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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.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Fathers aren't taken too seriously in modern society. Sitcoms and the silver screen in particular often paint the family's most prominent man as a clumsy, bumbling stooge. Fatherhood according to Scripture, however, is a high calling worthy of all diligence, seriousness, and respect.In this message, Stuart course-corrects our culture's view of fathers and fatherhood, showing how God intends men to bless their families as catalysts of love, learning, and spiritual maturity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

The gospel declares that universal rejection of “God as God” warrants His righteous judgment. But it also explains that there is a way to be justified—declared by God to be “in the right” before Him.In this message, Stuart explains the instrumental cause of justification. It happens not by human activity but by faith in God's gracious action. Yes, we are “saved by grace through faith.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

The gospel declares that universal rejection of “God as God” warrants His righteous judgment. But it also explains that there is a way to be justified—declared by God to be “in the right” before Him.In this message, Stuart explains the instrumental cause of justification. It happens not by human activity but by faith in God's gracious action. Yes, we are “saved by grace through faith.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Cultural differences abound and have frequently led to pernicious points of conflict such as racism, ageism, generationalism, sexism. Paul acknowledged huge differences but concentrated on what we have in common—like “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Commonalities such as this far outweigh differences. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Paul now makes an obvious connection between “the righteousness of God is being revealed” (v. 17) and “the wrath of God is being revealed” (v. 18), and he goes on to explain that understanding the gospel requires understanding the wrath of God! Good news!? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Paul, having concluded the first major phase of his missionary activity, was now making plans to evangelize in the western Mediterranean and to establish Rome as the base of operations. Hence this epistle introducing himself, his plans, his ministry, and his message—the Gospel—the Good News to the Roman believers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Paul, having concluded the first major phase of his missionary activity, was now making plans to evangelize in the western Mediterranean and to establish Rome as the base of operations. Hence this epistle introducing himself, his plans, his ministry, and his message—the Gospel—the Good News to the Roman believers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Those of us who played organized sports in school may remember a time when the race or game was not going well, and we just wanted to give up. For many of us, it was the shouts from the sidelines that kept us going. We could hear the coach shouting, “Keep going—you can do it!” In the same way the coach keeps the team going, Christ keeps us going and guides us home. We just have to learn to turn everything in our lives over to Him. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to let God “coach” us and find contentment in every circumstance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Those of us who played organized sports in school may remember a time when the race or game was not going well, and we just wanted to give up. For many of us, it was the shouts from the sidelines that kept us going. We could hear the coach shouting, “Keep going—you can do it!” In the same way the coach keeps the team going, Christ keeps us going and guides us home. We just have to learn to turn everything in our lives over to Him. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to let God “coach” us and find contentment in every circumstance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

What people come to mind when thinking of those who have a servant attitude? Missionaries? Pastors? Yourself? Do you think that having a humble attitude is important? The apostle Paul had a servant heart and attitude. He continually gave himself away to benefit those around him. As a result, he was able to bring many people to Christ. We can impact those around us just as Paul did if we learn the spiritual art of humility. In this message, Jill explains how having a self-sacrificing attitude can impact others. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

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're 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—along with joy and peace of mind no matter what we're going through. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

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're 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—along with joy and peace of mind no matter what we're going through. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

In this message taught on Memorial Day, we think of those who died in battle. We need to translate their sacrifice into an understanding of what it means to live to fight another day. Life is a battle, and no one is exempt. We're called to fight and win. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

In this message taught on Memorial Day, we think of those who died in battle. We need to translate their sacrifice into an understanding of what it means to live to fight another day. Life is a battle, and no one is exempt. We're called to fight and win. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

If you have little children in your life, you may have heard of “teachable moments.” That's when you take an ordinary occurrence and tie it to a bigger, more important lesson. In this message, Jill shares how Jesus never missed a teachable moment, and we have the opportunity to use them to share Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

If you have little children in your life, you may have heard of “teachable moments.” That's when you take an ordinary occurrence and tie it to a bigger, more important lesson. In this message, Jill shares how Jesus never missed a teachable moment, and we have the opportunity to use them to share Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Have you lost your joy? It can be hard when life is swirling around you and beating you down, but true joy is found in praising God for who He is and what He's doing, even when you can't see it.“'To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?' says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name.” Isaiah 40:25-26 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Have you lost your joy? It can be hard when life is swirling around you and beating you down, but true joy is found in praising God for who He is and what He's doing, even when you can't see it.“'To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?' says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name.” Isaiah 40:25-26 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Imagine opening a door to heaven and seeing God on His glorious throne. That's something the prophet Isaiah was blessed to see, and it changed his understanding of God forever!In this message, Jill Briscoe highlights God's life-changing character as revealed in Isaiah's heavenly vision—encouraging you to answer His call in faith and worship. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Relationships need nurturing, and that takes time and effort. It's the same with God. You may have been introduced to Him, and even initiated a relationship with Him, but how well do you really know Him? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

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. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life. Jesus made that clear throughout His ministry, as He both actively participated in it and frequently talked about it with His disciples.But how exactly should we pray? And will God even answer?In this message, Stuart Briscoe walks you through the Lord's Prayer in the Sermon on the Mount to explain how to pray and what to pray. This message will give you the confidence you need to step into a vibrant life of prayer and intimacy with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life. Jesus made that clear throughout His ministry, as He both actively participated in it and frequently talked about it with His disciples.But how exactly should we pray? And will God even answer?In this message, Stuart Briscoe walks you through the Lord's Prayer in the Sermon on the Mount to explain how to pray and what to pray. This message will give you the confidence you need to step into a vibrant life of prayer and intimacy with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Prayer is more than “a shopping list in the heavenly supermarket,” says Jill Briscoe. In this heartfelt message featuring examples from her own experiences in addition to those of Elijah, Jill explains that God wants us to talk with Him, and to ask for things we know He wants to have happen, too. In good times or bad, God loves it when we come to Him in prayer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

While here on earth, Jesus himself sought communion with God through prayer. His disciples were to do likewise. He gave us a pattern to follow. For those who ask, seek, and knock, God is more than willing to answer. He is even more willing than friends or an earthly father, as Jesus explains through the parables. But the Christian's prayer requests need to be in line with Jesus' model prayer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

While here on earth, Jesus himself sought communion with God through prayer. His disciples were to do likewise. He gave us a pattern to follow. For those who ask, seek, and knock, God is more than willing to answer. He is even more willing than friends or an earthly father, as Jesus explains through the parables. But the Christian's prayer requests need to be in line with Jesus' model prayer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

Worship is a response to God's self-revelation. Prayer, which is either a spoken or unuttered response to Him, is therefore a premier aspect of worship. Whether in the congregation or alone, Jesus taught us we should pray and pray continually. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

“Don't put your head on the pillow at night if you hadn't had your nose in the Book during the day.” —Stuart BriscoeIn addition to recognizing the significance of congregational worship, it's important for believers to develop the practice of personal daily devotions. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

“Don't put your head on the pillow at night if you hadn't had your nose in the Book during the day.” —Stuart BriscoeIn addition to recognizing the significance of congregational worship, it's important for believers to develop the practice of personal daily devotions. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

When Peter was awakened by the angel in prison, he woke to a new life. Paul says believers have a similar experience—it'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?v=20251111

Is your heart asking, “How long, O Lord”? Who or what are you waiting for? A job? A friend to be a friend? Someone to love you or for you to love back? Are you waiting for a break—or a baby? A child to say they're sorry, reconciliation, or an important prayer to be answered? Maybe you're waiting for the bullying or betrayal to stop—or lying, hating, injustice, corruption, or hurt. Or perhaps you are in a crisis of faith that needs to be resolved.In this message from Habakkuk, Jill Briscoe offers encouragement for the tough times in life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

I believe in Jesus, but for so long I've been spiritually dry. I made a mistake. A bad mistake! And since then, I've been living in a desert of regrets in a dry and barren land… thirsty, thirsty, thirsty. It's been a long time since I've experienced a sense of the supernatural. I feel isolated, marginalized, full of self-doubt—a failure!If this sounds like you, Jill Briscoe offers help in her message based on the life of Moses. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

I believe in Jesus, but for so long I've been spiritually dry. I made a mistake. A bad mistake! And since then, I've been living in a desert of regrets in a dry and barren land… thirsty, thirsty, thirsty. It's been a long time since I've experienced a sense of the supernatural. I feel isolated, marginalized, full of self-doubt—a failure!If this sounds like you, Jill Briscoe offers help in her message based on the life of Moses. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

We often ask, “Where is God? I look for Him, but I do not see Him. I listen for Him, but I do not hear Him. It is dark—so very dark. Not pitch black perhaps, but my life is lived in shadows. How can I find God in the shadows?”In this message, Jill Briscoe looks at the life of Esther to uncover answers to those questions. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

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?v=20251111

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?v=20251111