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John Piper

John Stephen Piper (born January 11, 1946) is a Reformed Baptist theologian and retired pastor. Specializing in New Testament studies, he is chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[5] Piper taught biblical studies at Bethel University for six years (1974–1980), before serving as pastor for preaching and vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church (Converge) in Minneapolis for 33 years (1980–2013).

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Jesus: A Priest After the Order of Melchizedek
Jul 25, 2026 • 44 min
For the writer to the Hebrews, understanding Melchizedek means understanding Jesus. But how can an ancient king help us know the true King of glory?
Honor Jesus by Cherishing His Church
Jul 18, 2026 • 35 min
David Mathis | Why is the writer of Hebrews so enthralled with an often weak and wavering church? He sees her calling, her splendor, and her majestic Savior.
Sing to the Lord, All the Earth
Jul 11, 2026 • 39 min
Marshall Segal | Why do we gather to sing week after week, and why should we sing even more? God has saved his people, and all of creation joins in exulting in him.
What Stirs the Church to Sing? A Live Lab on Ephesians 1:1–6
Jul 8, 2026 • 42 min
When the church sets aside every boast and embraces God’s ancient plan of grace, she sings with all her heart for God’s glory alone.
The Strange and Wonderful Love of Christ
Jul 4, 2026 • 33 min
John Piper | Love moved Jesus to let Lazarus die. Why? Jesus wanted Lazarus, his family, and the watching crowd to taste his all-satisfying glory.
Enjoy Jesus Through His People: Fellowship as a Means of Grace
Jun 27, 2026 • 41 min
David Mathis | What happens when believers meet together? Christians both give and receive grace from the God who gathers them in true fellowship.
‘Moses Wrote of Me’: The Messianic Hope of the Law
Jun 20, 2026 • 43 min
Jesus claimed that Moses wrote about him long before he ever walked the earth as man. If that’s true, how could anyone miss Jesus in the words of Moses?
David’s God-Entranced Song: Know It, Feel It, Say It, Sing It
Jun 13, 2026 • 47 min
When David wrote a song about becoming king, he ascribed all his victories to the God who gave them. How do we join David in such God-besotted praise?
Steep Your Soul with Christian Meditation
Jun 6, 2026 • 37 min
David Mathis | How is meditation different from simply reading the Bible? Slowing down and sinking deep into God’s word aids our joy and draws us closer to him.
Reset Your Mind on Jesus: A Live Lab on Colossians 3:1–4
May 30, 2026 • 40 min
John Piper | Paul doesn’t just want Christians to know the truths of the Bible — he wants us to set our minds on them. But what does that mean, and how do we do it?
Get Your Heart Happy in God
May 23, 2026 • 31 min
Scott Hubbard | To his friends, George Müller embodied Psalm 23 even under the towering burdens of orphan ministry. What kind of communion with God made such peace possible?
Make War on Sin with Exercise
May 16, 2026 • 49 min
David Mathis | How can exercise equip us for the daily fight against sin? Training the body for our joy, mind, and will frees us to pursue every good work.
The Glory of God in His Glorious Church
May 9, 2026 • 51 min
God fulfills his purpose for the church by his work in the church: He magnifies his grace by beautifying his people.
Hear His Voice in the Thunder
May 2, 2026 • 41 min
David Mathis | God’s voice thunders through the forests and the pages of Scripture, calling heaven to rejoice and setting his people at peace. Do you tremble at the force of his word?
Radiance, Power, and Purification: The Superiority of Jesus Christ
Apr 25, 2026 • 45 min
Sharing God’s nature and upholding creation by his word, the heir of all things suffered in our place to purify us from sin. Who is like Jesus Christ?
The Everyday Bride of Jesus: How Christology Shapes a Local Church
Apr 18, 2026 • 36 min
David Mathis | The church depends on Jesus Christ for its existence, authority, and ultimate joy. But how does the God-man’s nature direct the church’s health?
Plead for the Insight You Need: Word + Spirit in Pastoral Study
Apr 11, 2026 • 1h 13m
For the preaching pastor, each sermon demands a fresh hunt for insight in service of a hungry people. How do we find that life-giving truth?
Navigate the Impossible: Word + Spirit in Pastoral Wisdom
Apr 4, 2026 • 1h 5m
David Mathis | To lead the church faithfully, we need supernatural, sober-minded wisdom. God meets us in his word, by his Spirit, through prayer, with a team.
True Faith Tastes Future Joy
Mar 28, 2026 • 37 min
Jesus endured for the joy set before him. Moses obeyed, expecting the Messiah. The early church suffered for a better reward. This is faith.
Living in God’s Sovereign, Sustaining Grace
Feb 21, 2026 • 41 min
When God ordains sufferings for the good of his people, he also sustains them and cares for them with all the strength of his love.