

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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Sep 1, 2023 • 24min
Fighting Misplaced Shame
Why doesn’t shame ultimately succeed against God’s children? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Timothy 1:6–12.

Aug 31, 2023 • 24min
Fighting Anxiety
Explore how the Lord helps us conquer anxiety through strengthening our faith in His promises, resisting anxiety's negative effects, and battling unbelief. Discover the teachings of Jesus and Paul on not being anxious and trusting in God's provision for our needs. Take up the Bible, pray for the Spirit, and fight against anxiety.

Aug 30, 2023 • 24min
Fighting for Faith Together
Why must we fight together for faith in God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Hebrews 3:12–14.

Aug 29, 2023 • 23min
Fighting to Believe God’s Promises
How do faithful saints fight to believe God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:20–21.

Aug 28, 2023 • 24min
A Holy Vision of God
What would it mean to see the holiness of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Isaiah 6:1–8.

Aug 25, 2023 • 24min
The Freedom of Christ’s Love
In this episode, John Piper explores the significance of Christ's love for us being given freely, emphasizing the eternal love between the Father and the Son. He also discusses Jesus' freedom and authority over his own life, the autonomy and power of prophets, Jesus' willingness to lay down his life, and his immense joy and commitment in sacrificing himself for the salvation of humanity.

Aug 24, 2023 • 23min
The Benefits of Christ’s Love
What should we feel when we discover the benefits of Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 John 3:1.

Aug 23, 2023 • 24min
The Object of Christ’s Love
Explore the meaning of being the object of God's love and the role of the Holy Spirit in immersing the listener in this love. Discover the significance of having the Holy Spirit to truly understand and experience God's love. Uncover the relationship between preaching and the love of God, and the transformative power of God's love in making enemies into friends.

Aug 22, 2023 • 26min
The Cost of Christ’s Love
Delving into the cost of Christ's love, this episode explores the sinless and valuable life of Jesus, the power of familiar texts, and the significance of his sacrifice. It emphasizes the need to be rooted in his love for love to flourish among believers.

Aug 21, 2023 • 27min
Raised from the Dead to Serve
Scripture teaches us that Christ was raised from the dead to serve his people. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this reality in John 11:25.