When the Spirit Withdraws
What makes one sin forever unforgivable? John Piper opens Mark 3:20–35 to show that spurning the Spirit can place a person beyond repentance.
May 18, 2026•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
When the Spirit Sends Us Out
What does Spirit-filled ministry look like in a dying world? John Piper shows from Luke 4:16–21 how the church joins Christ in his work of mercy.
May 15, 2026•25 min
Prepared for Battle, Not Comfort
What happens when your appetites call the shots? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 4:1–14 how Jesus subdued his body to stand against Satan.
May 14, 2026•26 min
The Quiet Work of the Spirit
Why does chasing feelings leave us empty? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 1:26–37 how the Spirit fills us by fixing our eyes on Christ.
May 13, 2026•26 min
I Will Pour Out My Spirit
What robs us of joy and the freedom to love others? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 44:1–5 to show how the Holy Spirit restores both.
May 12, 2026•29 min
Scripture: From God, Through Men, by the Spirit
How can you know the Bible speaks with more than human authority? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Peter 1:20–21 to show the nature of Scripture.
May 11, 2026•24 min
Why the Spirit Matters Now
Why should believers live without fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–8 to show how the Spirit’s presence gives us courage.
May 08, 2026•23 min
Why We Need the Spirit
What awakens dead hearts to see and savor Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:3–8 to show how the new birth is a work of the Spirit.
May 07, 2026•25 min
Awakened by the Spirit
How can finite sinners learn to delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:26 to show how the Spirit is God’s own love given to us.
May 06, 2026•26 min
The Invincible Love of God
Can our trials separate us from Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:35–39 that no suffering can sever us from God.
May 05, 2026•20 min
The Unbreakable Chain of Salvation
What makes a Christian unshakably secure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:28–30 to show how God’s saving plan forms an unbreakable chain.
May 04, 2026•28 min
How God Helps Us Suffer
How do we pray when suffering hides God’s will? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit intercedes for us.
May 01, 2026•28 min
Not Worth Comparing
How can we endure deep suffering without despair? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:18 how the glory ahead far outweighs today’s pains.
Apr 30, 2026•23 min
Killing Sin by the Spirit
What kills sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:13 that the Spirit flows with power as the word is heard and heeded.
Apr 29, 2026•26 min
When the Spirit Frees Us to Love
What turns forgiven sinners into sacrificial servants? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to show how the Spirit’s power yields a life of love.
Apr 28, 2026•22 min
Justified First, Then Made Holy
Does obedience secure your right standing with God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to explain why pardon comes before progress.
Apr 27, 2026•21 min
‘No Condemnation’ Means God Is for You
When pain hits, do you assume God is against you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show that “no condemnation” means God is unfailingly for you.
Apr 24, 2026•21 min
The Final Verdict Has Already Been Spoken
For those in Christ, acceptance before God is certain. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show how being in Christ means no condemnation now and forever.
Apr 23, 2026•22 min
The Glory We Exchanged — and the Righteousness God Gives
What makes our guilt so serious before God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:23–26 to show how rejecting God’s glory required the cross.
Apr 22, 2026•23 min
Kill Sin with Promises
Why does sheer resolve fail against temptation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:13 to show how the Spirit uses promises to defeat sin.
Apr 21, 2026•27 min
You Can’t Out-Give God
Why are you tempted toward self-pity when obedience proves costly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 19:29 to show Christ himself repays every sacrifice.
Apr 20, 2026•27 min
The Christian Life Is a Quest for Joy
What are you really chasing in life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Isaiah 6:1–3 to show that only God himself can satisfy your restless heart.
Apr 17, 2026•25 min
Why God’s Wrath Is Not an Overreaction
Is hell an overreaction to human sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains why offending an infinitely glorious God is an infinitely heinous crime.
Apr 16, 2026•21 min
What Does God Save Us From?
If Christ did not alleviate your earthly struggles, would the gospel still be good news? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that rescue from God’s wrath is enough.
Apr 15, 2026•23 min
Other Sheep Are Out There, and Christ Will Have Them
How do you persevere when few seem to believe? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 10:16 to explain why gospel labor rests on a Shepherd who gathers his own.
Apr 14, 2026•28 min
Why God’s Sovereignty Fuels Missions
What makes missions unstoppable? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 10:16 to show how Christ’s certain purpose draws us into God’s global plan.
Apr 13, 2026•25 min
The Mission Waits for Martyrs
Why would God appoint martyrs? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how our suffering carries Christ’s saving work to those who have not heard.
Apr 10, 2026•21 min
If Christ Is Not Raised, Live Comfortably
If there’s no resurrection, should we just live for comfort? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows why normal comforts make sense if we have no hope.
Apr 09, 2026•27 min
Why God’s Love for Himself Is Good News for You
Why must God exalt himself to love you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:23 to show that your joy is only complete when God gives you God.
Apr 08, 2026•28 min
Why Christians Still Need the Gospel
Do we only need the gospel for the first steps of faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:8–15 to show why the gospel remains relevant for everyday obedience.
Apr 07, 2026•25 min
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