How Do I Find Joy? Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Rediscovering Joy

Have you ever been with someone who seemed to have an inner joy, even in the midst of a difficult crisis? As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in our hearts, which brings incredible joy—and yet it’s true that we can lapse into feeling depressed and hopeless. So how do we keep our joy?

In this message Jill explores how you can experience joy on the inside, even when things are all wrong on the outside.

Scripture: Isaiah 40 , Psalm 137

How Do I Find Joy? Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Rediscovering Joy

Have you ever been with someone who seemed to have an inner joy, even in the midst of a difficult crisis? As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in our hearts, which brings incredible joy—and yet it’s true that we can lapse into feeling depressed and hopeless. So how do we keep our joy?

In this message Jill explores how you can experience joy on the inside, even when things are all wrong on the outside.

Scripture: Isaiah 40 , Psalm 137

The Road to Joy, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Rediscovering Joy

We have an insatiable desire to control and manipulate what happens around us—all in pursuit of achieving happiness. But the truth is we have very little control of what’s happening around us, and hence little chance of finding the happiness that eludes us.

As believers in Jesus, should the pursuit of happiness really be our end goal? Do we need God to fix our happenings, or do we need God to fix our attitudes?

In this message, Stuart teaches from Nehemiah, where we learn where to find stability, security, and well-being—and discover where God wants us to focus our minds so we can rejoice and be glad, even in uncertain days.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1 - 8:10

The Road to Joy, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Rediscovering Joy

We have an insatiable desire to control and manipulate what happens around us—all in pursuit of achieving happiness. But the truth is we have very little control of what’s happening around us, and hence little chance of finding the happiness that eludes us.

As believers in Jesus, should the pursuit of happiness really be our end goal? Do we need God to fix our happenings, or do we need God to fix our attitudes?

In this message, Stuart teaches from Nehemiah, where we learn where to find stability, security, and well-being—and discover where God wants us to focus our minds so we can rejoice and be glad, even in uncertain days.

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1 - 8:10

A Little Pot of Oil

Jill Briscoe

Series: Rediscovering Joy

Scripture tells a story about a widow who has run out of options on how to pay her creditors. She’s facing the real possibility that she will lose both of her young sons to slavery as a means of paying her debt. This desperate woman is out of money, out of hope, and out of faith. She’s angry at God for the situation she’s facing with seemingly no way out.

Have you ever felt that way?

How do you find peace when your faith is completely out of focus? When the sheer weight of the moment has blinded you to the Holy Spirit at work on your behalf, Jill’s message will remind you that God is sufficient. You have all you need when you have all of Him in all you.

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1 - 4:7

Chains of Blessings, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Rediscovering Joy

What do you do when you are suffering through a hard time? Many of us sulk, complain, and feel sorry for ourselves. Others put on a strong face, but when they are alone, the fear and sadness take over, and they break down.

Much of the apostle Paul’s life was spent suffering—most of the time in jail. But unlike many of us, Paul was joyful no matter what his circumstance. This “spiritual art” of contentment was something Paul learned—and it wasn’t easy.

In this message, Jill uses Paul’s life as an example of how we can learn contentment, joy, and peace of mind no matter what we are going through.

Scripture: Philippians 1

Chains of Blessings, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Rediscovering Joy

What do you do when you are suffering through a hard time? Many of us sulk, complain, and feel sorry for ourselves. Others put on a strong face, but when they are alone, the fear and sadness take over, and they break down.

Much of the apostle Paul’s life was spent suffering—most of the time in jail. But unlike many of us, Paul was joyful no matter what his circumstance. This “spiritual art” of contentment was something Paul learned—and it wasn’t easy.

In this message, Jill uses Paul’s life as an example of how we can learn contentment, joy, and peace of mind no matter what we are going through.

Scripture: Philippians 1

The Joyful Heart, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Rediscovering Joy

To all in the world—and even many in the church—joy and godliness seem like separate pursuits. Joy is seen as circumstantial happiness, and godliness is seen as rigid rules of self-denial. But that supposes a low view of joy and an even lower view of godliness!

In this message, Stuart heralds the heights of true joy and godliness—the deep and abiding blessing at home in the heart of those like God, devoted to love and steadfast faithfulness.

Scripture: Psalm 4

The Joyful Heart, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Rediscovering Joy

To all in the world—and even many in the church—joy and godliness seem like separate pursuits. Joy is seen as circumstantial happiness, and godliness is seen as rigid rules of self-denial. But that supposes a low view of joy and an even lower view of godliness!

In this message, Stuart heralds the heights of true joy and godliness—the deep and abiding blessing at home in the heart of those like God, devoted to love and steadfast faithfulness.

Scripture: Psalm 4

Never Give Up

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Never Give Up

A casual reading of the parable of the widow and the judge might suggest that Jesus was saying if we go on asking God to do what we want, He will give in eventually and we will get our own way!  A careful study of Luke 18:1-14 presents a very different picture.

Scripture: Luke 18:1 - 18:14

Searching for Security

Jill Briscoe

Series: Searching

Security comes with the confidence of knowing who you are and where you belong. In Ecclesiastes 4,  we see Solomon mourning for the lost outside his palace gates as he watches them toil with the meaningless distractions of this world. Today, there are still millions of people walking around with the emptiness of not knowing God. And as this breaks the Lord's heart, it should move us to take action in sharing the Gospel.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4

Searching for Satisfaction

Jill Briscoe

Series: Searching

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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2

Searching for a Song to Sing

Jill Briscoe

Series: Searching

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

Searching for Significance

Jill Briscoe

Series: Searching

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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4

Searching for Sense

Jill Briscoe

Series: Searching

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

Fruits of the Spirit: Steps

Jill Briscoe

Series: The Holy Spirit and You

The Holy Spirit can do amazing things within us, if we let Him. In this message Jill explains how we can let the Spirit change us, how we can develop the Spirit’s character, how we can respond to the Spirit’s call, and so much more. Learning these things can help us walk in the Spirit—not the flesh—so we can have a positive impact on the lives of those around us.  

Nothing but Leaves, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: The Holy Spirit and You

Living in obedience, walking after Him, and seeing people come to Christ through our Godly actions are all ways we can bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Would you say this describes your spiritual life?

This message by Jill will help you understand how to let the Holy Spirit guide your spiritual life so you will bear much fruit. 

Scripture: Matthew 21:18 - 21:22

Nothing but Leaves, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: The Holy Spirit and You

Living in obedience, walking after Him, and seeing people come to Christ through our Godly actions are all ways we can bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Would you say this describes your spiritual life?

This message by Jill will help you understand how to let the Holy Spirit guide your spiritual life so you will bear much fruit. 

Scripture: Matthew 21:18 - 21:22

The Vine and Branches, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: The Holy Spirit and You

Jesus spent a lot of time while He was here on earth teaching His disciples about the Holy Spirit. As a result, the New Testament is full of promises Jesus made about the Holy Spirit being our protector, teacher, and counselor.

In this message, Jill looks into John 15 to discuss how God is the vine and we are the branches.

Scripture: John 15

The Vine and Branches, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: The Holy Spirit and You

Jesus spent a lot of time while He was here on earth teaching His disciples about the Holy Spirit. As a result, the New Testament is full of promises Jesus made about the Holy Spirit being our protector, teacher, and counselor.

In this message, Jill looks into John 15 to discuss how God is the vine and we are the branches.

Scripture: John 15

The Holy Spirit in Our Lives

Stuart Briscoe

Series: The Holy Spirit and You

God sends His Spirit into our hearts so we can begin to walk in “newness of life.” This means that when we become believers we can be free, regenerated, and renewed. The “newness” that comes from the Spirit happens in many ways.

In this message, Stuart discusses the ways the Holy Spirit works within us. 

The Holy Spirit in the Life of Jesus, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: The Holy Spirit and You

We can see how active the Holy Spirit is when we look at the New Testament scriptures. This is especially true when looking at the gospels and studying the life of Jesus.

In this message, Stuart looks at the role the Holy Spirit had in Jesus’ life from His birth to His baptism.

The Holy Spirit in the Life of Jesus, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: The Holy Spirit and You

We can see how active the Holy Spirit is when we look at the New Testament scriptures. This is especially true when looking at the gospels and studying the life of Jesus.

In this message, Stuart looks at the role the Holy Spirit had in Jesus’ life from His birth to His baptism.

The Holy Spirit: An Overview

Stuart Briscoe

Series: The Holy Spirit and You

Have you ever wanted to have a deepened understanding of the Holy Spirit?

In this message, Stuart helps us understand the Holy Spirit from the history of the Holy Spirit being taught in the church to how we can know for sure that the Holy Spirit exists and is working all around us. 

Experiencing Our Dependence on God

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Experiencing God

What does it mean to be in union with Christ? In this message, guest speaker Charles Price looks at that question, and shows how embracing  our dependence on Christ—the way Jesus relied on God the Father—is the key to a liberated life. Thanking God, as Jesus did when He walked the earth, helps keep us connected to His life-changing power.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17 , John 14:10 , John 15:4 - 15:5

A Night to Remember, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: God in the Shadows

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.

Scripture: Esther 6 - 10

A Night to Remember, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: God in the Shadows

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.

Scripture: Esther 6 - 10

Daring to Dare, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: God in the Shadows

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!

Scripture: Esther 4 - 5

Daring to Dare, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: God in the Shadows

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!

Scripture: Esther 4 - 5

The Darkening Sky, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: God in the Shadows

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.

Scripture: Esther 2

The Darkening Sky, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: God in the Shadows

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.

Scripture: Esther 2

A Star Is Born

Jill Briscoe

Series: God in the Shadows

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?

Scripture: Esther 2

Starlight, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: God in the Shadows

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?

Scripture: Esther 1

Starlight, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: God in the Shadows

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?

Scripture: Esther 1

God Behind the Scenes

Stuart Briscoe

Series: God Behind the Scenes

The Book of Esther never mentions God. Some even have questioned whether it should have been included in the Bible. But when you pull back the curtain and view the “coincidences” and reversals of fortune for the beautiful queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai, it becomes evident that God was working to preserve the people through whom He eventually would deliver a Savior.

In this message, Stuart Briscoe takes us through the many twists and turns of the Book of Esther. He shows us how our sovereign God quietly works in the background to accomplish what He wants done, and that He makes good on His promises even when situations seem dire from a human perspective. Above all, the story makes clear that God is committed to redeeming the world He loves.  

Scripture: Esther

Kingdom Living

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Disciples of Jesus

Do you know who you are as a Christian? Have you been searching for your identity in your career, social status, or image but feel nothing but emptiness inside?

If you want to know who you are as a believer and experience the fullness of Life available to you in Christ, this message by Stuart Briscoe will help you understand your identity as Jesus defines it. 

Scripture: Matthew 5:1 - 5:12

The Call to Discipleship

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Disciples of Jesus

What are you living for?

This is a loaded question that each one of us contemplates and strives to answer. But while we’re searching for the answer, it’s tempting to chase after significance, success, and worth in the way culture defines it. However, as believers in Jesus, our purpose comes from an entirely different source.

In this message, Stuart Briscoe outlines what Scripture teaches about God’s call on the lives of His disciples, and he’ll share how you can discover God’s custom-made plan for your life.

Scripture: Matthew 4:18 - 4:22

The Kingdom of Heaven

Stuart Briscoe

Series: Disciples of Jesus

We live in times of suffering, hardship, and chaos, and it was this same troubled world that Jesus entered into more than 2,000 years ago.

At the start of His ministry, Jesus proclaimed, “The Kingdom of heaven is near!”—a phrase that bears significant meaning for our troubled world.

In this message, Stuart Briscoe teaches us how these powerful words of Jesus are relevant in today’s world and shares the greatest hope of all for our hurting and broken world.

Scripture: Matthew 4:12 - 4:17

Empowering the Next Generation, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Empowering the Next Generation

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!

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1 - 31:9

Empowering the Next Generation, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Empowering the Next Generation

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!

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1 - 31:9

The Time of the End

Stuart Briscoe

Series: The Devoted Life of Daniel

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.

Scripture: Daniel 12

The Great War

Stuart Briscoe

Series: The Devoted Life of Daniel

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."

Scripture: Daniel 10 - 11

The Word of the Lord

Stuart Briscoe

Series: The Devoted Life of Daniel

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.

Scripture: Daniel 9

The King's Business

Stuart Briscoe

Series: The Devoted Life of Daniel

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!

Scripture: Daniel 8

The Ancient of Days

Stuart Briscoe

Series: The Devoted Life of Daniel

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.

Scripture: Daniel 7

The Forgiveness of God

Jill Briscoe

Series: The Fatherhood of God

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.

Scripture: Luke 11:1 , Matthew 6:9 - 6:14

The Father-ness of God

Jill Briscoe

Series: The Fatherhood of God

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.

Scripture: Luke 11:1 - 11:5

What I’m Still Learning, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: A Lifetime of Wisdom

From birth, we embark on a lifetime of learning and we learn in a variety of ways. If we assume that we were created by an intentional God who had something in mind when He created us, then clearly we need to learn much about Him and His purposes. Peter said this would “keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:8).

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3 - 1:11

What I’m Still Learning, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: A Lifetime of Wisdom

From birth, we embark on a lifetime of learning and we learn in a variety of ways. If we assume that we were created by an intentional God who had something in mind when He created us, then clearly we need to learn much about Him and His purposes. Peter said this would “keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:8).

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3 - 1:11

Learning God’s Promises at Every Age

Jill Briscoe

Series: A Lifetime of Wisdom

In Psalm 71,  we have a man in his middle years looking back, looking around, and looking forward. He is musing over some of his life lessons of faith and wisdom, seeking to finish strong. This is a good exercise for all of us... whatever age we are!

Scripture: Psalm 71

Finding Spiritual Wisdom, Part 2

Stuart Briscoe

Series: A Lifetime of Wisdom

An educated man is one who has learned how to learn and never stops learning. But it’s important to note that spiritual wisdom differs from earthly wisdom because spiritual wisdom comes from the Spirit of Christ—from heaven.

Scripture: Colossians 1:9 - 1:10 , Proverbs 1:1 - 1:6

Finding Spiritual Wisdom, Part 1

Stuart Briscoe

Series: A Lifetime of Wisdom

An educated man is one who has learned how to learn and never stops learning. But it’s important to note that spiritual wisdom differs from earthly wisdom because spiritual wisdom comes from the Spirit of Christ—from heaven.

Scripture: Colossians 1:9 - 1:10 , Proverbs 1:1 - 1:6

Leah - Rejection

Jill Briscoe

Series: Running on Empty

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.

Scripture: Genesis 29 - 30

Elijah - Burnout, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Running on Empty

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.

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1 - 19:18

Elijah - Burnout, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Running on Empty

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.

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1 - 19:18

Martha - Busyness, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Running on Empty

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 uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.

Scripture: Luke 10:38 - 10:42

Martha - Busyness, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Running on Empty

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 uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.

Scripture: Luke 10:38 - 10:42

Naomi - Bitterness, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Running on Empty

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.

Scripture: Ruth

Naomi - Bitterness, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Running on Empty

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.

Scripture: Ruth

Hannah - Broken Dreams

Jill Briscoe

Series: Running on Empty

Ever have those prayers that God doesn't seem to be answering? We all have dreams and longings—sometimes they go unfulfilled. We wonder, "Where is God in my pain? Does He even hear me?" In this message, Jill uses the example of Hannah and her desire for a child to teach us that God does indeed hear us.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1 - 3

Knowing God

Jill Briscoe

Series: Choosing

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.

Discretionary Time

Jill Briscoe

Series: Choosing

Think for a moment about how you spend the majority of your day—working, attending school, raising children, running errands... Now, how do you spend the time that remains? Have you set aside time for the Lord each day? In this message, Jill encourages us to be intentional in connecting with God in all that we do and to make each moment count for Him. 

The Wisdom of Solomon, Part 2

Jill Briscoe

Series: Choosing

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.

The Wisdom of Solomon, Part 1

Jill Briscoe

Series: Choosing

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.

How to Live a Fruitful Life

Stuart Briscoe

Series: How to Live a Productive Life

Jacob summarized his son's life by saying, "Joseph is a fruitful vine." We have seen the impact of his life and the appropriateness of the description. It remains, in closing, for us to examine the reasons for his fruitfulness. 

It would be good to ask ourselves: Am I rightly rooted and related and resolutely living a fruitful life?

Scripture: Genesis 49 - 50