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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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Praying in the Power of the Spirit
Jun 25, 2010 • 48 min
Sometimes we experience so much pain and so much confusion, we don’t know what to pray for. But fear not: the Holy Spirit intercedes for his people.
Preaching in the Power of the Spirit
Jun 24, 2010 • 52 min
True Christian preaching isn’t a lecture, but an awakening of worship in both the pastor and his people.
Living in the Power of the Spirit
Jun 23, 2010 • 48 min
The same Spirit who awoke faith in your dead soul is the same Spirit who empowers you to live a holy life. Keep in step with the Spirit, not the flesh.
What Does It Mean to Live by Faith in the Service of the Fatherless?
Apr 30, 2010 • 33 min
The cause of orphan care and adoption must be pursued by faith, both in success and suffering.
Consider Your Calling
Apr 25, 2010 • 42 min
God’s love for his people is so rich and full that they need the Holy Spirit’s help to really feel it.
Rejoicing in the Midst of Sorrow
Apr 23, 2010 • 34 min
Eight suggestions are given for how to persevere in ministry in the midst of sorrow.
How Much Does God Love This Church?
Apr 18, 2010 • 52 min
We are precious to God — so precious that he will not have us make that preciousness into our god.
Did Jesus Preach the Gospel of Evangelicalism?
Apr 14, 2010 • 1h 5m
Christ is our pardon. Christ is our perfection. Paul and Jesus agreed.
What Jesus Demands from the World, Session 2
Apr 10, 2010 • 1h 12m
God-glorifying obedience is fruit of being born again, having a total change in our inner reality, believing in Christ, coming to Christ, loving Christ, and rejoicing in Christ as our all-satisfying treasure.
What Jesus Demands from the World, Session 1
Apr 9, 2010 • 1h 4m
All the demands of the Great Commission flow from the person and work of Christ.
Suffering for the Gospel Q & A
Apr 8, 2010 • 43 min
Suffering in the path of obedience is something promised to every believer, but we should be patient with those who struggle to grasp God’s sovereignty and goodness in their suffering.
The Supremacy of Christ in Suffering
Apr 8, 2010 • 52 min
Everything in the universe points to God’s glory. He uses even our greatest sorrows to display his supremacy.
The Immeasurable Greatness of His Power Toward Us
Apr 4, 2010 • 37 min
The resurrection of Jesus shows the greatness of God's power toward us now in this life.
The Son of Man Must Suffer Many Things
Mar 28, 2010 • 35 min
The death of Christ was planned by the Father and approved by the Son to ransom many people from their sins.
Parenting with Hope in the Worst of Times
Mar 21, 2010 • 55 min
In every stage of parenting, knowing God's mercy gives us brokenhearted boldness—and hope.
Why God Makes Much of Us
Feb 28, 2010 • 46 min
God’s children are immensely precious to him, and he ensures that their preciousness to him does not become their god, but that he is their God.
Q & A with Urban Pastors
Feb 28, 2010 • 45 min
The word of the cross is sufficient for our issues of ethnic harmony, political schisms, and standing against false doctrine in the church.
Lessons from an Inconsolable Soul
Feb 2, 2010 • 1h 15m
We might not agree with Lewis on everything, but his romantic rationalism applied to the Christian faith can open our eyes to more of God’s wonders.
I Will Build My Church
Jan 31, 2010 • 47 min
Multiplying churches with different strengths and weaknesses means coming closer to meeting the needs of the world.
Born Blind for the Glory of God: Eugenics by Abortion Is an Abomination to God
Jan 24, 2010 • 51 min
All children, of every degree of ability, are conceived for the purpose of displaying the glory of God.