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What Did Jesus Say About Calamities?

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Why do bad things happen to good people? This is a question many people ask, particularly when we see tragedies occurring around us. In the ancient world, the general thinking was that if you were good, God would bless you in material ways for being good. So if something bad happened to you, the community would think that you had done something bad to deserve it. When Jesus was questioned about such things—whose sin caused which disasters—His response was countercultural and personal.

In this message, Stuart helps us gain new insight on the parable of the unfruitful fig tree and shows us how to respond when calamity strikes.

Scripture: Luke 13:1-13:9

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

We live in a culture of getting what we want when we want it. Language in advertising tells us that we “deserve” the best and we should get what we want. From trash-talk in the sports arena to commercials on television, self-promotion and self-aggrandizement are everywhere. With so many self-centered messages around us, what are we to do with humility?

When Jesus was invited to dinner in a Pharisee’s home, he told two parables about people who were lacking in humility and what happened to them as a result of their arrogance.

In this message, Stuart teaches us what humility really is and challenges us stop listening to what our culture tells us and start listening to what God says.

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14:24

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

When you picture God, what do you see? You might picture someone staunch, reserved, and dignified with long, white hair and a beard, perhaps something similar to Michelangelo’s portrayal on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The Pharisees also had ideas of what God is like, so they objected when Jesus told some parables that gave a portrayal of God that did not fit their picture of who He is.

In this message, Stuart uses three well-known parables of Jesus to show us what the Father is really like and give us a glimpse at God’s heart toward us.

Scripture: Luke 15:1-15:32

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

We all have to deal with money, and we all deal with money in different ways, from penny pinchers to big spenders, from those living paycheck-to-paycheck to those investing millions. If we asked for financial advice from those around us, we would probably get many different answers. But consider we came into this world with nothing and we leave this world with nothing. Everything we have between coming into this world and leaving it is entrusted to us from God. So what did Jesus say about how we use our wealth?

In this message, Stuart explains Jesus’ parable about the dishonest steward and shows us that what we do with what we’ve been given can have a long-lasting impression.

Scripture: Luke 16:1-16:18

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Speaker: Jill Briscoe

It's easy to get discouraged when we're praying for a family member or a loved one and we just don't see God answering our prayers. In those times, we might tend to tell God how and when He should answer the prayer instead of having faith that His answer to our prayers might be in a way or at a time that is different than we imagine—but better!

In this message, Jill gives us the example of Elijah and the widow and her son at Zarephath. Sharing her own personal stories, Jill encourages us to keep praying for our loved ones in any circumstances.

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-17:24

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Winning the Worry War

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Jill Briscoe will freely admit that even as a Christian, she struggles with worry—and she's not alone. Battling against worry and reclaiming the energy and abundant life that worry steals from us is a daily battle for so many people. Are you ready to learn how to rule worrisome situations and not be ruled by them?

In this message, Jill shares the turning point in her life when she finally felt the worry war pivot in her favor—and it had a lot to do with studying the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho.

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-1:11

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What Did Jesus Say About Faithfulness?

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

One look at the news and you may ask yourself, “Are we living in the last days?” With so much uncertainty going on around us, we may be wondering if the end is drawing near.

After Jesus told the disciples that Jerusalem’s huge, ornate temple would be destroyed and not one stone left standing, they were concerned about when that would happen. They asked Him for signs to watch for, clues so that they could be ready. Instead, Jesus told them the only thing they needed to be worried about was standing firm. So what can we do to stand firm and be faithful?

In this message, Stuart explains Jesus’ brief parable about the budding fig tree and encourages us to stand firm in our faith.

Scripture: Luke 21:5-21:38

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Life is made up of actions and reactions. Sometimes we act and produce consequences. Other times things happen, then we react. Christians are called to react “in a manner worthy of the gospel”—whatever happens! A major challenge which needs exploring.

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-1:30

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

In Greek culture, slaves were by definition “humble” because of their status, and free men for the same reason had no need of humility. For Christians, however, “humility” before God is an absolute necessity. This clash between Christ and culture exists today.

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2:11

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Paul bluntly expressed his opinion of the world in which he and the Philippians were living when he called it “a crooked and depraved generation.” But he believed that they were placed in the situation so that they could shine brightly in it. Points of light!

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-2:18

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Gideon was once a fearful and hopeless man who openly questioned God during a difficult period. So he seemed to be quite an unlikely candidate when the Angel of the Lord came to him with an incredibly important mandate.

In this message, Stuart Briscoe uses the story of Gideon to dispel any preconceived standards we might hold about whom God calls, and asks the question: Is He calling you?

Scripture: Judges 6:1-7:25

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Paul said he counted “everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus (his) Lord” and his “one thing” was to “press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” He was determined to “press on.” Whatever happened!

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3:14

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

“Follow me.” It’s a simple command but has profound implications. Jesus used these words to call His disciples—all men of various backgrounds and professions. Even Matthew—a despised, hated, and isolated tax collector—was called by Jesus without hesitation.

To this very day, Jesus is still calling men and women of all backgrounds, personalities, and abilities to follow Him. What does following Christ look like in today’s world? Stuart Briscoe takes us to the story of Matthew for answers.

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-9:13

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

When storms come tearing through your life, is your faith strong enough to withstand the pressure? Is your commitment to Christ deep enough so you can keep going? Peter faced obstacles where he failed miserably—but Jesus had a plan in mind for Peter’s redemption even before he failed!

Do you believe you’re redeemable and God wants to use you to make a difference in the darkness? In this message, Stuart Briscoe shares how, in spite of our worst moments, God stands ready to use us to achieve His divine ends.

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-14:36

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

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

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Are you more concerned with what others think of you than you are with doing what is right? Barnabas was a man of incredible character who was far more concerned with Christ’s agenda than he was with the world’s agenda.

But before you put him on a biblical pedestal, recognize that you’ve been given the same power that motivated and activated Barnabas—the indwelling Holy Spirit. In this message, Stuart Briscoe shares how we can learn to commit wholeheartedly to the Truth and live daily in the fullness of the Spirit.

Scripture: Acts 11:19-11:30

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

The Philippian church supported Paul in his missionary work, and he was grateful. But he insisted that he was not dependent on them. His dependence and contentment rested elsewhere. His teaching on the subject is applicable to all.

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-4:20

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

God’s ancient people rarely responded positively to what the prophets were saying. But when Haggai spoke, the people took note and obeyed. The results were dramatic.

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-1:15

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Haggai delivered a prophetic message to the despondent, dispirited, and distracted people, temporarily reviving their hopes. But discouragement set in less than a month after the returned exiles had been motivated and mobilized to embark on a Temple rebuilding project. Haggai was called again to deliver the “word of the Lord,” this time with powerful words of encouragement.

God has projects for us, too, and by relying on His strength and the “power of his might,” we can have inner assurance that He is with us as we move ahead.

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-2:9

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

When Jesus took His disciples on a retreat into the hills near Galilee, He told them about the blessings, privileges and responsibilities of being members of the “kingdom of the heaven.”

What He said is still very important to us as modern day disciples.

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5:16

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Nice buildings are no guarantee of worshiping communities. Holy temples do not create holy people. So while the important work of rebuilding the temple progressed, the Lord instructed Haggai to ask the priests to instruct the people on issues of practical, holy living.

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-2:19

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Zerubbabel, the leader of the reconstruction project, was evidently in need of assurance that he was on the right track. He got this from Haggai—and more. Zechariah joined in as well.

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-2:23

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Modern day disciples, who take seriously their calling to be “the light of the world,” need answers to the questions: “How precisely is this to be done?” and “What will be the result?”

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5:16

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Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Trying to walk in faith is a day-by-day lesson in leaning on God. It's figuring out moment-by-moment what a Christian life looks like—and it's not easy.

Jeremiah had to learn how to have faith like this when he was in the pit, when he was fighting despair and doubt. During this time, God was teaching Jeremiah to put his mind on Him, instead of on the troubles of life.

Jeremiah's testimony of learning faith morning by morning is a great lesson for us in pursuing faith, even in doubts and trials.

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-3:33

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The Troubled Heart

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

The Psalmist openly admits that in his heart he is experiencing "intense inner turmoil." He is feeling lonely, pressured and concerned. So he turns his thoughts to the Lord, refreshing his mind and laying his concerns out in prayer.

Scripture: Psalm 25

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The Priority of Godliness

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

On September 11, 2001 the world changed but many things stayed the same. We were suddenly, cruelly and viciously, confronted with old realities in a fresh light. Realities such as—this is a dangerous world, evil is present with us, death is inevitable, life is fragile, people have spiritual instincts and God is still God. But what do we do with these insights now seen in sharper focus? We must carry on and live as we ought.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2:7

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Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Why are we here? Is there a purpose? We have a need to know the meaning of life because God has put eternity in the hearts of man. Jill leads us to various chapters in Ecclesiastes to help us make sense of it all.

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Searching for Serenity

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Is true peace possible? How can I feel deep tranquility inside? Jill points us to Jesus as she reads several verses that will help us feel held together when everything around us is chaotic.

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The Basis of Godliness

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

In these days of international and national uncertainty, people are praying earnestly for those who hold positions of power and responsibility in order that we might “live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” But what is godliness and what does it look like?

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-1:11, Titus 1:1-1:4

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

The “towers” of salvation history of which Paul wrote are “The Epiphany of Grace” (v.11) and “The Epiphany of Glory.” (v.13) In between these monumental events we are called “to say ‘No’ to ungodliness” and to nurture “godly lives in this present age.” (v.12)

Scripture: Titus 2:11-2:14

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Speaker: Jill Briscoe

In a world filled with “me-first” thinking, it’s natural to wonder if we matter to anyone. Who really cares about me? In Ecclesiastes 4, we get to see Solomon’s longing for significance in another’s life, which ultimately can only be satisfied by God. In this message, Jill uses an acrostic for W-I-S-D-O-M.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4

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The Disciplines of Godliness

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Paul understood the importance of athletics in the lives of his contemporaries. Accordingly, he found it helpful to use athletic terms to define and contrast the difference between “physical training” and the need for believers to “train (themselves) in godliness.”

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-4:16

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Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Trying to walk in faith is a day-by-day lesson in leaning on God. It’s figuring out moment-by-moment what a Christian life looks like—and it’s not easy.

Jeremiah’s testimony of learning faith morning by morning is a great lesson for us in pursuing faith, even in doubts and trials.

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-3:33

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Searching for a Song to Sing

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

When you can't feel God with your feelings, feel Him with your faith. There are plenty of times in life when we feel like God isn't with us because we are focused on our emotions. These are the times when it is crucial to speak Scripture over our circumstances. Then we will find ourselves being lifted out of the pit.

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Searching for Satisfaction

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

If we are honest with ourselves, instant gratification is the driving force for many of our actions. But that pleasure soon fades. Jill brings us to Ecclesiastes 2 where Solomon puts this theory to the test in an effort to see what truly satisfies.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2

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His Plan in My Life – His Words in My Mouth

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Do you ever find yourself running away from God’s plans because you feel inadequate? Jeremiah felt inadequate when God called him to be a prophet. But God spoke a promise to Jeremiah saying, “My plan will be in your life, My work will be in your hand, and My words will be in your mouth.”

In this message, Jill teaches how to have the kind of faith that believes that God will enable and equip us to do everything He asks of us.

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-1:9, Jeremiah 26:1-26:2

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The Contentment of Godliness

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

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

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Speaker: Jill Briscoe

What is God using to chisel you into the image of Christ? Will you lie still in His hand and let Him do it?

For Jeremiah, God was using his ministry partner, Baruch, to chisel and hammer him into shape. Jeremiah, too, was chiseling Baruch. Without the encouragement of the other, neither would have had faith enough to finish when their ministry got difficult.

In this message, Jill describes how we can learn to work with and celebrate the differences between us and the people in our lives.

Scripture: Jeremiah 36, Jeremiah 45

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The Mystery of Godliness

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Contemporary songs have a brief life. Traditional songs last a little longer. But today’s Scripture reading includes a fragment of a Christian hymn 2,000 years old. That alone makes it worthy of consideration. It’s about Christmas and “the mystery of godliness.”

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-3:16

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Everybody you’ve ever met is in the process of living a lifetime. Every one of them has developed a certain approach to life—we call it a lifestyle. Behind every lifestyle is a system of beliefs that determines attitudes and actions. You could call this living by faith. But in what?

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

As a follower of Christ, do you feel out of place when people reject Him? Do you shy away from opportunities to share Christ with others? The truth is, we’ve been intentionally planted to demonstrate and articulate truth to hurting people. So why do many of us freeze up when faced with the opportunity to speak up?

In this message, Stuart Briscoe introduces you to Jeremiah—a reluctant, fearful man God used to speak truth into troubled Judah. You’ll learn how God desires to use you, too, to boldly live and share Christ with a confused and hurting world.

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-1:19

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

“The Word became flesh” is the way the Bible describes the most stupendous visitation of planet earth from outer space. The identity of the Word, the reasons for His visitation, and its contemporary relevance should be considered carefully.

Scripture: John 1:1-1:5

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Quality of life is a major factor in people’s thinking. They are asking, “What are we living for?” Answers proliferate, but the Bible says we are called to “live for God!”

Scripture: Galatians 2:19-2:20

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Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Who is the Holy Spirit and what does the Bible say about His work today? Can I experience the supply of His sustaining power in my life?

This teaching is also available in Jill’s book A Little Pot of Oil.

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-4:7

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Too often, in troubled times, man tries to fix what only God can achieve. That’s what happened in Judah—the remaining remnant of Israel—as King Josiah recognized the spiritual descent of the people and implemented societal reforms in an effort to turn people back to God. But can legislated laws ever change people’s hearts?

In this message, Stuart Briscoe examines Josiah’s well-intended yet superficial attempts to solve deep-rooted heart problems in the hearts of the people of Judah.

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-6:30

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

For centuries, the prophets had promised and predicted the Incarnation. John the Baptist was the last in this distinguished line and he was an unerring pointer to Christ and His ministry. He “came as a witness” (v.7) to prepare the people to welcome the Visitor.

Scripture: John 1:6-1:8, John 1:15

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Speaker: Jill Briscoe

The Bible, in both the Old Testament and New Testament, overflows with images of the Water of Life: storms and rain; streams in the desert; springs and wells; rivers, waterfalls, and watersheds; and the gentle dew of heaven. Water is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-17:10

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Though the prophet Jeremiah stays on message and warns the people of Judah about God’s coming judgment, they ignore him and outright reject God’s offer of forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation. What happens when the people of a nation want nothing to do with God and decide to do things their own way?

In this message, Stuart Briscoe examines the people of Judah as they shake their fists at God and refuse to allow Him to mold them into the nation He wants them to be.

Scripture: Jeremiah 18-20

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Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Paul’s use of expressions like “I have been crucified with Christ” and “Christ lives in me” leads some to assume that spiritual life is mystical or impractical. But the specific statement that it is lived “in the body” should be noted and the resultant issues carefully considered.

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

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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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