Telling the Truth on Oneplace.com: Recent Episodes
JORDAN ENE
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Telling the Truth exists to make available sound biblical teaching, practically applied, with a view to producing lives that glorify God and draw people to Christ. The whole of our ministry is to encourage, console, strengthen, teach, and train.
The power of the tongue to inform, instruct, and persuade can be a power for good or evil. Truth is more than the words we speak, but the character we live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
Christianity is unique in that contrary to other religions it is not primarily about mankind’s search for God but God seeking mankind. He is looking for those who will “worship Him in spirit and in truth.” But what does this mean? And why is He doing this? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
Thanksgiving is a characteristic of the Christian lifestyle, and lack of thanksgiving is condemned by God. The English word “thanksgiving” in the New Testament is a translation of the Greek word “eucharistia,” which at its core is “charis” or grace. An understanding of grace is absolutely necessary for an appropriate response of thanksgiving. Grace and thanksgiving are inextricably bound up in each other. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
How can I know that I belong to the King and His kingdom? What characteristics should shine through my life? Jill gives us some examples of Christ-following traits in Luke chapter 10. This message is centered on the Good Samaritan—the man in the ditch. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
How can I know that I belong to the King and His kingdom? What characteristics should shine through my life? Jill gives us some examples of Christ-following traits in Luke chapter 10. This message is centered on the Good Samaritan—the man in the ditch. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
Everyone is good at something. This natural talent is a God-given gift, but what are we supposed to do with it? In Matthew’s gospel, Jesus answers this question plainly using the story about the landowner and the talents. What can we learn from each servant’s decision? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
The prodigal son is a well-known story that perfectly illustrates God’s grace and forgiveness. Walk through this familiar parable with Jill as she takes a closer look at how it illustrates receiving forgiveness and extending it to others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
Jill digs into the parable of two houses being built—one on sand and the other on the rock. What does Jesus’ simple story with a heavenly meaning have to teach us about obeying God’s Word? Find out in this powerful message. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
Jesus talked a lot about the kingdom of God, and he told stories about it to help us understand its importance. In this message, Jill Briscoe takes us to the parables to explore what Jesus meant when He said, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
Jesus talked a lot about the kingdom of God, and he told stories about it to help us understand its importance. In this message, Jill Briscoe takes us to the parables to explore what Jesus meant when He said, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
Having explained the lake of fire destiny of those whose names are NOT written in the book of life, John’s attention is now directed to what those whose names are recorded might expect in the coming age. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
On three occasions in his visions, John has seen the great climax of this world’s history (the vision of the seals, trumpets, and bowls). But now he returns to the subject and reveals more details of the events constituting the end of the age. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
In his visions of the seals John saw the judgment of God at work in the affairs of mankind. In the trumpets he recognized how God in grace warns mankind of impending judgment. But in the plagues the judgment has finally come. It’s the End. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111
John records various visions that graphically explain why the churches are experiencing hostility, why the hostility will continue, and how it will ultimately be resolved. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
John records various visions that graphically explain why the churches are experiencing hostility, why the hostility will continue, and how it will ultimately be resolved. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Before the scroll outlining God’s plan could be opened, the seven seals had to be broken, outlining what must happen before the plan is consummated. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Having seen Christ active in the life of the church, John now has another vision in which he sees Christ at home in heaven. Both visions need to be seen in perspective. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
In John’s vision, Jesus dictates letters to the churches that are relevant for all ages. He shares insights regarding their church life, including warnings, instructions, and promises. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
As we approach Revelation, we should bear three things in mind: It is Apocalypse, a unique literary genre that requires careful study; it is a prophecy which deals with proclamation and prediction; and a letter, which handles pastoral concerns. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
As we approach Revelation, we should bear three things in mind: It is Apocalypse, a unique literary genre that requires careful study; it is a prophecy which deals with proclamation and prediction; and a letter, which handles pastoral concerns. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Daniel’s final visionary experience revealed to him something of the intensity of the spiritual conflict behind world events. But it also reminded him of the awesome power of the heavenly forces and the certainty of God’s ultimate triumph. He wins “the great war.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Daniel was disciplined in prayer and dedicated to the study of “the Word of the Lord.” He knew that in the Word, God speaks to His people, then in prayer we offer our response. The Word should stimulate prayer and prayer should reflect the Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Daniel was granted rare insights into the way God works out His purposes in the world. Occasionally, he was deeply distressed by what he learned but he carried on with the king’s business nevertheless. Those to whom God reveals truth need to know what to do with it! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
After the opening stories of Daniel, we come now to the more challenging chapters, which deal with Daniel’s apocalyptic visions. What they mean and how they apply have been the subjects of intense debate for centuries, but they teach us many basic lessons nevertheless. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Have you ever seen “the handwriting on the wall”? What did you do? Belshazzar knew about Nebuchadnezzar’s experience, but he chose to ignore it. He surpassed his predecessor in the behavior that had led to his downfall. The writing was on the wall for him long before the fingers of a human hand appeared. We should take note! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
No matter how high a person may be elevated and no matter how celebrated a person may be, that person must sooner or later come to terms with the fact that the Lord is the MOST HIGH. Like Nebuchadnezzar, everybody needs to hear Him say, “I’m God. And you’re not!” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Life in Babylon was not easy for Daniel and his friends even though they held privileged positions. They were never far from having to reassert their allegiance to the Lord and demonstrate their distinctives, as the incident of the fiery furnace clearly demonstrates. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
What does it take to be a Daniel? The people of God were living in perilous times and they needed to know how to conduct themselves. The stories of Daniel showed how, and we can learn from them and the principles that develop character. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
A bewildered human race is like a man lost in a forest asking, “Father, are you there?” In 1945, at the end of World War 2, Helmut Thielicke, a brilliant theologian, preaching through the Lord’s Prayer to what was left of his congregation in the ruins of his church in Stuttgart said, “Everything will be all right so long as we hear His good voice calling to us above the howling of the wolves, above the sound of branches snapping, above the ominous noises around us. God is always there.”A Christian worldview believes in the Fatherhood of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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). To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
In the midst of so much international and interpersonal turmoil, it is easy to wonder: Why is it like this? What is God doing? How can I possibly carry on in this chaotic world? These questions, incredibly pertinent today, were also asked by the psalmist of Israel several thousand years ago. In his message “Keep Calm and Carry On,” Stuart Briscoe remembers life in World War II era Britain, and he uses Psalm 2 to confront the fear caused by the distressing circumstances of our current world with the sovereign plan of our mighty and holy God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
In the midst of so much international and interpersonal turmoil, it is easy to wonder: Why is it like this? What is God doing? How can I possibly carry on in this chaotic world? These questions, incredibly pertinent today, were also asked by the psalmist of Israel several thousand years ago. In his message “Keep Calm and Carry On,” Stuart Briscoe remembers life in World War II era Britain, and he uses Psalm 2 to confront the fear caused by the distressing circumstances of our current world with the sovereign plan of our mighty and holy God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When we are bogged down with feelings of inadequacy, or when we are burdened by expectations, it's a great time to pray. But sometimes it can be hard for us to know what to pray or even how to pray. In this message, Jill walks us through the Old Testament prayer process that was followed within the temple and compares it to New Testament times to help us understand the importance of prayer and learn how to deepen our prayer life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
We have to make a lot of choices every day… financial decisions, relational decisions, parenting decisions. From making a very small decision to dealing with what seems like an impossible situation, we often find ourselves looking for wisdom and striving to follow God's will. We're seeking to make wise choices. In this message, Jill looks at the life of Solomon to help us understand how we can develop wisdom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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?” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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?” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
God will use you, no matter how broken you are, if you are obedient. This is the lesson we can learn from the book of Esther.Esther started as a simple Jewish girl. But God asked her to be obedient, and she ended up risking her life to go before the king and make a request that her people be saved. She went with the knowledge that she would most likely be killed. But Esther had faith and was obedient. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
God will use you, no matter how broken you are, if you are obedient. This is the lesson we can learn from the book of Esther.Esther started as a simple Jewish girl. But God asked her to be obedient, and she ended up risking her life to go before the king and make a request that her people be saved. She went with the knowledge that she would most likely be killed. But Esther had faith and was obedient. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Most of us like to put our roots down and feel secure. We don't like change. We don't like being pushed into situations where we'll risk anything. But sometimes God calls us to do this!God calls us to be believers, like Esther and Mordecai, who care enough about the souls of others that we risk our own comfort, and sometimes our own lives, in order to fight for the lives of those around us.Jill teaches us how to be believers who care enough to dare—believers with courage to do the right thing even when we're afraid! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Most of us like to put our roots down and feel secure. We don't like change. We don't like being pushed into situations where we'll risk anything. But sometimes God calls us to do this!God calls us to be believers, like Esther and Mordecai, who care enough about the souls of others that we risk our own comfort, and sometimes our own lives, in order to fight for the lives of those around us.Jill teaches us how to be believers who care enough to dare—believers with courage to do the right thing even when we're afraid! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Have you experienced a darkening sky in your life? When you find yourself there, do you shine brighter for it, or flicker out? Esther's life seemed to be a downward spiral of difficulties. But she continued to shine brightly for God in the unbelieving kingdom of which she was now queen.As Jill takes you through the amazing story of Esther, a simple Jewish girl made queen, you will see that you, too, can be empowered by God to keep shining his light, even in an ever darkening sky. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Sometimes God's will isn't what we would have picked out for ourselves. It isn't what we want. And it's difficult to accept.Esther's life didn't turn out how she wanted it to. She found herself separated from her family and married to the unbelieving King of Persia. Through these trials, God made Esther into a Supernova, shining even more brightly in the hardships. But before she could get there, she had to die to her own dreams and her own plan. Are you willing to do the same? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
If God called you to a difficult task in a difficult place, would you shine light into that place? Would you, like Esther, be a star for God? Esther is a great example of someone who faced seemingly impossible circumstances. She was forced to marry a very powerful, very worldly man: the King of Persia.While not many of us can relate to such a circumstance as Esther had, we can learn from her faith and obedience. You are right in center stage of where God wants you to be and what God wants you to do in your life. Will you be obedient? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
If God called you to a difficult task in a difficult place, would you shine light into that place? Would you, like Esther, be a star for God? Esther is a great example of someone who faced seemingly impossible circumstances. She was forced to marry a very powerful, very worldly man: the King of Persia.While not many of us can relate to such a circumstance as Esther had, we can learn from her faith and obedience. You are right in center stage of where God wants you to be and what God wants you to do in your life. Will you be obedient? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
If you’re a Christian, you have been called by God. Simply by beckoning you into a relationship with Him, God has called you to be a part of His ministry.In this message, Stuart challenges you, as a member of the community of believers, to use your unique gifts for reaching your unique mission field. God gave you certain gifts to reach certain people. This is what it means to be the church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Do we ever really recognize the enormity of what it means to be part of the body of Christ?If you are a Christian, you have been invited and commanded to join in on God’s plan to make all things new. God wants to renew everything that was lost in the fall. This is what mission means—to be part of the community infiltrating culture and society in order to bring people into the kingdom and to bring about the purposes of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
In the modern day church, our constant emphasis on our personal relationships with Christ has caused us to lose sight of the community of faith that we’re a part of. Jesus commanded that His people gather as a church so that they would be reminded of their citizenship in this community—both the visible and the invisible. Fellowship is also the reason that Jesus first commanded His disciples to disciple others, so that more people could come to share the fellowship that Christians enjoy with the Father, Son, and Spirit.In this message, Stuart walks through what this fellowship and community looked like in the early church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
If we’re stuck in the mindset of the church as a building in which we gather, instead of a community of believers, we lose sight of one of the key purposes of the church: to scatter among the lost.The first church understood what it meant to be a rich, powerful community that prepared and supported people for mission work. Have we lost this in our churches today?In this message, Stuart explains the missions of the early church, while encouraging us to use our churches today not just to gather, but also to scatter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
The church was officially born at Pentecost, when the Spirit of the Lord was sent to indwell Christ’s followers.In this message, Stuart describes the beginnings of the church and how the indwelling of the Spirit marks the new identity of every believer in Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When we think about the church as a building, we lose sight of the real purpose of the church—to be an example of loving community to the fragmented communities in the world around us.In this message Stuart explains what it means to be part of the community of the called. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Is there a “good” thing distracting you from loving Jesus? It can be tempting to dedicate yourself to busyness and miss one of the most important things Jesus asks of you—love. Good things are absolutely worthless without love.In this message, Jill Briscoe studies the story of Martha and Mary to uncover the choice that’s yours to make in order to love Jesus with all your heart, soul, and strength. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Is there a difference between a healthy self-image and pride? We read in 1 Corinthians 8:1 that while knowledge “puffs up,” love “builds up.”How do you put your gifts and God-given potential to use and remain humble in the process? How can you be confident and assured in God’s leading and not entertain a high view of yourself?In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches from Scripture to show you how to balance this so you’re free to forget yourself and focus instead on other people and the work God has for you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Envy is something many of us struggle with, especially in today’s culture. The problem is that all too soon envy of what someone owns or has accomplished morphs into jealousy where we don’t want them to have or enjoy what they have! How do we stop this comparative and unhealthy thinking that’s harmful to us and prevents us from loving people in a pure and Godly manner?In this message, Jill Briscoe gives practical insight to help free us from the burden of want and instead rejoice in the triumphs of others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Envy is something many of us struggle with, especially in today’s culture. The problem is that all too soon envy of what someone owns or has accomplished morphs into jealousy where we don’t want them to have or enjoy what they have! How do we stop this comparative and unhealthy thinking that’s harmful to us and prevents us from loving people in a pure and Godly manner?In this message, Jill Briscoe gives practical insight to help free us from the burden of want and instead rejoice in the triumphs of others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
We’re often tempted to live our lives out of our emotions where ugly things like frustration, anger, jealousy, and impatience rise to the surface. But love is patient. Love wins over difficult people. Love wins over unlovable people. But it’s never something we can do in our own strength.In this message, Jill Briscoe explores patience as an outpouring of love and why allowing God to teach us long-suffering will transform the gift of love we give to others into a kindness the world seldom sees. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
As we have seen, it is too easy for people to become spiritually sleepy and sloppy. To counteract these tendencies, we are to “encourage” and “build each other up.” Here we look at practical ways of doing this. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
The teaching the Thessalonians had received concerning “the coming of the Lord” had very practical ramifications. The Church has always needed encouragement to stay alert to them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
The Thessalonians had learned a lot about the future but there was still some confusion about death and what happens after death. So the missionaries gave further instruction so the believers would look ahead with joy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Paul was so concerned about the Thessalonian believers that he sent Timothy to “strengthen and encourage (them) in (their) faith.” When he received word that they were indeed “standing firm in the Lord” he was greatly encouraged himself. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
The stated objective of Paul and his co-workers for the Thessalonians was to encourage them to aim high, to “live lives worthy of God.” We need to know, not only what they meant by this, but also what means they used to attain their objectives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
It is no secret that the human race is in deep trouble, but there is little agreement on the exact nature and the extent of the problems. Scripture not only explains the situation, but also outlines God's responseHis gracious plan of salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
How can we live above the problems of everyday life? Habakkuk tells us how, and it’s all about getting God’s perspective. There is unspeakable joy in embracing, accepting, and submitting to whatever burden God has called each of us to endure. With His help, we can live above it! Jill taught this message at a conference on the spiritual art of leadership. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
How can we live above the problems of everyday life? Habakkuk tells us how, and it’s all about getting God’s perspective. There is unspeakable joy in embracing, accepting, and submitting to whatever burden God has called each of us to endure. With His help, we can live above it! Jill taught this message at a conference on the spiritual art of leadership. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
here were many false teachers in these days, and one of the things they were saying is that there's no need to worry about a final judgment. But that's just wrong! If we believe there's no final judgment, then it really doesn't matter what we do. If it doesn't matter what we do, then we can spend our life raising "hell." We can just go out and have a wild time! We can do everything that our lower nature longs to dono restraints, no limits, no consequences, and no accountability. That's just not true, as Peter points out in this passage, 2 Peter 2:1-9. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
In Peter’s day, the Old Testament Scriptures and the apostles’ teachings were being twisted, fundamental truths ridiculed, and biblical morality repudiated. So he reminded the people of the significance of God’s Word. We need the reminder, too, for we live in similar days. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
In the epistle he wrote shortly before his death, the Apostle Peter strongly emphasized the important things in life they must not forget. We need to remember not to forget them, too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Human history is all about oppression and liberation, tyranny and emancipation. It is also about the abuse of freedom and confusion about liberty. Peter addressed the issue, talking about being slaves of depravity and a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When the Holy Spirit comes into our lives, we receive all of Him into all of us. But did you know that we can abuse Him? He is abused when we suppress Him, quench Him, or subdue Him. Limiting Him to only certain areas of our lives is considered abuse and a sin. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
In the Scriptures, oil is used as a symbol of joy and gladness. And we as Christians have a little pot of oil in us that will never run dry. The Holy Spirit is the oil in our lamps that keeps us burning, allowing us to be a light in this dark world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
In the Scriptures, oil is used as a symbol of joy and gladness. And we as Christians have a little pot of oil in us that will never run dry. The Holy Spirit is the oil in our lamps that keeps us burning, allowing us to be a light in this dark world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Jesus said it was better that He leave earth so the Holy Spirit could come. He was one body amongst the people, but the Spirit would come to live inside of us. The Holy Spirit acts as a Fire that sets our souls ablaze and gives us the power to do things that are beyond our own strength. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Jesus said it was better that He leave earth so the Holy Spirit could come. He was one body amongst the people, but the Spirit would come to live inside of us. The Holy Spirit acts as a Fire that sets our souls ablaze and gives us the power to do things that are beyond our own strength. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When Peter was awakened by the angel in prison, he woke to a new life. Paul says believers have a similar experienceit’s like rising from the dead. But this new life requires care. It takes a lot of wisdom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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 breakor 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 stopor 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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-doubta failure! If this sounds like you, Jill Briscoe offers help in her message based on the life of Moses. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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-doubta failure! If this sounds like you, Jill Briscoe offers help in her message based on the life of Moses. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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 darkso 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Pushed by his detractors, Paul reluctantly talks about his experiences. In so doing, he explains how his famous "thorn in the flesh" instead of being removed, served to deepen his relationship with God. An important lesson for all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Sometimes when commitments prove challenging we back off from promises made. Paul shows us what to do from a specific situation in Corinth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
The unique relationship which believers enjoy with God requires careful attention to appropriate lifestyle. This requires, among other things, avoiding compromising situations. But what this entails has long been a point of debate. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
The unique relationship which believers enjoy with God requires careful attention to appropriate lifestyle. This requires, among other things, avoiding compromising situations. But what this entails has long been a point of debate. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Changing circumstances offer opportunities for relationships to mature or deteriorate. Paul's experience of the Lord was deepened through exceptionally difficult trials. Knowing God personally is critical to spiritual well-being. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Even though the Bible continues to be the leading best seller, fewer people are actually reading it. That’s unfortunate because God’s Word is just as powerful and life changing today as it has always been! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Even though the Bible continues to be the leading best seller, fewer people are actually reading it. That’s unfortunate because God’s Word is just as powerful and life changing today as it has always been! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
The Word of God tells us that there are two life roadsone leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
The Word of God tells us that there are two life roadsone leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Charles Price The Word of God tells us that there are two life roadsone leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Love is the greatest of all virtues. Twice in the first letter of John we have these three words: God is love. Now God is not faith. God is not hope. Those are attributes of God, qualities that God may be the source of in our own life. But He actually is love. Love is His nature, and it defines His very being. Therefore, everything else that is true about God is permeated by love. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
In practice, hope orients our lives around a better future. That is not to be escapist about the present but because there is a better future. And whatever we are going through now, there is a better future ultimately that we are going to experience and enjoy. In this message, Charles Price looks at the hope of heaven and what we know about itthe place, permanence, and perfection of heaven in the little revealed about it in Scripture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
In practice, hope orients our lives around a better future. That is not to be escapist about the present but because there is a better future. And whatever we are going through now, there is a better future ultimately that we are going to experience and enjoy. In this message, Charles Price looks at the hope of heaven and what we know about itthe place, permanence, and perfection of heaven in the little revealed about it in Scripture. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Faith in Hebrews 11 is in a God who exists, who rewards those who seek him, and who brings things out of nothing. In Charles Price’s message we find examples of people in overwhelmingly difficult situations experiencing the sufficiency of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Faith in Hebrews 11 is in a God who exists, who rewards those who seek him, and who brings things out of nothing. In Charles Price’s message we find examples of people in overwhelmingly difficult situations experiencing the sufficiency of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
By the time he was in his 20s, Joseph had suffered enough discouragement to last a lifetime. He was mistreated by his brothers, unjustly condemned by his employer, and forgotten by his friend. But he didn’t abandon his principles or his faith in God. How he coped is enlightening for all who are discouraged. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Are you discouraged by unfulfilled hopes or a dream that seemingly has died? You are not alone. Disappointment can drag us down and sometimes leave us feeling hopeless. Don’t give up. God knows exactly when and how to intervene. His timing is perfect. Citing the story of Esther in the Bible, Jill shows us that if God has a mission for you, he will equip you for it. It’s okay to be scared as you take the first steps to accomplish the goal, trusting that God is alongside you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Are you discouraged by unfulfilled hopes or a dream that seemingly has died? You are not alone. Disappointment can drag us down and sometimes leave us feeling hopeless. Don’t give up. God knows exactly when and how to intervene. His timing is perfect. Citing the story of Esther in the Bible, Jill shows us that if God has a mission for you, he will equip you for it. It’s okay to be scared as you take the first steps to accomplish the goal, trusting that God is alongside you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When trials and suffering come, where do we turn? We ought to turn to Godthe 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When trials and suffering come, where do we turn? We ought to turn to Godthe 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
aul described his work among the Thessalonians as "encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God." But Paul and his colleagues also needed encouragement themselves. In fact, everyone could use encouragement! So how do we encourage people who desperately need it, and how do we remain encouraged and hopeful in our own lives? Stuart, citing Scripture as always, shows us the way. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When man makes promises, he rarely follows through. God, on the other hand, can make promises the size of eternity, and He always follows through! God promised David that He would give him a throne that would never pass away. God promised to bring a new covenant to His people through David’s line, a covenant that would bring an eternity where there are no broken promises. In this message, we learn of God’s faithfulness in His grand promises. We can trust His promises because they are based on His unfailing love! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When man makes promises, he rarely follows through. God, on the other hand, can make promises the size of eternity, and He always follows through! God promised David that He would give him a throne that would never pass away. God promised to bring a new covenant to His people through David’s line, a covenant that would bring an eternity where there are no broken promises. In this message, we learn of God’s faithfulness in His grand promises. We can trust His promises because they are based on His unfailing love! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
The letter to the Hebrews, as is common with New Testament epistles, having dealt with many deep theological issues, is brought to a conclusion with many essential, practical instructions. A healthy reminder that faith is not just a matter of beliefit involves behavior, too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Various metaphors have been used to describe the Christian life. Some see it as a war to be fought, others as a party to be enjoyed, others as a task to be completed, and still others as a race to be run. The writer of Hebrews chooses the race metaphor. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Having encouraged his readers to keep the faith despite the pressures under which they were living, and having delivered warnings to them about the dangers of abandoning the faith, our writer now defines, describes, and illustrates faith and hope so that there will be no confusion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
It’s easy to place your faith in people, parties, and programs. But it’s impossible for all those things to sustain and uphold your heart. When patience wears thin and genuine hope is all you long for, the who of faith matters greatly. And there’s no better Who than the Lord, our God. In this message, Stuart Briscoe opens Scripture to reveal the character of our promise-keeping God. He is true, He is faithfuland there’s no better place for your faith to be than in Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Whom we confess and the faith we profess are both translations of the Greek word homologia, which is defined as an act of proclamation in which the concrete relation of man to Jesus is expressed in binding and valid form. Jesus expressed the importance of such a homologia (Matthew 10:32), and Hebrews confirmed it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
God’s will, God's Word, and God’s worship may sound a little spiritual to some people. But Paul is extremely practical when he turns his attention to whatever you do. That just about covers everything! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Someone has said, Too many Christians worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship. Let’s talk about worship with particular reference to psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
It is a well-established fact among believers that "man cannot live by bread alone," but that the Word "from the mouth of God" is vitally necessary (Mt. 4:4). However, it is equally well established that many believers have inadequate appetites for and diets of the Word of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
It is a well-established fact among believers that "man cannot live by bread alone," but that the Word "from the mouth of God" is vitally necessary (Mt. 4:4). However, it is equally well established that many believers have inadequate appetites for and diets of the Word of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
You can’t be a peacemaker if you don’t have peace with Jesus, the Prince of Peace. We’ve all heard this before, but do we really understand what that means and how to practice it in our lives? In this message, Jill Briscoe talks about the path to finding our peace with Jesus and making peace with others. It’s an important topicbecause we can’t mend our marriages, settle family conflicts, or resolve issues with others if we don’t truly understand what having peace means. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
You can’t be a peacemaker if you don’t have peace with Jesus, the Prince of Peace. We’ve all heard this before, but do we really understand what that means and how to practice it in our lives? In this message, Jill Briscoe talks about the path to finding our peace with Jesus and making peace with others. It’s an important topicbecause we can’t mend our marriages, settle family conflicts, or resolve issues with others if we don’t truly understand what having peace means. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Every year the news shows shocking scenes of houses washed away in mudslides, hurricanes, or floods. No matter how grand or beautiful the homes might have been, they end up in rubble when strong storms hit because they weren't built on solid ground. Life is the same way. Storms like job losses, health problems, or broken relationships can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanginga relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes, a well-known teaching from Jesus that gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers. This rich teaching gives you the tools to deepen your relationship with Christ as you study His compelling and challenging life lessons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Every year the news shows shocking scenes of houses washed away in mudslides, hurricanes, or floods. No matter how grand or beautiful the homes might have been, they end up in rubble when strong storms hit because they weren't built on solid ground. Life is the same way. Storms like job losses, health problems, or broken relationships can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanginga relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes, a well-known teaching from Jesus that gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers. This rich teaching gives you the tools to deepen your relationship with Christ as you study His compelling and challenging life lessons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Every year the news shows shocking scenes of houses washed away in mudslides, hurricanes, or floods. No matter how grand or beautiful the homes might have been, they end up in rubble when strong storms hit because they weren't built on solid ground. Life is the same way. Storms like job losses, health problems, or broken relationships can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanginga relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes, a well-known teaching from Jesus that gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers. This rich teaching gives you the tools to deepen your relationship with Christ as you study His compelling and challenging life lessons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Every year the news shows shocking scenes of houses washed away in mudslides, hurricanes, or floods. No matter how grand or beautiful the homes might have been, they end up in rubble when strong storms hit because they weren't built on solid ground. Life is the same way. Storms like job losses, health problems, or broken relationships can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanginga relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes, a well-known teaching from Jesus that gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers. This rich teaching gives you the tools to deepen your relationship with Christ as you study His compelling and challenging life lessons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Every year the news shows shocking scenes of houses washed away in mudslides, hurricanes, or floods. No matter how grand or beautiful the homes might have been, they end up in rubble when strong storms hit because they weren't built on solid ground. Life is the same way. Storms like job losses, health problems, or broken relationships can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanginga relationship with Jesus Christ. Jill explores the Beatitudes, a well-known teaching from Jesus that gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers. This rich teaching gives you the tools to deepen your relationship with Christ as you study His compelling and challenging life lessons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
We all are looking for financial and material success. Who wouldn't want a bigger house, nicer car, maybe a boat or some extra zeros in the bank account. All these things in themselves aren't badyet they become "bad" when we look for satisfaction in these material things or when we start to think that we deserve them. Jesus warned against such greed when He told the parable of the rich foola man who saw his success as the result of his own actions instead of acknowledging that it was a gift from God. In this message, Stuart Briscoe teaches us what Jesus had to say about the amassing of wealth and encourages us to keep sight of the eternal and not the temporal. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Many of us hear the well-known parable of the Good Samaritan, and we take from it that we should help people who need help, even when we don't stand to gain anything. But is that really what Jesus was saying? The context for the parable was a conversation between Jesus and a teacher of the law who wanted to know what he needed to do to "inherit eternal life." Jesus' responseto love God with all your heart, soul, mind, strength and love your neighbor as yourselfis a tall order! In this message, Stuart Briscoe explains what Jesus really meant in His conversation with the teacher of the law and helps us find encouragement in Jesus' gift of salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Many of us hear the well-known parable of the Good Samaritan, and we take from it that we should help people who need help, even when we don't stand to gain anything. But is that really what Jesus was saying? The context for the parable was a conversation between Jesus and a teacher of the law who wanted to know what he needed to do to "inherit eternal life." Jesus' responseto love God with all your heart, soul, mind, strength and love your neighbor as yourselfis a tall order! In this message, Stuart Briscoe explains what Jesus really meant in His conversation with the teacher of the law and helps us find encouragement in Jesus' gift of salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
What kind of soil are you? Jesus’ parable of the sower and the seed is probably one of His best known parables. The sower goes out and sows seed on a hard pathway, in shallow soil, thorny soil, and good soil. The point of the parable, however, isn’t really the sower or the seedit’s the soil. The seed, the Word of God, was the same everywhere it fell, but what determined if the seed took root was the reception it received in the soil. We, like the soil, have a responsibility to respond to the Word of God! In this message, Stuart Briscoe walks us through this parable, explaining how the different types of soil respond to the seed and encouraging us to be good soil. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
What kind of soil are you? Jesus’ parable of the sower and the seed is probably one of His best known parables. The sower goes out and sows seed on a hard pathway, in shallow soil, thorny soil, and good soil. The point of the parable, however, isn’t really the sower or the seedit’s the soil. The seed, the Word of God, was the same everywhere it fell, but what determined if the seed took root was the reception it received in the soil. We, like the soil, have a responsibility to respond to the Word of God! In this message, Stuart Briscoe walks us through this parable, explaining how the different types of soil respond to the seed and encouraging us to be good soil. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
How would you feel if someone cancelled all your debt right now? Mortgage, car payments, student loans, hospital billsall of it, washed clean. You’d be pretty relieved, right? And you’d probably be pretty expressive and exuberant when it comes to showing your gratitude. Now if I tell you that Jesus has cancelled all your sin debt, are you feeling as grateful? The truth is that we can’t fully understand forgiveness until we understand our sinwhat needs to be forgiven! When Jesus joined Simon the Pharisee for a meal, He encountered a woman of doubtful reputation who understood just how much sin debt she had and used her tears and hair to wipe Jesus’ feet as a way to show her gratitude for all the forgiveness she was receiving. In this message, Stuart Briscoe walks us through Jesus’ dinner with Simon and the parable of the two debtors, and encourages us to consider what sins we might be holding onto. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
How would you feel if someone cancelled all your debt right now? Mortgage, car payments, student loans, hospital billsall of it, washed clean. You’d be pretty relieved, right? And you’d probably be pretty expressive and exuberant when it comes to showing your gratitude. Now if I tell you that Jesus has cancelled all your sin debt, are you feeling as grateful? The truth is that we can’t fully understand forgiveness until we understand our sinwhat needs to be forgiven! When Jesus joined Simon the Pharisee for a meal, He encountered a woman of doubtful reputation who understood just how much sin debt she had and used her tears and hair to wipe Jesus’ feet as a way to show her gratitude for all the forgiveness she was receiving. In this message, Stuart Briscoe walks us through Jesus’ dinner with Simon and the parable of the two debtors, and encourages us to consider what sins we might be holding onto. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
While wineskins aren’t something we talk about today, they were so prevalent in Jesus’ day that He used the illustration of wineskins in a parable. The people in that day would have easily understood the practical advice that Jesus presented at a surface level, but what He was really talking about goes a lot deeper. He was actually addressing the Jewish society’s belief that we are basically good, maybe need an occasional patch to fix a threadbare part of our lives, and should avoid contamination from outside influence. Instead, Jesus was saying that we are fundamentally sinful and in need of entirely new life, found in Christ. In this message, Stuart Briscoe helps us understand the cultural relevance of this parable and urges us to trade in those patches for radical transformation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Every day we fight battles: teaching our kids to clean up their toys, dealing with difficult co-workers or family members, getting society to clean up the environment. But even though these battles are big, there is an even bigger war going ona spiritual one. While we know that God is the ultimate victor, we live every day surrounded by Satan’s armies. The judge and prophetess Deborah was surrounded by not only a spiritual war but a physical one! God gave her the gifts and talents she needed to complete the task He gave her. In this message from Judges, Jill shares with us Deborah’s story and shows us how we, too, can respond to God and find our roles in this great battle. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Have you ever felt wrongly judged? Rahab was someone who was judged for her outer appearance. A harlot, known for keeping brothels within Jericho, no one would have believed by simply looking at her that she was seeking God. Thankfully, God looks beyond what man sees to the desires of our hearts, and changes us from the inside out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to be a servant of God, look to Miriam. Miriam served God using her gifts when she took on a willing, servant attitude. Miriam discovered that she had the gift of prophecy, and she used it where God called herin leading the people of Israel to the Promised Land, alongside Aaron and Moses. God wants to use you, as He used Miriam, with the gifts and personality that He gave you. In this message, we see how God will put you in the right place at the right time. But He requires you to have the right attitude. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
hen we think of someone with a good attitude, Abraham’s wife Sarah is probably not the first person who comes to mind. We might think of her arguments with Abraham, how she laughed at God’s good news, her harsh dealings with Hagar, how she lied to Pharaoh. But in 1 Peter 3, Peter commends Sarah as a model for all women for her quiet and meek spirit. What happened in Sarah’s life to turn this feisty, contentious, rebel of a woman into God’s royal princess? In this message, Jill teaches us about Sarah’s lifeher shortcomings and how God turned this rebel into royaltyand how giving God control in our own lives can transform our attitudes like it did for Sarah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Women throughout all of history have been trying to find their identitiesthrough marriage, children, a career. But we can find our true identity and fulfillment only in our relationship with God. Eve had a unique opportunity to be with God in the Garden of Eden, and God revealed His intended work for her, what He designed her to do. But Eve’s identity was challenged in the Fall when Satan deceived Eve into trying to find her identity outside of the God in whose image she was made. We, too, were created in God’s image and were designed for the work He has for us. In this message, Jill walks us through Eve’s story and teaches us how it is also our storyhow our own identities may be obscured in the Fall but are renewed in Christ’s redemptive work. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
We know from personal experience that if something can go wrong, it willand 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Have you ever experienced disappointed hope? To put all your trust in someone or something only to find they were untrustworthyto 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Even when your theology aligns with the Bible and you recognize that sometimes the righteous are called to suffer, when pain and suffering come your way it can feel a bit like diving into cold waterit can take your breath away and test your faith. How do we cope while we wait for God to intervene in our painful circumstances? We can look to the story of Job to find answers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Even when your theology aligns with the Bible and you recognize that sometimes the righteous are called to suffer, when pain and suffering come your way it can feel a bit like diving into cold waterit can take your breath away and test your faith. How do we cope while we wait for God to intervene in our painful circumstances? We can look to the story of Job to find answers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Suffering can seem like an endless battle, because as soon as you get in it, you just want to get out. Hours, days, weeks, months, or even years can go by and you're still asking, "How long, oh Lord?" So what do you do when you're in a seemingly endless season of hardship? In this message, Jill shares how when we're willing to wait out our seasons of suffering, God won't let the time go to waste. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When trouble comes your way, are you quick to question it? Have you ever gone so far as to question God Himself? The world can tempt us into asking, How could a loving God let something so terrible happen? Have you ever found yourself pondering that question? Instead of questioning the character of God, Job willingly received suffering from God's hands. But how was he able to accept the seemingly unacceptable? Jill shares how we can experience a transformation of attitude and move from a place of questioning God to a place of trusting God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When trouble comes your way, are you quick to question it? Have you ever gone so far as to question God Himself? The world can tempt us into asking, How could a loving God let something so terrible happen? Have you ever found yourself pondering that question? Instead of questioning the character of God, Job willingly received suffering from God's hands. But how was he able to accept the seemingly unacceptable? Jill shares how we can experience a transformation of attitude and move from a place of questioning God to a place of trusting God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Life is full of squallssudden unannounced and unexpected storms that can lead us to question if God is in control of our lives. Death, sickness, unemployment, broken relationships, fears and failures are some of the troubles Satan uses to swamp us with doubt, usually when we’re already stressed and exhausted. How do you respond when you’re hit with the squalls of life? Are you like the disciples in Mark 4 who wondered why Jesus slept while their boat was sinking, or do you believe God is in as much control when He’s seemingly asleep as when He’s obviously awake? Do you pray, Don’t let there be another squall? Or do you see storms as part of God’s plan for your life? Teaching from the Gospel of Mark, Jill Briscoe addresses the issues of suffering and faith, challenging us to examine our beliefs in God in the midst of trouble. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Life is full of squallssudden unannounced and unexpected storms that can lead us to question if God is in control of our lives. Death, sickness, unemployment, broken relationships, fears and failures are some of the troubles Satan uses to swamp us with doubt, usually when we’re already stressed and exhausted. How do you respond when you’re hit with the squalls of life? Are you like the disciples in Mark 4 who wondered why Jesus slept while their boat was sinking, or do you believe God is in as much control when He’s seemingly asleep as when He’s obviously awake? Do you pray, Don’t let there be another squall? Or do you see storms as part of God’s plan for your life? Teaching from the Gospel of Mark, Jill Briscoe addresses the issues of suffering and faith, challenging us to examine our beliefs in God in the midst of trouble. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
God allows us freedom to choose how we live, but He doesn’t allow us to choose the consequences of our decisions. That’s the painful lesson we see the people of Judah live through as they are under siege with rampant famine and plague. In such dire circumstances, is it possible to live with hope that God will ever restore His people? In this message, Stuart Briscoe explores the purpose for God’s plan in allowing Judah to be taken over by foreign rule. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Jeremiah never wanted to be a prophet. It broke his heart and endlessly frustrated him that the people of Judah would not heed his warnings of impending judgment. Even more heartbreaking for Jeremiah was living to see all that he warned about come to pass. But even as Judah is overtaken, we see that Jeremiah's work is not yet done as he moves from a message of warning to a message of encouragement. But is it even possible to encourage a people who didn't trust God in the first place to now trust Him during troubled times? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Too often, in troubled times, man tries to fix what only God can achieve. That's what happened in Judahthe remaining remnant of Israelas 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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 Jeremiaha 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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 Jeremiaha 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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Is worshiping God the central focus of your life? Well, if it isn’t, it should be. In this message, Jill Briscoe looks at the book of Exodus and focuses on the tabernacle that Moses built to help us gain a better understanding of what it really means to worship God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Is worshiping God the central focus of your life? Well, if it isn’t, it should be. In this message, Jill Briscoe looks at the book of Exodus and focuses on the tabernacle that Moses built to help us gain a better understanding of what it really means to worship God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Many of us live a Christian life that’s like a saggy bed. We’re rock firm on one end and rock firm on the other. We know we’ve accepted Christ, and we know we’re going to heaven when we die. But we sag in the middle. So how do we fix the sag? In this message, Jill helps us learn to obey and apply what the Bible teaches so that we can grow in our faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Many of us live a Christian life that’s like a saggy bed. We’re rock firm on one end and rock firm on the other. We know we’ve accepted Christ, and we know we’re going to heaven when we die. But we sag in the middle. So how do we fix the sag? In this message, Jill helps us learn to obey and apply what the Bible teaches so that we can grow in our faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
When you think of witnessing, what comes to mind? Many think witnessing is scary and intimidating. Others think it’s something that just pastors and ministry leaders should do. But God believes witnessing is everyone’s job, and He has given each and every one of us the tools to do it. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to witness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
People become remarkably imaginative about God. But Scripture says, Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, neither has entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for those who love Him, but God has revealed them to us by His Spirit. Not speculation, not imagination but revelation. God is in the business of self-revelation, which is a fundamental tenant of Christianity. He has made human beings uniquely capable of receiving what He is revealing. And more than that, He has given us the ability of responding to what we are receiving. He reveals himself, first of all, in creation. Secondly, He reveals himself in covenant, and thirdly, He reveals himself in Christ. This is how we go about discovering what God is really like. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
People become remarkably imaginative about God. But Scripture says, Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, neither has entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for those who love Him, but God has revealed them to us by His Spirit. Not speculation, not imagination but revelation. God is in the business of self-revelation, which is a fundamental tenant of Christianity. He has made human beings uniquely capable of receiving what He is revealing. And more than that, He has given us the ability of responding to what we are receiving. He reveals himself, first of all, in creation. Secondly, He reveals himself in covenant, and thirdly, He reveals himself in Christ. This is how we go about discovering what God is really like. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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 obedienceby the power of the Spirityou’ll experience the richness and fullness of the life God has for you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
Stuart Briscoe 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 obedienceby the power of the Spirityou’ll experience the richness and fullness of the life God has for you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29
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One of the hardest things in life is facing rejection, especially when it comes from someone we love. We, like Leah, might keep striving, struggling, and manipulating to earn acceptance from our loved one. We may feel alone, but God sees and hears what we endure. In this message, Jill walks us through Leah's struggle with rejection and shows us the God who saw, heard, and loved Leah through it all.
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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.
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Life can be rough. Bad things happen. It's easy to take those bad things and walk down the road of bitterness where our relationships with friends and family suffer. In this message, Jill tells us how Naomi's experiences made her an empty, bitter woman, but she got back on track with the help of her daughter-in-law Ruth and became a full, better woman.
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Having blessed God for His blessings lavished on the Ephesians, Paul comments on their behavior and then launches into a prayer for their continued spiritual development which gives us a clue to what God plans for believers.
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Whether we realize it or not, hostile forces are at work all around us. The devil is constantly trying to bring down as many people as he can. So, when we are struggling with depression, worry, low self-confidence, or fear, it’s important to root ourselves in prayer. In this message, Jill discusses the battle between good and evil and gives us ways we can keep our prayer life strongespecially when we are in the midst of the fight.
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What’s the secret to a sustained, successful marriage? As Stuart Briscoe often answers, Keep your promises and live a long time.
That, of course, begs the question: What’s the secret to keeping your promises?
In this message from Mark 10, Stuart draws our attention to the biblical foundations of marriage--and how honoring God's good design can encourage spouses toward a lifetime of love and faithfulness.
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If you’re asking this question it’s likely that you’ve gone through an intensely personal and emotional hardship. As you heal and put the pieces of your life back in place, you might be struggling to know whether you’ll ever love and marry again.
Or, maybe you’ve remarried after a divorce but now wonder if your decision was in line with God’s Word.
The Bible does place restrictions onwho can get remarried. But there’s often confusion around the passages and various positions as a result.
In this message, Pete Briscoe unveils what the Bible says on this topic to help you gain understanding and confidently know the answer for your situation.
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If you’re asking this question it’s likely that you’ve gone through an intensely personal and emotional hardship. As you heal and put the pieces of your life back in place, you might be struggling to know whether you’ll ever love and marry again.
Or, maybe you’ve remarried after a divorce but now wonder if your decision was in line with God’s Word.
The Bible does place restrictions onwho can get remarried. But there’s often confusion around the passages and various positions as a result.
In this message, Pete Briscoe unveils what the Bible says on this topic to help you gain understanding and confidently know the answer for your situation.
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There’s nothing natural about sitting in a room with someone you hardly know and being asked probing questions about your most personal feelings, fears, and struggles. And if that’s not enough to deter you, there’s also a negative stigma attached to people who seek counseling.
So, why even bother? After all, Christians seek counsel from God and each otherisn’t that enough?
It might not be if you’re feeling stuck in lifelost in a dying marriage or relationship, held hostage from a traumatic past event, or self-medicating to relieve your pain.
Sometimes we need help to admit that we need help.
In this message, Pete Briscoe will show you biblically the appropriateness and importance of seeking counsel, so that nothing holds you back from fully experiencing Life in Christ.
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There’s nothing natural about sitting in a room with someone you hardly know and being asked probing questions about your most personal feelings, fears, and struggles. And if that’s not enough to deter you, there’s also a negative stigma attached to people who seek counseling.
So, why even bother? After all, Christians seek counsel from God and each otherisn’t that enough?
It might not be if you’re feeling stuck in lifelost in a dying marriage or relationship, held hostage from a traumatic past event, or self-medicating to relieve your pain.
Sometimes we need help to admit that we need help.
In this message, Pete Briscoe will show you biblically the appropriateness and importance of seeking counsel, so that nothing holds you back from fully experiencing Life in Christ.
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Ephesians 5:22 is the often quoted verse that tells wives to submit to their husbands as they do to the Lord. Unsurprisingly, this verse has pricked the nerves of both women and men as they battle to apply this verse in their marriages.
Is it possible that for far too long, the church has been inaccurately teaching the true meaning of this verse? What are the possible translations of the Greek word submit that could shine a brighter light on the picture Paul was attempting to paint?
Even if you’ve heard previous teaching on this verse, join Pete Briscoe as he opens God’s Word and exposes the limited view many hold regarding this text. He’ll help you gain a deeper and more profound understanding of how this verse in the proper context will enrich your marriage and your relationship with God.
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Ephesians 5:22 is the often quoted verse that tells wives to submit to their husbands as they do to the Lord. Unsurprisingly, this verse has pricked the nerves of both women and men as they battle to apply this verse in their marriages.
Is it possible that for far too long, the church has been inaccurately teaching the true meaning of this verse? What are the possible translations of the Greek word submit that could shine a brighter light on the picture Paul was attempting to paint?
Even if you’ve heard previous teaching on this verse, join Pete Briscoe as he opens God’s Word and exposes the limited view many hold regarding this text. He’ll help you gain a deeper and more profound understanding of how this verse in the proper context will enrich your marriage and your relationship with God.
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Couples living together without the benefit of marriage have become an accepted social normand it’s also occurring within the Christian community. In fact, there’s a good chance that the couple of the last wedding you attended lived together before they got married.
Is sharing living space and sexual intimacy without being married a good idea? Even if you’re not grappling with this question, you likely know of someone who isor at least they should be!
In this message, Pete Briscoe shares what the Bible teaches on this topic and shows you what couples might unwittingly sacrifice when they decide to live together before marriage.
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What is God’s will for my life?It’s a serious question that is asked by believers of all ages facing all kinds of decisions and uncertainty. As Jill Briscoe explains, you cannot know the will of God until you find God and get to know Him personallyor at least slow down long enough for Him to find you!
God does not intend for His will to be a mystery to us. In fact, He makes it perfectly clear in His Word. What can we learn from the stories of the Bible... from how Jesus handled certain situations? A great deal!
Through this teaching, you’ll learn how you can know God’s will for your life and then begin to apply it in practical ways. Are you ready to surrender your plans if it means you will accomplish His?
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What is God’s will for my life?It’s a serious question that is asked by believers of all ages facing all kinds of decisions and uncertainty. As Jill Briscoe explains, you cannot know the will of God until you find God and get to know Him personallyor at least slow down long enough for Him to find you!
God does not intend for His will to be a mystery to us. In fact, He makes it perfectly clear in His Word. What can we learn from the stories of the Bible... from how Jesus handled certain situations? A great deal!
Through this teaching, you’ll learn how you can know God’s will for your life and then begin to apply it in practical ways. Are you ready to surrender your plans if it means you will accomplish His?
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There’s a lot of debate about what the church is supposed to focus on. Some say it should be primarily concerned with bringing people to Christ, while others believe the focus should be on maturing existing believers.
So, how do we know if we’re doing church right? Can we be certain that we’re making an impact in ways that matter most?
In this message, Pete Briscoe takes you to 1 John to outline God’s dream for the church. You’ll discover a lesson that goes beyond the debate of men and becomes an entirely new and fulfilling way of life!
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Do you ever beat yourself up over a failure or a sin struggle you can’t seem to shake?
Culture seems to teach that when we fall short, we’re no longer as lovable or valuablewe’re failures. Because of this, we can become consumed with negative, self-condemning thoughts that can leave us feeling paralyzed. But is this what Jesus wants for us? What does He think of useven when we mess up?
In this message, Pete Briscoe takes us to 1 John to share how we can be freed from self-condemnation and start living in the light of how God really sees us.
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What do sinners do? They sin. Sinning comes naturally and is to be expected from people who don’t know Jesus. The battle against sin truly begins after you accept Jesus into your life. It’s at that point where you begin to feel the pull toward sinning yet also feel a counter-pull that makes it difficult to sin. Why? Because you’re now a saint, and sinning is no longer a natural behavior for you. Instead of being a sinner saved by grace, you’re a saint who sometimes sins!
How does this sin battle play out in the life of a believer? That's what Pete Briscoe teaches in this message from 1 John 3:4-10 where you'll find hope for victory in your battle against sin.
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What does your daily schedule look like? Is it full of errands and events? Sometimes we become workaholics and worriers, filling our days with too many tasks and constant concerns about things we can’t control rather than taking time to focus on the most important thing of all.
In this message, Jill Briscoe uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.
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Wouldn’t it be great if we could stay at rest even when conflict, stress, and trials push in on us? The Lord made a promise that we could enter His rest and that promise still stands today. Can you abandon your desire to strive in your own strength and find rest in His hands?
In this message, Pete Briscoe talks about the promise of rest available to all believers.
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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).
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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.
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Too often we focus on issues that divide us as a people instead of the things that unify us. And when that happens, theres the potential to stay within your collective group of like-minded people and treat others differently, maybe even judgmentally. How do you keep yourself from a judgmental worldview so that you can see people as God sees themprecious and in need of a Savior?In this message, Stuart Briscoe examines how the apostle Paul addresses issues that divide people. Theres only one true way to overcoming what divides us, and if we embrace it, the effects can be revolutionary.
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Ever feel like something is missing, like you just dont belong? You probably feel that way because it is true! God created us for Himself and put eternity in our heartswe 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 which is not our home?