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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Jan 4, 2024 • 23min
Boldness Born of Hope
How does the hope of the gospel make us bold as Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 3:1–12 to find fresh courage for our souls.
Jan 3, 2024 • 25min
Rejoicing in Hope
Why is our great hope as Christians something to rejoice in now? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question in Romans 5:1–5.
Jan 2, 2024 • 23min
Children Who Hope in God
What truths can we teach the coming generations so that they might set their hope in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Psalm 78 to answer this ever-important question.
Jan 1, 2024 • 25min
Eagerly Waiting for Our Hope
When the apostle Paul says that Christians “eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness,” what specifically are we waiting for? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Galatians 5:1–12 to unfold what’s to come for those who believe.
Dec 29, 2023 • 26min
The Hope of Future Glory
What is the future hope of glory for which all Christians eagerly await? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:18–25 to explore what awaits all who believe in Jesus.
Dec 28, 2023 • 25min
Our Blessed Hope
Why is the return of Christ a blessed hope for Christians? And why shouldn’t Christians fear his coming? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Titus 2:11–13 to answer those pressing questions.
Dec 27, 2023 • 24min
What Sustains Hope?
What sustains the Christian’s hope? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 15:4 to show how God enables us to endure through the Scriptures.
Dec 26, 2023 • 25min
A Living Hope
In this episode, John Piper explores the mystery of regeneration through the preaching of the gospel. He discusses the impact of the resurrection of Jesus and the preaching of the gospel as the instrument for new birth and hope. The importance of regeneration in the Christian faith is emphasized, as well as the concept of being born again. The connection between regeneration and the gospel is explored, highlighting the role of the Spirit in bringing about new birth and giving birth to a living hope.
Dec 25, 2023 • 24min
Gospel Hope
What is “the hope of the gospel,” and how does that hope steady the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Colossians 1:15–23 to answer that two-part question.
Dec 22, 2023 • 24min
Hope Built on Grace
Our hope as Christians is built on grace. But what does that mean, and why does it matter? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17 to find answers to those two important questions.
