Synopsis
John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org; he is author of more than 50 books and travels regularly to preach and teach. New messages are posted to this podcast as they become available. Pipers sermons, books, articles, and more are available free of charge at desiringGod.org. We want people everywhere to understand and embrace the truth that God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in him.
Episodes
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The Dominion Belongs to the God of All Grace
27/11/1994 Duration: 31minIf God called you to his glory, he's going to get you to his glory.
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Are You Humble Enough to Be Care-Free?
20/11/1994 Duration: 31minHumility is what we need if we hope to find rest in the promises of God.
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How Elder-Shepherds Prepare to Meet the Chief Shepherd
13/11/1994 Duration: 29minWhen the Chief Shepherd comes, he is going to call elders to account and say, "Did you feed my sheep?"
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Cities of Ruthless Nations Will Revere Thee
06/11/1994 Duration: 32minGreat affliction + deep poverty + abundant joy = great generosity.
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The Word That Comes Worshiping: Savoring What We Say About God
03/11/1994 Duration: 44minJohn Piper | When the preacher’s own heart sings with the glories of God, he can’t help but overflow to his people in the pulpit.
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The Word That Kindles Worship: Showing the Glories of God
02/11/1994 Duration: 42minJohn Piper | Preaching not only shows the content and truth of Scripture, but is an act of praise that helps others see and savor God.
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Worship Comes by the Word: Satisfaction in the Greatness of God
02/11/1994 Duration: 35minJohn Piper | Preaching shouldn’t aim mainly at meeting felt needs, but at painting, singing, and heralding the glories of God in Scripture.
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Why We Can Rejoice in Suffering
23/10/1994 Duration: 36minKing Jesus stores his greatest joys for us not in the courtyard where the sun always shines, but deep in the cellars of affliction.
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God in Everything at the End of the Age
16/10/1994 Duration: 36minWhat did Peter mean when he wrote that the end of all things is at hand?
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Finding Joy Through Loving Others (with Portuguese Interpretation)
13/10/1994 Duration: 56minLove is the overflow of joy in God which meets the needs of others. Therefore, love begins with the grace of God.
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Preserving Your Joy in God (with Portuguese Interpretation)
13/10/1994 Duration: 57minTo maintain joy in God, you must fight for it — but God has already won the victory in Jesus Christ. Therefore, you can fight even in the dark with gutsy guilt.
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Fearlessness in Defense of the Truth (with Portuguese Interpretation)
12/10/1994 Duration: 55minIn our culture, having strong convictions is widely unpopular. However, despite the prevailing cultural sentiment, God calls us to speak courageously, even it if costs you your life.
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Women in Ministry (with Portuguese Interpretation)
12/10/1994 Duration: 57minEvery woman in Christ is a minister, but the pastorate is for biblically qualified men.
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Leadership and Submission in the Home (with Portuguese Interpretation)
11/10/1994 Duration: 55minMarriage is a parable of Christ and the church. When the husband copies Christ and the wife copies the church, something beautiful is shown to the world.
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Should We Seek Our Happiness? (with Portuguese Interpretation)
11/10/1994 Duration: 56minThe weakness of Christianity is not caused by people pursuing their own happiness but rather by the failure to pursue happiness with all of our might. We settle for pleasures that are too small.
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The Social Panorama of Our Day (with Portuguese Interpretation)
11/10/1994 Duration: 54minIn a world where gender-leveling is advocated, we must resist the erosion of biblical manhood and womanhood.
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God's Passion for His Glory (with Portuguese Interpretation)
10/10/1994 Duration: 42minWhat is the chief end of God? The chief end of God is to glorify God and enjoy himself forever.
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Arming Yourself with the Purpose to Suffer
02/10/1994 Duration: 34minThe Great Commission will not be completed without suffering.
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Strengthened to Suffer: Christ, Noah, and Baptism
25/09/1994 Duration: 43minThe Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Let's follow him.
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Christ Is Hallowed in Us When We Hope in Him
18/09/1994 Duration: 40minIn this sermon, John Piper shows us that Jesus shines bright when our hope is meek, fearless, well-defended, and zealous for good deeds.