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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Jul 14, 2023 • 22min
The One Foundation of the Church
How should the foundation of the church impact how we build upon that foundation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 and tackles that question.
Jul 13, 2023 • 22min
Renewing a God-Centered Life
Only God’s grace can renew a life and recenter it on our God. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this truth from 1 Corinthians 3:5–9.
Jul 12, 2023 • 21min
The Christian Life as Warfare
It may seem counterintuitive, but there is great encouragement in realizing that the Christian life is war. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper lays out the battlefield in 1 Corinthians 3:1–4.
Jul 11, 2023 • 24min
The Wisdom of Christ Crucified
What does the wisdom of God reveal about the transformative power of Christ crucified? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper returns to the cross in 1 Corinthians 2:14–16.
Jul 10, 2023 • 24min
The Power of Preaching the Cross
The preaching of the cross is the very power of God. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the glorious truth John Piper exults over in 1 Corinthians 2:1–5.
Jul 7, 2023 • 25min
The Cross and Human Boasting
How does the cross address the impact of sin and pride on our ability to worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper holds up 1 Corinthians 1:31 and what Jesus achieved when he died.
Jul 6, 2023 • 24min
The Truth of Christ and Christian Unity
If disunity contradicts the undivided Christ, then we can pursue and deepen unity by focusing on his identity and work. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the truth of Christ and Christian unity in 1 Corinthians 1:10–17.
Jul 5, 2023 • 24min
God-Centered Self-Understanding
What determines a Christian’s self-understanding in a world that strives to define us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws a fresh portrait from 1 Corinthians 1:1–9.
Jul 4, 2023 • 26min
The Importance of the Word
Why has God placed the preached word at the center of the church’s worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows why from 2 Timothy 3:16–4:5.
Jul 3, 2023 • 24min
The Amen of Worship
What meaning and significance does the word “amen” have in corporate worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 14:6–19 to tackle that question.
