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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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Striving for the Faith of the Gospel
Sep 27, 1987 • 41 min
The mark of living worthily of the gospel is a unified, fearless striving for the faith of the gospel.
Your Love Is Better Than Life
Sep 13, 1987 • 36 min
God is worshiped and honored and savored both by fainting for him and by feasting on him.
God Has Given Us Good Hope Through Grace, Part 1
Sep 6, 1987 • 33 min
When circumstances arise that alarm you, the key is to hold fast to the traditions that were taught by the apostles.
What Must Happen Before the Day of the Lord?
Aug 30, 1987 • 40 min
Before the day of the Lord comes, the man of lawlessness must come first.
Suffering and the Second Coming
Aug 23, 1987 • 35 min
All affliction is designed to make us worthy of the kingdom of God.
Avoiding Sexual Sin, Part 2
Jul 27, 1987 • 50 min
Ten reasons people fall into sexual sin and ten ways to protect ourselves.
Barnabas: The Weakness of a Great Leader
Jul 19, 1987 • 37 min
Every strength is vulnerable to its corresponding weakness. Therefore we need each other's different strengths
Barnabas: The Maker of a Great Leader
Jul 12, 1987 • 39 min
Don't quench the Spirit of God this morning. He may be calling you to be a leader-maker.
Barnabas: The Goodness of Great Faith
Jul 5, 1987 • 37 min
Consider the outcome of Barnabas' life and imitate his faith.
Avoiding Sexual Sin, Part 1
Jun 29, 1987 • 51 min
Ten reasons people fall into sexual sin and ten ways to protect ourselves.
Rebuilt Ruins Will Reach the World
Jun 28, 1987 • 39 min
We are ruins being rebuilt by the grace of God. And we are here that the rest of men may seek the Lord.
The Age of Ignorance Is Over
Jun 21, 1987 • 40 min
Today is a day of repentance and salvation, of missions and evangelism, and of loving and sending.
Risk and the Triumph of Love
May 10, 1987 • 33 min
In Christ's triumph our enemy is not just defeated, but captured and made to serve our eternal good.
Risk and the Cause of God
Apr 26, 1987 • 34 min
The Christian life isn’t one of comfort, but sacrificial risk for Jesus and others.
The Gladness of the Risen God
Apr 19, 1987 • 36 min
On Easter Sunday morning Jesus blew the lock off the prison of death and gloom and returned to the gladness of God.
It Is Your Father’s Pleasure to Give You the Kingdom
Apr 12, 1987 • 37 min
God is pleased to give you the kingdom. He is not stingy nor begrudging, but finds delight lavishing his people.
The Pleasure of God in Public Justice
Apr 5, 1987 • 34 min
Having just and honest dealings in the world display our confidence that God always cares and provides for his children.
The Pleasure of God in Obedience
Mar 29, 1987 • 35 min
Obedience to God makes our God-glorifying hope visible and proves that it is real in our lives.
The Pleasure of God in the Prayers of the Upright
Mar 22, 1987 • 40 min
Prayer is that wonderful transaction where the wealth of God’s glory is magnified and the wants of our soul are satisfied.
The Pleasure of God in Those Who Hope in His Love
Mar 15, 1987 • 30 min
God delights in those who place the full weight of their hope in him.