Sermons & Messages

“The King has come. But that’s not good news until we hear that the King has come to die for his rebellious subjects.”

—John Piper, from Gospel Depths

Sermon of the Day

When Is Abortion Racism?

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16–17

Topic: Abortion

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Popular Collections: Conference Messages; Bethlehem Sermons; Biographies; Seminars; Small Talks

Scripture

Popular References: Romans 8; Hebrews 10; Philippians 1; John 3; Isaiah 55

Topic

Popular Topics: Christian Hedonism; World Missions; Pastoral Ministry; The Gospel; Sanctification & Growth

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Popular Series: Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written; The Gospel of John; Hebrews; Acts: What Jesus Did After the Beginning; 1 Peter: Grow in the Grace & Knowledge of Christ

Sermon of the Day

When Is Abortion Racism?

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Conference Message

The Explosive Power of the Resurrection — Now

Oct 6, 2019

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12, John 15:11

Topic: The Resurrection of Christ

Message

Christians Care About All Suffering and Injustice

Aug 25, 2019

Topic: Suffering

Classics

Conference Message

Getting to the Bottom of Your Joy

Jan 3, 2011

Topic: Christian Hedonism

Conference Message

Sex and the Supremacy of Christ

Part 2

Sep 26, 2004

Topic: Sexual Purity

Sermon

Why Did God Create the World?

Sep 22, 2012

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1–7

Topic: The Pleasures of God

Sermon

Kill Sin by the Spirit

Feb 17, 2002

Scripture: Romans 8:10–17

Topic: Killing Sin

Conference Messages

Conference Message

The Golden Stitches of Sovereignty

What Holds Our Gospel Together

Apr 1, 2019

Scripture: Mark 8:31–38

Topic: The Gospel

Conference Message

Is It Right to Seek More Joy Than We Have Through Justification?

Jan 28, 2019

Scripture: 1 John 2:3

Topic: Pursuit of Holiness

Conference Message

What Kind of Heart Does Christ Deserve?

The Call of Christian Hedonism

Jan 28, 2019

Scripture: Job 22:24–26

Topic: Christian Hedonism

Conference Message

Make Your Life Count

The Greatest Missions Letter Ever Written

Jan 4, 2019

Scripture: Romans 8:31–39

Topic: World Missions

Sermon Series

Quest for Joy

Jan 8 – Mar 26, 1989

What is God like? What’s the meaning and consequence of sin? What did Christ achieve when he died? And what is faith? How you answer those questions makes a tremendous difference in how you share your faith — and how deep and endurable is your joy.

Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ

Aug 12 – Oct 7, 2007

God does not just rule the wind; he rules wickedness, your sin, and the sin of those who have hurt you. The question is, How can this be good news — for you and for the world? We must answer with unswerving allegiance to God’s word. And it is good news.

A Hunger for God

Jan 1 – Feb 19, 1995

Between the dangers of self-denial and self-indulgence is the path of pleasing pain called fasting. When God is the supreme hunger or your heart, he will be supreme in everything. And when you are most satisfied in him, he will be most glorified in you.

Thirty-Year Theological Trademarks

Sep 8 – Dec 29, 2012

After a generation of investment in one church, here is John Piper’s summary of his most important emphases in one final sermon series.

Biographies

Biography

Martin Luther: Lessons from His Life and Labor

Jan 30, 1996

Seminars

The Pastor as Prophet

Feb 26 – Feb 27, 2010

Ministers of the word must faithfully preach the Bible with Christ-exalting clarity, soul-converting power, culture-confronting courage, and love-producing effectiveness.

Small Talks

Small Talk

The Best Things About the Boring Parts of the Bible

Small Talk — 2014 National Conference

Sep 27, 2014

Topic: The Bible

Sermons & Messages

“The King has come. But that’s not good news until we hear that the King has come to die for his rebellious subjects.”

When Is Abortion Racism?

Sermon of the Day

When Is Abortion Racism?

Recent Arrow

The Explosive Power of the Resurrection — Now

Christians Care About All Suffering and Injustice

Classics Arrow

Getting to the Bottom of Your Joy

Sex and the Supremacy of Christ

Part 2

Why Did God Create the World?

Kill Sin by the Spirit

Conference Messages Arrow

The Golden Stitches of Sovereignty

What Holds Our Gospel Together

Is It Right to Seek More Joy Than We Have Through Justification?

What Kind of Heart Does Christ Deserve?

The Call of Christian Hedonism

Make Your Life Count

The Greatest Missions Letter Ever Written

Sermon Series Arrow

Quest for Joy

Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ

A Hunger for God

Thirty-Year Theological Trademarks

Biographies Arrow

Martin Luther: Lessons from His Life and Labor

Seminars Arrow

The Pastor as Prophet

Small Talks Arrow

The Best Things About the Boring Parts of the Bible

Small Talk — 2014 National Conference

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