Teaching Series

Fiery Trials

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Where can we turn when tragedy strikes? How can we deal with the grief and shock that follows? In this special message in response to the murder of a missionary couple sent from Elmbrook Church, Stuart leads us through 1 Peter 4 to show us that there is nothing strange about Christians, as agents of change in a fallen world, experiencing Fiery Trials.

We are not immune. When we take Jesus' name and wear it as a badge of honor, we should not be surprised when we receive the kind of treatment the world gave Jesus. Stuart shows us that as we participate in the sufferings of Christ, we can have the glorious expectation of sharing in His glory.

Scripture: 1 Peter 4

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Presenting Our Bodies

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!

So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?

Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!

Scripture: Romans 12:1

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Transforming Our Minds

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

It’s been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It’s interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!

So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you’re sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?

Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 3:21-3:24

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Changing Our Hearts

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!

So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?

Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!

Scripture: Luke 10:25-10:37

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Taming Our Tongues

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!

So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?

Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!

Scripture: James 3:1-3:12

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Helping Hands

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!

So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?

Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-2:10

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Fitting Our Feet

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!

So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?

Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6, 2 Kings 5

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Seeing Eyes

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

It's been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It's interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!

So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you're sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?

Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!

Scripture: John 9, 2 Peter 1, Matthew 25

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Listening Ears

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

It’s been said that we spend just 25 minutes each day in actual conversation. The rest is non-verbal communication, or body language! Crossed arms, a smirk, tapping feet, leaning in, or looking away. It’s interesting how easy it is to get a message across to others without saying a word!

So, what are you telling the world, as a Christian, through your body language? What do you do in your kitchen, your car, or when you’re sitting around with your friends, and what does it reveal to others about your faith in Christ?

Jill challenges us to look at the ways we can use every part of our body to bring glory to God!

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8, Psalm 94:9, Isaiah 50:4

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Jesus, Our Lord

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.

This is the 1st message in Jill Briscoe’s 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus.

Scripture: Hebrews 1

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Jesus, Our Hero

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.

This is the 2nd message in Jill Briscoe’s 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus.

Scripture: Hebrews 2

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Jesus, Our Pioneer

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.

This is the 3rd message in Jill Briscoe’s 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus.

Scripture: Hebrews 3-4

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Jesus, Our Great High Priest

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.

This is the 4th message in Jill Briscoe’s 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus.

Scripture: Hebrews 4-6

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Jesus, Minister of the Sanctuary

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.

This is the 5th message in Jill Briscoe’s 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus.

Scripture: Hebrews 7

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Jesus, Mediator of the New Covenant

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.

This is the 6th message in Jill Briscoe’s 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus.

Scripture: Hebrews 8-10

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Jesus, Object of Our Faith

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.

This is the 7th message in Jill Briscoe’s 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus.

Scripture: Hebrews 10-11

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Jesus, Author and Finisher of Our Faith

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.

This is the 8th message in Jill Briscoe’s 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus.

Scripture: Hebrews 12

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Jesus, Our Great Shepherd

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Christians today struggle with the inclination to drift away from what they believe and why they believe it. The main message of Hebrews brings us back to God's truth—that Jesus, the eternal son of God, is supreme and sufficient. And that understanding can help us stay securely moored to Him and His Word.

This is the 9th message in Jill Briscoe’s 9-message series “Drifting Away,” in which she explores practical ways we can endure and persevere in our faith, while deepening our relationship with Jesus.

Scripture: Hebrews 13

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Love

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Christians are conscious of mankind's sinful nature. They recognize the need for forgiveness of sins committed because of the power of sin over their lives. They also recognize the need for a new life after they have been forgiven. The dynamic of this life is the Holy Spirit, the nature of this life is called "the fruit of the Spirit."

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23

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Joy

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Christians are aware of mankind's condition before God and the immense cost of redemption. Accordingly, great emphasis has been placed on the solemnity of worship and the seriousness of our relationship to God. These facts should not, however, obscure the unique place of "joy" in the Christian experience.

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23

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Peace

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Peace is generally defined in negative terms such as "the absence of tension" or "the cessation of hostilities." Biblically, the expression is primarily positive. Augustine described it as "the tranquility of order."

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23

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Patience

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Anger is an indignant reaction to a person or situation, which may or may not be justified. The reaction may come in the form of "repression, suppression, expression, or confession." Patience (Gk. makrothumia, lit. "long wrath") is a spiritual quality exhibited by God and expected of man.

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23

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Kindness

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Lady Macbeth was worried about her husband whom she said was "too full of the milk of human kindness." It would appear that the human problem is rather that we are too lacking in the fruit of the Spirit which, among other things, is kindness.

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23

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Goodness

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Philosophers have traditionally debated what is good and other people have struggled to do good and be good. The Bible has much to say on the subject of good and how to live in the Spirit characterized by goodness.

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23

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Faithfulness

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Some people say "you are what you eat," while others insist "you are what you wear." But in light of the fact that "pistis" means both "faith" (active) and "faithfulness" (passive), it would appear more accurate to say "you are what you believe."

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23

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Meekness

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

"Looking out for #1" and "winning through intimidation" are concepts more popular than "the meek shall inherit the earth," and believers are required to decide whom they are to believe.

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23

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The Secret of Contentment

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Is it possible to run and renew at the same time? Often we think we have to stop everything in order to rest. But even if we are caught up on our sleep and have just had a vacation, if we are discontent, if we struggle with power plays in ministry, if we get caught in personal conflict with other leaders, those things can put us under.

Instead, Scriptures talk about an inner rest. In prison, Paul writes to the Philippians about the spiritual art of contentment. These messages from the book of Philippians will help us to learn the answer of how to give out without giving out!

Jill addresses some of the unique challenges facing pastors' wives and women in ministry.

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

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Self-control

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Katherine Lee Bates, in her hymn "America the Beautiful," wrote: "America, America, God mend thine every flaw. Confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law." These sentiments take on special significance in light of the biblical teaching on the fruit of the Spirit and also the condition of contemporary society. (2 Tim. 3:1-3)

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23

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Learn to Be Small

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

If you want to do something great for God, learn to be small. Jill speaks to a group of women in ministry, reminding them of the message in Philippians 2. Paul says we are to imitate the humility that Jesus showed in volunteering to become one of us in order to save mankind.

Jill talks about how having this attitude will teach us to live in unity with other believers. It will help us not to be critical of others, and not to be affected by others criticism of us. In contrast to a critical spirit, she shows how we can have a "Ministry of Presence" through desiring to be an encouragement to those people God puts in our path.

Scripture: Philippians 2

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Producing the Harvest

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Having spent considerable time examining the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit, we come now to a consideration of the conditions necessary to produce the crop.

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-5:26

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Perfect Peace

Speaker: Jill Briscoe

Is it possible to run and renew at the same time? Often we think we have to stop everything in order to rest. But even if we are caught up on our sleep and have just had a vacation, if we are discontent, if we struggle with power plays in ministry, if we get caught in personal conflict with other leaders, those things can put us under.

Instead, Scriptures talk about an inner rest. In prison, Paul writes to the Philippians about the spiritual art of contentment. These messages from the book of Philippians will help us to learn the answer of how to give out without giving out!

Jill addresses some of the unique challenges facing pastors' wives and women in ministry.

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-4:7

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How to Get Started

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Paul’s letter to the church in Colosse was written in the customary style of his day, but it contains truth of lasting importance for people in diverse cultures in all ages. His opening greetings contain much information about the beginnings of spiritual experience.

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-1:18

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The Search for Fulfillment

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

It is ironic that a “growing vanguard of society perceives that Christianity calls the ‘good life’ to be a threat to self-fulfillment” (Carl F.H. Henry) because God made people to be fulfilled, and only He can make it happen.

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-1:14

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King Jesus

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Mention of the “Kingdom of the Son” launched Paul into a magnificent description of Jesus the King. Life in the Kingdom is related to appreciation of the King. Paul knew the Colossians needed to be clear on this point. So do we!

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-1:20

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Getting There from Here

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

John Bunyan’s famous allegory, “Pilgrim’s Progress,” described the journey of the believer from the “slough of despond” to “the celestial city.” In less picturesque terms, Paul did the same for the Colossians. We, too, need to know how to get there from here.

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-1:29

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Comfort Through Trust

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Have you ever experienced disappointed hope? To put all your trust in someone or something only to find they were untrustworthy—to be fooled and have your hope shattered. Maybe that’s why we tend to distrust rather than to trust.

Jesus said, “Trust God, trust Me, don’t let your hearts be troubled.” But what does it mean to trust in God in the midst of things that are deeply troubling or discouraging?

In this message, Stuart Briscoe reveals truth that helps us understand how these words of Jesus can be possible in our own life.

Scripture: John 14:1-14:14

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An Ounce of Encouragement

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Paul’s explicitly stated purpose in his ministry to the Christians in the Lycus Valley was that “they may be encouraged in heart.” An ounce of encouragement, like a spoonful of sugar, goes a long way.

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-2:7

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Staying on Course

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Having begun their spiritual journey, the Colossians needed encouragement to continue as they had started because factors entered their lives that would take them off course.

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-2:15

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Comfort Through Love

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Everybody is looking for some degree of acceptance. Everybody wants to have some sense of significance and to feel like they are “giving back.” In other words, we have the need to experience love and the need to express love to others. If these needs aren’t met, it can cause us to look for love in all the wrong places.

In this message, Stuart Briscoe teaches of an obtainable love that can satisfy and bring meaning to our lives—supplying comfort even during troubling times.

Scripture: John 14:15-14:31

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Free to Be What?

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

The Colossian Christians were being troubled by people who were confusing them and hindering their spiritual progress. Paul spoke forcibly to the issue and in so doing he reminds us that we should be on our guard against those who would be less than helpful to our spiritual lives.

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-2:23

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Comfort Through Relationship

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

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

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Comfort Through Trials

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

We know from personal experience that if something can go wrong, it will—and probably at the worst possible time. We navigate through all sorts of trials, but what if the trouble you face is because you’re a Christian?

Jesus tells us not to be surprised when we face troubles, because the world around us loves the darkness rather than the light. He also tells us to step out of our comfort zone, thoroughly convinced of who He is, ready to respond differently than the world.

In this message, Stuart Briscoe unpacks John 15 to show us how this kind of response is possible and how to find comfort through trials.

Scripture: John 15:17-16:4

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On Wings Like Eagles

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Having reminded the Colossians about the things they believe, Paul now turns his attention to how they should behave. Christians recognize that because belief and behavior are inextricably bound up in each other, any erosion of belief will lead inevitably to a deterioration in behavior.

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3:10

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The View from the Pew

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Having reminded the Colossians about the relationship of belief and behavior in general terms, Paul now turns his attention to specifics. First he emphasises how Christians should behave in church.

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-3:17

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Comfort Through the Spirit

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Sometimes we try to understand how anything good can possibly come out of the bad things that happen to us. The disciples certainly felt like this when Jesus told them it was to their advantage that He would leave them via the cross. The advantage of which He spoke to them is to our advantage too. So we need to be clear about the promise He gave to them and to us.

Scripture: John 16:5-16:15

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Family Living

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Paul continues his practical instructions by turning to the home life of the believer. He presents brief commands that he amplified in the Ephesian epistle, which was written around about the same time.

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-3:21

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Comfort Through Grief

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Dealing with grief and loss is something most people go through sometime in their lives. Trying to get through difficult situations on our own can leave us feeling hopeless and alone.

The apostle Paul said, “We sorrow, but we do not sorrow as those who have no hope.” But is it possible for us to experience hope in the midst of grief?

In this message, Stuart Briscoe helps us to discover abundant life in all situations. Finding comfort during times of sorrow is possible when we know where to look.

Scripture: John 16:16-16:33

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Comfort Through Prayer

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

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

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In the Marketplace

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Christians are required to live on earth before they get to heaven, which means that Christianity has to be related to culture. Slavery was an integral part of 1st century Graeco-Roman culture and the church had to deal with it.

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-4:1

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Comfort Through Unity

Speaker: Stuart Briscoe

Jesus assumed that His disciples would faithfully fulfill the commission He had given them and that as a result there would be future generations of believers, including present day believers. So when He prayed for future believers His prayer included us! That He prayed for us is highly significant. What He prayed for us should be clearly understood.

Scripture: John 17:20-17:26

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