Messages by Desiring God
Messages from the Teaching Team at Desiring God.
Latest episodes
Jun 16, 2019 • 40min
Even When It Hurts: How Christ Reveals Himself in Pain
In this life, we will not be able to see all God is doing through sickness and pain, but we can trust that he will reveal more of himself to us through every trial and trouble.
Jun 15, 2019 • 51min
The Glory of God and Why We Sing
The greatness of God’s glory invites a response that moves his people beyond mere words. And so we sing. John Piper preached this sermon at the Sing! Conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Jun 15, 2019 • 14min
Our Worth Is Not in What We Own: Fifteen-Minute Gospel Presentation
We will never find true worth in what we have or who we are. True, full, lasting satisfaction can only come through all that God is for us in Jesus Christ. After the congregation sang “My Worth Is Not in What I Own,” John Piper presented this gospel message at the Sing! Belfast conference.
Jun 10, 2019 • 23min
Pharisaism, Money, and the Greatness of God
What makes the heart of a legalist tick? You might be surprised how often, despite appearances, it is simply this: the love of money. John Piper delivered this message at a chapel for Crossway Books.
May 17, 2019 • 22min
What Do Christians Care About (Most)? To the Class of 2019
Christians care about all injustice in our fallen world. But our outrage against wrongdoing will fizzle out unless we root our concern in God himself. We care especially about injustice against God. John Piper preached this message at the 2019 Bethlehem College and Seminary commencement.
May 8, 2019 • 47min
Christ Has Purchased Global Praise: The Blood, the Beast, and the Boast of Race
Jesus has already paid the price to ransom a global people who live to praise him. And he wants to use you to spread the astoundingly good news. John Piper preached this message at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis.
Apr 1, 2019 • 1h 5min
The Golden Stitches of Sovereignty: What Holds Our Gospel Together
The death of Jesus Christ was no mere product of coincidences. God planned every detail to ensure the salvation of his people. John Piper preached this message at The Gospel Coalition 2019 National Conference.
Jan 28, 2019 • 43min
What Kind of Heart Does Christ Deserve? The Call of Christian Hedonism
Jesus is worthy to be praised with our every thought and deed. But what about our feelings? The Bible’s clearest answer is also the best of news. John Piper preached this message at the Bethlehem 2019 Conference for Pastors + Church Leaders in Minneapolis.
Jan 28, 2019 • 1h 5min
Is It Right to Seek More Joy Than We Have Through Justification?
Jesus not only paid for our full acceptance with God, but he also purchased grace for us to embrace obedience. This is the second message John Piper preached at the Bethlehem 2019 Conference for Pastors + Church Leaders in Minneapolis.
Jan 17, 2019 • 54min
The Invincible Power of Joy for World Missions: For Cowards, Consumers, and the Comfortable
Safety tempts us to stay put. Luxury tries to lure us. Comfort wants to keep us. But God has a bigger, global dream for his people. John Piper preached this message at the G3 2019 conference in Atlanta.
