Messages by Desiring God

What is sovereign, sustaining grace? It is not grace that spares us pain, but grace that orders our pain — and then sustains us through the pain.

Cynicism surrounding leaders today, the ideal leader in Psalms 72, qualities of a good leader, challenges and strengths of cities, finding hope in imperfect leaders.

Romans 8:32 is perhaps the greatest verse in the Bible. No other text quite describes how far God has gone for our salvation and will go for our joy.

In this podcast, the speaker explores the mysteries of suffering and its relation to the good news of Jesus. They discuss the consequences of sin and the hope of redemption, the story of Joseph and the unexpected outcomes of suffering. They also delve into the significance of suffering in the Christian faith, how it can be overcome through the crucifixion of Jesus, and how it prepares individuals for future glory. The podcast concludes with a funeral reflection on Nancy Nelson's enduring suffering and the importance of patience in our own suffering.

John Piper | Christ’s blood bought more than our pardon, precious as it is. His death also purchased the power we need to live a radical Christian life.

David Mathis | Why do Christians sing about blood? Because of what happened at the cross, the otherwise morbid topic becomes one of glory, thanks, and praise.

What excites a Christian most? Our deepest, truest joy does not flow from completed degrees or flourishing ministries, but from the God who saved us.

David Mathis | For pastors to be “well thought of by outsiders” certainly isn’t everything, but it made God’s list of requirements. Is it still on ours?

What makes a college distinctly Christian? Education is not an end in itself, but a means to knowing and loving Christ.

David Mathis | Neither biographers nor Broadway can ignore Alexander Hamilton’s late-flowering Christian faith. He, like the prodigal son, finally came home after his journey into the far country.