Greater Than Solomon
Why do some demand more light when Christ already shines so brightly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 11:29–36 to show how Christ’s light outshines Solomon and Jonah.
Sep 08, 2025•27 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
Binding the Strong Man
What kind of freedom is worse than bondage? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 11:14–28 to show that true liberty fills us with Christ.
Sep 05, 2025•24 min
What God’s Law Does
What sins still lurk beneath your love for Jesus? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:7–12 to show how God’s law exposes our remaining pride.
Sep 04, 2025•27 min
Know Your Sin
Why is knowing your sin an act of love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:7–12 to show that healing begins where blame ends and brokenness runs deep.
Sep 03, 2025•25 min
Not a List of Rules, but a Person
What opens our eyes to love’s true power? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:1–6 to show how dying to the law frees us to see and savor the glory of Christ.
Sep 02, 2025•28 min
For Love’s Sake, Die
What must die before love can thrive? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:1–6 to show that real love begins when we die to the law’s demands.
Sep 01, 2025•26 min
What Love Requires
How does God’s grace free us to love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:1–6 to show that dying to the law breaks sin’s hold and awakens joy in serving others.
Aug 29, 2025•20 min
Free Because of Christ’s Blood
Where does true change begin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:1–6 to show how every new-covenant mercy flows from Christ’s blood.
Aug 28, 2025•27 min
Sinning Less, Loving More
Why doesn’t freedom from law mean freedom to sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:1–6 to show how the risen Christ creates new hearts that bear real fruit.
Aug 27, 2025•21 min
The Lord of Great Reversals
Is real change possible in a world so broken? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 9:23–43 to show how Jesus still breaks in and turns hopeless stories around.
Aug 26, 2025•26 min
When Jesus Turns the World Upside Down
What makes a proud man preach a crucified Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 9:19–22 to show how God overturns pride with a vision of his beloved Son.
Aug 25, 2025•24 min
Divine Appointments and Eternal Joy
Can God redirect your day for someone’s eternity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 8:26–40 to show how Spirit-led detours can yield everlasting joy.
Aug 22, 2025•29 min
Seeking the Spirit’s Fullness
What should we expect when the Spirit comes? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 8:14–17 to show the empowering experience of receiving the Spirit.
Aug 21, 2025•26 min
When Wonders Overshadow Christ
What’s missing from counterfeit faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 8:9–24 to expose a belief amazed by wonders yet blind to sin and the worth of Christ.
Aug 20, 2025•25 min
When Persecution Spreads the Gospel
How does God use pain to advance the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 8:1–8 to show how persecution can spread joy by driving Christ’s people outward.
Aug 19, 2025•25 min
The Servant Called Death
What does Satan want death to do to you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 7:54–8:1 to show how God makes death serve his people, not destroy them.
Aug 18, 2025•24 min
Faithful Mercy and a Sobering Warning
Is God quick to condemn? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 7:1–53 to show that the God who is slow to anger also warns against presuming on his patience.
Aug 15, 2025•25 min
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
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
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