

Light + Truth
Desiring God
Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 24min
Empowered for Christ
According to Scripture, what actually happens when we are baptized with the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 1:4–5 to provide insight into that question.

Oct 19, 2023 • 26min
Christ Builds His Church Today
This episode discusses how to become instruments in Christ's hands as he builds his church. Topics include reaching unreached people groups, awakening the church, engaging in prayer, recognizing Jesus' ongoing work through believers, receiving the commission and the breath of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of faith and understanding the kingdom of God.

Oct 18, 2023 • 20min
Righteousness Revealed Through Faith
In this episode, John Piper explores the saving righteousness of God in Romans. He emphasizes the importance of faith in receiving this righteousness and uses the example of Abraham. The podcast also delves into interpreting phrases like 'from faith to faith' and 'from death to death' and their connection to the preservation of faith. The power of the gospel, the fight against sin, and the gift of God's righteousness through grace are prominent topics explored as well.

Oct 17, 2023 • 21min
Gospel Power for Eternal Joy
The gospel’s good news is that God has provided a righteousness that guarantees our eternal joy. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this news from Romans 1:16–17.

Oct 16, 2023 • 24min
Everyday Gospel
How might the gospel transform us if we really fed on it every day? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:16–17 to explore how the good news changes us.

Oct 13, 2023 • 24min
The Gospel Is for Christians
How does the gospel not only save unbelievers, but continue saving believers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper delves into this important question from Romans 1:16–17.

Oct 12, 2023 • 26min
Gospel Priority
Why does the power of God in the gospel come to the Jew first? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores God’s purposes in salvation from Romans 1:16.

Oct 11, 2023 • 25min
Unashamed Joy
The salvation that the gospel secures for us is one of never-ending joy. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper marvels over the greatness of our future by unpacking Romans 1:16.

Oct 10, 2023 • 22min
Unashamed of the Gospel
What does it look like to be unashamed of the gospel in the face of opposition? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 1:16 to tackle that important question.

Oct 9, 2023 • 25min
Divine Assurance Against Fear
Discover the transformative power of divine assurance against fear as the speaker discusses how God's strength helps us in our weakness, supported by personal anecdotes and Biblical references. Reflect on faith and confidence through a three-year journey serving the church and learn to trust God and overcome fear in various aspects of life. Explore glimpses of God's power portrayed in scripture and find strength in Him despite feeling inadequate.


