How might churches move away from casual culture toward heartfelt, happy reverence on Sunday morning? Pastor John shares five steps for preachers. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
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How to Read a Thunderstorm – Seth Porch
In sub-Saharan West Africa, the dry season slowly tightens its deathlike grip until that first thunderstorm. It begins as a speck on the horizon. The breeze stills; the furnace-like heat…
The Three Most Important Words in Prayer – Marshall Segal
As a child, I had an unhealthy fear of voicemails. Since voicemails now are something of an endangered species, this may require some explanation. When I was in school, most…
Justified by God’s Grace – John Piper
What does it mean to be justified by God’s grace? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 3:21–26 to explore how we are saved. Watch Now…
Only God Justifies – John Piper
Can you actually articulate what makes the good news of Christianity good? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:21–26 to explain how God justifies…
Put God’s Word to Work: Four Ways Pastors Use the Bible – David Mathis
All Scripture is God-breathed . . . This often-quoted Scripture about Scripture in 2 Timothy 3:16 gets a lot of attention today (and it should). Many fine defenses of the…
Paul Has Won My Trust: Galatians 1:18–20 – John Piper
When you read the letters of Paul, hear him argue, witness how he deals with controversy, and witness his character, he will win your trust. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
Missionaries Cannot Send Themselves: Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Go – Nick Whitehead
“We shouldn’t be here.” As my wife stepped into our home after a full morning of language study, I greeted her with these four hasty words. While she was conjugating…
Nothing to Dread – John Piper
Why is the verdict of no condemnation at the very center of the Christian faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:34 to revisit…
On Coffee-Sipping in the Sanctuary – John Piper
Is it wrong to drink coffee during corporate worship? Pastor John moves beyond mugs to the heart of the issue. Listen Now Read More Desiring God