Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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Dismiss the Devil with a Song Sep 30, 2020

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Singing together is not merely the prelude to the sermon. When God’s people sing from the heart, more happens than we imagine.

Is Enjoying God the Same as Glorifying God? Sep 28, 2020

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“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” Does that mean enjoying God and glorifying God are the same thing?

Why Is the Bible So Violent? Sep 25, 2020

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The Bible depicts more violence than our modern sensibilities often want to admit. How do we handle these parts of Scripture when we come across them?

How Do I Overcome My Fear of the Future? Sep 23, 2020

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In this life, we will have trouble. In this world, we will have reasons to fear. But in Christ, our God is with us through it all.

Why Does It Matter That Christ Was ‘Begotten, Not Made’? Sep 21, 2020

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The Nicene Creed speaks of Jesus as “begotten, not made.” What does that mean, and why does it matter?

Money Motivates Me to Work Hard — Is That Okay? Sep 18, 2020

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How can we tell if our desire for money is a good, God-given desire, instead of a love for Mammon? Pastor John offers seven ways to discern the difference.

How Do I Tell If I Am Lukewarm? Sep 16, 2020

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How can we tell if we are spiritually lukewarm, like the Christians in Laodicea? We can look at our private prayer life.

What Do You Love Most About God? Sep 14, 2020

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Unless the Bible informs what we love most about God, we risk imagining a god in our own likeness, rather than treasuring him for who he really is.

‘Always Learning but Never Arriving’ — Is That Me? Sep 11, 2020

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Paul warns us about some who are “always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.” What kind of person does he have in mind?

What Is God Accomplishing in My Suffering? Sep 09, 2020

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Suffering often feels meaningless in the moment. So how can Christians learn not only to endure trials, but to rejoice in the midst of them?