Light + Truth

John Piper, Reformed pastor and theologian known for biblical expository preaching, delivers an exegetical sermon. He reads Jeremiah 32:39–41 and frames it as good news. He traces the promise into the new covenant, explains how Gentiles are brought into covenant blessings through Christ, and engages Paul’s teaching on Gentiles, Israel, and future restoration.

John Piper, theologian and pastor known for expository preaching and founding Desiring God, explains how delighting in Christ undermines sin. He unpacks John 6:35 and defines saving faith as satisfaction in God. He compares worldly pleasures to lasting joy in Christ and uses Moses and Hebrews to show why superior delight leads to radical obedience.

John Piper, Reformed pastor and author known for passionate expository preaching, reflects on joy, holiness, and radical obedience. He argues delight in God—not fear—sparks deep brokenness and change. Listeners hear biblical examples, preaching aims, and how tasting God’s goodness leads to repentance and revival.

A deep dive into Acts 13 showing how biblical narration keeps saying God is the main actor in history. Traces God’s role from choosing Israel to raising Jesus. Explores how human actions fit into God’s unfolding plan. Challenges listeners to tell life stories with God at the center and to make his supremacy shape all disciplines.

John Piper, Reformed pastor and theologian known for bold preaching on God’s supremacy, speaks about the loss of divine majesty in modern pulpit practice. He contrasts chatty, therapeutic sermons with preaching that evokes cosmic awe. He describes scripture’s call to reverence and argues sermons should center God’s glory, showing how that focus meets sorrow and points people to true hope.

A theological look at why preaching dominates Sunday gatherings. Scripture’s authority and power to produce faith and good works gets center stage. Historical examples trace reading plus exposition as worship practice. The role of the spoken Word in creating understanding and delight is highlighted.

John Piper, Reformed pastor and author known for founding Desiring God, explains how God's commands are meant to lead to true joy. He contrasts burdening legalism with Jesus' compassionate yoke. He explores delighting in God’s law, grace as both pardon and power, sanctification by Spirit and faith, and trusting God’s path over worldly prescriptions.

John Piper, Reformed pastor and author known for founding Desiring God, offers a sermon-style reflection on Matthew 5:16. He contrasts legalism with God’s law as healing medicine. He explains how faith makes obedience life-giving, eases struggle with lust, and shows commands as pathways to flourishing.

John Piper, Reformed pastor and author known for expository preaching and Christian hedonism, reflects on Philippians 1:20–21. He discusses how suffering and even death can magnify Christ. He describes intimacy with Christ as true gain. He urges believers to embrace costly mission and persecution so others see Christ's surpassing worth.

A biblical case that suffering is part of God’s mission strategy. Passages from Psalms, Luke, Matthew, Acts, Romans, and Thessalonians are explored. The clash between American comfort and radical New Testament godliness is examined. Martyrdom, sickness, aging, and groaning for redemption are highlighted as purposeful realities.