
Stuart Briscoe
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John 4: Understanding Worship (Couples Conference)
2.5K50:35MAT 4:4JHN 4:23ROM 1:20ROM 12:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of worship and how it is a way for humans to fully know and appreciate God. He explains that just as a computer can assimilate and make use of digital signals, humans have been created with the ability to receive and understand God's self-revelation. The speaker also highlights the role of general revelation, where the created world serves as evidence of the Creator's attributes. He encourages listeners to live a life of worship, constantly appreciating and articulating their understanding of God. The sermon references Psalm 8 and Romans 1 to support these ideas.
The Church Jesus Loves
2.4K52:44ACT 2:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the creator through the things that are created. He uses examples of music, paintings, and books to illustrate how we can gain insight into the creator through his creations. The speaker also highlights the need for human beings to move beyond focusing solely on physical and social aspects of life and to contemplate what it means to be a human being. He encourages worship as a way to appreciate and serve God, and mentions different ways in which worship can be expressed. The sermon concludes with the speaker posing deep questions about God's interest in individuals and his purpose for creating them.
Session 1: Marriage According to Jesus (Couples Conference)
2.2K54:03MAL 2:16MAT 19:3MAT 19:8MRK 10:2MRK 10:11EPH 5:22In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges that young people face when transitioning into adulthood. He suggests that many young people go off to college without a clear understanding of why they are going or what they will do afterwards. The speaker humorously suggests that he would prefer his grandsons to join the marines instead. He emphasizes the importance of learning how to relate to others and understanding that we are all different. The speaker also highlights the significance of male and female differences and the importance of healthy relationships. He concludes by encouraging the audience to learn to leave and cleave in their relationships.
Temptation
1.8K42:57TemptationREV 6:1In this sermon, the preacher discusses the game of baseball and how the coach gives signals to the outfielders based on the weaknesses of the batter. He then relates this to the story of Job in the Bible, where Satan is given permission by God to test Job. The preacher emphasizes the importance of calling on Jesus for help when faced with temptation, as it leads to victory. He also highlights the biblical instruction to count it as joy when facing trials and reminds the audience that temptation itself is not sin. Overall, the sermon encourages believers to rely on God's strength in times of weakness and to see their weaknesses as opportunities for growth.
The Joys of Forgiveness
1.7K40:43ForgivenessPSA 32:8MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of admitting and confessing one's sins to God. He outlines four steps to receiving forgiveness from God. The first step is to acknowledge and admit one's sins. The second step is to ask for forgiveness, recognizing that only God can forgive sins through the work of Jesus Christ. The third step is to believe that one is forgiven, having faith in God's ability to forgive. The speaker also highlights the joy and exuberance that comes from experiencing God's forgiveness and encourages listeners to rejoice in the Lord.
Session 3: Men's Session (Couples Conference)
1.6K40:20JHN 3:16JHN 13:34GAL 5:22In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the challenges that young couples face in their marriages. He emphasizes that God designed marriage and there is a reason for the difficulties that arise. The speaker then shares a personal anecdote about talking to young people in coffee bars and being asked to talk about sex. He explains that the fruit of the Spirit and obedience to the Word of God are essential for a successful marriage. The sermon concludes with an illustration about a car not starting and the importance of understanding the problem before seeking help.
Session 2: Marriage According to God (Couples Conference)
1.6K50:09MAL 2:14In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of calling things by their real names and knowing oneself when faced with temptation. He encourages building accountability and support systems to resist temptation and listening to God's guidance. The speaker references the story of Nathan confronting David to illustrate how God can speak to individuals through others. The sermon also highlights the need to guard one's heart and keep it clean, using the example of Isaac as a well digger in Genesis 26.18.
Partnership
1.6K1:10:15PartnershipEPH 4:11In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of studying the church at Ephesus and the importance of mobilizing people before motivating them. He recounts a humorous incident during one of his preaching sessions where he ran out of time and an old man advised him to stop talking. The speaker also shares a story about a soccer game to illustrate the concept of a body in action, emphasizing the unity and cooperation of different body parts. He concludes by mentioning the history of Operation Mobilization and expressing gratitude to the Korean board for their support.
Session 4: Ephesians (Couples Conference)
1.5K47:28MAT 6:33EPH 5:18In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a man who caused harm to him, his mule, and his dog. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not taking a text out of context, using the story as an example. The speaker then focuses on Ephesians chapter 5, specifically verse 22, which states "Wives submit." The speaker acknowledges that this verse has been the subject of many sermons and explains how the translators added the word "submit" as the verb in the sentence. The sermon concludes with the speaker expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be with the audience and encouraging them to end the day on a positive note.
Speaking Personally
1.4K41:14PersonalPSA 34:3MAT 18:3In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking and experiencing a personal relationship with God. He uses the analogy of observing and identifying a rabbit to illustrate the scientific approach to discovering the truth. The psalmist's personal experience is highlighted, where he sought the Lord, was heard by Him, and delivered from his fears. The speaker encourages listeners to also seek the Lord and learn about His personality and nearness through the curriculum of their spiritual journey.
Valentines Dinner Message (Couples Conference)
1.4K50:01MAT 6:28MAT 6:33EPH 5:31In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of struggling academically and living a wild lifestyle while attending a teacher's training college at Cambridge. He was warned that he would not be able to stay unless he changed his ways. The speaker then talks about how Jesus entered his life and brought about a remarkable transformation, making two very different individuals into one. The sermon also includes a humorous anecdote about the speaker's struggle to deliver a sermon with three points and a lesson he learned from a helpful gentleman in the audience.
The Lord in Perspective
1.3K39:27PerspectivePSA 68:5PSA 68:11PSA 68:19MAT 6:33JHN 14:23ROM 10:17HEB 4:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the glory of the ascended Lord. The message of the Christian Gospel is that God sent his son to the depths and raised him up to the heights. This means that through Jesus' sacrifice, we can exchange our poverty for his riches. The sermon also highlights the different aspects of the Lord, including his transcendence over all things, his role as a father to the fatherless and a judge to the widows, and his triumphant resurrection.
Session 3: Women's Q & a (Couples Conference)
1.3K47:10PRO 3:5In this video, the speaker shares a personal anecdote about being in Ruth Graham's house and observing her habit of jotting down thoughts and inspirations in a little black book. He emphasizes the importance of capturing these moments of inspiration and reflecting on them later. The speaker also encourages the audience to be mindful of their appearance, behavior, and the impact they have on others. He suggests that we should teach our children about the importance of these things as well. The video ends with the speaker instructing the audience to discuss a specific Bible passage and engage in further reflection and application.
World in Tumult
1.2K41:24End TimesPSA 2:6In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of the world and the emptiness that people are experiencing in their lives. He identifies two main issues: international conflict and individual confusion. The speaker then explores the causes of these problems, comparing them to a horse trying to break free. However, he emphasizes that God is in control and will ultimately triumph. The sermon concludes with a call to wisdom, reverence, and serving the Lord.
The Church Is Beautiful
1.0K41:17ChurchPSA 48:2PSA 48:8MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of deliberating on eternal issues and focusing on God's loving kindness, faithfulness, righteousness, and carefulness. The fellowship of the Church of Jesus Christ is a place where believers can come together to praise God and seek His guidance. The speaker encourages listeners to walk about Zion, to observe and appreciate its towers and bulwarks, and to declare the wonders they have discovered. The Church of Jesus Christ is not only a place of declaration but also a place of decision, where believers can confidently proclaim that God is their God.
Thy Kingdom Come
95342:16Kingdom Of God1KI 11:1PSA 72:1MAT 6:33GAL 6:7REV 11:15The sermon transcript discusses an experiment conducted with mice to illustrate the consequences of overpopulation. The mice initially thrived in ideal living conditions but as their population grew, social patterns disintegrated, sterility developed, and eventually, they all died. The sermon draws a parallel between this experiment and the potential fate of humanity, highlighting the pessimism surrounding war and the population crisis. The speaker urges people to be aware of the world's problems and not be blindly optimistic.