Messages by Desiring God (Video)

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Called to Be Lights in the World May 24, 2015

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John Piper | Christians, as chosen lights, proclaim God’s excellencies through transformed living, silencing ignorance, shaming the revilers with good behavior, and bringing glory to their heavenly Father.

Destined to Obey, or Disobey May 24, 2015

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John Piper | Is stumbling because of disobedience any different from being born again by the mercy of God? If we are not born again, we will disobey, destined by our nature.

Born Again by the Book May 24, 2015

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John Piper | According to 1 Peter, what does it mean to have your soul purified by “obedience to the truth”?

The Infinite Price of Your Freedom May 24, 2015

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John Piper | Christians are called to both “fear not” and fear — fear to squander the precious ransom of Christ’s blood.

New Passions Are the Path to Holiness May 24, 2015

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John Piper | New passions give rise to new conduct. And if you try to turn it around, you don’t have Christianity anymore.

A Faith More Precious Than Gold May 24, 2015

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John Piper | Your faith is so valuable that God is willing to put it through fire to burn out all the dross. Don’t begrudge the school of suffering because God deems it necessary.

Simultaneous Joy and Sorrow May 24, 2015

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John Piper | The Christian life is characterized by the simultaneous experience of both joy and sorrow. Trials are allowed by God’s necessity to test and strengthen one’s faith, all while God provides the necessary grace for each day’s challenges.

Why Your Faith Will Not Fail May 24, 2015

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John Piper | God sustains faith, trials refine faith, and faith glorifies Christ.

Born Again to a Living Hope May 24, 2015

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John Piper | Every Christian has been born again, and everyone who has been born again has a living hope.

The Word Awakens Joy and Worship May 24, 2015

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John Piper | According to the apostle Peter, knowing the cause, means, and goal of our election as exiles awakens joy and worship.