January
Clusters of Hope …
We can't sustain hope in God if we remain alone. We need each other's cheering exhortations to stay afloat.
Now Where with the Word of God? …
John Piper introduces his preaching series on 1 Corinthians 1-3.
February
Rethinking the "Carnal Christian" …
The difference between the spiritual Christian and the carnal Christian is one of degree.
March
What Is Success on Commitment Sunday? …
We should give as radical as we can in pursuit of our best biblical judgment.
Why Do You Believe Jesus Rose from the Dead? …
Why is “because the Bible tells me so” less acceptable these days than “because the scientists tell me so”?
April
We Need to Talk and Pray …
An Invitation to an Open Forum and a Reminder to Pray
Monday Morning Meditation on Thirst …
A spring satisfies thirst not by removing the need you have for water, but by being there to drink from when you get thirsty.
O Cross of Christ, My Liberty and Power! …
The cross remains precious to us because we continually find new reasons why we need its power.
An Open Letter to the Lady of My Life …
Fifteen things Pastor John appreciates about Noël.
May
The Necessity of Perseverance in Faith and the Assurance of Salvation …
Perseverance and assurance are maintained by taking both the promises and threats of Scripture seriously.
Seeking People on the Stretch for God …
We are partners with the Holy Spirit and should be alert to those who are beginning to be awakened by his grace.
June
August
Are Christians Satisfied? …
Christ is the source of all satisfaction and total satisfaction. But the depth of this satisfaction is not drunk all at once.
What Can Keep a Missionary Going? …
Here are some of the stupendous promises to sustain us in a work that may be long and may be hard, but will triumph in the end.
Why a Conference Commission on Prayer? …
Answer: War!
September
Battling Unbelief …
Bethlehem’s New Sermon Series for the Fall of 1988
October
From Misplaced Shame to Mission Flame …
Bible promises remove the mountains of shame that can hinder your missions involvement.
Closed Countries and Retirement …
There is no such thing as a closed country unless you're looking to minister in perfect safety, without risk.
Saving Babies and Saving Sinners …
The diversity of Christ's church is what allows for the diversity of ministries that the world so desperately needs.
An Outpouring of Extraordinary Power …
What are revivals and why should we want them?
Save Friday Evening, November 18 …
The evidence of extraordinary longing is extraordinary praying.
November
We Are Not Content Just to Sow …
Love for people doesn’t just say, “Here’s the seed, take it or leave it.”
Enjoying God’s Being God …
God loves to be God for the childlike, who look to him for all they need.
One Way to Wield the Weapon of the Word …
John Piper shares a method for remembering all day what you read in the morning.
