Messages by Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

The Uncommon Virtue of Humility Apr 27, 2022

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Humility flourishes in hearts that focus not on being humble, but on gladly exalting Jesus, who is superior to us in every possible way.

Christ Died to Make Us Holy: And Why Some Preachers Avoid It Apr 20, 2022

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There is a kind of unhealthy preaching that fails to make plain the effective connection between the sin-bearing work of Christ and the sin-killing work of the Christian.

The Gospel in All Caps: Glorified Scars in the Body of Christ Apr 17, 2022

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David Mathis | We boast on Sunday because Christ died on Friday. No cross, no favor with God. No crucifixion, no resurrection. We live because he died.

Behind the Times: Survival in a Day of Suffocating News Apr 17, 2022

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David Mathis | What if, with some intentionality, the news could become a source of refreshment rather than a continual distraction and discouragement?

What Is ‘Freedom in Christ’? Mar 20, 2022

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David Mathis | What is freedom in Christ? Freedom from trying to earn God’s acceptance, and freedom to know and enjoy God forever.

How to Meet with God for a Lifetime Mar 20, 2022

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David Mathis | How do we meet with God in his word for a lifetime? Every morning, seek to gather a day’s portion.

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

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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.

The Humbled Win the World Mar 06, 2022

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David Mathis | Before we step out to attempt big, ambitious things for Jesus, we need to prepare ourselves to receive and embrace the humbling that will inevitably come.

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