Messages by Desiring God (Video)

Latest Episodes:

We Rejoice to Suffer for You: Pastoral Pain and the People’s Joy Mar 13, 2022

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John Piper | Why does the apostle Paul speak so much about himself and his suffering? Because his suffering for the sake of others makes the love of Christ tangible to them.

Brother Ass: Stewarding the Body as Christian Hedonists Mar 02, 2022

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David Mathis | Why would Christians exercise? Working and pushing these bodies, as God designed them, serves our learning, our joy, and our love.

The Supremacy of Christ in Everything Feb 27, 2022

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John Piper | The sovereign supremacy of Christ both keeps us from error and enables us to persevere through hardships with patience and joyful thankfulness.

‘The Joy of the Lord Is Your Stronghold’ Feb 07, 2022

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John Piper | Joy in God becomes our stronghold when we are awakened to see and savor him as our greatest joy.

The Missionary Miracle: Christ’s Call to Cross a Culture Dec 31, 2021

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John Piper | How does the miracle of a missionary happen? God gives us a burning desire to taste and enjoy the joy of others in Jesus Christ.

The Fearlessness of Christmas Joy: Six Wonders of Christ’s Lordship Dec 19, 2021

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John Piper | The first Christmas brought good news. With it came fearless, great joy for all those who confess, “Jesus is Lord.”

The Pleasures of God’s Faithfulness: Reflections on Bethlehem’s 150 Years Nov 21, 2021

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John Piper | In 2021, Bethlehem Baptist celebrated 150 years as a church. As part of the celebration service, former pastor John Piper reflects on how a church could endure, and bear fruit, over generations.

Workers for Your Joy: The Call of Christ to Christian Leaders Nov 14, 2021

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David Mathis | God made us to be led, every one of us. He designed us to thrive, not in autonomy, but under the wisdom and care of worthy leaders.

23 Tips from 23 Years of Book Reading Nov 12, 2021

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Tony Reinke | Many of us today love to swipe, scroll, and stare, but hardly read. Tony Reinke shares 23 tips for reading more and better in a digital age.

Prayer Vocalizes Our Abiding in Christ Nov 03, 2021

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John Piper | Prayer says more than the words it speaks. The act of praying vocalizes a profound reality: God himself abides in us, and we abide in him.