The Tragedy of Perishing
Why would God warn us of wrath? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:16 to show how fear can help to drive us to the saving love of Christ.
Dec 18, 2025•22 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
Investing in Eternal Habitations
What if more money meant less joy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 16:1–9 to show how generosity frees us from emptiness and stores up eternal welcome.
Dec 17, 2025•13 min
Where Your Treasure Is
What are you chasing that won’t last? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:32–34 to show why the truly rich are those who treasure what death cannot touch.
Dec 16, 2025•21 min
Fear Not: God Cares for His Flock
What if the God who rules the universe delights to give you everything? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:32 to show God’s joy in giving his flock the kingdom.
Dec 15, 2025•20 min
God Rejoices in All He Has Made
Does creation make God happy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 104:31 to show that God rejoices in his works with the delight of a wise and loving Creator.
Dec 12, 2025•29 min
God’s Good Design for Our Bodies
Is your body just temporary packaging? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 24:36–43 to show how Jesus’s eating fish reveals God’s eternal “yes” to embodied life.
Dec 11, 2025•15 min
Awakening to the Wonder of God’s Creation
What keeps wonder alive in a weary world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Job 37 to help us see creation as the daily joy of a God who says, “Do it again.”
Dec 10, 2025•18 min
The God Who Never Takes Risks
Can a sovereign God take risks? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Timothy 6:15–16 to show how God’s power and certainty anchor our courage.
Dec 09, 2025•26 min
The God Who Created You for Himself
Why did God create you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 123:1–2 to show that we exist not to meet God’s need but to showcase his mercy.
Dec 08, 2025•23 min
The God Who Empowers Obedience
What if even your simplest obedience revealed God’s power at work? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 4:11 to show who empowers the good we do.
Dec 05, 2025•22 min
The God Who Lacks Nothing
What makes God’s joy unshakable? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 8:1–2 to show that God’s delight rests in his own infinite sufficiency.
Dec 04, 2025•21 min
No Wasted Pain
Why does suffering drive us closer to God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:32–34 to show how pain deepens our joy in God.
Dec 03, 2025•24 min
The Better Possession That Cannot Be Taken
What makes Christian joy stronger than fleeting pleasure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:32–34 to show how Christ holds us when the world lets go.
Dec 02, 2025•21 min
Cheerful Giving, Cheerful Living
Why does God delight in cheerful givers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 9:7 to show that real love flows from joy, not guilt or gritted teeth.
Dec 01, 2025•22 min
How Gladness in God Becomes Love for People
What kind of love gives freely when life is hard and resources are few? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 8:1–8 to reveal the joy-driven heart of true generosity.
Nov 28, 2025•26 min
The Joy God Commands
In the Christian life, is joy in God just icing, or is it the cake? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 100:2 to show that gladness in God is not extra. It’s essential.
Nov 27, 2025•25 min
The Gain That Death Cannot Take
Can death really be gain? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Philippians 1:20–21 that Christ is honored in death when we see being with him as far better than all we lose.
Nov 26, 2025•21 min
Glory That Satisfies the Soul
Why do we seek beauty and greatness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from 2 Thessalonians 1:9–10 that we were made to marvel at Christ’s infinite glory.
Nov 25, 2025•29 min
How God’s Passion Changes Everything
What if God’s love for you begins with his love for himself? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 19:1 to reveal why God’s glory stands at the center of the cross.
Nov 24, 2025•25 min
Fruit Only the Spirit Can Grow
Why isn’t moral effort enough to please God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Galatians 5:19–26 to show that true goodness grows only where self-reliance has died.
Nov 21, 2025•24 min
How the Spirit Breaks the Power of the Flesh
How do you fight what rises up inside you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Galatians 5:16–18 to show how walking by the Spirit keeps old desires from taking over.
Nov 20, 2025•28 min
Freedom That Gives Itself Away
Why is serving others a mark of freedom? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Galatians 5:13–15 to show how love flows from a heart already full in Christ.
Nov 19, 2025•23 min
Powerful Reasons to Stop Worrying
How can we live unafraid of what might come? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:22–31 to show how the promise of eternity calms today’s anxiety.
Nov 18, 2025•23 min
When Worry Replaces Trust
How do we grow into fearless trust? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:22–31 to show how Jesus leads us beyond worry into kingdom freedom.
Nov 17, 2025•17 min
The Snare of Wanting More
What fuels the world’s evils? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Timothy 6:6–10 to show how love for money corrupts the heart and spreads ruin.
Nov 14, 2025•21 min
When Riches Become Your Security
What does it mean to be rich toward God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:13–21 to show that true wealth is found not in barns but in belonging to God.
Nov 13, 2025•21 min
The Danger of Riches
Where do you turn when the future feels unsure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 6:24 to reveal how seeking security in riches robs us of true hope in God.
Nov 12, 2025•20 min
The Rich Man, Lazarus, and You
Is generosity a matter of strategy or the soul? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke’s Gospel to show how Jesus calls us to wrestle with wealth, not reduce it to rules.
Nov 11, 2025•26 min
Good News for the Poor
Is there good news for those who have nothing? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how Jesus’s poverty and preaching reveal God’s care for the desperate.
Nov 10, 2025•26 min
Our Hope in the Eternal Son
What if your greatest hope rests not in God’s love for you but in his love for his Son? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:32 to show how the Father’s delight secures ours.
Nov 07, 2025•26 min
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