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1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Part 4: Unimaginable Joy Prepared for Those Who Love God

The mystery of God’s goodness in Christ exceeds everything we can imagine. We need God himself to reveal it to us.Watch Now

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A Sober-Minded Approach to Alcohol

Alcohol is one of God’s most potent gifts. He created it to gladden the heart (Psalm 104:15), to brighten life (Ecclesiastes 10:19), and to heighten celebration on the happiest occasions (John 2:1–11)....

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Hope Worth Any Hardship

What makes costly love worth it? John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 15:12–19 to show how resurrection hope frees us to take risks for love’s sake.Watch Now

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The Perils of a Quick Fix

How can we witness to those who just want a quick fix? Pastor John presses home the shocking reality of eternity and the astounding love of Jesus.Listen Now

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Christ Gives Sleep to His Beloved

Wise men know you can sleep too much. In fact, that memorable proverb appears twice in God’s inspired book: A little sleep, a little slumber,      a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty...

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College Is for (Lasting) Pleasure

The world’s diversions at college may distract and entice. But when we pursue lasting pleasure in God, every semester counts for eternity.Watch Now

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1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Part 3: Crucifying the Lord of Glory, They Fulfilled...

The rulers of this age mistook Jesus, so they crucified him — and ushered him into new glories he shares with his saints.Watch Now

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How Deep Is Your Joy?

What does it mean to be satisfied in God? As Christian Hedonists, we believe such satisfaction is possible: God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. We even imitate the psalmist...

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A World Fit for Glory

What kind of world awaits God’s children? John Piper opens Romans 8:21 to show creation remade for God’s people to rule and enjoy.Watch Now

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Holy Ambition Begins at Home

I have an ambition: I want to write good stories that change the world. Following in the footsteps of Lewis and Tolkien, I want to craft tales that act as signposts to the triune God. I want to fight...

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When I’m Too Weak to Be Productive

Can a disabled mother model the Proverbs 31 woman? Pastor John describes the gift of a heart that hopes in God’s steadfast love.Listen Now

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Swallowed Up by Life

What happens when life swallows mortality? John Piper shows from 2 Corinthians 5:4 that God remakes our bodies to see and savor his glory.Watch Now

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Christ Sweetens Every Friendship

Oil and perfume make the heart glad,      and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. (Proverbs 27:9) The sweetness of friendship has often been sweetest for me in the worst times. I...

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1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Part 2: Before Time, God Was Planning Our Glory

When this world fell into sin, God didn’t scramble for a backup plan. He had planned from all eternity to rescue a people through the work of his Son.Watch Now

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A Love Song for the People of God

ABSTRACT: The Song of Solomon is not an easy book to preach. It demands careful study, interpretive wisdom, theological balance, and pastoral sensitivity. Yet it richly rewards the effort. The Song...

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Moses and the Rock That Was Christ

Can guilty people count on God’s help? John Piper opens Exodus 17:1–7 to show that Christ bought the help sinners need.Watch Now

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Six Traits of a Forgettable Sermon

Rigorous exposition isn’t at odds with engaging preaching. Pastor John encourages pastors to work for creativity when technical, abstract sermons feel easier.Listen Now

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Christ Frees Parents to Play

Parents, let’s ask ourselves a searching question: If our children had to say what God is like based on how we act toward them, what might they say? Note that the question concerns not “what we teach...

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When the Curse Comes Close

How do we respond when the curse encroaches on our lives? In Psalm 108, David guides us to groan, praise, ask, trust, and tread.Watch Now

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1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Part 1: Don’t Be Impressed with the Wisdom and Power of...

Why should we refuse to get sucked in by the empty promises of this world? Because this age is passing away; nothing it offers will eternally satisfy.Watch Now

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