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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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The Path to Full and Lasting Pleasure
Aug 11, 2015 • 55 min
Psalm 16 gives us some of the clearest, most powerful words about our greatest happiness.
Money, Sex, and Power: The Potential
Jun 28, 2015 • 55 min
Money, Sex, and Power. Three precious gifts of God. Three dangers ready to destroy our souls. Three beautiful possibilities for worship and love.
Money, Sex, and Power: The Dangers
Jun 27, 2015 • 56 min
The glory of God is the brightest beauty, and the greatest treasure, the sweetest pleasure in all of reality, and is, therefore, never to be exchanged for what sex, money, or power can bring.
Money, Sex, and Power: Definitions and Foundations
Jun 27, 2015 • 40 min
Money, sex, and power are three good gifts of God. We know the basic definition of each — but is there more underneath the surface?
How You Can Know You’re a Child of God
May 31, 2015 • 49 min
Everyone struggles with doubts at some point, but God doesn’t want us to wallow in uncertainty. He gives us his Spirit to testify to our new life.
Basics for Reading the Bible
May 24, 2015 • 36 min
John Piper | If you find the Bible boring, mythological, or distracting, then 2 Corinthians 4:6 hasn’t happened to you yet. You will not understand the Bible without the Holy Spirit.
Life-Risking Courage in the Cause of Love
May 2, 2015 • 38 min
Without sourcing our love for others from our joy in God, we will never be able to risk whatever it takes draw more people to Jesus.
It Is Right to Live for Maximum Pleasure
May 1, 2015 • 37 min
The greatest benefits of the cross, like justification, propitiations, salvation, and redemption, are all a means to us enjoying the one greatest benefit: glorifying God by enjoying him forever.
The Pain of the World and the Purposes of God
Apr 26, 2015 • 53 min
We may never be able to explain every instance of suffering, but we can trust that God is near, he is in control, and he is bringing us unimaginable good — even through pain.
What Jesus Demands from the World
Apr 14, 2015 • 1h 2m
Jesus demands the impossible, whole-hearted love for God and others, but he does not abandon us to the task.
Biblical Foundations for Seeking God's Justice in a Sinful World
Apr 14, 2015 • 59 min
The foundation of the gospel propels us to seek justice in this world which gives people what they deserve, and even more to seek grace which gives people better than they deserve.
The Shoot from Jesse, the Nations, and Israel
Apr 14, 2015 • 56 min
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Suffering, Faith, and the Sign of Fearlessness
Apr 9, 2015 • 43 min
God graciously gives his people suffering and faith so that they might enjoy magnifying Christ to their adversaries through fearlessness of faith and humble love.
A Living Hope Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Apr 5, 2015 • 48 min
The living hope every Christian enjoys now and waits for in the future is rooted in the mercy of God, the resurrection of Christ from the dead, and the new birth.
Undaunted by the Darkness – Invincible Joy for the Sake of the Nations
Mar 7, 2015 • 44 min
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Make War: The Pastor and His People in the Battle Against Sin
Feb 3, 2015 • 1h 8m
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What Is Sin? The Essence and Root of All Sinning
Feb 2, 2015 • 1h 5m
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The Plundering of Your Property and the Power of Hope
Jan 18, 2015 • 56 min
We can joyfully accept hardship in this life because our true home is in heaven. Our best life is yet to come.
The Glory of God in the Good Resolves of His People
Jan 4, 2015 • 1h 7m
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Why Do Christians Preach and Sing?
Jan 3, 2015 • 55 min
No other religion or movement on the planet preaches and sings like Christians.