How does God want you to live your life? Although you don’t have to do anything to earn His favor, God still desires you to live in a way that glorifies Him and brings honor to His name.
In this message, Stuart Briscoe takes you to Romans 12:1-2 to share what exactly God wants you to do with your time on the earth. And as you step out in obedience—by the power of the Spirit—you’ll experience the richness and fullness of the life God has for you.
Scripture: Romans 12:1-12:2
Those of us who played organized sports in school may remember a time when the race or game was not going well, and we just wanted to give up. For many of us, it was the shouts from the sidelines that kept us going. We could hear the coach shouting, “Keep going—you can do it!”
In the same way the coach keeps the team going, Christ keeps us going and guides us home. We just have to learn to turn everything in our lives over to Him. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to let God “coach” us and find contentment in every circumstance.
Scripture: Philippians 3, Philippians 4
Life is made up of decisions. Some are made for us, others we must make for ourselves. Many appear to be relatively insignificant, some are profoundly important. But nobody among the children of Israel was unaware of the significance of the decision that they faced.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-30:20
In this world there’s no shortage of grounds for doubts and fears, and Christians are not exempt. It is important as believers that we be people who know what we know, believe what we believe, and are confident in the things that we ought to be confident in.
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-5:21
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-14:33, 1 Peter 2:4-2:8
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-3:7
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
Scripture: John 1:35-1:44
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
Scripture: John 13:1-13:17
If we want to think seriously about living as Christians in this world, we have to address the issue of sex. What Scripture teaches and what our society accepts as normal aren't even close.
In this message, Stuart begins in Genesis and shares what God, the inventor of sex, has to say on the subject. And it's more complex than you might think. The question becomes: Will we as believers embrace God's purposeful and strategic design for sex, or continue to pursue worldly sexual pleasure?
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-6:20
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
Scripture: Matthew 26:30-26:35, Luke 22:54-22:62
The majority of people in America know that Christmas originally had something to do with Christ coming into the world. But that does not mean they understand why Christ came. But Scripture is perfectly clear on the issue: “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Tim. 1:15). What does that mean? How did He do it? So what?
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-1:17
A woman's identity is revealed in Creation, obscured by the Fall, but renewed in Redemption.
What does that say about her role in the home, family, church, and workplace? Jill offers a Christian point of view on this hotly debated issue.
Scripture: Genesis 1-3
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
Scripture: Acts 2
The world in which Christians are called to live is clearly political. Politics affect Christians, but how should Christians view politics?
Scripture: Romans 13:1-13:7
In his trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman Procurator of Galilee, Jesus made a definitive statement about His coming into the world that clearly states why He came. “For this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth.”
Scripture: John 18:28-18:38
The world in which Christians live includes the environment in which they physically exist. Until recently many believers have shown little concern for the environment, although others have shown considerable interest. How should we view it?
Scripture: Romans 8:18-8:27
Knowing Jesus was the Messiah, His first disciples expected Him to bring peace and freedom to Israel. Similar expectations are voiced each Christmas time as we sing, “Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” But Jesus said otherwise!
Scripture: Matthew 10:34-10:42
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
Scripture: Acts 3
Everybody has an interest in money. But attitudes to it differ widely. Paul wrote, "We brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out." That's a good place to start.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-6:19
When Jesus’ listeners heard Him announce that He had come into the world in order that they might have life, they must have recognized immediately that He was obviously not referring to physical existence. But they had no idea what He did mean (vs. 6). Do we?
Scripture: John 10:1-10:10
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.
What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter.
Scripture: Acts 10
A pious young couple with a new baby meet two devout old people in the Temple. A chance meeting—or a divine appointment?
Scripture: Luke 2:21-2:40
Luke is the only Gospel writer who records this part of Jesus’ life. Jesus is now a pre-adolescent. These years are known as “the silent years.”
Scripture: Luke 2:41-2:52
The Hebrews, to whom this letter was written, were in danger of abandoning the faith, because they had not grasped the uniqueness of Christ and His offer of grace to help in time of need. They needed "purification for sins." He provided it.
Scripture: Hebrews
The ancient Greeks believed in a god called "Phobos," meaning (panic) "so strong and dauntless (as) to strike terror even into the heart of a hero." Phobias, or fears, still dominate people's lives—especially "thanatophobia."
Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-2:18
"A frustration is an obstacle (an event, person or physical barrier) that hinders our progress toward a goal" (Gary Collins). The children of Israel were definitely frustrated in the wilderness and the Hebrews were reminded to learn from their experience. So are we.
Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-4:13
“Temptation itself is neutral: to be tempted indicates neither virtue nor sinfulness, for the proper connotation of temptation is testing, or proving, and virtue is in the resistance and overcoming of temptation, whereas sin is in yielding and capitulation,” said theologian Philip E. Hughes.
Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-4:16
At Christmas time we celebrate the fact that “the Word become flesh.” What happened “during the days of His flesh” is of great importance to us if we are to handle our problems properly.
Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-6:12
The Constitution of the U.S.A. was ordained, among other things to, “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty….” Clearly security was a major concern, but insecurity reigns.
Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-6:20
“Conscience, in contemporary life, is a foundling. Its paternity is questioned, its existence annoying, its demands for attention and responsibility burdensome,” said Carl F. H. Henry.
Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-9:14
Jesus was particularly concerned about Peter. He told him one day that he had prayed specifically “that your faith may not fail” (Luke 22:32). It is good to know that Jesus, our great high priest, prays for us too.
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-10:39
Towards the end of his life, Paul wrote, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:7). The Hebrews were encouraged to do the same. So are we.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12:13
Given all the ink that has been spilled on the subject of marriage, it is remarkable that no less an authority than Jesus summarized the basic principles of the married life in two or three sentences! Everyone should be familiar with what He said and seek to apply it.
Scripture: Mark 10:1-10:9
There are no guarantees that all will go smoothly in life or marriage because there are many forces intent on destroying our lives and relationships. But God promised us the resources we need to deal with life’s eventualities and we have to decide which way we are going to go—or as Joshua said, which gods are we going to serve?
Scripture: Joshua 24:15
There are many reasons why worship should be a top priority—not least because we have found in God “grace to help us in our time of need.” So “Let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”
Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-12:29
Clement Stone said, “There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. That little difference is attitude.”
Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-13:6
In biblical times the extended family structure, that included various generations, differed widely from the nuclear family we experience today. In our current culture we may be in danger of losing generational interaction.
Scripture: Psalm 71
Why is a walk in a garden so relaxing? Because we were created to live in God’s garden of perfection, forever. Unfortunately, as the story goes, Adam and Eve made a fatal error and were forced to make their home in the garden of sin instead, where nothing is perfect or peaceful.
But remember, this is God’s story! God came looking for Adam and Eve after they disobeyed. And in His grace, He still comes looking for us today. Jill Briscoe takes us through biblical examples of God’s saving grace and how He offers us a way to His riches through Christ.
Scripture: Genesis
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Some must follow, and some command, though all are made of clay.” In today’s climate we are so aware of the “clay” factor that leaders are reluctant to lead and followers are resistant to following. But what does Scripture say?
Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-13:25
Splinters, thorns, prickers. It doesn’t matter what they are called, they hurt and get under your skin! Life in our world is filled with thorns: difficult relationships, illness, loss of loved ones, broken promises. The Bible tells us that even the Apostle Paul and God Himself in Jesus struggled under the bite of thorns. But God does not allow thorns in our lives without providing sufficient grace to live in the prickly mess. What Satan intends to push us down often results in pushing us to our knees in front of God’s throne instead.
“You who wore my thorns that I may know Your grace…pierced by my sin that I may see Your face…loved and forgiven from shame and deep disgrace. You wore my thorns. You wore my thorns.” (from Jill’s poem “You Wore My Thorns” copyright 2003)
Scripture: Genesis
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.
Scripture: Malachi 2:10-2:15
Reading about the Israelites in the Old Testament can make us feel pretty superior. After all, these people, so cherished by God, often got it wrong. God repeatedly blessed them, and in turn, they repeatedly abandoned God for things that seemed better and more appealing. They forgot His Word and His promises. Uncomfortable yet? Does this sound familiar?
Our world looks pretty much the same way today! There’s a famine of hearing and knowing God’s Word, both in and outside our churches. Something is missing spiritually, and it affects every other facet of our lives. In this riveting message by Stuart, he explains what we need to do, and what will lead to true life transformation.
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8:18
We often ask, “Where is God? I look for Him, but I do not see Him. I listen for Him, but I do not hear Him. It is dark—so very dark. Not pitch black perhaps, but my life is lived in shadows. How can I find God in the shadows?”
In this message, Jill Briscoe looks at the life of Esther to uncover answers to those questions.
Scripture: Esther
An educated man is one who has learned how to learn and never stops learning. But it’s important to note that spiritual wisdom differs from earthly wisdom because spiritual wisdom comes from the Spirit of Christ—from heaven.
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-1:10, Proverbs 1:1-1:6
In Psalm 71, we have a man in his middle years looking back, looking around, and looking forward. He is musing over some of his life lessons of faith and wisdom, seeking to finish strong. This is a good exercise for all of us… whatever age we are!
Scripture: Psalm 71
I believe in Jesus, but for so long I’ve been spiritually dry. I made a mistake. A bad mistake! And since then, I’ve been living in a desert of regrets in a dry and barren land… thirsty, thirsty, thirsty. It’s been a long time since I’ve experienced a sense of the supernatural. I feel isolated, marginalized, full of self-doubt—a failure!
If this sounds like you, Jill Briscoe offers help in her message based on the life of Moses.
Scripture: Exodus 3, Exodus 4
From birth, we embark on a lifetime of learning and we learn in a variety of ways. If we assume that we were created by an intentional God who had something in mind when He created us, then clearly we need to learn much about Him and His purposes. Peter said this would “keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:8).
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-1:11
Is your heart asking, “How long, O Lord”? Who or what are you waiting for? A job? A friend to be a friend? Someone to love you or for you to love back? Are you waiting for a break—or a baby? A child to say they’re sorry, reconciliation, or an important prayer to be answered? Maybe you’re waiting for the bullying or betrayal to stop—or lying, hating, injustice, corruption, or hurt. Or perhaps you are in a crisis of faith that needs to be resolved.
In this message from Habakkuk, Jill Briscoe offers encouragement for the tough times in life.
Scripture: Habakkuk
Are you going through the motions with no real passion for your faith or God? Are you dull and ineffective? If so, you’ve lost your spiritual edge, and there’s nothing that delights the devil more. Find out how to sharpen your faith again in this single message from Jill Briscoe. Teaching from the story of Elisha and a lost ax in 2 Kings 6, Jill encourages you to uncover how and where you lost your edge.
Ask yourself honestly—have you lost it to bitterness, unforgiveness, lust, materialism, willfulness, laziness, or just plain selfishness? Be encouraged that the lost ax is not the end of the story—it can be found, with God’s help!
Scripture: 2 Kings 6
Jill is often asked if she has personal life lessons that she is willing to share after 60+ years of marriage and even a greater number in ministry.
This message focuses on some of the insights she’s discovered over the years about relationships, worship, and faith. Jill speaks about spiritual intimacy, spiritual intelligence, and spiritual integrity.
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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