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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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Purified to Serve the Living God
Jan 12, 1997 • 37 min
How can people destroyed by their sin draw near to a perfect God?
Thy Word I Have Treasured in My Heart
Jan 5, 1997 • 43 min
Do you hate sin in your life? As a Christian you should. Here is some practical help to fight sin.
Is Christian Hedonism Valid?
Jan 3, 1997 • 51 min
Christian Hedonism says that when you are saved, your joy is in God as your supreme Treasure. But is this tenable?
Building a God-Focused Ministry
Jan 2, 1997 • 1h
Successful ministry isn’t based on programs and events, but on a passion for God and his word that pervades the entirety of a church’s life.
Passion for the Supremacy of God
Jan 2, 1997 • 37 min
God loves his glory more than you and this is great news of great joy because God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.
Praying from the Fullness of the Word
Dec 29, 1996 • 38 min
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Jesus: Mediator of a Better Covenant, Part 1
Dec 15, 1996 • 32 min
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Jesus: From Melchizedek to Eternal Savior
Dec 1, 1996 • 32 min
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From Thy Hand We Have Given Thee
Nov 24, 1996 • 30 min
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Hope Anchored in Heaven
Nov 17, 1996 • 39 min
We can hold fast to our hope in heaven because God himself holds us fast. He anchors our souls in his eternal promises.
When Does God Swear?
Nov 10, 1996 • 38 min
God swears by his own name in order to give his people unwavering confidence in his promises.
A Passion for the Supremacy of Christ—Where He Is Not Named
Nov 3, 1996 • 36 min
What convictions drive world missions at Bethlehem Baptist Church?
Doing Missions When Dying Is Gain
Oct 27, 1996 • 49 min
Doing missions when death is gain is the greatest life in the world.
The Full Assurance of Hope to the End
Oct 20, 1996 • 45 min
Bank your hope on the justice of God to uphold the honor of his name by offering faith to his unworthy people.
When Is Saving Repentance Impossible?
Oct 13, 1996 • 42 min
It’s possible that we who think we’re chosen might slide into a hardening and fall away from Christ. But it isn’t for those justified in Christ.
Let Us Press On to Maturity
Oct 6, 1996 • 43 min
The writer of Hebrews calls you to grow and press on to maturity. And you will— if God permits.
By This Time You Ought to Be Teachers
Sep 29, 1996 • 36 min
Do you have the disease of "dullness of hearing," and if so, how can you get well?
He Is the Source of Eternal Salvation for All Who Obey Him
Sep 22, 1996 • 45 min
Christ became our salvation because he was perfect in three ways: in his dignity, in his eternity, and in his purity.
Draw Near to the Throne of Grace with Confidence
Sep 15, 1996 • 43 min
Because we have a great High Priest, the throne of God is a throne of grace. We can approach with confidence.
The Word of God: Living, Active, Sharp
Sep 8, 1996 • 43 min
The Word of God is living and active and penetrates to the bottom of our lives and rips the pleasant mask off the ugly face of sin.