How to Obey the Bible, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Here Am I, Send Aaron

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.

Scripture: Exodus 16

How to Witness

Jill Briscoe

Series: Here Am I, Send Aaron

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.

Scripture: Exodus

Being Part of Something Grand

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Why Church?

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.

Scripture: John 20:21 , Matthew 4 , Revelation 21:5

Gathered for Fellowship

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Why Church?

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.

Scripture: Acts 2 , John 1:3 , Romans 1:16 , Romans 12:9 - 12:10

The Church Gathered, the Church Scattered

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Why Church?

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.

Scripture: Acts 2

Happy Birthday, Church!

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Why Church?

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.

Scripture: Acts 1 - 2

The Church: A Community of the Called

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Why Church?

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.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1 - 4:6

Combating Crows, the Enemy of the Harvest

Jill Briscoe

Series: Roll Up Your Sleeves and Sow!

Have you ever witnessed someone growing in their faith and then suddenly there is a horrible spiritual attack? Jesus warned there is an enemy of the harvest—crows that are bent on snatching the seeds scattered in the fields before strong roots can take hold.

We may not like to think about it, but Satan is eager to discourage and snatch away believers. In this message, Jill Briscoe encourages all the saints to get in the fight, disciple those around them, and help people grow strong roots in their faith.

Scripture: Luke 8:1 - 8:15 , Mark 4:1 - 4:20 , Matthew 13:1 - 13:23

Tending the Kingdom’s Garden

Jill Briscoe

Series: Roll Up Your Sleeves and Sow!

It's easy to see when a garden needs watering. The plant leaves begin to wilt, the ground becomes dry, and cracks appear. And if the plants aren't tended to, they're at risk of withering and dying.

It's the same with people who need Jesus. In this message, Jill Briscoe helps us understand what's at risk and asks us to dedicate ourselves to impacting people in our sphere of influence.

Scripture: Luke 8:1 - 8:15 , Mark 4:1 - 4:20 , Matthew 13:1 - 13:23

The Power of the Seed

Jill Briscoe

Series: Roll Up Your Sleeves and Sow!

Can an orchid grow in a putrid and smoldering garbage pile? Yes, and it has. That's the power of life within the seed. And so it is with the Good News. Are you all out for Jesus, scattering news of Him wherever you go, no matter how dirty or unwelcoming the circumstance might be?

In this message, Jill Briscoe encourages us to believe that God's Word will always find good soil. It's up to us to take advantage of every opportunity so that the fields will be ready for someone to come along and harvest to the glory of God.

Scripture: Mark 4:1 - 4:20 , Matthew 13:1 - 13:23

The Characteristics of a Follower, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Brave Enough to Follow

He was full of himself, and always the first to talk. He was also passionate, loyal, and hungry to learn. He wasn’t perfect—far from it. In other words, Simon Peter was just like us. It was only when he abandoned his old life to follow Jesus that he began to be transformed. Jesus makes the same offer to us: Leave your old life and follow Me! You may be telling yourself that Jesus can’t love you because you aren’t good enough, don’t know the Bible well enough, or don’t have a spotless past. Look at Peter! You are exactly the kind of person Jesus loves. 

Stuart gives a wonderful “before and after” illustration of how God can transform you when you bravely step out of your comfort zone.

The Characteristics of a Follower, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Brave Enough to Follow

He was full of himself, and always the first to talk. He was also passionate, loyal, and hungry to learn. He wasn’t perfect—far from it. In other words, Simon Peter was just like us. It was only when he abandoned his old life to follow Jesus that he began to be transformed. Jesus makes the same offer to us: Leave your old life and follow Me! You may be telling yourself that Jesus can’t love you because you aren’t good enough, don’t know the Bible well enough, or don’t have a spotless past. Look at Peter! You are exactly the kind of person Jesus loves. 

Stuart gives a wonderful “before and after” illustration of how God can transform you when you bravely step out of your comfort zone.

Clothed with Power

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Believing What We Believe

Before the day of Pentecost, the disciples were in the middle of a faith crisis. They were broken after seeing Jesus crucified—they lost their purpose.

But part of God’s divine plan was for the Holy Spirit to come and empower the disciples to go out into the world and launch the Great Commission.

What was this day like for the disciples and what does it mean for us?

We know it was spectacular and it forever changed the disciples. Peter, who couldn’t even speak about Jesus to a servant girl one month earlier, was now emboldened to speak with authority to 3,000 listeners who came to believe in Christ.

In this message, Stuart talks about how the day of Pentecost marks a crucial turning point for the disciples as they came to truly believe what they believed.

Scripture: Acts 2:1 - 2:41

Dealing with Our Differences - Chiseled, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Faith Enough to Finish

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

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

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

Scripture: Jeremiah 36 , Jeremiah 45

Dealing with Our Differences - Chiseled, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Faith Enough to Finish

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

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

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

Scripture: Jeremiah 36 , Jeremiah 45

His Plan in My Life - His Words in My Mouth, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Faith Enough to Finish

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

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

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

His Plan in My Life - His Words in My Mouth, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Faith Enough to Finish

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

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

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

Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Morning by Morning, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Faith Enough to Finish

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

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

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

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19 - 3:33

Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Morning by Morning, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Faith Enough to Finish

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

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

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

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19 - 3:33

Faith Requires More than a Little Effort

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Keep the Faith

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 belief—it involves behavior, too. 

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14 - 12:29

Discipline - Who Needs It?

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Keep the Faith

The contemporary debate on discipline has led to a dramatic decrease in child abuse and an equally dramatic increase in ill-disciplined children and many attendant social ills. But we must understand the significant role discipline plays in spiritual experience.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4 - 12:13

Growing Weary and Losing Heart

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Keep the Faith

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.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 - 12:3

Faith, Hope and Clarity

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Keep the Faith

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.

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1 - 11:40

Faith, Hope and Patience

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Keep the Faith

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 faithful—and there’s no better place for your faith to be than in Him.

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1 - 6:20

The Faith We Profess

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Keep the Faith

“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.

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1 - 4:16

The Full Assurance of Faith

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Keep the Faith

Given the experiences they had gone through and the possibilities of further problems, it is understandable that some of the Hebrew Christians were possibly losing their nerve. They needed assurance, which the author of Hebrews provided for them—and us.

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19 - 10:39

Faith's Fundamentals

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Keep the Faith

Hebrews addressed a struggling group of Jewish believers discovering that discipleship would not be easy as Jesus had warned. In it they were encouraged to “keep the faith,” warned of the dangers of failure to do so, and reminded how to mature in their faith. But they must be willing to move beyond faith’s fundamentals—to make progress and mature.

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3

Waiting for Jesus

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hidden Treasures

Jesus is coming again. He is coming soon... and we’d better be ready! Jill Briscoe boldly states this as she talks about the second coming of Christ. She explains the need to be alert and shares the joy in anticipating His return.

Scripture: Matthew 25:1 - 25:13

Sharing Your Faith, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hidden Treasures

What happens when you come to know the King? You will want everyone else to know Him, too. Jill Briscoe describes Him as a hidden treasure that needs to be shared. Listen as she shares the excitement of telling the Good News!

Scripture: Matthew 13:1 - 13:23

Sharing Your Faith, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hidden Treasures

What happens when you come to know the King? You will want everyone else to know Him, too. Jill Briscoe describes Him as a hidden treasure that needs to be shared. Listen as she shares the excitement of telling the Good News!

Scripture: Matthew 13:1 - 13:23

Experiencing the Working of God, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Experiencing God

Just before Jesus ascended to heaven He had some final words for his disciples—words that were meant for us today, as well. He said to be faithful witnesses for Him in the world, promising that the Holy Spirit would provide the power needed to do so.

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Experiencing the Working of God, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Experiencing God

Just before Jesus ascended to heaven He had some final words for his disciples—words that were meant for us today, as well. He said to be faithful witnesses for Him in the world, promising that the Holy Spirit would provide the power needed to do so.

Scripture: Acts 1:8

The Sheep and the Goats, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: When Will Christ Return?

Having outlined the uncertain certainty of His return, Jesus ended His discourse with a series of stories illustrating the surprising and far-reaching ramifications of His teaching.

Scripture: Matthew 24:36 - 25:46

The Sheep and the Goats, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: When Will Christ Return?

Having outlined the uncertain certainty of His return, Jesus ended His discourse with a series of stories illustrating the surprising and far-reaching ramifications of His teaching.

Scripture: Matthew 24:36 - 25:46

The Uncertain Uncertainty of Christ's Return, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: When Will Christ Return?

When Jesus laid aside His glory at the first Advent, He relinquished omniscience. So He could not tell the disciples when He would return. He didn’t know! But He knew He would return. He knew the “would” but not the “when.” We are in an identical situation.

Scripture: Matthew 24:29 - 24:44

The Uncertain Certainty of Christ's Return, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: When Will Christ Return?

When Jesus laid aside His glory at the first Advent, He relinquished omniscience. So He could not tell the disciples when He would return. He didn’t know! But He knew He would return. He knew the “would” but not the “when.” We are in an identical situation.

Scripture: Matthew 24:29 - 24:44

The Coming of the Son of Man

Stuart Briscoe

Series: When Will Christ Return?

In response to the disciples’ questions about the destruction of the Temple, Jesus promised that the Gospel would be preached to all nations, and He predicted they would face major challenges and difficulties. Then He went into further details.

Scripture: Matthew 24:15 - 24:35

The Beginning of the End

Stuart Briscoe

Series: When Will Christ Return?

After speaking out against the sad spiritual condition of Israel, Jesus predicted that the Temple, the center of the nation’s religious life, would be destroyed. The disciples assumed that meant the end of the world and immediately wanted to know “When?”

Scripture: Matthew 24:1 - 24:28

Experiencing Forgiveness

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hidden Treasures

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.

Scripture: Luke 15:11 - 15:31

Obeying the Truth

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hidden Treasures

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.

Scripture: Matthew 7:24 - 7:27

Finding the Kingdom, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hidden Treasures

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.”

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Finding the Kingdom, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hidden Treasures

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.”

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Joy in Mourning

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Believing What We Believe

How brightly does Easter day dawn in your heart? That's the question Stuart Briscoe asks as he talks about how the disciples slowly began to realize that Jesus' death and resurrection was the culmination of God's perfectness in justice, mercy, forgiveness, and love for His people.

How can we experience joy in our hearts not just at Easter, but every day? Stuart points out in this message that it depends on what we believe about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Mark 16:1 - 16:8

What Really Happened on the Cross

Stuart Briscoe

Series: What Really Happened on the Cross

When Jesus cried out in agony from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?,” it was much more than an expression of the horrifying physical pain of His execution.

At that moment, Christ’s spiritual separation from God as He took on humanity’s sins and paid the death penalty for them—the first and only time he ever was separated from the Father—was beyond excruciating.

Stuart Briscoe explains exactly what happened on the cross that day, and he describes the amazing love that motivated such a profound sacrifice.

Scripture: Matthew 27:45 - 27:46

Resurrection - I Am with You Always, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: The Heartbeat of the Master

"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

It's no secret that all of us will die in the end. Even Jesus died! And this makes His resurrection one of the most important aspects of His life and a source of incredible hope for us. 

Scripture: Luke 24 , Matthew 28:20

Resurrection - I Am with You Always, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: The Heartbeat of the Master

"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

It's no secret that all of us will die in the end. Even Jesus died! And this makes His resurrection one of the most important aspects of His life and a source of incredible hope for us. 

Scripture: Luke 24 , Matthew 28:20

Gethsemane - Not as I Will, but as You Will

Jill Briscoe

Series: The Heartbeat of the Master

"Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, 'My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.'"

How would you feel if you knew you were going to die painfully tomorrow? When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, He was struggling with that same knowledge, for not only was He to be crucified the next day, but He was also to bear the weight of all our sin! How did He deal with such emotions? And how can we handle emotions in our own lives?

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

The Cry of My Heart, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Living in the Word

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!

Scripture: Psalm 119:169 - 119:176

The Cry of My Heart, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Living in the Word

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!

Scripture: Psalm 119:169 - 119:176

The Long Walk Home, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Living in the Word

The Word of God tells us that there are two life roads—one 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!

Scripture: Psalm 119:9 - 119:15

The Long Walk Home, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Living in the Word

The Word of God tells us that there are two life roads—one 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!

Scripture: Psalm 119:9 - 119:15

All You Need Is Love, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Faith, Hope, and Love

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.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13:13

All You Need Is Love, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Faith, Hope, and Love

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.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13:13

A Living Hope, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Faith, Hope, and Love

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 it—the place, permanence, and perfection of heaven in the little revealed about it in Scripture.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3 - 1:5

A Living Hope, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Faith, Hope, and Love

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 it—the place, permanence, and perfection of heaven in the little revealed about it in Scripture.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3 - 1:5

Faith Against the Odds, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Faith, Hope, and Love

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.

Scripture: Hebrews 11

Faith Against the Odds, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Faith, Hope, and Love

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.

Scripture: Hebrews 11

How to Cope with Discouragement

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Hope for the Disheartened

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.

Scripture: Genesis 40

Restoring Hope, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hope for the Disheartened

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.

Scripture: Esther

Restoring Hope. Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hope for the Disheartened

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.

Scripture: Esther

The Empowering Effect of Encouragement, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Hope for the Disheartened

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

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

Scripture: Haggai 2:1 - 2:9

The Empowering Effect of Encouragement, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Hope for the Disheartened

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

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

Scripture: Haggai 2:1 - 2:9

Finding Hope and Comfort in Hard Times, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hope for the Disheartened

When trials and suffering come, where do we turn? We ought to turn to God—the God of all comfort. Suffering in this life is inevitable. David knew that. He wrote some of his psalms about it. But he wrote with the knowledge that God’s love brings comfort, encouragement, freshness, and life to those who seek Him.

In this message, Jill points us to the many resources for encouragement that God has given us: His Holy Spirit, His word, and His people. God asks us to bring encouragement to those around us.

Scripture: Psalm 119:52

Finding Hope and Comfort in Hard Times, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Hope for the Disheartened

When trials and suffering come, where do we turn? We ought to turn to God—the God of all comfort. Suffering in this life is inevitable. David knew that. He wrote some of his psalms about it. But he wrote with the knowledge that God’s love brings comfort, encouragement, freshness, and life to those who seek Him.

In this message, Jill points us to the many resources for encouragement that God has given us: His Holy Spirit, His word, and His people. God asks us to bring encouragement to those around us.

Scripture: Psalm 119:52