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The Everyday Bride of Jesus: How Christology Shapes a Local Church

2026/04/18

David Mathis | The church depends on Jesus Christ for its existence, authority, and ultimate joy. But how does the God-man’s nature direct the church’s health?

Plead for the Insight You Need: Word + Spirit in Pastoral Study

2026/04/11

For the preaching pastor, each sermon demands a fresh hunt for insight in service of a hungry people. How do we find that life-giving truth?

Navigate the Impossible: Word + Spirit in Pastoral Wisdom

2026/04/04

David Mathis | To lead the church faithfully, we need supernatural, sober-minded wisdom. God meets us in his word, by his Spirit, through prayer, with a team.

True Faith Tastes Future Joy

2026/03/28

Jesus endured for the joy set before him. Moses obeyed, expecting the Messiah. The early church suffered for a better reward. This is faith.

Six Paths to Self-Forgetfulness

2026/03/21

Scott Hubbard | Self-awareness can be good, but it can also go too far. Our thoughts of self often grow quieter when we look to God and follow where he leads.

Why Would a Christian Exercise?

2026/03/14

David Mathis | Exercise may seem like a distraction from a life of serving others, but God can use our movement to deepen our joy and broaden our love.

Lead with Your Life: How to Influence in Your Twenties

2026/03/11

Marshall Segal | When the Bible talks about setting an example, does it mean only super-Christians? No, even the humblest high-school mentor can make the right mark.

Be an Iceberg Christian: Setting an Example in Your Youth

2026/02/28

David Mathis | Pursuing a holy ambition means seeking maturity in Christ more than we seek influence in the world. An enduring example takes hidden work.

Living in God’s Sovereign, Sustaining Grace

2026/02/21

John Piper | When God ordains sufferings for the good of his people, he also sustains them and cares for them with all the strength of his love.

The Power of Hoping in God’s Meticulous Providence

2026/02/14

Because God’s purposeful sovereignty reaches absolutely everywhere, his gospel can satisfy, his mission will succeed, and his people can never be lost.

This Body Must Be Raised: Four Reasons for Your Resurrection

2026/02/07

Jesus’s glorified body, his purpose for believers, his astonishing power, and the glory of the new creation all insist that the resurrection must happen.

Why You Do Not Believe

2026/01/31

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?

The Supremacy of Christ Our Hope

2026/01/24

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.

Is God Dishonored When We Grieve?

2026/01/17

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.

Sing in the Fullness of the Spirit: A Live Lab on Ephesians 5:15–20

2026/01/10

What is the fullness of the Holy Spirit, and how does it relate to making music to God in a church gathering? God opens our eyes so we can sing to him.

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kona R 2025/12/07

Glory be to God

Outstanding preaching by a humble pastor who loves ABBA with all his heart soul and mind 🙏✝️

lupajoja 2025/11/26

Doctrines of Grace

Agree! Please put the next sessions in a pod cast here.

StarLight07… 2025/10/30

Doctrine of Grace

Great Session. Can the other sessions after Oct 4 2025 be published? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Donovan Smoot 2025/07/19

JOHN PIPER CHANGED MY LIFE!!

A Warrior For Jesus Christ!!! A man who was inspired me to chase after Jesus and NEVER stop! John Piper speaks the unfiltered TRUTH and brings me so m...

Mjwjr1992 2025/06/09

Sound teaching

Pastor John Piper bases everything he teaches on what scripture says. Pastor John Piper’s sermons are such a valuable resource.

LoveJesusForReal 2024/08/27

Thank you for loving all us neighbors well!

I took a look online nearly 22 years or so ago when I was in my teens. I was looking for meaning or purpose and happened across the desiringGod websit...

Tripeh 2021/11/04

A great podcast that is getting even better

John Piper’s sermons are solid gold and have benefited my family for years. Excited to see the podcast opened to other teachers from DesiringGod. Keep...

KJLovesJesus 2021/07/25

Learned so much!

I enjoy listening to Pastor John’s sermons. I’ve learned so much about my Lord! Thank you for what you do.

babrown1 2021/10/22

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Being a marxist

Mt.6:24 2021/09/16

Jesus’ most neglected teachings...

More people & podcasts are talking these days about the things Jesus taught (in the 4 gospels), but there are a few of his teachings that almost never...

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