

Light + Truth
Desiring God
Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.
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May 6, 2024 • 26min
The History of the Gospel
What does Scripture mean when it refers to the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 for a look at the gospel as an event in history.

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May 3, 2024 • 26min
How God Loves Us
What does God’s love for us look like? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 11:1–5 for a surprising look at the love of Christ.

May 2, 2024 • 16min
Our Gain in the Gospel
Why do you pray to God? Why do you trust him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Philippians 1:20–21 to show that gaining Christ should be the reason we do everything.

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May 1, 2024 • 19min
Trusting God to Get God
Why do you pray to God? Why do you trust God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reveals the ultimate aim of our prayers and trust.

Apr 30, 2024 • 22min
Whom Have I in Heaven but You?
What does it mean to desire God above all? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Psalm 73:25, illustrating how our desire for God relates to all other good desires.

Apr 29, 2024 • 23min
God and His Gospel
What is God’s great goal in the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Scripture’s repeated answer to that often-neglected question.

Apr 26, 2024 • 26min
God’s Shocking Love
What about God’s love for us is so shocking? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to the book of Hosea for Scripture’s provocative answer.

Apr 25, 2024 • 26min
God Purifies Those He Saves
What is Christ’s work of purification? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Malachi to show how purity is the purpose of Christ’s coming.

Apr 24, 2024 • 24min
God Keeps His Promises
What difference should it make to us that God keeps his promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Micah for a closer look at the God who keeps his word.

Apr 23, 2024 • 23min
God’s Unfolding Plan to Save
How did the writers of Scripture understand the unfolding nature of God’s plan to save? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the Old Testament book of Zechariah as one example.