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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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Learning to Pray in the Spirit and the Word, Part 1
Dec 31, 2000 • 37 min
One essential way to keep yourself in the love of God is by praying to him through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Free Gift of God Is Eternal Life, Part 2
Dec 24, 2000 • 39 min
Sanctification is both something we do and something God does. We must work hard to obey, but only God’s grace sustains us in the fight.
The Free Gift of God Is Eternal Life, Part 1
Dec 17, 2000 • 37 min
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Implications of Being Made in the Image of God
Dec 13, 2000 • 31 min
John Piper | The Bible repeatedly speaks of the inherent dignity of all people. Because God made us in his image, all people have value.
Slaves to God, Sanctification, Eternal Life
Dec 10, 2000 • 35 min
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Why Deal With Racial Issues?
Nov 29, 2000 • 45 min
John Piper | Racial issue is an emotionally no-win issue. Despite its difficulty, God calls us to deal with it, and it’s worth it.
Free from Sin, Slaves of Righteousness, Part 1
Nov 26, 2000 • 43 min
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Thank God for the Mercies of Christ
Nov 19, 2000 • 38 min
We don’t often see God's mercies in our moments of weakness, but we can take hope that he is working all things together for our good.
Do Not Let Sin Reign in Your Mortal Body, Part 2
Nov 12, 2000 • 44 min
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Preaching and the Suffering of the People
Nov 8, 2000 • 48 min
John Piper | Suffering is no accident. Preachers need to show their people that God’s hand is sovereign over every one of our pains.
Preaching and the Suffering of the Preacher
Nov 7, 2000 • 38 min
John Piper | Joy in God in and through suffering makes the worth of God shine more brightly than it would through ease and abundance.
Preaching and the Problem of Suffering
Nov 7, 2000 • 39 min
John Piper | Preaching that highlights God’s hand in our trials will help sustain people in the trials and suffering that will inevitably come in this life.
Do Not Let Sin Reign in Your Mortal Body, Part 1
Nov 5, 2000 • 33 min
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The Lord Stood By Me . . . That All the Nations Might Hear
Oct 29, 2000 • 40 min
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A Biblical Alternative to Serving God
Oct 23, 2000 • 45 min
A life that is lived for God’s glory must not be a life motivated by gratitude, but by faith in future grace.
All the World Accountable to God
Oct 22, 2000 • 33 min
The need for missions is universal because all humanity has failed to know, love, fear, and glorify God.
The Path and the Price of Pursuing the Glory of God Among the Nations
Oct 22, 2000 • 40 min
Filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions means that we embrace suffering for the sake of bringing a personal presentation of the sufferings of Christ to the nations.
Pursuing the Glory of God in the Gladness of the Nations in God
Oct 21, 2000 • 33 min
God’s great purpose for the world is that he would be known, praised, enjoyed, and feared among the nations, and he blesses us to become the means of that purpose.
Justified to Break the Power of Sin
Oct 15, 2000 • 46 min
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United with Christ in Death and Life, Part 3
Oct 8, 2000 • 37 min
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