The Great Offense: Was Jesus Really Crucified? …
A brief defense of the truth of Christ's death.
January
Lord-Focused Living at Work …
Meditation on Ephesians 6:7-8
Five applications from Scripture on how you carry out your vocation.
February
The Unmerited, Conditional Grace of God …
Reflections on Psalm 25
There is a profound difference between sinners who keep God’s covenant and those who don’t.
A Passion for Holiness …
Reflections on the Life of John Owen
Not many leaders today state the goals of their lives in terms of holiness.
March
Today's Mercies for Today's Troubles …
Tomorrow's Mercies for Tomorrow's Troubles
Trusting Christ today includes trusting him to give you tomorrow’s trust when tomorrow comes.
The Lord's Touch …
The touch of God in the heart is an awesome thing.
Future Grace …
Obedience shouldn't flow from gratitude but from faith in future grace.
April
Dominion Theology or Reconstructionism …
We're not approaching a true understanding of the kingdom of God in this world if that means using more of the sword to authorize kingdom values.
What Is the Philosophy of Worship that Unites Us? …
Nine values about corporate worship that we hold in common at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Inspired by the Incredible Early Church …
Six reasons for why the Christian movement spread so fast in its early years.
Putting the Gods in Their Place …
The truth we must hold to through all the cosmic conflict of this age is: All the nations belong to God.
The Present Power of Heaven and Hell …
10 examples of how, for Jesus, desire for heaven and fear of hell were practical daily parts of living a glad and holy life.
May
How Exiles Serve the City …
Christians should seek the good of the cities in which they live.
June
"Do All Things without Grumbling" …
Meditation on Philippians 2:14
Grumbling is self-feeding because it obscures the light of God’s gracious, all-controlling providence.
Institutions: Hazardous and Helpful …
Is it God’s will revealed in Scripture to advance the influence of biblical truth through human institutions?
Pastor John's Plans for the Summer …
A Plea for Prayer
John Piper shares his plans for the summer and some requests for prayer.
August
September
The Love of God: Past and Present …
Spirit-given assurance and enjoyment of the love of God is the secret to growing in hope through tribulation.
October
Joining Jesus in Song …
We are a singing people because we are the children of a singing God.
November
Where Will the Money Come From? …
The Meaning of $1,069
Where Does Joy Come From? …
Seven sources of the kind of joy that Paul had.
Crucial Questionnaire! …
We Need Your Input
Advent Series: "For God So Loved the World" …
Meditations on John 3:16
December
Life and Death at Christmas …
Let every loss and every delight send your hearts homing after heaven.
