David Platt Messages

In this message from Ephesians 6:14, David Platt points us to a critical piece of armor in our battle with Satan and sin—the belt of truth.  Explore more content from Radical .

In this message from Ephesians 6:10–13, David Platt reminds us that followers of Jesus belong to the One who has conquered Satan through his life, death, and resurrection.  Explore more content from Radical .

God intends for the church to be a display of his glory, which means the church’s holiness, or lack thereof, has a massive effect on its witness. It’s no wonder, then, that Scripture commands church discipline. In this message from Matthew 18:15–20 and 1 Corinthians 5:1–13, David Platt urges the church to take seriously its responsibility to address sin in the congregation. As we hold one another...

Does faith sometimes feel like a struggle? Do you ever find that trusting God and obeying him in this fallen world is a fight? Due to our sin and the weakness of our flesh, all Christians are involved in a spiritual battle—it’s a battle to persevere in faith and hope. In this message from Hebrews 10:23, we’re reminded that God has not left us alone in the fight of faith. Not only has he given us h...

The idea of confronting people in their sin seems like the last thing a church would want to do, particularly if its goal is to attract more people. However, when Jesus gave instructions regarding the church, the topic we know of as church discipline as a top priority. In this message from Matthew 18:15–20, David Platt exhorts the church to carry out its God-given responsibility to deal with sin a...

The world tells us to look out for “number one” and to be true to ourselves. Our own happiness, comfort, and self-fulfillment seems to be the end goal. But that’s not the community of God’s people, the church, should look like. In this message from Romans 12, David Platt shows us that the community of God’s people, the church, should be marked by its others-centeredness. As those who have received...

Many Christians and churches talk about “community,” but unless that community is formed and continually built up by God’s Word, it can become just another gathering where human opinions and human wisdom take center stage. In this message from 2 Timothy 3:10–4:8, David Platt encourages the church to look to Scripture for its wisdom and strength. As God’s Spirit applies God’s Word to God’s people,...

While many people lament the divisiveness of our culture today, we as Christians ought to have a much more profound sense of unity than non-Christians. By God’s grace, we have been rescued from our sin and the wrath of God through faith in Christ. We are now united as his body, church. In this message from Ephesians 1:22–23, David Platt points out the amazing privilege believers have of putting Ch...

As members of the new covenant, Christians can enter God’s presence with full assurance through faith in Jesus Christ, and they have a hope that is as sure as God’s faithful character. But these privileges are not private blessings for isolated individuals. In this message from Hebrews 10:19–25, David Platt shows us the privilege and responsibility we have to gather regularly with the church and e...

Are you anxious about anything in your life right now? Are you fearful about something coming in the days ahead? If not, then it’s likely you’ll be tempted toward anxiety and fear in the near future. There is so much we can’t control in our lives, but as Psalm 131 reminds us, we weren’t made to control our lives or to be autonomous. We were made to humbly rely on God, for this is the only way to e...

In this message from James 1:19–25, David Platt challenges us to not merely listen to God’s Word but to obey it—immediately. While obedience doesn’t earn God’s favor, it is a mark of those who truly belong to Jesus. This is where true freedom is found—in hearing and obeying the Word of God. This message was given at a breakout session of CrossCon 2025. Explore more content from Radical .

In this message from Psalm 119, David Platt gives us 50 reasons to memorize God’s Word. Hiding the Word in our hearts and meditating on it all day is not merely a religious routine but rather the way to flee sin and find lasting joy in God himself. Explore more content from Radical .

If you’re a Christian, then you have the Holy Spirit dwelling inside you. If that reality doesn’t leave you stunned, then you may not fully grasp who the Spirit is and how, according to Scripture, he works in and through God’s people. In this message from CROSS CON25, David Platt highlights 50 ways the Holy Spirit supernaturally transforms the lives of those who belong to Jesus Christ. Explore mor...

 All of history hinges on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a world filled with brokenness and suffering, Jesus alone is able to address our ultimate problem, the problem of sin and evil. It’s sin, including our own sin, that separates from God. In this Easter message from Revelation 5, David Platt invites us to find new life in the One who died as a sinless sacrifice and who rose aga...

Why do so many Christians seem to treat prayer so casually? Could it be that we have forgotten that we are in a spiritual battle and that the stakes are eternal? In this message from Colossians 4:2–18, we’re reminded that prayer is not simply a means of asking God to give us the things we want. It’s a privilege we have of asking God to carry out his will amid a spiritual battle for the souls of me...

Despite having plans for their children’s academic, athletic, social, and financial‬ ‭ success, many parents, including Christian parents, have given little thought to their‬ ‭ children’s spiritual development. This is the thing that matters most—their standing‬ ‭ before God and their growth in grace. In this message from Colossians 3:20–21, David‬ ‭ Platt highlights the difference it makes when p...

Fewer people are getting married in our culture, and many who do get married tend to delay the pursuit of marriage until they are well into their 20s and 30s. This low view of marriage has also seeped into the church so that many Christians have lost sight of a biblical view of marriage. In this message from Colossians 3:18–19, David Platt points the church to God’s good design in marriage, includ...

The fact that over 3 billion people in the world are unreached—meaning they have little or no access to the gospel—highlights the scope and the urgency of the church’s mission. It’s a mission in which every follower of Christ has a role to play, and God has provided unprecedented opportunities for the church to spread the gospel today. Yet, as David Platt reminds us in this message from the book o...

What are you here for? What is your purpose in life? Despite what our culture tells us, we were not created to “live for the moment” or to pursue health, wealth, and fulfillment in this life only. In this message from Psalm 67, David Platt challenges us to consider the ultimate goal for which we were created—to seek and enjoy God—and the ultimate mission that Christians and churches have been give...

As Christians we can easily take for granted the great privilege we have of having access to God through Christ. But when we consider the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, and all that was involved in approaching God in the Old Testament, the saving work of Christ appears even more glorious. In this message from David Platt from Hebrews 10:19–39, we’re reminded of the infinitely gracious pri...

In the Old Testament, God’s people were often promised earthly, physical blessings if they obeyed him. The blessings of land and prosperity were often anticipations of a greater, heavenly reward. In the New Testament, on the other hand, God’s people are not promised wealth or comfort, at least not in the present age. In Mark 10:17–31, Jesus warns us of the danger of treasuring money and making an...

In the Old Testament, God’s people were often promised earthly, physical blessings if they obeyed him. The blessings of land and prosperity were often anticipations of a greater, heavenly reward. In the New Testament, on the other hand, God’s people are not promised wealth or comfort, at least not in the present age. In Mark 10:17–31, Jesus warns us of the danger of treasuring money and making an...

As the Lord who has authority over all creation, Jesus Christ did not only come to die on behalf of his people—as amazing as that is—but he also came to live in them! Living the Christian life is not primarily about our wisdom and strength but about Christ’s wisdom and power at work in and through us. In this message from Colossians 1:24–2:5, David Platt points us to the astounding reality of “Chr...

If Jesus asked you to give up all your money and possessions in order to follow him, how would you respond? Is your allegiance to money greater than your allegiance to Jesus? In this message from Matthew 10:17–31, Jesus exposes the idolatry of the rich young ruler. While not every Christian is called to give up all their possessions, Jesus’ words should cause every would-be follower to examine the...

God freely forgives our sin through the gospel, but he doesn’t intend to leave us in our sins. Genuine faith should lead to a change of heart, and according to Jesus’ teaching in Luke 16:19–31, that change of heart should be evident in the way we treat the poor. Sadly, we are often tempted to ignore the needs of others while prioritizing our own comfort. In this message, David Platt urges us to co...