Marriage, Singleness, and the Christian Virtue of Hospitality …
How can we live in a way that shows that the church is our family?
May
Do Not Sell the Gospel …
TBI Graduation
What are the signs that someone is selling the Gospel and how can we avoid doing it ourselves?
Discern What Pleases God—Himself …
New Attitude Conference
Louisville, KY
Discern What Pleases God—Personal Obedience …
New Attitude Conference
Louisville, KY
"It Is Better to Marry Than to Burn With Passion"—What Does This Mean? …
Is marriage just an outlet for sexual drives?
June
Enthralled! …
The Secret to Doing What Matters Most
Marriage Is Meant for Making Children . . . Disciples of Jesus, Part 1 …
Marriage is not just about filling the earth with warm bodies but filling the earth with worshipers of Jesus.
Why Do Parents Need to Be United In Front of the Kids? …
Watch or listen to John Piper talk about the value of parents being united as they deal with their kids.
When Did God Become for Us? …
Bethlehem Staff Devotion
How does God's disposition toward us change from anger to love? (Sorry about the chirping birds--this was recorded outside.)
Whose Obedience and Death Brings About The Fact that God Is Totally for Us? …
Part of the Conclusion to the New Book, The Future of Justification
An excerpt from the conclusion to the upcoming book, The Future of Justification.
Marriage Is Meant for Making Children . . . Disciples of Jesus, Part 2 …
A Father’s Conquest of Anger in Himself and in His Children
Don’t provoke your children to anger. Show them in your own soul how it can be replaced with tenderhearted joy.
Why We Should Have Courage to Speak About Christ …
One Another Gathering
Jesus gives us more than one reason why it is worth the risk to share the gospel.
More Thoughts for Fathers on Ephesians 6:4 …
The Part of the Sermon that Didn’t Get Preached
John Piper looks at what it means for fathers to nourish, admonish, and instruct their children so that they will love Christ.
What God Has Joined Together, Let Not Man Separate, Part 1 …
Jesus calls us to keep our marriage covenant in a way that tells the truth about him.
Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints …
John Piper's Letter of Invitation to the 2007 National Conference
John Piper invites you to our national conference this September.
July
What God Has Joined Together, Let Not Man Separate, Part 2 …
John Piper answers four crucial questions people ask about divorce and remarriage.
Learn from Darwin …
We Become What We Behold
What Is the Gist of the Book, The Justification of God? …
Listen to this excerpt from session 3 of John Piper's lecture series on Romans 9-11.
"I Will Build My Church" …
Welcome address shown at the Global Church Advancement Conference
What does Jesus mean when he says, "I will build my church"?
The Mercies of God and the Transformed Christian Mind, Session 1 …
The Cove
Asheville, NC
The Mercies of God and the Transformed Christian Mind, Session 2 …
The Cove
Asheville, NC
The Mercies of God and the Transformed Christian Mind, Q & A …
The Cove
Asheville, NC
The Mercies of God and the Transformed Christian Mind, Session 3 …
The Cove
Asheville, NC
The Mercies of God and the Transformed Christian Mind, Session 4 …
The Cove
Asheville, NC
The Mercies of God and the Transformed Christian Mind, Session 5 …
The Cove
Asheville, NC
August
Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours After the Bridge Collapsed …
What Do Tragedies Like This Mean for Us?
Thoughts after the collapse of the bridge in Minneapolis.
When You Aren't Sure What to Do Next …
Following the Reliable, Unpredictable Jesus
Response to Rabbi Kushner on the Collapse of the 35W Bridge …
John Piper responds to the idea that God is not supreme over tragedies.
Response to Grudem on Baptism and Church Membership …
Thoughts on whether a different opinion on baptism should be reason to exclude you from a church's membership.
All Things Were Created Through Him and for Him …
In the end, even sin serves to glorify Christ and increase the gladness of his people in him.
How Should We Respond to the Idea That Jesus Was Just a Good Man, Not God? …
John Piper talks about how it doesn't work to say Jesus was good unless you say also that he is God.
What Does It Mean That We Have Been Adopted By God? …
John Piper talks about the amazing fact that God has brought us into his family.
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What Does It Mean to Call God Our Father? …
John Piper discusses how our relationship to God can be like a child with his dad.
Good Doctrine Makes Better (Teenage) Saints …
Growing a church by serious biblical teaching is difficult, but it bears more radical fruit than less doctrinally serious strategies.
How Can I Make Time for the Bible? …
John Piper discusses how to make Bible-reading a regular part of life.
How Can Parents Help Their Kids Memorize the Bible? …
John Piper talks about how to encourage your kids to love the word of God.
What Do Truth and Praise Have to Do With Each Other? …
John Piper discusses the relationship between theology and doxology.
Pastors, Pragmatism, Pleasure, and Pride …
Three warnings to church leaders.
How Should Music Be Included In Family Devotions? …
John Piper discusses the place of singing in family worship--even if no one is musical.
The Fatal Disobedience of Adam and the Triumphant Obedience of Christ …
We are sinful by nature because of our father, Adam, but we can claim the righteousness of our Savior, Jesus.
How Should Christians View Retirement? …
John Piper talks about how to make your final years valuable for Christ.
What Do You Think of Tattoos and Body-Piercing? …
Listen to what tattoos and piercing have to do with the glory of God.
Christ: The Ground and Goal of the Old Testament …
What did everything that happened before Jesus have to do with him?
How Can We Cultivate a Heart for the Unreached? …
John Piper discusses practical steps toward having a vision for missions.
Funeral Message for Luke Kenneth Anderson …
A Meditation on John 11:1-44
What does the story of Lazarus mean for those who have lost a loved one to suicide?
September
Jesus chooses and Uses Failures …
"Forgiven," Not "Failure," Defines the Christian
The Pride of Babel and the Praise of Christ …
God planned the sin at the tower of Babel for the praise of Jesus.
How Should We Approach the Bible When Reading It? …
John Piper talks about what attitudes and expectations you ought to have when you go to the Scriptures.
Do We Earn Salvation By Living a Good Life? …
John Piper clarifies the reason why we should want to live obedient to God.
Treasuring Christ and the Call to Suffer, Part 1 …
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
Mark This Day and Marvel at the Work of God …
September 7 marks the 200th anniversary of Protestant missions in China.
Treasuring Christ and the Call to Suffer, Part 2 …
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
Treasuring Christ and the Call to Suffer, Part 3 …
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
Treasuring Christ and the Call to Suffer, Q & A …
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
How Can Christians Be Bold in Their Workplaces? …
John Piper highlights some tangible ways that Christians can honor Christ while on the job.
Treasuring Christ and the Call to Suffer, Part 4 …
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
The Sale of Joseph and the Son of God …
The sins committed against Joseph made Christ's coming possible.
Why Is Gambling Wrong? …
John Piper talks about why Christians shouldn't bet their money.
Three 9/11's We Need to Know …
How to Mark and Honor This Day
The greatest tribute we can pay those who have died is to live for Christ, who is in control.
Why Is It Important to Know That God Chose Us First? …
John Piper discusses why it is crucial for believers to know that God initiated their salvation.
The Gospel in 6 Minutes …
A concise explanation of the gospel and a plea to believe it.
Why Is Singing So Important for Christians? …
John Piper considers the significance behind believers "making melody to the Lord."
Encouraging Each Other at the End of the Age …
God's command to us to meet with and encourage each other is for our happiness.
Is the Bible Silent on the Issue of Abortion? …
John Piper explains why killing the unborn must not be considered irrelevant by anyone, especially Christians.
How Do You Keep From Getting Discouraged By Christians Who Aren't Passionate for God and His Word? …
John Piper talks about how to keep from being dragged down by the shortcomings of others.
Thanking God for Ten Years of Partnership in the Gospel …
Appreciation for Chuck & Carol Steddom and Sam & Vicki Crabtree
John Piper expresses his happiness at the 10-year anniversaries of Bethlehem's executive pastor and worship pastor.
How Important Should the Study of Jesus' Second Coming Be to Us? …
John Piper answers several questions about the importance and effects of contemplating Christ's return.
The Sinful Origin of the Son of David …
God exalted Christ's kingship by having him retake what men could not handle--the throne of Israel.
Is Direct Human Contact Important In Evangelism and Church Life? …
John Piper discusses why the internet, radio, and television aren't able to replace the local church.
What Is the Danger In Being a Middle-Class Comfortable Christian? …
John Piper warns about the silent snare that luxury can be for the person who is seeking to follow Jesus.
What I Said at My Granddaughter’s Funeral …
A Granddaddy’s Thoughts
John Piper shares seven ways that he has felt the loss of his granddaughter, Felicity Margaret Piper.
Should I Use the Bible When I Pray? …
John Piper talks about how helpful Scripture can be when we wish to communicate with God.
Certainties That Drive Enduring Ministry, Part 1 …
Desiring God 2007 National Conference
Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints
A Conversation with John Piper and John MacArthur …
Desiring God 2007 National Conference
Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints
Philippian Fellowship Annual Meeting …
Jon Bloom unfolds five aims that direct Desiring God's strategies for ministry.
Four Essentials to Finishing Well …
Desiring God 2007 National Conference
Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints
Certainties That Drive Enduring Ministry, Part 2 …
Desiring God 2007 National Conference
Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints
Today's Decisions Determine Who You'll Be Tomorrow …
Desiring God 2007 National Conference
Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints
Speaker Panel Q&A …
Desiring God 2007 National Conference
Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints
A Call for the Perseverance of the Saints …
Desiring God 2007 National Conference
Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints
Getting Old for the Glory of God …
Desiring God 2007 National Conference
Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints
October
What Has the Loss of Your Father Taught You About Ministering to the Dying? …
John Piper considers how we can be a blessing to those on the brink of eternity.
When God's Will Isn't Clear …
The Difficulty is Part of God's Design
Why Do You Think Some People Reject the Command That Wives Should Submit to Their Husbands? …
John Piper considers the primary misconception that people have about biblical submission.
When Does God Become 100% For Us? …
Answering a Good Question
John Piper explains how God’s disposition towards us changes at the moment of our justification.
Is It More Important to Have a Mind for God or a Heart for God? …
John Piper discusses the relationship between a Christian's heart and mind.
Judas Iscariot, the Suicide of Satan, and the Salvation of the World …
Every detail of the death of Christ happened according to the plan of God, even his betrayal and excessive agonies.
How Do You Respond to Non-Christians Who Say They Have an Open Mind? …
John Piper shares several options for helping others grasp the truths of Scripture.
What Are Some Old Truths That Our Generation Desperately Needs to Recover? …
Listen to John Piper talk about a major blindspot in our generation's view of reality.
Atlas Shrugged Fifty Years Later …
Appreciation and Criticism
John Piper reflects on the insights and errors of Ayn Rand's writings on the 50th anniversary of her best-selling novel.
How Do You Respond to Criticism? …
John Piper talks about how to take criticism and how to give it.
