Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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Coming to Christ for All the Wrong Reasons Jul 21, 2025

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What are some common but wrong reasons for coming to Christ? Pastor John warns against coming to Jesus to get something other than Jesus.

Does God Condemn Nations Today? Jul 17, 2025

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Jesus laid woes on cities and even an entire generation. Does God still render corporate judgments today — and if so, what happens to believers in these groups?

Who Is Blocking My Life — Satan or Jesus? Jul 14, 2025

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When we feel stuck, is God redirecting us, or are spiritual forces trying to derail us? Pastor John delves into the mysteries of providence.

Four Tests for False Teaching Jul 10, 2025

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The Internet is full of different teachers and various doctrines. So, how do we discern false teachers from true, and good doctrine from bad?

Distorted Doctrine Destroys Lives Jul 07, 2025

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As long as we sincerely love God, does it really matter if we have wrong doctrine? Pastor John shows what’s at stake in our knowledge of God and his ways.

Surviving the Social Media Flood of Life Advice Jul 03, 2025

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When we feel the pressure of worldly expectations, what should really matter to us? Pastor John defines true success in a world of conflicting advice.

Did We Sin Our Marriage Away? Jun 30, 2025

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If a couple sins their way into marriage, should they split up and start over? Pastor John calls a weary husband and wife back to their lifelong covenant.

Did God Forgive Me If I Don’t Feel Forgiven? Jun 26, 2025

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How can we be sure that God truly forgives us, especially when our past sins feel unforgivable? Pastor John ministers hope to the unassured.

Guard Your Mind from Trash Jun 23, 2025

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In a corrupted and corrupting world, how can we protect our minds without becoming isolated or indifferent to the world around us?

Jesus’s Warnings to the Comfortable Jun 19, 2025

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When Jesus calls down woes on the rich, full, and laughing, does he have any qualifications in mind? Pastor John uncovers a clue in the context.