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Messages by Desiring God

Messages from the Teaching Team at Desiring God.

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How Does Humility Lead in Conflict? A Charge to Christian Leaders

How Does Humility Lead in Conflict? A Charge to Christian Leaders

The humblest response to our culture’s tirade against objective truth isn’t to retreat, but to lovingly and kindly conte... Read more

8 Dec 2019

32mins

Ranked #2

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Live for Your Greatest Desire: Jesus

Live for Your Greatest Desire: Jesus

Jesus’s call to deny ourselves isn’t a demand to give up happiness but an invitation to walk with him on the path to dee... Read more

23 Feb 2020

45mins

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Joy Makes All Things New

Joy Makes All Things New

Joy is not a wishful add-on to the Christian life, but essential to knowing and worshiping God. When we finally discover... Read more

3 Jun 2018

52mins

Ranked #4

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‘How God Made Me Happy in Him’: John Piper’s Journey to Joy

‘How God Made Me Happy in Him’: John Piper’s Journey to Joy

Glory and joy appear all over the Bible, but how they relate is not readily obvious. Listen to John Piper tell the story... Read more

17 Nov 2019

27mins

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Even When It Hurts: How Christ Reveals Himself in Pain

Even When It Hurts: How Christ Reveals Himself in Pain

In this life, we will not be able to see all God is doing through sickness and pain, but we can trust that he will revea... Read more

11 Aug 2019

40mins

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Make Your Life Count: The Greatest Missions Letter Ever Written

Make Your Life Count: The Greatest Missions Letter Ever Written

One day soon, people from every nation will bring God praise and glory. But they won’t encounter everlasting hope until ... Read more

4 Jan 2019

48mins

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The Secret of Christ-Magnifying Contentment as the Path to Costly Love

The Secret of Christ-Magnifying Contentment as the Path to Costly Love

True contentment in Christ not only guards against our ever-changing circumstances, but frees us to overflow in costly l... Read more

17 May 2020

30mins

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Seven Reasons We Must Pursue Supreme Satisfaction in God

Seven Reasons We Must Pursue Supreme Satisfaction in God

Enjoying God, being satisfied in him, is essential in glorifying him as he deserves. God is not as glorified by mere dut... Read more

10 Nov 2019

1hr 6mins

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An Impossible Covenant — And How It Becomes a Permanent Joy

An Impossible Covenant — And How It Becomes a Permanent Joy

Jesus bought an unbreakable covenant for his people. He takes hardened rebels and transforms them into a beautiful bride... Read more

16 Jun 2018

1hr 7mins

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What Kind of Heart Does Christ Deserve? The Call of Christian Hedonism

What Kind of Heart Does Christ Deserve? The Call of Christian Hedonism

Jesus is worthy to be praised with our every thought and deed. But what about our feelings? The Bible’s clearest answer ... Read more

28 Jan 2019

43mins

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If I Could Start All Over: Six Lessons for Your Twenties

If I Could Start All Over: Six Lessons for Your Twenties

What would John Piper say to those with most of their adult life ahead of them? Here are six rules he would live by.

11 Apr 2018

14mins

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How to Get Wisdom: Become a Fool

How to Get Wisdom: Become a Fool

Wisdom from God is more valuable than gold. It may look foolish to a watching world, but the lasting path of happiness c... Read more

20 Apr 2018

36mins

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The Golden Stitches of Sovereignty: What Holds Our Gospel Together

The Golden Stitches of Sovereignty: What Holds Our Gospel Together

John Piper | The death of Jesus Christ was no mere product of coincidences. God planned every detail to ensure the salva... Read more

1 Apr 2019

1hr 5mins

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New God, New Gospel, New Gladness: How Is Christian Joy Distinct?

New God, New Gospel, New Gladness: How Is Christian Joy Distinct?

The most basic distinction between the church and the world is not godly decisions, good deeds, or even true doctrines, ... Read more

27 Apr 2018

56mins

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Is It Right to Seek More Joy Than We Have Through Justification?

Is It Right to Seek More Joy Than We Have Through Justification?

Jesus not only paid for our full acceptance with God, but he also purchased grace for us to embrace obedience. This is t... Read more

28 Jan 2019

1hr 4mins

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God Rules the Heart of Every Man: Elijah’s Battle with the Prophets of Baal

God Rules the Heart of Every Man: Elijah’s Battle with the Prophets of Baal

John Piper | The people of God may appear weak, but God loves to be at a disadvantage — just before he wins.

2 Jun 2018

53mins

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You Are Anointed: How the Truth Becomes Precious

You Are Anointed: How the Truth Becomes Precious

Jesus anoints every believer with his Spirit so that we taste how precious he is.

18 Nov 2018

34mins

Ranked #18

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The Glory of God and Why We Sing

The Glory of God and Why We Sing

The greatness of God’s glory invites a response that moves his people beyond mere words. And so we sing. John Piper prea... Read more

28 Jul 2019

51mins

Ranked #19

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From Darkness to Delight: A Fresh Call for Christian Hedonists

From Darkness to Delight: A Fresh Call for Christian Hedonists

If you find Jesus boring or unsatisfying, you haven’t really discovered yet who he is.

27 Feb 2018

27mins

Ranked #20

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Who Will Give My Head Waters? Seven Reasons to Pray for Holy Tears

Who Will Give My Head Waters? Seven Reasons to Pray for Holy Tears

Tears, crying, and weeping are all a proper response to the God-ordained sorrow and pain we face. Just because God is so... Read more

24 Jun 2019

32mins

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