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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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Minneapolis, MN

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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.

Twitter:

@desiringGod

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Voice That Raises the Dead

5/15/2025
What happens when Jesus speaks to the dead? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 5:25–29 to unfold the staggering reality that all who have lived will rise at his call.

Duration:00:26:21

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Healing That Points to Holiness

5/14/2025
What do Jesus’s healings reveal about his ultimate mission? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:1–24 to show how every miracle points to the deeper healing we need.

Duration:00:25:48

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Christ’s Call to Holiness

5/13/2025
Why did Jesus heal? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 5:1–18 to reveal that Christ’s miracles are not just about health but about holiness.

Duration:00:25:26

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The Compassionate Healer

5/12/2025
What moves the heart of Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:1–18 to show that Jesus is not distant or indifferent — he is deeply compassionate.

Duration:00:21:58

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The Unstoppable Gospel

5/9/2025
Why is Christianity still advancing worldwide? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 5:30–31 to reveal that Jesus, risen and reigning, is building his church.

Duration:00:21:53

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The Cost of Spiritual Power

5/8/2025
Why does God sometimes rescue and sometimes not? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 5:17–42 to show why the same God who delivers also ordains suffering.

Duration:00:24:54

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Bold Prayers

5/7/2025
Why did the early church pray for signs and wonders? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 4:30–5:14 to reveal how bold prayers for God’s power led to conversions.

Duration:00:25:25

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From Hypocrisy to Generosity

5/6/2025
What frees us from the love of money? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 4:32–5:11 to show how treasuring Christ loosens our grip on possessions.

Duration:00:26:49

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Prayer That Moves Heaven and Earth

5/5/2025
What kind of prayer changes the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at Acts 4:23–31 to show the power of Spirit-filled, Scripture-saturated prayer.

Duration:00:27:14

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Speaking Truth Without Fear

5/2/2025
What keeps Christians from speaking up for Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 4:13–22 to reveal the source of true boldness.

Duration:00:26:29

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The Global Relevance of Jesus

5/1/2025
How does Christ’s supremacy compel global missions? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 4:1–12 to show why the exclusivity of Jesus fuels the urgent call to proclaim his name.

Duration:00:26:53

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Trusting God Through Trials

4/30/2025
How do you prepare for suffering before it comes? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines John Bunyan’s unwavering trust in God’s sovereignty.

Duration:00:23:52

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Bearing the Cross: Cost and Comfort

4/29/2025
Why do the greatest lessons often come through suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how John Bunyan’s time in prison made his ministry a balm for sufferers.

Duration:00:25:29

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Living by Faith in the Invisible God

4/28/2025
What sustains your faith when all is stripped away? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at the hardships of John Bunyan to reveal how suffering teaches us to depend on God alone.

Duration:00:29:56

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Humble Confidence in Christ

4/25/2025
Does your confidence rest in yourself or in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:18–23 to show how Christ frees us to embrace all that is ours in him.

Duration:00:24:40

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The Church’s Unshakable Foundation

4/24/2025
How can a church stay faithful in a shifting culture? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 to call us to be vigilant in doctrine and life.

Duration:00:21:59

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Reclaiming a Godward Life

4/23/2025
Can a fractured world be healed without a Godward vision? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:5–9 to call us beyond a man-centered worldview.

Duration:00:23:01

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The Battle for a Christ-Centered Life

4/22/2025
What does it take to live a Christ-centered life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:1–4 to emphasize that true life in Christ is marked by growth in grace.

Duration:00:21:24

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God’s Wisdom in the Cross

4/21/2025
Where can true wisdom be found? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 2:14–16 to contrast the folly of worldly wisdom with the Spirit’s work to reveal our inheritance.

Duration:00:24:46

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The Message That Saves

4/18/2025
Are we pointing others to Christ — or ourselves? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 to show how the gospel’s power shines when human pride steps aside.

Duration:00:24:48