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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jul 1, 2022 • 13min
Who Is the Man of Lawlessness?
Paul teaches that Jesus will not return until “the man of lawlessness is revealed.” Who is this man of lawlessness?

Jun 30, 2022 • 24min
Roe v. Wade Has Ended — Our Pro-Life Work Has Not
The Christian pro-life cause goes far deeper than legislation. We aim not only to change laws and behavior, but to change hearts and eternities.

Jun 29, 2022 • 16min
Sustain Your Prayer Life with Sleep
Explore the significance of prayer as a tool for spiritual warfare and the role of persistence in overcoming challenges. Discover how gratitude and trust enhance the power of prayer. Gain insights from a sermon clip by John Piper.

Jun 27, 2022 • 13min
Is God Present or Absent in Hell?
Is God present in hell, as John seems to say in Revelation 14:10 — or is he absent, as Paul seems to say in 2 Thessalonians 1:9?

Jun 24, 2022 • 15min
What’s the Center of Our Holiness?
Scripture describes the process of sanctification in many different ways. How can we weave the various strands together into one coherent picture?

Jun 22, 2022 • 18min
God’s Love and My Sickness
Because Jesus loved Lazarus, the Gospel of John tells us, he did not come to him right away, but lingered and let him die. How is that love?

Jun 20, 2022 • 17min
Crucial Texts for Our Hardest Battles
When temptation strikes, we need more than a vague sense of God’s goodness — we need specific promises. Pastor John shares his favorite passages for fighting sin.

Jun 17, 2022 • 13min
Is God More Honored or Dishonored in the World?
If God aims to be glorified in this world, why is human history and the daily news filled with so much that dishonors him?

Jun 15, 2022 • 18min
The Pervasive Problem of Loving Money
The love of money often lives where others least suspect, like in the hearts of Pharisees, miracle workers, and those who seem most moral.

Jun 13, 2022 • 14min
How Do I ‘Wrestle’ in Prayer?
Paul speaks of wrestling in prayer, and many of us use his phrase. But what might our prayer lives actually feel like if we wrestled like the apostle?


