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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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Faithfulness Is Better Than Life
Apr 9, 1989 • 33 min
Faithfulness means that you trust God and obey, no matter what impact it has on your safety or standard of living.
Serving the Lord with Humility, Tears, and Trials
Apr 2, 1989 • 36 min
What are the marks of a good church elder? What kind of leadership does the church need?
His Dominion Shall Be from Sea to Sea
Mar 19, 1989 • 39 min
Jesus has laid down his life so that he might make you a genuine offer of reconciliation.
Joy Recovered
Feb 12, 1989 • 36 min
How do you become a Christian? How does the ransom Jesus paid become a ransom for me?
Joy Purchased
Feb 5, 1989 • 33 min
The death of Jesus Christ is the only way that any of us can escape the righteous wrath of God and find peace with God.
Joy Exchanged and Joy Forfeited
Jan 29, 1989 • 33 min
We have exchanged our joy for the dead-end street of judgment.
The Joyful Duty of Man
Jan 22, 1989 • 35 min
In sharing the truth of Christianity, Truth #1 is that God created us for HIS glory. Truth #2 is that this is, therefore, the duty of every man and woman and child—to live for the glory of God. And the wonderful thing is that this duty is not a burden. It is freedom and joy.
Rescuing Unborn Children: Required and Right
Jan 15, 1989 • 34 min
We have no right to put the unborn in a subhuman class that does not qualify for our rescue. We ought to rescue as many as we can.
The Joyful Purpose of God
Jan 8, 1989 • 38 min
No matter what part of your Christian commitment you focus on, the Bible leads you from that focus to the urgency of evangelism.
Resist the Devil!
Jan 1, 1989 • 36 min
War-time prayer is an essential part of our assault on the strongholds of Satan.
Jesus Came into the World to Bear Witness to the Truth
Dec 25, 1988 • 38 min
Realize how much is at stake in the Jesus' claim to bring the truth. It is a matter of eternal life an death. Your life is on the line.
Battling the Unbelief of a Haughty Spirit
Dec 18, 1988 • 31 min
Pride is the deepest form of unbelief. Nothing offends a sovereign God more than telling him we know best.
Battling the Unbelief of Bitterness
Nov 20, 1988 • 37 min
If anger takes root in your heart and becomes a grudge or an unforgiving spirit, it can destroy you.
Battling the Unbelief of Envy
Nov 14, 1988 • 33 min
Envy steals your joy when you don’t trust that God is doing what he has promised — working all things together for your good and his glory.
Battling the Unbelief of Lust
Nov 13, 1988 • 32 min
The battle against lust is absolutely necessary for salvation, not just because it’s a battle for purity, but because it’s a battle against unbelief.
Believing God on Election Day
Nov 6, 1988 • 33 min
Even the most significant political battles play out in God’s hands. He removes kings and he sets kings, all in accord with his sovereign plan.
Battling the Unbelief of Covetousness
Oct 30, 1988 • 33 min
Covetousness drains our contentment in Christ. We must fight its greedy lies with everything we have.
Battling the Unbelief of Regret
Oct 24, 1988 • 37 min
Worldly regret leads to death, but Godly regret leads to life. God’s forgiveness and sovereignty can turn any failure into good.
You Shall Receive Power...For Mission
Oct 16, 1988 • 40 min
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Battling the Unbelief of Misplaced Shame
Oct 2, 1988 • 36 min
The battle against misplaced shame is the battle against unbelief in the trustworthy promises of God.