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How Do You Define Joy?

How do you define joy? John Piper offers his definition in ten minutes. This video is the first of a six-part series on the theme of joy in the book of Philippians.
John Piper

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The Path to Full and Lasting Pleasure
The Path to Full and Lasting Pleasure

The Path to Full and Lasting Pleasure

Aug 11, 2015
Psalm 16 gives us some of the clearest, most powerful words about our greatest happiness.
John Piper
Aug 11, 2015

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How Do You Define Joy?
How Do You Define Joy?

How Do You Define Joy?

Jul 25, 2015
How do you define joy? John Piper offers his definition in ten minutes. This video is the first of a six-part series on the theme of joy in the book of Philippians.
John Piper
Jul 25, 2015

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What Is “the Joy of the Lord” and Where Can I Find It?
What Is “the Joy of the Lord” and Where Can I Find It?

What Is “the Joy of the Lord” and Where Can I Find It?

Jul 12, 2016
The joy of Jesus in us is the presence of the Holy Spirit himself. Pastor John explains.
John Piper
Jul 12, 2016
“As a young pastor, I preached, ‘God calls us to holiness, not happiness.’ I’m now convinced I was dead wrong.”
—Randy Alcorn, from Common Christian Myths About Happiness
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Psalm 1:1: How to Lose Your Happiness
Psalm 1:1: How to Lose Your Happiness

How to Lose Your Happiness

Psalm 1:1

Apr 3, 2018
Those who say they want to be happy while they still indulge in sin do not really want to be happy.
John Piper
Apr 3, 2018

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The Joy Project

The Joy Project

An Introduction to Calvinism

by Tony Reinke
True happiness is not found. The deepest and most enduring happiness breaks into our lives, overcomes our boredom, and ultimately finds us.

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