Christ the King Church in Stillwater John Piper - Sustaining Grace for Christ the King Church: Through One Year—and Eternity
Dec 28, 2025
Delve into God's sustaining promises as John Piper reflects on Jeremiah 32:36–41. He connects church heritage with the concept of sustaining grace, framing it as a force that orders pain during trials. Through vivid stories, he illustrates how God providentially arranges support in our struggles. Piper emphasizes that tribulation is a given for believers but offers four profound promises that secure our faith and perseverance. His passionate call for prayer celebrates the assurance found in Christ's covenant grace.
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Sustaining Grace Orders Suffering
- Sovereign sustaining grace does not remove suffering but orders it and sustains believers through darkness.
- John Piper connects this grace to long-term faithfulness across marriages and churches.
Doctor Father And The Life-Saving Tracheotomy
- A father-doctor saved his daughter's life after a car crash and later called her neck scars "memorials of sovereign, sustaining grace."
- Piper uses the story to show God can arrange rescue without preventing the initial calamity.
Family Stranded, Farmer's Kindness, And A Big Fish
- Piper shares his family's stranded-car story where a farmer repaired their car and hosted them, illustrating providential care.
- Barnabas catching a 19-inch catfish highlights unexpected mercies amid trouble.