1-13:14
The church in Rome contained Jews and Gentiles whose different attitudes to Jewish food laws and Sabbath observance created tension. So Paul taught them about Christian liberty in the gospel and the need for Christian charity and unity in the community of faith. These principles continue to apply to this day.
Scripture: Romans 14:1-15:7, Romans 14:1-15:7
Paul concludes his exposition of “the gospel” by combining a number of the epistle’s key themes in a plea and prayer for unity in the Roman church, and then he addresses his future plans.
Scripture: Romans 15:7-15:33, Galatians 6
What’s a parent to do with a child in this day and age? What’s a child to do with a parent? The New Testament says that children are to obey their parents, for this is right. Parents are told not to “exasperate” their children (Eph. 6:3-4). That means don’t drive them up the wall! Instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Is this possible in this present evil age?
Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31:9, Ephesians 6:3-6:4
Apparently Peter was frustrated when he asked Jesus, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother?” Forgiveness is an integral part of Christian experience; so Peter was right to ask for help. Many of us need help with forgiveness, too.
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-18:35
God came in Christ to offer us forgiveness through the cross. He rose again the third day and set about bringing the world back home. “Talk to me,” says the Father. “Prayer is the means; I have made a way.” But there is a problem—we don’t know how.
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-6:14, Luke 11:1
Do you believe that some sin is too big for God to forgive? Do you wonder if someone who has sinned can be restored and renewed? Can God use them again? Can God use you again?
Be comforted. There is “life after sin,” as Jill Briscoe shows us by exploring the life of David.
In Psalm 51, David writes about turning around and running into the arms of the loving, merciful, compassionate God who was waiting for him, waiting to take him back. Do you need to turn and run in to the arms of God? He’s waiting for you, too.
Scripture: Psalm 51
Feelings of inadequacy are common in a high expectation world. The results can be devastating. Paul talked about God’s high expectations, the inadequate feelings he experienced and what he did about them.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6
A casual reading of the parable of the widow and the judge might suggest that Jesus was saying if we go on asking God to do what we want, He will give in eventually and we’ll get our own way. A careful study of Luke 18:1-14 presents a very different picture.
Scripture: Luke 18:1-18:14
What kind of spiritual gifts do you have? For many of us, it’s hard to know. But it’s easier than you think to discover the wonderful gifts God has given you. In this message, Jill explains how by just looking at our lives and our day to day activities we can discover how to use our talents for God’s will and purposes.
Scripture: Exodus 35, Exodus 36
Are you in a dead-end relationship? Disappointed because that “special person” doesn’t meet all of your needs? We hear about situations like these all the time.
It’s clear we’re created as relational beings, so why do we struggle so much with relationships? In this message Stuart Briscoe teaches about the ultimate relationship that brings both comfort and meaning to our lives.
Scripture: John 15:1-15:16
So what’s the purpose of an abundant life on earth? Why doesn’t Jesus just take us to heaven now, to enjoy life with Him there?
Jesus said, “I have other sheep which are not of this sheep pen, I must bring them also.” In this message, Stuart describes his last way for us to get a life, the purpose for our own abundant life—to bring the sheep who are outside our flock inside.
Scripture: John 10:14-10:18
Jesus is coming again. He is coming soon… and we’d better be ready! Jill Briscoe boldly states this as she talks about the second coming of Christ. She explains the need to be alert and shares the joy in anticipating His return.
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-25:13
In many of the remaining monarchies, the kings and queens are much beloved by their people, but they have very little real power. Sadly, many believers relate to Jesus the same way. They proclaim Jesus to be King of Kings and the Lord of their lives, but they make all the decisions! When we let Christ truly reign, amazing things happen.
Scripture: Isaiah 32
The heretical teachers were apparently extorting exorbitant amounts of money from the church using godliness as a means to financial gain. Paul repudiated their activities but used the opportunity to show the great gain of “godliness with contentment.”
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-6:10
Some people see a world spinning hopelessly out of control, while others explore the universe looking for worlds for mankind to conquer. But both forget one thing. God has a plan—and we’re part of it! The epistle to the Ephesians explains.
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-1:14
We all get tired sometimes. And sometimes in our tiredness we get to a point where we, like Elijah, say “I’ve had enough, Lord.” Where do we go once we’ve reached that point? How can we find refreshment and get moving again? In this message, Jill uses Elijah’s story to teach us that God alone can refresh us just as He did for Elijah.
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-19:18
As disciples of Jesus, we know we’re called to spread the good news of the Gospel. But sometimes we fret about exactly where our mission field is, and to whom we’re meant to share God’s Word.
In this message, Jill Briscoe puts it bluntly: “It doesn’t matter where you’re standing, that’s your mission field.” She explains how God fills the gaps of our inadequacy as we obey his command to tell others about the liberating love of Jesus.
As part of her message, Jill tells the compelling story of how she and her husband, Stuart Briscoe, began their lifetimes of evangelism in the United States and around the world.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-28:20
Ever feel like something is missing, like you just don’t belong? You probably feel that way because it is true! God created us for Himself and put eternity in our hearts—we were not made for here. So how do we make the most of this life where “everything is meaningless, a chasing after the wind” (as Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes) in a world that is not our home?
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11
Everybody is growing old. Some are further along than others. But growing older does not necessarily mean growing wiser, more mature, or holier. It can mean becoming meaner, crabbier, and more selfish. We need to take care to grow old gracefully and gratefully!
Scripture: Genesis 48
When trials and suffering come, where do we turn? We ought to turn to God—the God of all comfort. Suffering in this life is inevitable. David knew that. He wrote some of his psalms about it. But he wrote with the knowledge that God’s love brings comfort, encouragement, freshness, and life to those who seek Him.
In this message, Jill points us to the many resources for encouragement that God has given us: His Holy Spirit, His Word, and His people. God asks us to bring encouragement to those around us.
Scripture: Psalm 119:52
A parable is defined as an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. And the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15 may be one of the most famous parables in Scripture. The story of the prodigal son is about God losing something very precious and sending His son, Jesus, to get it back. This is God’s world, and He wants it back!
Scripture: Luke 15:11-15:32
Mark Twain said, "My life has been full of many problems, most of which never happened!" He presumably looked to the future with a degree of trepidation and spent a lot of time being anxious about things that actually never happened. Does that sound like something you do, too?
Another great author, the Apostle Paul, said that no matter what happens—don't be anxious about anything.
In this message, Stuart Briscoe looks to Scripture to identify the formula for becoming worry-free, no matter what circumstance we are facing—or think we'll have to face.
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-4:9
Daniel's great vision ended with him learning many astonishing things. He did not understand everything because the information concerned the near and distant future, but he was greatly encouraged. We, too, do not understand it all, but we can be encouraged.
Scripture: Daniel 12
Having explained what God was doing in his life and wanted to do in the Ephesians lives, Paul turned to prayer. His concern was that they would discover and experience all that God had in mind for their spiritual growth and development. We need similar concerns today.
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-3:21
Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life. Jesus made that clear throughout His ministry, as He both actively participated in it and frequently talked about it with His disciples.
But how exactly should we pray? And will God even answer?
In this message, Stuart Briscoe walks you through the Lord’s Prayer in the Sermon on the Mount to explain how to pray and what to pray. This message will give you the confidence you need to step into a vibrant life of prayer and intimacy with Jesus.
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6:15
While here on earth, Jesus himself sought communion with God through prayer. His disciples were to do likewise. He gave us a pattern to follow. For those who ask, seek, and knock, God is more than willing to answer. He is even more willing than friends or an earthly father, as Jesus explains through the parables. But the Christian’s prayer requests need to be in line with Jesus’ model prayer.
Scripture: Luke 11:1-11:28
When faced with a crisis do you find yourself prepared knowing where to turn, or do you panic and simply react? As Jesus faced the reality of the cross, He instinctively turned to His Father in prayer. Is prayer your first line of defense in a crisis?
In this teaching, Stuart Briscoe looks to Jesus’ example to teach us about the comfort available to us through prayer.
Scripture: John 17:1-17:19
Prayer is more than “a shopping list in the heavenly supermarket,” says Jill Briscoe. In this heartfelt message featuring examples from her own experiences in addition to those of Elijah, Jill explains that God wants us to talk with Him, and to ask for things we know He wants to have happen, too. In good times or bad, God loves it when we come to Him in prayer.
Scripture: 1 Kings 17-19, James 5:13-5:18
The Book of Esther never mentions God. Some even have questioned whether it should have been included in the Bible. But when you pull back the curtain and view the “coincidences” and reversals of fortune for the beautiful queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai, it becomes evident that God was working to preserve the people through whom He eventually would deliver a Savior.
In this message, Stuart Briscoe takes us through the many twists and turns of the Book of Esther. He shows us how our sovereign God quietly works in the background to accomplish what He wants done, and that He makes good on His promises even when situations seem dire from a human perspective. Above all, the story makes clear that God is committed to redeeming the world He loves.
Scripture: Esther
What does it mean to be in union with Christ? In this message, guest speaker Charles Price looks at that question, and shows how embracing our dependence on Christ—the way Jesus relied on God the Father—is the key to a liberated life. Thanking God, as Jesus did when He walked the earth, helps keep us connected to His life-changing power.
Scripture: John 14:10, John 15:4-15:5, Colossians 3:17
In their 5-message series, Powerful and Effective Prayer, Stuart and Jill Briscoe help you discover the power of a life rooted in prayer—and how it can become the place you turn to in every situation.
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to react first and pray later. But this encouraging series shows you how prayer can bring clarity, peace, and steady confidence in God, no matter what you’re facing!
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