Light + Truth
Religion & Spirituality
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.
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Description:
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
Website:
http://www.desiringgod.org/
Email:
mail@desiringgod.org
Episodes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Death of Pride at the Cross
4/17/2025
Have you felt the freedom of living for something greater than yourself? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 1:31 to reveal the joy of boasting only in the cross.
Duration:00:25:33