John Piper | Desiring God

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John Piper

John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & 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: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist and most recently Why I Love the Apostle Paul: 30 Reasons.

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What Does the Bible Say About ‘National Coming Out Day’?

What Does the Bible Say About ‘National Coming Out Day’?

Our culture may celebrate sin and stifle truth, but that doesn’t mean we should lose hope. God can still grant an awakening.

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How Do We Respond When a Pastor Leaves the Faith?

How Do We Respond When a Pastor Leaves the Faith?

If we believe in the sovereignty of God, then how do we explain friends or prominent leaders who turn their backs on Jesus?

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Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 3: If You Refuse to Be Happy

If You Refuse to Be Happy

Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 3

It is our duty, not just our opportunity, to pursue God. And he underlines this reality by threatening judgment if we will not seek happiness in him.

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How Much ‘Lover’ Language Should We Use in Worship Songs?

How Much ‘Lover’ Language Should We Use in Worship Songs?

Our song choices influence our churches nearly as much as our sermons. If we don’t choose our music with care, we aren’t shepherding well.

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The Explosive Power of the Resurrection — Now

The Explosive Power of the Resurrection — Now

Jesus’s resurrection not only guarantees that we too will rise, but that we can taste steadfast, heavenly joy here and now — even in suffering. John Piper preached this sermon at the Sing! Conference in Nashville.

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Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 2: God Demands Our Delight

God Demands Our Delight

Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 2

God cares more about your happiness than you do. He is so serious about your joy that he threatens hell if you refuse to find it in him.

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Should We Call Out False Teachers or Ignore Them?

Should We Call Out False Teachers or Ignore Them?

False teachers threaten churches all over the world. Every Christian, and especially pastors, should know how to respond to their danger.

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How Do I Submit to My Unbelieving Husband?

How Do I Submit to My Unbelieving Husband?

A wife’s submission to her husband is qualified submission. She follows Jesus first, and then does whatever she can to honor her husband’s leadership.

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Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 1: The Duty of Delight

The Duty of Delight

Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 1

Christian Hedonism: A life devoted to pursuing the fullest and longest pleasure in God through Jesus Christ.

Strive to Be More Satisfied in God: Invitation to Christian Hedonism

Strive to Be More Satisfied in God

Invitation to Christian Hedonism

God cannot be glorified as he should be, unless his people enjoy him for who he truly is: the universe’s greatest Treasure.

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Is Everyone Punished the Same in Hell?

Is Everyone Punished the Same in Hell?

The Bible describes degrees of happiness for the saints in heaven. Does that mean there are degrees of despair in hell?

He Preached More Than He Slept: George Whitefield (1714–1770)

He Preached More Than He Slept

George Whitefield (1714–1770)

In the pulpit, George Whitefield wept, shouted, and did whatever else he could to make spiritual reality seem real — because it is.

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Philippians 4:1, Part 4: Stand Firm in the Strength of God

Stand Firm in the Strength of God

Philippians 4:1, Part 4

God does not call us to stand firm in our own willpower, relying on our own strength. He calls us to stand firm in the Lord.

Your Gospel Keeps People from God: Ten Appeals to Prosperity Preachers

Your Gospel Keeps People from God

Ten Appeals to Prosperity Preachers

The prosperity gospel will not make anybody praise Jesus. It will make people praise prosperity. John Piper makes ten appeals to prosperity preachers.

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John Piper’s Most Bizarre Moment in Preaching

John Piper’s Most Bizarre Moment in Preaching

If John Piper wants Christians to find their ultimate happiness and joy in God, why hasn’t he ever told a joke from the pulpit?

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Who Is John Piper?

Who Is John Piper?

We make plans and prepare for what’s ahead, but only God orders our steps. Pastor John shares his path toward a lifetime of fruitful ministry.

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Philippians 4:1, Part 3: What Crown Will Christians Receive?

What Crown Will Christians Receive?

Philippians 4:1, Part 3

Other Christians will stand as evidence on the last day that you truly loved the Lord Jesus during your lifetime.

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Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

The Bible commands us to be baptized, but what does the water actually do? Does it save us, like 1 Peter 3:21 appears to say?

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Philippians 4:1, Part 2: Can We Love Christians Too Much?

Can We Love Christians Too Much?

Philippians 4:1, Part 2

How can the apostle Paul call other believers “my joy” when he just said that he counts everything as loss compared to knowing Christ?

UFOs and the Laughter of Faith

UFOs and the Laughter of Faith

God governs all the reaches of space and everything in it. If he is for us, no one, and nothing, can successfully be against us — UFOs included.

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We’re Back! — Update from John Piper

We’re Back! — Update from John Piper

John Piper recently finished a book on the providence of God — the purposeful sovereignty of a heavenly Father who loves and cares for his children.

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Philippians 4:1, Part 1: Love and Long for One Another

Love and Long for One Another

Philippians 4:1, Part 1

The apostle Paul expressed a deep love and longing in his letters. How often do you express that kind of love to other Christians?

How to Suffer Without Grumbling: Why I Love the Apostle Paul

How to Suffer Without Grumbling

Why I Love the Apostle Paul

We will only suffer well when we believe that our suffering is filled with purpose — unshakable, God-ordained, everlasting purpose.

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1 Corinthians 10:13, Part 3: Will I Be Tempted Beyond My Willpower?

Will I Be Tempted Beyond My Willpower?

1 Corinthians 10:13, Part 3

God allows us to be tempted with things beyond our willpower so that we might stop relying on our willpower.

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1 Corinthians 10:13, Part 2: What Is the Way of Escape in Temptation?

What Is the Way of Escape in Temptation?

1 Corinthians 10:13, Part 2

How can God say he will provide us with an escape in our tests and trials while also saying he will help us endure them?

Would you consider this year-end invitation from John Piper?

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