Sermons & Messages

“I don’t want to be a comfort-seeking, entertainment-addicted, security-craving, approval-desiring Christian.”

—John Piper, from The Plundering of Your Property and the Power of Hope

Sermon of the Day

Radical Effects of the Resurrection

Topic: Glorification

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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

Series

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

Radical Effects of the Resurrection

Recent

Conference Message

Feel His Pleasure

Exercise, Endorphins, and Enjoying God

Mar 29, 2020

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13–14

Topic: Diet & Exercise

Conference Message

A Little Theology of Exercise

Mar 22, 2020

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1–5

Topic: Diet & Exercise

Classics

Conference Message

Doing Missions When Dying Is Gain

Oct 27, 1996

Topic: World Missions

Sermon

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

Aug 22, 2004

Scripture: Romans 12:1–2

Topic: Knowing God’s Will

Sermon

How to Receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit

Apr 29, 1984

Scripture: Acts 2:32–42

Topic: The Holy Spirit

Conference Message

Getting to the Bottom of Your Joy

Jan 3, 2011

Topic: Christian Hedonism

Conference Messages

Conference Message

Live for Your Greatest Desire

Jesus

Feb 23, 2020

Scripture: Isaiah 26:8

Topic: Christian Hedonism

Conference Message

‘How God Made Me Happy in Him’

John Piper’s Journey to Joy

Nov 17, 2019

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Topic: Christian Hedonism

Conference Message

Seven Reasons We Must Pursue Supreme Satisfaction in God

Nov 10, 2019

Scripture: Philippians 1:20–25, Psalm 16:11

Topic: Christian Hedonism

Conference Message

A Peculiar Act of Worship

Preaching as Expository Exultation

Nov 3, 2019

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16–4:4

Topic: Preaching & Teaching

Sermon Series

Battling Unbelief

Sep 11 – Dec 18, 1988

John Piper shows how to sever the clinging roots of sin that ensnare us, including anxiety, misplaced shame, regret, covetousness, lust, envy, bitterness, impatience, despondency, and pride.

Marriage, Christ, and Covenant: One Flesh for the Glory of God

Jan 28 – Jul 1, 2007

Marriage is a momentary but glorious gift. It is more than a husband’s and wife’s love for each other — vastly more. Its meaning is infinitely great: the display of the covenant-keeping love between Jesus and his people.

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.

Biographies

Biography

Insanity and Spiritual Songs in the Soul of a Saint

Reflections on the Life of William Cowper

Jan 29, 1992

Seminars

Racial Harmony

Nov 29, 2000 – Apr 4, 2001

Jesus died for the sake of racial diversity and harmony in the global church. Racial and ethnic dislike and hostility should never be part of Christ’s people.

Small Talks

Small Talk

The Next Generation

Small Talk — 2014 National Conference

Sep 27, 2014

Topic: The Bible

Sermons & Messages

“I don’t want to be a comfort-seeking, entertainment-addicted, security-craving, approval-desiring Christian.”

Radical Effects of the Resurrection

Sermon of the Day

Radical Effects of the Resurrection

Recent Arrow

Feel His Pleasure

Exercise, Endorphins, and Enjoying God

A Little Theology of Exercise

Classics Arrow

Doing Missions When Dying Is Gain

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

How to Receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit

Getting to the Bottom of Your Joy

Conference Messages Arrow

Live for Your Greatest Desire

Jesus

‘How God Made Me Happy in Him’

John Piper’s Journey to Joy

Seven Reasons We Must Pursue Supreme Satisfaction in God

A Peculiar Act of Worship

Preaching as Expository Exultation

Sermon Series Arrow

Battling Unbelief

Marriage, Christ, and Covenant: One Flesh for the Glory of God

Quest for Joy

Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ

Biographies Arrow

Insanity and Spiritual Songs in the Soul of a Saint

Reflections on the Life of William Cowper

Seminars Arrow

Racial Harmony

Small Talks Arrow

The Next Generation

Small Talk — 2014 National Conference

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