Desiring God Messages by John Piper Audio

How You Can Know You’re a Child of God 31.05.2015 49:01 ↓

Everyone struggles with doubts at some point, but God doesn’t want us to wallow in uncertainty. He gives us his Spirit to testify to our new life.

Friendship with Jesus and the Aim of Education in Serious Joy 15.05.2015 20:40 ↓

John Piper | John Piper’s commencement message on the relationship between friendship with Jesus and the aims of higher education — specifically the educational aims of Bethlehem College and Seminary.

Life-Risking Courage in the Cause of Love 02.05.2015 37:38 ↓

Without sourcing our love for others from our joy in God, we will never be able to risk whatever it takes draw more people to Jesus.

It Is Right to Live for Maximum Pleasure 01.05.2015 37:07 ↓

The greatest benefits of the cross, like justification, propitiations, salvation, and redemption, are all a means to us enjoying the one greatest benefit: glorifying God by enjoying him forever.

The Pain of the World and the Purposes of God 26.04.2015 52:53 ↓

John Piper | We may never be able to explain every instance of suffering, but we can trust that God is near, he is in control, and he is bringing us unimaginable good — even through pain.

The Shoot from Jesse, the Nations, and Israel 14.04.2015 55:41 ↓

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What Jesus Demands from the World 14.04.2015 1:02:24 ↓

Jesus demands the impossible, whole-hearted love for God and others, but he does not abandon us to the task.

Biblical Foundations for Seeking God's Justice in a Sinful World 14.04.2015 59:17 ↓

The foundation of the gospel propels us to seek justice in this world which gives people what they deserve, and even more to seek grace which gives people better than they deserve.

Suffering, Faith, and the Sign of Fearlessness 09.04.2015 42:32 ↓

God graciously gives his people suffering and faith so that they might enjoy magnifying Christ to their adversaries through fearlessness of faith and humble love.

A Living Hope Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ 05.04.2015 48:15 ↓

The living hope every Christian enjoys now and waits for in the future is rooted in the mercy of God, the resurrection of Christ from the dead, and the new birth.

Undaunted by the Darkness – Invincible Joy for the Sake of the Nations 07.03.2015 44:05 ↓

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Make War: The Pastor and His People in the Battle Against Sin 03.02.2015 1:07:58 ↓

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What Is Sin? The Essence and Root of All Sinning 02.02.2015 1:04:40 ↓

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The Plundering of Your Property and the Power of Hope 18.01.2015 55:32 ↓

We can joyfully accept hardship in this life because our true home is in heaven. Our best life is yet to come.

The Glory of God in the Good Resolves of His People 04.01.2015 1:07:11 ↓

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Why Do Christians Preach and Sing? 03.01.2015 54:30 ↓

John Piper | No other religion or movement on the planet preaches and sings like Christians.

Such a Great Salvation 07.12.2014 47:09 ↓

The Son of God brings many sons to glory through his own suffering — and this is more fitting than we can begin to know.

The Gospel of the Grace of God 22.11.2014 33:34 ↓

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Gospel-Centered History and Gospel-Centered Living 16.11.2014 59:03 ↓

All of history led to and flows from the cross. If the center of reality isn’t the center of our lives, we are tragically off course.

Ten Effects of Seeing God’s Sovereignty 15.11.2014 11:47 ↓

Your convictions about the God of Romans 9 will profoundly shape your perspective on worship, prayer, salvation, and even the state of our culture.

God Is Totally Free to Save You 15.11.2014 27:07 ↓

Election is God’s business, and our job is to pray like crazy for everybody we love.

Why Would God Ordain Evil? 15.11.2014 19:48 ↓

When we ask the question of how God is righteous to ordain evil (which we should), we should ask with humble faith — not to find fault with God, but to know and love God.

God Saves Whom He Wills 15.11.2014 41:11 ↓

As we come to realize how big God is, and how horrifying our sin is, we will come to understand election as a grace so impossibly great that we could not imagine it on our own.

The Difference Between Calvinists and Arminians 15.11.2014 26:00 ↓

Theology is the study of God and his works as revealed in the Bible, and Christians should embrace mystery because we embrace the God that outruns our own reasoning.

Your Joy Depends on Election 15.11.2014 26:08 ↓

God chooses to love and bless and save individuals not based on anything that they do or don’t do. Rather, God chooses based on his own sovereign freedom.