Podcasts about desiring god

The only people whose soul can truly magnify the Lord are people like Elizabeth and Mary. So, this Advent, imitate their lowliness and cheerful humility.

What makes Christian joy stronger than fleeting pleasure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:32–34 to show how Christ holds us when the world lets go.

Greg Morse | A house with little children is often a messy house, an untidy house, a house that falls short of a mother's desires. But oh, what abundance such a house holds.

Can a Christian lose patience and not be in sin? Pastor John explains why patience and impatience may be more complicated than we think.

This Advent, bend the efforts of your imagination to make the wonder of Jesus's arrival visible for your children.

Why does God delight in cheerful givers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 9:7 to show that real love flows from joy, not guilt or gritted teeth.

No matter how dirty with sin you are, through Christ you can see the light of God's glory and believe.

Clinton Manley | Every Advent, we remember that a child was born into our world to torch the darkness, to banish night, and to be for us the everlasting Light.

Our greatest problem is alienation from God. The only solution is the blood of Christ.

David walked with God through disasters, diseases, attacks, and his own sins. What pattern of life did he follow to depend on God through it all?

At the root of all ingratitude is the love of one's own greatness. But genuine gratitude glorifies God because it admits that we need him.

What kind of love gives freely when life is hard and resources are few? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 8:1–8 to reveal the joy-driven heart of true generosity.

As we steward the body, our appearance might change for the better. How do we keep our focus on being a whole person, not just an attractive shape?

The whole duty of the Christian can be summed up in this: feel, think, and act in a way that will make God look as great as he really is.

In the Christian life, is joy in God just icing, or is it the cake? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 100:2 to show that gladness in God is not extra. It's essential.

Our salvation is as secure as Christ's priesthood is indestructible. His deity and resurrection from the dead secure his indestructible priesthood for us.

Can death really be gain? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Philippians 1:20–21 that Christ is honored in death when we see being with him as far better than all we lose.

A life that gives glory to God for his grace and a life of deepest gladness are the same life. And what makes them one is thankfulness.

Why do we seek beauty and greatness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from 2 Thessalonians 1:9–10 that we were made to marvel at Christ's infinite glory.

Satan wouldn't exist if God didn't keep him around — so why is he here? Pastor John explains four ways in which God is using Satan for his glory.

When Christ died for us, he did not buy the freedom from having to hold fast, but the enabling power to hold fast.

What if God's love for you begins with his love for himself? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 19:1 to reveal why God's glory stands at the center of the cross.

It is as unlikely that God will break his word of promise to bless us as it is that he will despise himself.

David Mathis | God is most honored in us when we are most desirous of him and the future he promises with him.

Getting ready to feast on all God's word is not first an intellectual challenge; it is first a moral challenge.

A thankful spirit is others-exalting and glad-hearted. Therefore, pray for a great awakening of humble gratitude.

Why isn't moral effort enough to please God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Galatians 5:19–26 to show that true goodness grows only where self-reliance has died.

Differences in belief can feel bigger than they are — but sometimes they are truly big. What separates personal opinion from soul-damaging theology?

Death is gain because Christians will then be perfect, pain-free, rested, at home, and with Christ.

How do you fight what rises up inside you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Galatians 5:16–18 to show how walking by the Spirit keeps old desires from taking over.

Because we have a Great High Priest, the throne of God is a throne of grace.

Why is serving others a mark of freedom? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Galatians 5:13–15 to show how love flows from a heart already full in Christ.

The word of God is our only hope. It is sharp, living, and active. Therefore, be of good cheer in your battle to believe.

How can we live unafraid of what might come? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:22–31 to show how the promise of eternity calms today's anxiety.

Greg Morse | Caleb wonders why he isn't enjoying the Christian life. He had more happiness in the world. What does he do now?

If God refuses to act “for our sake,” does that mean he refuses to do us good? Pastor John resolves a perplexity and holds forth lavish grace from Ezekiel 36.

Don't be a fatalist. Be a Christian. Change is possible. God is alive. Christ is risen. The promises are true.

How do we grow into fearless trust? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:22–31 to show how Jesus leads us beyond worry into kingdom freedom.

Take up the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit for help, lay the promises up in your heart, and fight the good fight — to live by faith in future grace.

When you feel discouraged and anxious, cling to God's promises to be with you and uphold you.

How do Christians respond to God's fatherly indignation against our sin? The prophet Micah teaches us: Respond with brokenhearted boldness, with contrite courage.

When you marvel at the wonders of creation, do not marvel at the processes of chance but at the creativity of God.

What fuels the world's evils? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Timothy 6:6–10 to show how love for money corrupts the heart and spreads ruin.

Does Psalm 82 teach that human beings are gods? Pastor John describes the moment when Jesus quoted the psalm to escape an early death.

The Bible's warnings are written that you might believe and endure, and have life.

What does it mean to be rich toward God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:13–21 to show that true wealth is found not in barns but in belonging to God.

Satan cannot destroy us. In fact, God turns all his attacks finally against him and for us.

Where do you turn when the future feels unsure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 6:24 to reveal how seeking security in riches robs us of true hope in God.

Becoming a Christian and being a Christian happen in the same way: by hoping in Jesus.

How could Jesus, the King of kings and true Son of God, be ashamed at the final judgment? Pastor John digs into Jesus's argument for following him.