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Pastor, Let No One Disregard You: Titus 2:11–15, Part 6 – John Piper
The church needs pastors through whom the word of God overflows in everyday speech, including in words of exhortation and authoritative rebuke. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
When Troubles Come, Meditate on the Trinity – Andrea Hoglund
If we drew our walk with Jesus topographically, the shape of the land would look more like the Appalachian Mountains than the Central Plains. We all experience highs and lows,…
God’s Design for the Pulpit – John Piper
Why does preaching belong at the heart of worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper expounds 2 Timothy 4:2 to show how preaching helps us see God…
Hope for Screwups – John Piper
How can those who have wandered far from God come back home to him? Pastor John offers hope in the face of deep failure. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Fear Not: Five Incentives for Courage – John Piper
What if you stopped fearing people? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper teaches Matthew 10:24–31 and shows how Jesus gives us reasons not to fear. Watch Now…
He Fills Our Nothing with Everything – Gerrit Scott Dawson
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3) Poverty of spirit provides the path to the riches of Jesus. Who would have expected…
A Shy Guy’s Guide to Big Groups – Greg Morse
“Sorry I am late; I didn’t want to come.” I laughed. Then sighed. Here was one of my inner man’s favorite shirts. Do you dislike big group gatherings? Do they…
Pardoned to Be Passionate for Good Deeds: Titus 2:11–15, Part 5 – John Piper
When Christ gave himself for our sake, what did he accomplish? His redeeming work breaks the power of sin and purifies us so that we belong to him. Watch Now…
Marks of a Godly Boss – John Piper
How do Jesus’s teaching and example shape our leadership? Pastor John examines the traits of a godly leader in the home, church, or workplace. Listen Now Read More Desiring God