January
"Quest for Joy: Six Biblical Truths" …
A New Series of Five Sermons on Evangelism and One on Abortion
John Piper introduces a simple, attractive pamphlet that tries to capture the essence of the gospel in six truths.
Why Would Three Pastors from Bethlehem Get Arrested? …
Modern technology has opened a window on the womb that will be Exhibit A at the judgment seat of God.
Action Is Not the Essence …
Action is crucial, but it must come from faith, ride on faith, and aim at faith.
The What and Why of Pastor John’s 1989 Study Leave …
John Piper shares his heart, mind, and plans with the congregation.
Please Pray for the Bethlehem Conference for Pastors …
Announcing the approaching pastors conference on "The Achievement of the Cross" and the items needing prayer.
February
Final Judgment According to Works …
We must learn to make the biblical distinction between earning eternal life on the basis of works and receiving eternal life according to works.
The Misuse of Exodus 21:22-25 by Pro-Choice Advocates …
The old covenant law provided for the protection of prematurely born babies with the same sanctions as the mother.
March
No Prayer, No Power …
Our defense and our offense as a church is an active, persistent, believing prayer force.
April
Why I Have Decided Not to Take a Study Leave This Summer …
We don't want to hire church staff for maintenance or comfort. We want staff who will mobilize the people for war.
The Bethlehem Conference for Pastors and You …
The long term effects of any conference depends on whether the truth and power of the messages and conversations abide.
Passages on Enduring to the End with Faith and Zeal …
Sixteen sayings of Scripture that should empower you to persevere.
"Again You Shall Take Up Your Tambourines" …
What’s the Whole Counsel of God?
Doctrine is the new (and better) foundation of exuberance when the naiveté of childhood won’t work anymore.
Is Zeal for Good Praised or Persecuted? …
Meditation on 1 Peter 3:13-16
Is your routine so harmless in this evil world that it fits nicely with the way things are going?
May
A Crucial Time to Focus Prayer on Pastoral Leadership …
What does it mean in our culture to "take heed to all the flock"?
A Statement on Divorce & Remarriage in the Life of Bethlehem Baptist Church …
What do elders who have differing views on divorce and remarriage teach their church?
Divorce and Remarriage at Bethlehem …
Pastor John introduces a paper about covenant commitments both in marriage and in church membership.
Meditation on a Mother’s Day Without Noël …
Public praise from a pastor to his wife on Mother's Day.
Urgent Call for Teachers in Cameroon …
And BBC Laotian Summer Sunday School
John Piper spreads the word to his congregation about an immediate and crucial missions need.
SPAN the Nineties II …
An extensive redesign of the equipping process at Bethlehem that seeks to better prepare every saint for the work of ministry.
June
When Does God Answer Prayer? …
Prayer is not designed to compound hoarded pleasures. If we do not aim to love, we pray in vain.
SPAN the Nineties II: The Issue of Wine Skins …
What do you want from your church? Would you be satisfied if it fit you like a glove and saved few sinners?
Worldwide Reasons for Hope in the Triumph of the Gospel …
Eight evidences that God is mightily at work in the world to accomplish his redeeming purposes.
July
Vote on SPAN the Nineties Part II …
Five changes that will occur if you vote for the church restructuring plan.
Thoughts from Lausanne II in Manila …
John Piper shares thoughts, prayers, and gleanings from his time at a conference on world evangelization.
August
Thoughts on Lausanne II in Manila …
A taste test of John Piper's observations and reflections from Manila.
September
Search for the Minister for Children’s Discipleship …
John Piper announces and explains the search process for a new pastor, and then calls for prayer for the Lord to provide.
How to Be Strong in the Lord …
Finishing the race means you must recover the joy of the Lord again and again.
How I Spent My First Sunday Without an Evening Service …
John Piper shares in detail his new Sunday routine.
October
Making a Difference by Fire …
The heart of any saint can be passionate for God. It happens through prayerful immersion in Scripture.
How You Can Change a City and a World …
Nine reasons from the Bible for believing that God wills to do great things with the gospel through prayer.
Ten Reasons to Rejoice over the First Term of the Bethlehem Institute and Training Center and Plan for the Second …
Biblical truth is utterly essential to spiritual life.
Something Radical Is Required …
Sixty-six thousand people a day die without Christ among the unreached peoples. Knowing this, what should you do?
Confidence Kindles Commitment to the Cause! …
Confidence in missions comes mainly from the unshakable promises of God. But historical trends can help too.
November
What Would Power Look Like? …
What might it look like if God clothed us with the fullness of power that many of his servants have known?
December
Prison Profanity and the Meaning of Advent …
Foul language is a pitiful attempt to fill a void which God meant to be filled with gratitude to him and love to others.
The Power of God and “Pro-Choice” Reasoning …
Divine power is necessary to counter the irrationality of evil.
All the Promises of God Are Yes in Christ …
Prayer Week 1990
Don’t let turning points pass with no special devotion to the Lord. Set apart some time for special fasting and prayer.


