Messages by Desiring God

Why Is the Glory of God at Stake in Making People Plural? 18.10.2013 1:06:25 ↓

God is ransoming a people for himself from every tribe, tongue, and nation. Therefore, missions is a call to the people groups of the world, not just the countries of the world.

Doug Wilson Interviews John Piper and Tim Chester 18.10.2013 52:12 ↓

What’s the difference between “missional” and “missions”? What are the key points of agreement and disagreement between John Piper and Douglas Wilson regarding eschatology?

Is Jesus an Egomaniac? 17.10.2013 1:41:48 ↓

Though Christ has been accused of egomania, the accusation falters when we realize that our greatest joy and Christ’s greatest glory are not at odds but rather in harmony with one another.

The Highest Good of the Gospel 17.10.2013 48:29 ↓

Jesus won innumerable benefits for his people, but the greatest good he brings us is God himself.

Zeal for God: Deadly or Indispensable? 10.10.2013 33:24 ↓

John Piper | The New Testament not only says that you can have a zeal and not be saved, but it also says that you cannot be saved without a zeal for God.

Identity and Desire 03.10.2013 43:20 ↓

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What God Made Is Good — And Must Be Sanctified: C.S. Lewis and St. Paul on the Use of Creation 29.09.2013 1:16:24 ↓

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C.S. Lewis, Romantic Rationalist: How His Paths to Christ Shaped His Life and Ministry 27.09.2013 1:02:34 ↓

Lewis’s romanticism and rationalism were the paths on which he came to Christ — and the paths on which he lived his life and did his work.

The Cost of Love in the Call to the Nations 16.09.2013 33:57 ↓

John Piper | Being deeply satisfied in Jesus as your supreme treasure gives you the power to lay down your life for the good of the nations.

Perseverance in God-Centered Missions 08.09.2013 53:41 ↓

John Piper | When our souls drink deeply from God’s delights, we can’t help but overflow and invite others to join us.

Doctrinal Depth and Gospel Advance 07.09.2013 1:03:42 ↓

Doctrinal depth is crucial for the work of gathering Christ’s lost sheep through the proclamation of the gospel.

The Glory of God in the Sight of Eternity 26.07.2013 1:05:06 ↓

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Glorifying God by Reaching the Lost 18.07.2013 38:54 ↓

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Glorifying God by Being Compelled by God’s Love 16.07.2013 47:45 ↓

John Piper | You are precious to God, and the greatest gift he has for you is not to let your preciousness become your god, but to enable you to make much of him as your God.

Glorifying God . . . Period 15.07.2013 42:00 ↓

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All Things Are Yours 17.05.2013 24:12 ↓

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Reflecting on 33 Years in the Pastorate 08.05.2013 50:06 ↓

We should not be afraid to pray that God would make us maximally influential, provided that influence means people getting saved and becoming like Jesus. In this interview, John Piper reflects on 33 years in pastoral ministry.

God Works for Those Who Wait for Him 05.05.2013 51:26 ↓

John Piper | There are many gods, but there is no God like our — a God who works for those who wait for him.

Live in Hope, Live in Holiness, Live in Holy Fear 03.05.2013 1:03:22 ↓

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Jesus Is Most Magnified in Us When We Are Most Satisfied in Him 28.04.2013 51:04 ↓

We are all created for God’s glory, and the way we most glorify God is by being satisfied in him.

What Happens in the New Birth 27.04.2013 58:36 ↓

The new birth is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit that cleanses us from all our sin and makes us into a new creation.

Farewell Words to Bethlehem Baptist Church 14.04.2013 13:47 ↓

As John Piper steps away from his pastoral role at Bethlehem Baptist Church, he reflects on his ministry with heartfelt gratitude to God.

The Life and Ministry of Charles Spurgeon 10.04.2013 58:39 ↓

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Jesus the Son of God, the Son of Mary 08.04.2013 58:02 ↓

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Future Grace (Q&A) 05.04.2013 54:09 ↓

John Piper | Living by faith in future grace does not undermine the importance of gratitude, but rather emphasizes the repeated biblical testimony that the Christian life is a life of faith.