John Piper - Desiring God

How I Became a Christian Hedonist …

Toshavim Retreat

Twin Cities, MN

January 23, 1981 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Why Did God Create Sexual Desire? …

Toshavim Retreat

Twin Cities, MN

January 24, 1981 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Sanctified Sex Before Marriage, Part 1 …

Toshavim Retreat

Twin Cities, MN

January 24, 1981 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Sanctified Sex Before Marriage, Part 2 …

Toshavim Retreat

Twin Cities, MN

January 24, 1981 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Is There Good Anxiety? …

Bethel College Chapel

Twin Cities, MN

April 21, 1981 |by John Piper | Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:28 | Conference: Outside Events

Discipline in the Christian College: Can it be Redemptive? …

Bethel College Counseling Staff

Twin Cities, MN

September 16, 1982 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Is God for Us or for Himself? …

Wheaton College Chapel

Wheaton, IL

October 23, 1984 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

A Pastor's Role in World Missions …

Bethel Seminary Chapel

Twin Cities, MN

October 31, 1984 |by John Piper | Scripture: Psalms 106 | Conference: Outside Events

Preaching Practical Holiness …

Bethel Seminary Chapel

Twin Cities, MN

December 4, 1984 |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 | Conference: Outside Events

The Missionary Challenge of Paul's Life …

Bethel College Chapel

Twin Cities, MN

November 7, 1985 |by John Piper | Scripture: Romans 15:7–24 | Conference: Outside Events

Revival and Fasting …

Bethlehem Day of Prayer

Twin Cities, MN

June 6, 1986 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Expanding the Biblical Basis for Harvesting …

West Central Missions Conference

Wilmar, Minnesota

April 3, 1987 |by John Piper

Confidence in the sovereign grace of God is the only thing that will sustain and propel his church until the work of missions is done.

A Theology for Missions …

Conference on Missions Education

Crystal Evangelical Free Church

September 19, 1987 |by John Piper

One reason the worldwide church is weak and lacks leaders is because the doctrinal basis of faith and missions is too narrow.

Worship and World Missions: A Pastoral Strategy …

Western Seminary Missions Conference

Portland, OR

February 9, 1988 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Tension Between Domestic Ministries and Frontier Missions …

Western Seminary Missions Conference

Portland, OR

February 11, 1988 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

How the Missions Movement is Growing at Bethlehem and a Challenge to Western …

Western Seminary Missions Conference

Portland, OR

February 11, 1988 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Goal of Preaching: The Glory of God …

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Ockenga Lectures on Preaching

South Hamilton, MA

February 24, 1988 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Ground of Preaching: The Cross of Christ …

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Ockenga Lectures on Preaching

South Hamilton, MA

February 25, 1988 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Gravity and Gladness of Preaching …

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Ockenga Lectures on Preaching

South Hamilton, MA

February 25, 1988 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Gift of Preaching: The Power of the Holy Spirit …

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Ockenga Lectures on Preaching

South Hamilton, MA

February 26, 1988 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Prayer: the Work of Missions …

ACMC Annual Meeting

Denver, CO

July 29, 1988 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

A Call for Courage in the Cause of Truth …

Bethel College Chapel

Twin Cities, MN

April 11, 1990 |by John Piper | Scripture: Matthew 10:24–31 | Conference: Outside Events

Corporate Prayer in the Life of the Church and in Worship …

Bethel Seminary Workshop

April 18, 1990 |by John Piper

Winning Battles Through Prayer …

Advancing Churches in Missions Commitment (ACMC)

Wheaton, IL

July 19, 1990 |by John Piper | Scripture: Isaiah 36–37 | Conference: Outside Events

Unsparing Pain, Unsparing Pleasure …

Bethel Seminary Graduation Communion

Twin Cities, MN

May 31, 1991 |by John Piper | Scripture: Romans 8:32 | Conference: Outside Events

The God of the Christian Leader …

Sanders Christian Foundation

South Hamilton, MA

November 8, 1991 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Worship of the Christian Leader …

Sanders Christian Foundation

South Hamilton, MA

November 8, 1991 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Labor of the Christian Leader …

Sanders Christian Foundation

South Hamilton, MA

November 8, 1991 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Life Changing Things I've Learned about Missions …

First Baptist Church, Rochester, Minnesota

November 11, 1992 |by John Piper

Nine lessons that have changed John Piper's understanding and approach to missions.

The Wells of Salvation and the Work of Missions …

Fergus Falls Missions Conference

January 1, 1993 |by John Piper | Scripture: Isaiah 12:3–5

The Supremacy of God in the Life of the Mind …

Northwestern College Chapel

Twin Cities, MN

February 16, 1993 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

God Is a Very Important Person …

Evangelical Press Association

St. Paul, MN

May 11, 1993 |by John Piper | Scripture: Isaiah 48:9–11 | Conference: Outside Events

Manhood, Womanhood, and God, Part 1 …

Bryan College, Staley Lecture Series

Dayton, TN

September 20, 1993 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Manhood, Womanhood, and God, Part 2 …

Bryan College, Staley Lecture Series

Dayton, TN

September 20, 1993 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Manhood, Womanhood, and God, Part 3 …

Bryan College, Staley Lecture Series

Dayton, TN

September 21, 1993 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Manhood, Womanhood, and God, Part 4 …

Bryan College, Staley Lecture Series

Dayton, TN

September 22, 1993 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Supremacy of God in World Evangelism (Part 1) …

Westminster Theological Seminary

Philadelphia, PA

February 1, 1994 |by John Piper

The Supremacy of God in World Evangelism (Part 2) …

Westminster Theological Seminary

Philadelphia, PA

February 2, 1994 |by John Piper

The Supremacy of God in World Evangelism (Part 3) …

Westminster Theological Seminary

Philadelphia, PA

February 3, 1994 |by John Piper

The Supremacy of God in World Evangelism: Q & A …

Westminster Theological Seminary

Philadelphia, PA

February 3, 1994 |by John Piper

The Pastorate and World Evangelism …

Westminster Theological Seminary

Philadelphia, PA

February 3, 1994 |by John Piper

The God-Centered Ground of Saving Grace …

Ligonier National Conference

Dallas, TX

March 25, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

God's Passion for His Glory (with Portuguese Interpretation) …

FIEL Conference for Pastors and Leaders

São Paulo, Brazil

October 10, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Should We Seek Our Happiness? (with Portuguese Interpretation) …

FIEL Conference for Pastors and Leaders

São Paulo, Brazil

October 11, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Social Panorama of Our Day (with Portuguese Interpretation) …

FIEL Conference for Pastors and Leaders

São Paulo, Brazil

October 11, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Leadership and Submission in the Home (with Portuguese Interpretation) …

FIEL Conference for Pastors and Leaders

São Paulo, Brazil

October 11, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Women in Ministry (with Portuguese Interpretation) …

FIEL Conference for Pastors and Leaders

São Paulo, Brazil

October 12, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Fearlessness in Defense of the Truth (with Portuguese Interpretation) …

FIEL Conference for Pastors and Leaders

São Paulo, Brazil

October 12, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Preserving Your Joy in God (with Portuguese Interpretation) …

FIEL Conference for Pastors and Leaders

São Paulo, Brazil

October 13, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Finding Joy Through Loving Others (with Portuguese Interpretation) …

FIEL Conference for Pastors and Leaders

São Paulo, Brazil

October 13, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Parenting for the Glory of God, Part 1 …

Exalt Conference

Cincinnati, OH

December 28, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Parenting for the Glory of God, Part 2 …

Exalt Conference

Cincinnati, OH

December 29, 1994 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Task and Motive of Missions …

First Baptist Church Missions Rally

Medford, WI

January 1, 1995 |by John Piper | Scripture: Romans 15:8–9 | Conference: Outside Events

Avoiding Sexual Sin …

Northwestern College Chapel

Twin Cities, MN

February 1, 1995 |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12 | Conference: Outside Events

Strategies for Fighting Sexual Sin …

Northwestern College Chapel

Twin Cities, MN

April 17, 1995 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Jonathan Edwards and Revival, Part 1 …

Bethlehem Baptist Church

Twin Cities, MN

August 13, 1995 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Jonathan Edwards and Revival, Part 2 …

Bethlehem Baptist Church

Twin Cities, MN

August 20, 1995 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

God's Sustaining Grace …

Vineyard Christian Fellowship

October 27, 1995 |by John Piper | Scripture: Jeremiah 32:36–41

Love Them Both …

Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center Banquet

October 27, 1995 |by John Piper

The God Who Strengthens His People, Part 1 …

EFAC National Conference

Melbourne, Australia

June 26, 1996 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The God Who Strengthens His People, Part 2 …

EFAC National Conference

Melbourne, Australia

June 27, 1996 |by John Piper | Scripture: Galatians 2:20 | Conference: Outside Events

The God Who Strengthens His People, Part 3 …

EFAC National Conference

Melbourne, Australia

June 28, 1996 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The God Who Strengthens His People, Part 4 …

EFAC National Conference

Melbourne, Australia

June 29, 1996 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The God Who Strengthens His People, Part 5 …

EFAC National Conference

Melbourne, Australia

June 30, 1996 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Doing Missions When Dying Is Gain …

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL

October 27, 1996 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Passion for the Supremacy of God, Part 1 …

Passion

Austin, TX

January 2, 1997 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Building a God-Focused Ministry …

Passion, Leaders Seminar

Austin, TX

January 2, 1997 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Passion for the Supremacy of God, Part 2 …

Passion

Austin, TX

January 3, 1997 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Pleasure of God in Peacemaking …

Peacemaker Ministries Keynote Address

March 14, 1997 |by John Piper

The Supremacy of God in Preaching …

Christian & Missionary Alliance General Council

Milwaukee, WI

May 27, 1997 |by John Piper | Scripture: Acts 13:1–52 | Conference: Outside Events

The Supremacy of God in Prayer …

Christian & Missionary Alliance General Council

Milwaukee, WI

May 28, 1997 |by John Piper | Scripture: Acts 17:25 | Conference: Outside Events

The Supremacy of God in Missions …

Christian & Missionary Alliance General Council

Milwaukee, WI

May 30, 1997 |by John Piper | Scripture: Acts 18:10 | Conference: Outside Events

Enjoying God and the Transformation of Culture …

The Jonathan Edwards Institute Conference

Annapolis, MD

July 1, 1997 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

A Mind in Love with God …

The Jonathan Edwards Institute Conference

Annapolis, MD

July 3, 1997 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Men at War: Pursuing an Undistracted Passion for God, Part 1 …

Bethlehem Baptist Church Men's Retreat

Twin Cities, MN

November 14, 1997 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Men at War: Pursuing an Undistracted Passion for God, Part 2 …

Bethlehem Baptist Church Men's Retreat

Twin Cities, MN

November 15, 1997 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Did Christ Die for Us or for God? …

Passion

Austin, TX

January 1, 1998 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

Christian Hedonism with Questions and Answers …

Passion, Leaders Summit

Austin, TX

January 1, 1998 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

God Is Glorified in Us When Christ Is Gain to Us …

Passion

Austin, TX

January 2, 1998 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Living God Is a Missionary God …

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement

January 11, 1998 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

God's Passion for His Global Glory …

Wheaton College Missions In Focus

Wheaton, IL

February 9, 1998 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

How Not to Serve God in Going and Sending …

Missions In Focus

Wheaton College

February 9, 1998 |by John Piper

God Is Glorified When Christ Is Gain …

Wheaton College Missions In Focus

Wheaton, IL

February 10, 1998 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

You Must All Become Hedonists …

Missions In Focus

Wheaton College

February 10, 1998 |by John Piper

The Final Price of Showing the Glory of Love …

Wheaton College Missions In Focus

Wheaton, IL

February 11, 1998 |by John Piper | Conference: Outside Events

The Supremacy and Sweetness of God: Community Worship Service …

Beeson Divinity School, William E. Conger Lectures

Birmingham, AL

February 24, 1998 |by John Piper | Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16–4:5 | Conference: Outside Events