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 04, 2023•26 min
Light + Truth
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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Episodes
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.
Jul 03, 2023•24 min
Worship in the Age to Come
Where is human history going, and what will life look like in the age to come? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers those two questions from Revelation 5.
Jun 30, 2023•22 min
Worshiping God Through Singing
What is the essence of worshipping God through singing? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Ephesians 5:17–20.
Jun 29, 2023•25 min
Worshiping God with Our Money
Finances can cause immense anxiety, so how do we spend, save, and budget in ways that honor God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that weighty question looking at Luke 12:32–34.
Jun 28, 2023•24 min
Treasuring Christ in the Lord’s Supper
How do we worship Christ while enjoying the Lord’s Supper together? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores that question in 1 Corinthians 11:17–34.
Jun 27, 2023•23 min
Worship in Everyday Life
How do we renew our minds so that every part of life is an act of worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Romans 12:1–2.
Jun 26, 2023•25 min
Served by Jesus
How does Jesus serve us when we worship him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Mark 10:45.
Jun 23, 2023•22 min
Good News to the Weak
Do you feel weak and helpless and inadequate today? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 17:16–34 to show us how worshiping God is precisely what we need.
Jun 22, 2023•20 min
Worshiping Christ as Gain
Why is worship primarily an inward reality rather than an outward one? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question with Philippians 1:18–24 and explains the implications for our Sunday gatherings.
Jun 21, 2023•24 min
True Worship
Why is Jesus utterly central in true worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question in John 4:20–24.
Jun 20, 2023•25 min
God’s Covenant Love
How does God’s covenant love for us make every act of obedience to Jesus Christ extraordinary and magnificent? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores that question in Ruth 4.
Jun 19, 2023•25 min
Righteousness for God’s Sake
What role does hope in God play in motivating our pursuit of righteousness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Ruth 3.
Jun 16, 2023•25 min
The Mercy of Providence
Can we trust God’s sovereign grace towards us, even when he seems to be absent from us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers that question from Ruth 2.
Jun 15, 2023•24 min
God’s Mysterious Providence
Even when life is at its toughest, can we truly believe that God always has our good in mind? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Ruth 1.
Jun 14, 2023•25 min
The Gospel in the Church
Is the gospel solely meant for non-Christians, or does it continue to speak to believers? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Romans 1:15.
Jun 13, 2023•25 min
The Fruit of Faith in the Church
What is the supernatural fruit of faith in the ordinary life of the church? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:8–15.
Jun 12, 2023•25 min
Love That Leads to Fear
How does God prevent your separation from Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.
Jun 09, 2023•21 min
Loved by God
What does it mean to be loved by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.
Jun 08, 2023•24 min
The Calling of Grace
In this episode of Light + Truth, discover the transformative power of God’s grace as John Piper unpacks Romans 1:6–7.
Jun 07, 2023•20 min
Called by God
What causes our hearts to worship upon hearing that we have been called by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.
Jun 06, 2023•24 min
The Obedience of Faith
Why did God set it up so that obedience flows from faith in Christ rather than our own efforts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:5.
Jun 05, 2023•22 min
All of Grace
God’s work of salvation is all of grace and cannot be earned. It’s received by grace alone through faith alone. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s John Piper’s focus from Romans 1:5.
Jun 02, 2023•19 min
All About the Son
What makes the gospel the best news any person could ever hear? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:1–4.
Jun 01, 2023•21 min
The Gospel Promised
How did God’s promised gospel come to us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Romans 1:1–4.
May 31, 2023•24 min
Paul, His Letter, and His God
How different might our lives be if we consistently viewed ourselves as we are in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this question from Romans 1:1.
May 30, 2023•22 min
My History with Romans
What impact could Paul’s letter to the Romans have on your life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper discusses the significant influence the book has had on his.
May 29, 2023•21 min
The Chief End of Suffering
How does the Christian’s suffering leading to eternal glory impact our perspective on missions? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Colossians 1:24–27.
May 26, 2023•21 min
The Chief End of Man
Does God’s aim to glorify himself conflict with our desire to be happy? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper addresses.
May 25, 2023•19 min
The Chief End of God
God has planned all of human history in order to magnify the glory of his grace. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the truth John Piper proclaims.
May 24, 2023•23 min
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