A Psalm of Humble Prayer
Where we find true forgiveness, we find humble prayers of joyful gratitude. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s John Piper’s focus in Psalm 32.
Jul 20, 2023•23 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
A Psalm of Rest
How does relying on God’s presence and guidance in our lives enable us to overcome anxiety? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper helps us overcome persistent fears with Psalm 127.
Jul 19, 2023•25 min
A Psalm of Delight
How does Psalm 1 reveal the prominent place that delight has in Christianity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the precious importance of joy.
Jul 18, 2023•22 min
Boast Not, Fear Not
How does the apostle Paul address the insecurity that plagues us as fallen human beings? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper confronts those insecurities with 1 Corinthians 3:18–23.
Jul 17, 2023•24 min
The One Foundation of the Church
How should the foundation of the church impact how we build upon that foundation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 and tackles that question.
Jul 14, 2023•22 min
Renewing a God-Centered Life
Only God’s grace can renew a life and recenter it on our God. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this truth from 1 Corinthians 3:5–9.
Jul 13, 2023•22 min
The Christian Life as Warfare
It may seem counterintuitive, but there is great encouragement in realizing that the Christian life is war. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper lays out the battlefield in 1 Corinthians 3:1–4.
Jul 12, 2023•21 min
The Wisdom of Christ Crucified
What does the wisdom of God reveal about the transformative power of Christ crucified? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper returns to the cross in 1 Corinthians 2:14–16.
Jul 11, 2023•24 min
The Power of Preaching the Cross
The preaching of the cross is the very power of God. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the glorious truth John Piper exults over in 1 Corinthians 2:1–5.
Jul 10, 2023•24 min
The Cross and Human Boasting
How does the cross address the impact of sin and pride on our ability to worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper holds up 1 Corinthians 1:31 and what Jesus achieved when he died.
Jul 07, 2023•25 min
The Truth of Christ and Christian Unity
If disunity contradicts the undivided Christ, then we can pursue and deepen unity by focusing on his identity and work. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the truth of Christ and Christian unity in 1 Corinthians 1:10–17.
Jul 06, 2023•24 min
God-Centered Self-Understanding
What determines a Christian’s self-understanding in a world that strives to define us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws a fresh portrait from 1 Corinthians 1:1–9.
Jul 05, 2023•24 min
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
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
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