Desiring God :: God-centered resources from the ministry of John Piper

Books, sermons, articles, and more to help you find your joy in God.

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Includes John Piper's new book on marriage as well as a book of poetry and his marriage sermon series on CD.

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With moving illustrations by Christopher Koelle, John Piper unfolds the story of Job in beautiful, compassionate poetry and revels in God's sovereign and surprisingly joyful purposes in allowing exquisite suffering in the lives of his saints.

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Quote of the Day

"He loves thee too little who loves anything together with thee, which he loves not for they sake." -- Augustine (as quoted by John Piper)
—John Piper, The Legacy of Sovereign Joy, p. 71.

"He loves thee too little who loves anything together with thee, which he loves not for they sake." -- Augustine (as quoted by John Piper)
—John Piper, The Legacy of Sovereign Joy, p. 71.
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Resource Highlights

This Week's Sermon

This Is He Who Baptizes with the Holy Spirit

November 23, 2008

Baptism by the Holy Spirit is mainly about Jesus, not the Holy Spirit.

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This Week's Taste & See

Happy 100th Birthday, Irene Peterson!

November 19, 2008

Memories of Bethlehem's oldest member.

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Today's Topic: Small Groups

Your Calling Is to Bless Believers

The primary purpose of small groups is to help each other maintain the full assurance of faith.

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Latest Ask Pastor John

How did God make evil commit suicide at the cross?

December 1, 2008

John Piper says that Satan wittingly killed himself when he killed Christ.

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The Blog

Appalled but Productive

November 30, 2008 | By: John Piper
The vision in Daniel 8 is appalling. The great beastly enemy of God is allowed to kill huge numbers of saints... Read more.

Piper Interview on Justification

November 29, 2008 | By: David Mathis
Theology Network has a 25-minute interview with John Piper on justification, recorded this Fall when he spoke in the UK.

Tracing the Bible's Story Line

November 28, 2008 | By: Jon Bloom
Vaughn Roberts has written a really helpful, brief book titled, God’s Big Picture. He shows how the entire Bible reveals... Read more.

A Tribute to Gratitude

November 27, 2008 | By: John Piper
When I wrote Future Grace my aim was to show that, in the Bible, motivation for obedience to Jesus is never... Read more.

3 Truths to Induce Thanksgiving

November 27, 2008 | By: Abraham Piper
Proud people can't be grateful. So here are three very humbling truths for the sake of your thankfulness... Read more.