Messages by Desiring God (Video)
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The Blazing Center
John Piper | God is not an idolater. He loves and values what is most worthy of honor and glory in all the universe: himself.
Use Means, but Trust in God
John Piper | All our labors flow from the strength God himself supplies. And whatever we do through him channels glory back to him.
Continue in the Kindness of God
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Stand Fast Through Faith
John Piper | God saves us not on the basis of our ethnicity or socioeconomic status, but by his grace alone.
George Mueller's Strategy for Showing God: Simplicity of Faith, Sacred Scripture, and Satisfaction in God
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The (Jewish) Root Supports You through Your Faith Alone
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Abortion and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
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All Scripture Is Breathed Out by God and Profitable
John Piper | Thoughts on Bible translations and loving the Word of God.
If the Root Is Holy, the Branches Are Holy
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Did Israel Stumble in Order That They Might Fall?
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Pastoral Thoughts on the Doctrine of Election
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The Elect Obtained It But the Rest Were Hardened
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For God's Sake, Let Grace Be Grace!
John Piper | No one's obstinance can stop them from being saved, because God can remove the hardness.
Has God Rejected His People? Part 2
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Has God Rejected His People? Part 1
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Everlasting Truth for the Joy of All Peoples
John Piper | Jesus Christ is building his church around the world with missionaries.
A Divine and Supernatural Light Immediately Imparted to the Soul by the Spirit of God
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A God-Entranced Vision of All Things: Why We Need Jonathan Edwards 300 Years Later
John Piper | In our increasingly God-ignoring world, Edwards' voice calls us to behold the glory of the Alpha and the Omega.
A Generation Passionate for God’s Holiness
John Piper | When we catch a vision for the incomparable holiness of God, we can’t help but desire to live for and spread his fame.
Peculiar Doctrines, Public Morals, and the Political Welfare
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Questions and Answers
John Piper | Both in tenderness and toughness, we must follow the example of Jesus as we upset the world.
Let the Nations Be Glad
John Piper | Jesus has sheep that are not of our fold. He has ransomed a people for himself from every tribe, tongue, and nation.
Counting It All Joy
John Piper | Jesus Christ is magnified in the life of his people whenever they find their highest joy in him — especially in seasons of suffering and pain.
Boasting Only in the Cross
John Piper | When you die, only what you do for Christ will last. You have one life. Don’t waste it on insignificant comforts.
Finishing Well in the Face of Death
John Piper | Finishing well in the face of death requires fighting the fight of faith, which takes hold of God’s promises for future grace in the midst of all our temptations and afflictions.
Finishing with Joy
John Piper | Faith, which is the root of all true obedience that glorifies God, is a coming to God to be satisfied with all that he is for us in Jesus, which means that the pursuit of joy in the Christian life is not optional, but essential.
Finishing What?
John Piper | Finishing well will not happen without a fight, and God is the decisive finisher who will powerfully work in us so that he alone gets the glory.
The Supremacy and Sweetness of God: Preaching for Radical Obedience
John Piper | Pastors much preach the beauty of holiness to awaken contrition over lack of holiness. Preaching beauty begets contrition which begets radical obedience.
The Supremacy and Sweetness of God: Community Worship Service
John Piper | Preaching on a Sunday morning isn’t simply a lecture that explains a text or topic. Life-changing preaching is exposition that’s driven by and results in exultation in Christ.
Jesus Is Able to Help Those Who Are Tempted
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Sustained by Sovereign Grace — Forever
John Piper | In God’s sovereign, sustaining grace, he promises to hold us and keep us to the very end.
Preserving Your Joy in God (with Portuguese Interpretation)
John Piper | To maintain joy in God, you must fight for it — but God has already won the victory in Jesus Christ. Therefore, you can fight even in the dark with gutsy guilt.
Finding Joy Through Loving Others (with Portuguese Interpretation)
John Piper | Love is the overflow of joy in God which meets the needs of others. Therefore, love begins with the grace of God.
Women in Ministry (with Portuguese Interpretation)
John Piper | Every woman in Christ is a minister, but the pastorate is for biblically qualified men.
Fearlessness in Defense of the Truth (with Portuguese Interpretation)
John Piper | In our culture, having strong convictions is widely unpopular. However, despite the prevailing cultural sentiment, God calls us to speak courageously, even it if costs you your life.
The Social Panorama of Our Day (with Portuguese Interpretation)
John Piper | In a world where gender-leveling is advocated, we must resist the erosion of biblical manhood and womanhood.
Should We Seek Our Happiness? (with Portuguese Interpretation)
John Piper | The weakness of Christianity is not caused by people pursuing their own happiness but rather by the failure to pursue happiness with all of our might. We settle for pleasures that are too small.
Leadership and Submission in the Home (with Portuguese Interpretation)
John Piper | Marriage is a parable of Christ and the church. When the husband copies Christ and the wife copies the church, something beautiful is shown to the world.
God's Passion for His Glory (with Portuguese Interpretation)
John Piper | What is the chief end of God? The chief end of God is to glorify God and enjoy himself forever.