Jesus: The New and Living Temple
Why did Jesus speak of destroying the temple? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 6:8–15 to show how Christ replaced the old system as our true sacrifice, priest, and glory.
Aug 14, 2025•29 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
Guarding the Word, Growing the Church
What threatens the church more than persecution? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 6:1–7 to show how neglecting the word endangers the church’s health and mission.
Aug 13, 2025•25 min
How Prayer Awakens Delight
What can you do when the Bible feels dry? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Thessalonians 5:12–18 to show how prayer awakens joy in God’s word.
Aug 12, 2025•23 min
The Word That Nourishes and Sustains
What can we do when our spiritual hunger fades? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 1 to show how prayer revives delight and sustains meditation.
Aug 11, 2025•19 min
The Delight That Leads to Fruitfulness
Can you fail in the world’s eyes and still prosper? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 1 to show how delighting in God’s word bears lasting fruit — even in loss.
Aug 08, 2025•18 min
Delighting in the Word Through Prayer
What if the first step in prayer is opening your Bible? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 1 to show how prayer begins with delight in God’s word.
Aug 07, 2025•26 min
Read, Study, Think, and See
Why does true understanding require real effort? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 119:18 to show that God gives light not apart from thinking but through it.
Aug 06, 2025•19 min
The Beauty We Cannot See Without God
Why does God’s word sometimes feel flat instead of glorious? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 119:18 to show that only God can give us eyes to see beauty in the Bible.
Aug 05, 2025•24 min
Seeing the Wonder of God’s Word
Why do some hearts come alive to Scripture while others stay cold? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 119:17–24 to show that only God can give us sight.
Aug 04, 2025•23 min
When the Word Meets Real Life
Are you feeding your faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 119:9–16 to show that spiritual strength grows where God’s word satisfies our deepest hunger.
Aug 01, 2025•22 min
Treasuring Scripture for Life’s Battles
Fighting sin takes more than memory. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 119:9–16 to show how God’s word becomes powerful when it’s treasured, not just memorized.
Jul 31, 2025•24 min
When the Word Abides
What makes prayer powerful? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 15:1–8 to show how God’s word abiding in us shapes prayers he delights to answer.
Jul 30, 2025•25 min
The Life-Giving Words of Christ
When faith feels impossible, what makes the difference? John Piper opens John 6:60–71 to show how the Spirit gives life through the word.
Jul 29, 2025•25 min
When the Rock Becomes Our Refuge
What if betrayal is part of the plan? In John 6:52–71, John Piper shows how God uses resistance to fulfill his saving purposes.
Jul 28, 2025•28 min
God’s Sovereignty in Betrayal
Why would Jesus choose a betrayer? John Piper opens John 6:52–71 to show that Judas didn’t ruin God’s plan. He played a role in fulfilling it.
Jul 25, 2025•23 min
Taught by God, Drawn to Christ
What does it mean to be taught by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 6:41–51 to explain grace’s irresistible lesson.
Jul 24, 2025•23 min
Grace That Saves and Keeps
What really happened when you believed? John Piper opens John 6:41–51 to show that coming to Christ was God’s work. His grace drew you, held you, and gave you life.
Jul 23, 2025•22 min
From Resistance to Rest in Christ
What turns resistance into restful faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:41–51 to reveal how God overcomes the bondage of the human will and brings sinners to Christ.
Jul 22, 2025•18 min
Who Can Come to Jesus?
Why do some come to Jesus while others walk away? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:41–51 to reveal the “yes” of faith as the fruit of sovereign grace.
Jul 21, 2025•25 min
Kept Forever by Sovereign Grace
What keeps a Christian secure forever? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:27–40 to show how our perseverance rests not on our daily resolve but on the sovereign will of God.
Jul 18, 2025•22 min
Faith as Feasting
Is faith just agreeing with truth, or is it something deeper? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:27–40 to reveal how true faith feeds on Christ, satisfying our deepest longings.
Jul 17, 2025•24 min
The Food That Changes Everything
What kind of food changes not just our appetites but our ambitions? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:22–29 to show how feeding on Christ reshapes us.
Jul 16, 2025•23 min
Jesus Is Enough
What does it mean for Jesus to be enough in the storm? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:16–29 to reveal how Christ’s presence, not calmer seas, is his greatest gift to us.
Jul 15, 2025•21 min
When Bread Is More Than Bread
What sustains those who give their lives away? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:16–29 to reveal how Christ is the ever-satisfying Bread for those who trust in him.
Jul 14, 2025•21 min
Transformed Cravings
Can seeking Jesus ever be spiritually dangerous? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:1–15 to show how many sought Christ for what he could give but missed a far deeper glory.
Jul 11, 2025•20 min
Bread from Heaven, Life for the World
Why did God create bread, water, and light? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 6:1–15 to show how every good gift in creation is meant to stir our affections for Christ.
Jul 10, 2025•22 min
Faith in Action Through Fasting
Why does God reject some kinds of fasting? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 58:1–12 to show that true fasting lifts burdens, breaks yokes, and overflows in mercy.
Jul 09, 2025•26 min
The Test of True Worship
What demonstrates the authenticity of our worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 58:1–12 to call us to a faith that bears fruit every day of the week.
Jul 08, 2025•22 min
The Heart of True Fasting
What does hunger say about our heart? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 6:16–18 to show that true fasting isn’t about appearances — it’s about hungering for God.
Jul 07, 2025•25 min
Yearning for Christ’s Return
Why would anyone fast for the end of history? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 2:36–38 to reflect on an elderly woman’s devotion and invite us to hunger for Christ’s return with the same intensity.
Jul 04, 2025•23 min
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