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Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. We’re on a mission to change that. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ.

“Refugees, if our government fears and excludes you, we Christians will come to you.”

—John Piper, from Gospel Worship

Sermon of the Day

The Path to Full and Lasting Pleasure

Scripture: Psalm 16

Topic: Christian Hedonism, Joy

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

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

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

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

Sermon of the Day

The Path to Full and Lasting Pleasure

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Conference Message

The Achievement of Christ Without Which There Would Be No Others

The Achievement of Christ Without Which There Would Be No Others

The Achievement of Christ Without Which There Would Be No Others

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1–10:18

Topic: The Gospel

Conference Message

Can Joy Come in Sorrow? Lessons for an Authentic Christian Life

Can Joy Come in Sorrow? Lessons for an Authentic Christian Life

Can Joy Come in Sorrow?

Lessons for an Authentic Christian Life

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:10, Psalm 30:5

Topic: Suffering, Joy

Classics

Conference Message

Doing Missions When Dying Is Gain

Doing Missions When Dying Is Gain

Topic: World Missions

What Is the Will of God and How Do We Know It?

What Is the Will of God and How Do We Know It?

Scripture: Romans 12:1–2

Topic: Knowing God’s Will

How to Receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit

How to Receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Acts 2:32–42

Topic: The Holy Spirit

Conference Message

Getting to the Bottom of Your Joy

Getting to the Bottom of Your Joy

Topic: Christian Hedonism

Conference Messages

Conference Message

‘Hallowed Be Your Name’: The Greatest Prayer in All the World

‘Hallowed Be Your Name’

The Greatest Prayer in All the World

Scripture: Matthew 6:9–13

Topic: World Missions

Conference Message

Satan’s Devices: Standing Fast in the Digital Age

Satan’s Devices

Standing Fast in the Digital Age

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–20

Topic: Spiritual Warfare, Technology

Conference Message

Who Will Have Your Attention? Clinging to Christ in the Digital Age

Who Will Have Your Attention?

Clinging to Christ in the Digital Age

Scripture: Proverbs 27:20, Colossians 3:1–3, Mark 9:7, Hebrews 2:1

Topic: Sanctification & Growth, Technology

Conference Message

Singing, Suffering, and Scripture: How God Keeps Us Through Song

Singing, Suffering, and Scripture

How God Keeps Us Through Song

Scripture: Psalm 147:1

Topic: Suffering, Corporate Worship

Sermon Series

Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ

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

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

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.

Desiring God

Sep 11 – Nov 13, 1983

God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. John Piper’s sermonic meditations on the centrality of the pursuit of joy in the Christian life, and how it changes everything.

Biographies

The Chief Design of My Life: Mortification and Universal Holiness

The Chief Design of My Life: Mortification and Universal Holiness

The Chief Design of My Life: Mortification and Universal Holiness

Reflections on the Life and Thought of John Owen

Seminars

Rejoicing in the Refiner’s Fire

Rejoicing in the Refiner’s Fire

First Peter was written to believers suffering because of their faith. Peter writes to remind them of the glorious spiritual realities underneath and beyond all that they are experiencing now.

Small Talks

The Pastor as Lead Affirmer

The Pastor as Lead Affirmer

Desiring God 2014 Conference for Pastors

Topic: Pastoral Ministry