Messages by Desiring God (Video)

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How to Preach in the Power of the Spirit Jun 20, 2019

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John Piper | Sermons are not speeches. Preaching isn’t a lecture. When a pastor speaks God’s words to his gathered people, in the power of the Spirit, miracles happen. John Piper delivered this message at the Sing! conference in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Glory of God and Why We Sing Jun 15, 2019

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John Piper | The greatness of God’s glory invites a response that moves his people beyond mere words. And so we sing. John Piper preached this sermon at the Sing! Conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Our Worth Is Not in What We Own: Fifteen-Minute Gospel Presentation Jun 15, 2019

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John Piper | We will never find true worth in what we have or who we are. True, full, lasting satisfaction can only come through all that God is for us in Jesus Christ. After the congregation sang “My Worth Is Not in What I Own,” John Piper presented this gospel message at the Sing! Belfast conference.

Pharisaism, Money, and the Greatness of God Jun 10, 2019

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John Piper | What makes the heart of a legalist tick? You might be surprised how often, despite appearances, it is simply this: the love of money. John Piper delivered this message at a chapel for Crossway Books.

What Do Christians Care About (Most)? To the Class of 2019 May 17, 2019

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John Piper | Christians care about all injustice in our fallen world. But our outrage against wrongdoing will fizzle out unless we root our concern in God himself. We care especially about injustice against God. John Piper preached this message at the 2019 Bethlehem College and Seminary commencement.

Christ Has Purchased Global Praise: The Blood, the Beast, and the Boast of Race May 08, 2019

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John Piper | Jesus has already paid the price to ransom a global people who live to praise him. And he wants to use you to spread the astoundingly good news. John Piper preached this message at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis.

The Golden Stitches of Sovereignty: What Holds Our Gospel Together Apr 01, 2019

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John Piper | The death of Jesus Christ was no mere product of coincidences. God planned every detail to ensure the salvation of his people. John Piper preached this message at The Gospel Coalition 2019 National Conference.

Is It Right to Seek More Joy Than We Have Through Justification? Jan 28, 2019

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John Piper | Jesus not only paid for our full acceptance with God, but he also purchased grace for us to embrace obedience. This is the second message John Piper preached at the Bethlehem 2019 Conference for Pastors + Church Leaders in Minneapolis.

What Kind of Heart Does Christ Deserve? The Call of Christian Hedonism Jan 28, 2019

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John Piper | Jesus is worthy to be praised with our every thought and deed. But what about our feelings? The Bible’s clearest answer is also the best of news. John Piper preached this message at the Bethlehem 2019 Conference for Pastors + Church Leaders in Minneapolis.

The Invincible Power of Joy for World Missions: For Cowards, Consumers, and the Comfortable Jan 17, 2019

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John Piper | Safety tempts us to stay put. Luxury tries to lure us. Comfort wants to keep us. But God has a bigger, global dream for his people. John Piper preached this message at the G3 2019 conference in Atlanta.