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John Piper

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is author of more than 50 books, including Desiring God and The Pleasures of God. Read more about John.

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How to Love Your People: The Gladness of Your People and the Glory of God

How to Love Your People

The Gladness of Your People and the Glory of God

If pastors are going to labor for the joy of their people, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians 1:24, then they must first make it their priority to pursue their own joy in the Lord.

How Would You Help a Spiritually Stagnant Church?

John Piper talks about what is needed for a church to have vital religion.

Levels of Happiness in Heaven

I have recorded a section of Jonathan Edwards' sermon on Romans 2:10. It lasts about seven minutes. The reason I recorded it is that I regard this section as the best thing I have ever read on the issue of…

Treasuring Christ Together Because He Is More Valuable Than All Else

Nothing is more important as a church grows than that its people help each other rejoice in Jesus.

What Is Hindering Racial Reconciliation In the Church?

John Piper explains how doctrinal unity is absolutely necessary to every other kind of unity.

Which Error Is More Prevalent In the World—Legalism or License?

Listen to John Piper talk about the origins and dangers of legalism.

Sheep, Wolves, Snakes, and Doves

Thoughts on Matthew 10:16

How can we know whether to persevere through persecution or run away from it?

Valuing Biblical Manhood

Last week at a lunch for pastors, I gave a message you can listen to called "Some Sweet Blessings of Masculine Christianity." I drew out eleven benefits of valuing biblical manhood. Here is my outline By “masculine Christianity,”…

How Can Christians Have a Positive Influence on American Politics?

Listen to John Piper articulate ways that Christians can act and pray in ways that benefit our government.

‘I Am Sending You Out as Sheep in the Midst of Wolves’: The Cost and Blessing of Being a Christian Missionary

‘I Am Sending You Out as Sheep in the Midst of Wolves’

The Cost and Blessing of Being a Christian Missionary

The costs of taking the gospel to the unreached is high, but the Lamb who is worthy to receive the reward of his suffering is infinitely greater.

How Should We Teach Children About Death and Eternal Life?

How Should We Teach Children About Death and Eternal Life?

John Piper talks about how to best prepare children for the realities of this life.

Interview With John Piper About The Future of Justification: A Response to N. T. Wright

John Piper and Bob Allen discuss Piper's thoughts on Justification, the New Perspective on Paul, and his latest book .

Tragically Widening the Grounds of Legitimate Divorce

A Response to Instone-Brewer's Article in <em>Christianity Today</em>

John Piper responds to David Instone-Brewer's article on divorce from Christianity Today.

Is There a Place for Worriers In the Church?

John Piper talks about how we should never become content with anxiety.

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Some Sweet Blessings of Masculine Christianity

Some Sweet Blessings of Masculine Christianity

Fidelis Foundation Pastors Luncheon

The church is blessed by strong, humble, Christ-like male leadership and the corresponding culture it breeds.

What Does It Mean to Believe?

Listen to John Piper discern how Satan's belief in Christ differs from the way that Christians believe in him.

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The Pleasures of God, Part 3

The Pleasures of God

Part 3

God delighted to overcome the most significant problem in the universe. Jesus paid the price, and we forever can enjoy and make much of God.

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The Pleasures of God

The Pleasures of God

Part 2

All that God does pleases him, and all that pleases him he does — including electing ungodly sinners unto salvation.

How Do You Respond to Criticism?

John Piper talks about how to take criticism and how to give it.

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The Pleasures of God, Part 1

The Pleasures of God, Part 1

Desiring God 2007 Regional Conference

God has eternally enjoyed himself as Trinity and creates us to make his glory go on public display that we may be satisfied in him forever.

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 Non-Christians Who Say They Have an Open Mind?

John Piper shares several options for helping others grasp the truths of Scripture.

Judas Iscariot, the Suicide of Satan, and the Salvation of the World

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 agonies.

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.

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