Podcasts about desiring god

Because Jesus died in our place, he guaranteed that every good deed will prosper — sooner or later.

What makes prayer pleasing to God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Proverbs 15:8 to show why God welcomes the cries of justified sinners who walk by faith.

By nature, we are selfish and God-ignoring and God-belittling. But no matter how hard a heart may be, the sovereign God can still save.

The main task of all the ministries of the church is helping people see the greatness of what Christ has purchased for everyone who will value it above the world.

What if God delights in your thirst more than your strength? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws from Isaiah 64:4 to describe God as a soul-satisfying spring in our deepest need.

Suffering has a great sin-killing effect. The more pure we are, the more clearly we see God.

What kind of protest does the world need to see? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 13:1–7 why the most powerful “no” shows tears, not anger.

We should emphasize that God loves and forgives for his own glory because the Bible does, and because it makes clear that God loves us with the greatest love.

What sustains real love over a lifetime? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 13:8–14 to show how love flows from union with the risen Christ, not from law-keeping.

Indwelling sin still pervades those who are in Christ. But God's mercy is more than enough to meet, match, and master any guilt we bring to him.

God forgave us when we first believed in Christ. Then, from that broken, joyful, grateful, hopeful experience of being forgiven, we offer forgiveness to others.

How can we show mercy when wronged? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:19–21 to show how trusting God's justice frees us to do good to our enemies.

  Guest: Randell Holmes, Jr., college student/athlete at Texas A&M University, author of Daily Devotional for Teen Boys   Welcome back to our conversation with Randell Holmes. This week Randell starts off firing from both barrels as he challenges us to grasp the difference between what he calls “fruitfulness over faithfulness.” Many young men are more concerned with the “fruitfulness” of the things of this world - God is concerned with your faithfulness to produce SPIRITUAL fruit in your life and your community!   I mentioned the incredible book Thoughts for Young Men by J.C. Ryle and the question that Ryle asks, “Where are the godly older men?” Ryle thought there were so few godly older men because the enemy and worldly ambition bent them closer to the temporary things of this world and they never grew up tall and strong for the Lord's service. Randell reminds us that a lot of young men don't believe that following God is “truly worth it.” Scripture reminds us in Psalm 84:10 that it is better to be “one day” in the presence of God than a thousand elsewhere! You might ask, “Is following God truly worth it?”  Randell's challenge to you is that you'll never know unless you truly try it. That reminds me of an incredible statement from the British author G.K. Chesterton who said, “The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried.”   Our next topic of conversation brings up the idea of Christian hedonism put forth by John Piper in Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist. Piper says that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. Check out this article from Desiring God's website for further explanation. Randell reminds us that Romans 8:5-6 addresses this same concept - that when our minds are set on what the flesh desires, that “mind governed by the flesh is death.” But those who set their minds on “things above” or the “Spirit” have “life and peace.”   Randell's recommendations for this year: Recognize that you cannot manage sin. Sin will take you farther than you wanted to go, keep you longer than you wanted to stay, and cost you more than you wanted to pay. “Be killing sin or sin will be killing you,” John Owen. Make a priority to open up God's Word. The same breath that God breathed into Adam is breathed into us through His Word. Find a mentor who will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.   Final word from Randell - if you're not a believer/follower of Jesus Christ - you're missing out on God's purpose for you! Find a good church, open the Word of God, ask some questions and get some answers about the true meaning of life!   Randell's book is part of a 3-part series that covers young men from youth through college: Devotions for Preteen Boys by Randell Holmes, Jr. and Chandler Fletcher Daily Devotionals for Teen Boys (ages 14-16) by Randell Holmes, Jr. Daily Devotionals for College Men by Brett Trefren T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Christians are included in the Davidic covenant. What David received, we will also receive in Christ Jesus.

Scott Hubbard | In the household of God, the fight against sin is never single combat. Help protect your brothers and sisters with the weapon of exhortation.

Don't let your ignorance of the micro reasons for suffering cause you to overlook the massive help God tells us in his word of his macro purposes for us.

Marshall Segal | Jesus's sheep are happy to be his, and Jesus will never leave them behind. But why would anyone reject this patient, kind, and powerful Savior?

Irresistable grace does not mean grace cannot be resisted. It means that when God chooses, he can and will overcome that resistance.

What does mercy sound like toward an enemy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:9–21 to show why blessing, not cursing, is the way love conquers.

How might pastors approach the many administrative needs of a congregation? Pastor John draws four helpful guidelines from Jethro's counsel to Moses.

There is no hope for God's people unless he causes them to return from their leaping into sin and unbelief.

What fuels real Christian service? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:9–21 to show that every step we take for Christ is a step Christ enables.

Feeling rotten about your sin is not the same as repenting from it. But it can lead there.

Why must love sometimes hate? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:9–21 to show that true love fights what destroys human souls.

The same God who feeds billions of birds every hour around the world will take care of you.

How should we think about ourselves? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:2–8 to show how faith in Christ reshapes our self-assessment from the inside out.

Why do Christians make such a big deal about sex? Pastor John shows what godly sexuality says about the God who made us and the Christ who redeemed us.

We get the help; God gets the glory. That arrangement keeps us humble and happy, and keeps him supreme and glorious.

Can you glorify God without consciously trying? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:2–8 to show how the Spirit reshapes your reflexes for righteousness.

Is thinking we're good people or inherently sinful better for us? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss Nathan's new book "I'm the Worst: How Freedom is Found in Admitting Our Faults". Sin - The Bible Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNOZ7ocLD74 Original Sin - BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/beliefs/originalsin_1.shtml Doctrine of Sin - Roman Catholic Cathecism: https://www.vatican.va/content/catechism/en/part_three/section_one/chapter_one/article_8/ii_the_definition_of_sin.html Doctrine of Sin - Mockingbird: https://mbird.com/theology/hiding-in-plain-sight-the-lost-doctrine-of-sin/ Definition of sin - Desiring God: https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/what-is-sin-the-essence-and-root-of-all-sinning Richard Dawkins thinks the doctrine of sin is “hideous”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6Lar8Qp0E Albert Ellis critiquing the doctrine of sin: https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0%2C33009%2C865989-2%2C00.html Authoritative parenting vs authoritarian and permissive: https://ifstudies.org/blog/parenting-is-the-key-to-adolescent-mental-health https://ifstudies.org/blog/do-your-political-beliefs-affect-your-parenting- Serial killers are unmade, not made: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/10/what-makes-a-serial-killer Most aggressive people are males at the age of two: https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/16/terrible-twos-who-stay-terrible/ Websites The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com

Times of suffering and deliverance are both God's stages of care for you. He has not left you or forsaken you.

Jesus will take care of you when you take care of others. That's why there were leftovers after Jesus fed the multitudes.

There has never been, nor will there ever be, a greater reality than the God we see when we look at Jesus Christ. His very supremacy is our deepest hope.

Jesus provides an ever-present, ever-living witness to the removal of the Father's wrath from us.

What renews a mind bent on self? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:2 to show how the Spirit frees us from self-exaltation and awakens joy in God's glory.

Why is Christianity the best religion? Pastor John offers four reasons, including the hope of the gospel and the uniqueness of the God-man.

When Jesus says, “I will grant him to sit with me on my throne,” he promises us a share in the rule of all things.

How should believers engage the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:2 to show that true faith both stands apart and stoops to serve.

Jesus anchored the happiness of suffering saints in the reward of heaven. And he anchored the happiness of successful saints in the same.

Can your body glorify God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:1 to show that God receives worship through merciful lives, not muscular physiques.

If we don't call to mind what God has said about himself and about us, we will languish. Never forget that our God is the God of the impossible.

In this episode, we welcome David Mathis to the studio. He is the Senior Teacher and Executive Editor at desiringGod.org, a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and the author of “A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul”. In this interview, we discuss the connection between exercise and Christianity, why most pastors are overweight, the rewards we can receive from taking care of our bodies, how Christians are able to enjoy physical exertion more than non-Christians, why we should make sure we are fit for good works, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When did God become totally for you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:1 to show that gospel-rooted obedience flows from mercy, not toward it.

How does God's word guide our heart's instruction in the night? Pastor John explains the ways God uses nighttime counsel to teach and lead us.

Every little thing you do that is good is seen and valued and rewarded by the Lord. And he will pay you back for it.

What difference does one word make? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 12:1 to show how a single “therefore” anchors obedience in the mercies of God.

Yield to the sovereignty of God in all the details of life, and rest in his infallible promises to show himself mighty on your behalf.

Receive Christ, welcome Christ, embrace Christ — not just as your fire insurance policy, but as your eagerly awaited Treasure and Friend and Lord.

David Mathis | How can we sing in the valley of sorrow? In Christ, joy and grief can coexist — and grief now prepares for us far greater joy in the end.

When does stewardship of the body cross over into self-glorification? Pastor John helps us test our motivations with three questions.