Messages by Desiring God

John Piper | When our hearts run dry, and our good works languish, the Bible bids us: “Consider the end.”

David Mathis | Pastors are first and foremost teachers, but they are not only teachers. They feed the sheep and lead the sheep — and they lead by feeding.

Guest David Mathis, a pastor, discusses the role and responsibilities of pastors and elders. Topics include shepherding God's flock, the significance of the shepherd metaphor, and not lording it over others. Also discussed are the importance of working for the joy of others in Christian ministry, finding joy in God's word, and prioritizing the joy of the church over personal preferences.

Exploring the heavenly coronation of Jesus Christ, the timing and context of events in Hebrews 1, the significance of the eternal royal covenant between God and King David, God's promises to David regarding the coronation of his son, and the roles of Jesus as David's heir, sovereign ruler, and divine judge.

David Mathis | When speaking of God, we grope for fresh language to name the greatness of God. Might we learn to reach more often for the word “majesty”?

John Piper | When we pray for God to preserve us, we ask that he would be not only our Lord, but our life — not only our God, but our highest and everlasting good.

David Mathis | “For every look at yourself, take ten looks at Christ.” How happy might we be if we heeded Robert Murray M’Cheyne’s counsel?

John Piper | At the root of all conflict is man’s conflict with God. At Christmas, we celebrate that God took the initiative to establish true peace.

David Mathis | “For every look at yourself, take ten looks at Christ.” How happy might we be if we heeded Robert Murray M’Cheyne’s famous counsel?

David Mathis | Blessed is the leader who meditates on God’s law day and night — not just in public, but all the more in secret.