Messages by Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

No Global Mission Without God’s Mighty Spirit Dec 28, 2016

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We are living in the third great era of world history — the era of the Spirit. Our only hope for advancing God’s mission is to lean on the power of his Spirit.

The True Grace of Christian Camaraderie Dec 16, 2016

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The true grace of God is given to us in Jesus Christ, who is full of grace and truth.

How We Know the Bible Is True: The Beauty of Scripture as the Ground of Its Truth Nov 16, 2016

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Satan believes the Scriptures are God’s very words. But the difference between us and him is that he doesn’t treasure that truth.

Sons of Freedom and Joy: How a Christian Relates to the State Nov 02, 2016

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Christians claim their true citizenship in heaven. When we submit to earthly governments, we do so out of allegiance to Christ’s eternal kingdom.

Put the Attorneys to Work: How to Give the Bible Functional Authority in Your Speech and Writing Oct 25, 2016

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Christian leaders should exude the Bible. They need to test everything they speak and write through the grid of biblical teaching.

Teach the Nations to Do the Impossible Oct 16, 2016

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Jesus’s supreme authority empowers his Great Commission. We go, teach, and teach others to teach in the confidence that Jesus himself is with us.

Fifteen Dreams for the Future of Christian Hedonism Oct 07, 2016

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Central to biblical Christianity is the pursuit of our joy in God. John Piper expresses fifteen hopes for the future of maximizing our joy in God.

Volcanic Joy Oct 07, 2016

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God’s volcanic passion for his own glory erupts in overflowing delight for his Son and unceasing joy for his children who share in God’s own glorious bliss.

The Natural Act of Reading the Bible Supernaturally Sep 25, 2016

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In all true Bible reading, we think and God gives. We work hard to comprehend the authors’ intended meaning while we simultaneously rely on God to help us understand.

The Supernatural Act of Reading the Bible Sep 24, 2016

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Whenever we read the Bible, we depend on God’s supernatural power to illumine the words, sentences, and paragraphs with his glory.