Messages by Desiring God (Video)

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Serious Joy, Cultural Conflict, and Christian Humility: Thoughts on Christian Education Nov 08, 2019

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John Piper | True Christian education fills our hearts and minds with a joy so serious and strong that our society loses its power to control where we stand and what we say.

Christ Magnified in His World Through Servants Satisfied in His Worth Nov 03, 2019

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John Piper | God will not settle for redeeming people from just a few parts of the globe. He will have people from every tribe, tongue, and nation.

How Does Humility Lead in Conflict? A Charge to Christian Leaders Oct 24, 2019

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John Piper | The humblest response to our culture’s tirade against objective truth isn’t to retreat, but to lovingly and kindly contend for what the Bible says.

Seek the Things That Are Above Oct 16, 2019

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John Piper | Every believer in Jesus Christ has a potent spiritual superpower. With the Spirit’s help, we now can seek the very things of heaven above.

A Peculiar Act of Worship: Preaching as Expository Exultation Sep 30, 2019

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John Piper | The preacher’s task is not merely to teach or inform, but to rejoice with his people over the wonders of Scripture.

‘How God Made Me Happy in Him’: John Piper’s Journey to Joy Sep 27, 2019

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John Piper | Glory and joy appear all over the Bible, but how they relate is not readily obvious. Listen to John Piper tell the story of how God connected the dots between the two.

Seven Reasons We Must Pursue Supreme Satisfaction in God Sep 27, 2019

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John Piper | Enjoying God, being satisfied in him, is essential in glorifying him as he deserves. God is not as glorified by mere duty as he is by delight.

The Explosive Power of the Resurrection — Now Aug 20, 2019

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John Piper | Jesus’s resurrection not only guarantees that we too will rise, but that we can taste steadfast, heavenly joy here and now — even in suffering. John Piper preached this sermon at the Sing! Conference in Nashville.

Who Will Give My Head Waters? Seven Reasons to Pray for Holy Tears Jun 24, 2019

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John Piper | Tears, crying, and weeping are all a proper response to the God-ordained sorrow and pain we face. Just because God is sovereign doesn’t mean we ignore our pain.

Christians Care About All Suffering and Injustice Jun 20, 2019

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John Piper | Suffering and injustice infect every inch of our world. But Jesus grants his people the resolve to labor for change that makes an everlasting difference. John Piper preached this message at the Sing! Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland.