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
View ArticleSix 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
View ArticleChrist 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...
View ArticleWhen 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
View Article1 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
View ArticleMissionary, Your Life Makes Sense
In a world bent on immediate gratification, the life of a missionary just doesn’t make sense. Why on earth would anyone give up the security of a job, the comforts of home, and the familiarity of...
View ArticlePreach Sermons, Not Commentaries
The heart of man is a fortress without a drawbridge. It is so hard and impregnable that it takes divine weapons and skilled soldiers to regularly invade it with the truth. Weekly, men equipped by the...
View ArticleMoses and the Presence We Need
What if your greatest need is not relief? John Piper opens Exodus 17:1–7 to show how God’s presence meets our deepest need.Watch Now
View ArticleDo We Need to Go to Church Every Week?
Gathering with other Christians is a crucial way to encourage and be encouraged in Christ. But do we really need to gather every week?Listen Now
View ArticleJonah and the People God Pitied
Why does God rescue rebels? John Piper shows from Jonah 4:1–11 how mercy received becomes mercy shown.Watch Now
View ArticleChrist Delights in Work Well Done
“What do you like about the kind of work you do?” I asked a fellow dad as we watched our sons during their basketball practice. It wasn’t an unusual question for me to ask, as I’m naturally curious...
View Article1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Part 3: What Is the Demonstration of the Spirit and Power?
How did Paul demonstrate the power of the Spirit in his ministry? By preaching in weakness, Paul showed a faith that boasts only in Christ crucified.Watch Now
View ArticleChristian Women and the Poison of Porn
According to Covenant Eyes, an esteemed internet accountability and screen-monitoring service, 40 percent of professing Christian women consume pornography. That is astoundingly tragic because...
View ArticleAsa and the Folly of Self-Reliance
Why is self-reliance so foolish? John Piper opens 2 Chronicles 16:9 to show how it forfeits the help God gives to those who trust him.Watch Now
View ArticleThe Joy That Sustained Jesus
Jesus endured unspeakable agony at the cross. Pastor John marvels at the force of his love sustained by expectant joy.Listen Now
View ArticleWhere Is God When Sleep Won’t Come?
I stare at the clock: 3:00am. If I fall asleep right now, I can still get three hours. Nighttimes are full of these elementary calculations when you’re an insomniac. Insomnia has been my constant...
View ArticleChrist Sings in Every Subject
We tend to study what delights us. When a delicious new flavor hits our taste buds, we ask for the secret ingredient. When a new athlete delivers an outstanding performance in a sport we love, we want...
View Article1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Part 2: The Crucified Christ and the Trembling Apostle
Paul relates everything to Christ crucified, including his own ability to preach. How else could he promote faith that boasts in God’s power?Watch Now
View ArticleInvite God into Your Anxieties
Since COVID, there have been plenty of fine sermons, blogs, articles, and books about anxiety. There have been even more books and discussion about rest, one of anxiety’s opposites. But it is hard to...
View ArticleMissions Matures a Local Church
Local churches are the engine of cross-cultural missions, but it is easy for a church to see itself only as the benefactor and not also as a beneficiary. I’ve seen the shift occur in two ways....
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