Synopsis
John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org; he is author of more than 50 books and travels regularly to preach and teach. New messages are posted to this podcast as they become available. Pipers sermons, books, articles, and more are available free of charge at desiringGod.org. We want people everywhere to understand and embrace the truth that God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in him.
Episodes
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![Friendship with Jesus and the Aim of Education in Serious Joy]()
Friendship with Jesus and the Aim of Education in Serious Joy
15/05/2015 Duration: 20minJohn 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.
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![Life-Risking Courage in the Cause of Love]()
Life-Risking Courage in the Cause of Love
02/05/2015 Duration: 37minWithout 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.
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![It Is Right to Live for Maximum Pleasure]()
It Is Right to Live for Maximum Pleasure
01/05/2015 Duration: 37minJohn Piper | 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.
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![The Pain of the World and the Purposes of God]()
The Pain of the World and the Purposes of God
26/04/2015 Duration: 52minWe 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.
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![The Shoot from Jesse, the Nations, and Israel]()
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![What Jesus Demands from the World]()
What Jesus Demands from the World
14/04/2015 Duration: 01h02minJesus demands the impossible, whole-hearted love for God and others, but he does not abandon us to the task.
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![Biblical Foundations for Seeking Gods Justice in a Sinful World]()
Biblical Foundations for Seeking God's Justice in a Sinful World
14/04/2015 Duration: 59minThe 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.
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![Suffering, Faith, and the Sign of Fearlessness]()
Suffering, Faith, and the Sign of Fearlessness
09/04/2015 Duration: 42minGod graciously gives his people suffering and faith so that they might enjoy magnifying Christ to their adversaries through fearlessness of faith and humble love.
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![A Living Hope Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ]()
A Living Hope Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
05/04/2015 Duration: 48minThe 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.
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![Undaunted by the Darkness – Invincible Joy for the Sake of the Nations]()
Undaunted by the Darkness – Invincible Joy for the Sake of the Nations
07/03/2015 Duration: 44minWatch Now
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![Make War: The Pastor and His People in the Battle Against Sin]()
Make War: The Pastor and His People in the Battle Against Sin
03/02/2015 Duration: 01h07minWatch Now
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![What Is Sin? The Essence and Root of All Sinning]()
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![The Plundering of Your Property and the Power of Hope]()
The Plundering of Your Property and the Power of Hope
18/01/2015 Duration: 55minWe can joyfully accept hardship in this life because our true home is in heaven. Our best life is yet to come.
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![The Glory of God in the Good Resolves of His People]()
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![Why Do Christians Preach and Sing?]()
Why Do Christians Preach and Sing?
03/01/2015 Duration: 54minNo other religion or movement on the planet preaches and sings like Christians.
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![Such a Great Salvation]()
Such a Great Salvation
07/12/2014 Duration: 47minThe Son of God brings many sons to glory through his own suffering — and this is more fitting than we can begin to know.
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![The Gospel of the Grace of God]()
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![Gospel-Centered History and Gospel-Centered Living]()
Gospel-Centered History and Gospel-Centered Living
16/11/2014 Duration: 59minAll 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.
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![Ten Effects of Seeing God’s Sovereignty]()
Ten Effects of Seeing God’s Sovereignty
15/11/2014 Duration: 11minYour convictions about the God of Romans 9 will profoundly shape your perspective on worship, prayer, salvation, and even the state of our culture.
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![God Is Totally Free to Save You]()
God Is Totally Free to Save You
15/11/2014 Duration: 27minElection is God’s business, and our job is to pray like crazy for everybody we love.
