Fighting Anxiety
How does the Lord help us conquer anxiety? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Matthew 6:25–34.
Aug 31, 2023•24 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
Fighting for Faith Together
Why must we fight together for faith in God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Hebrews 3:12–14.
Aug 30, 2023•24 min
Fighting to Believe God’s Promises
How do faithful saints fight to believe God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:20–21.
Aug 29, 2023•23 min
A Holy Vision of God
What would it mean to see the holiness of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Isaiah 6:1–8.
Aug 28, 2023•24 min
The Freedom of Christ’s Love
Why is it important that Christ loves us freely, without compulsion? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from John 10:14–18.
Aug 25, 2023•24 min
The Benefits of Christ’s Love
What should we feel when we discover the benefits of Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 John 3:1.
Aug 24, 2023•23 min
The Object of Christ’s Love
What does it mean for you to be the object of God’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 5:1–11.
Aug 23, 2023•24 min
The Cost of Christ’s Love
What was the cost of Christ’s love for you? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Ephesians 5:1–2.
Aug 22, 2023•26 min
Raised from the Dead to Serve
Scripture teaches us that Christ was raised from the dead to serve his people. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over this reality in John 11:25.
Aug 21, 2023•27 min
Rediscovering Delight in God
How do we as Christians rediscover delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws lessons from Augustine for pursuing joy.
Aug 18, 2023•27 min
Transformation Through Divine Intervention
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how the sovereign grace of God intervened into Augustine’s life and saved him.
Aug 17, 2023•18 min
Walking from Lust to Grace
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper talks about Augustine’s remarkable deliverance, by God’s grace, from his bondage to lust.
Aug 16, 2023•22 min
Sovereign Joy in Augustine’s Story
In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper begins a four-part series on the story of Augustine and the reality of sovereign joy.
Aug 15, 2023•21 min
Son of God, Son of Man
When it comes to our salvation, what is the significance of the titles “Son of God” and “Son of Man”? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:43–51 and explains what’s in those two great names.
Aug 14, 2023•26 min
The Long-Awaited Messiah
How does the incarnation fulfill all the promises for a long-awaited Messiah? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper revisits the coming of Jesus in John 1:35–51.
Aug 11, 2023•27 min
The Fruit of Spirit-Baptism
When we receive the Holy Spirit, he convinces us that Jesus is King. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the work of the Spirit in John 1:25–34.
Aug 10, 2023•24 min
He Who Baptizes with the Spirit
What does it mean for Jesus to baptize us with the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:25–34 to tackle that question.
Aug 09, 2023•22 min
Behold the God-Man
Why was John the Baptist absolutely determined to point others to the God-man? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at the long-awaited prophet in John 1:19–34.
Aug 08, 2023•21 min
The Lamb Who Takes Away Sin
Why is it impossible for an ordinary human to take away the sins of the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this pressing question with help from John 1:19–34.
Aug 07, 2023•21 min
Jesus Overcomes Our Darkness
How does Jesus overcome our spiritual darkness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:14–18 and charts a path into the light.
Aug 04, 2023•25 min
Full of Grace and Truth
What happens to us when we finally see the glory of Jesus through the eyes of faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains the miracle in John 1:14–18.
Aug 03, 2023•21 min
A Spiritual and Saving Glory
What occurs when we encounter the magnificent glory of Christ through the proclamation of the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper addresses that very question from John 1:14–18.
Aug 02, 2023•20 min
Only Son from the Father
Why is it essential for Christians to affirm that the eternal Son of God became man without ceasing to be God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens to John 1:14–18 to deal with that critical question.
Aug 01, 2023•22 min
A Witness Prepares the Way
The gospel’s ability to defeat darkness through human weakness is truly remarkable. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper marvels over that reality in John 1:6–36.
Jul 31, 2023•24 min
The Lamb Who Gives Life
How do we come to place our trust in Jesus Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles that question by studying John 1:1–13.
Jul 28, 2023•19 min
The Life-Giving Light
What makes Christ a life-giving light? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:1–13 and shows us the light breaking into darkness.
Jul 27, 2023•25 min
The Son’s Identity and Relationships
Who is this one who became flesh? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper follows John 1:1–3 back to the beginning, and then further still.
Jul 26, 2023•23 min
Jesus: The Word of God
Who is this Jesus who made the galaxies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:1–3 and reminds us that our Savior is also the Creator.
Jul 25, 2023•23 min
A Psalm of God’s Joy
How does God minister to us through the wonders of the sky? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper surveys the stars through the lens of Psalm 19.
Jul 24, 2023•24 min
A Psalm for Spiritual Depression
What do you do if you are suffering from spiritual depression? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper charts a course through Psalm 42.
Jul 21, 2023•25 min
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