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John Piper

John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is author of more than 50 books, including Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist and most recently Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Education in Serious Joy.

Please Pray for the Bethlehem Conference for Pastors

Announcing the approaching pastors conference on "The Achievement of the Cross" and the items needing prayer.

Joy Exchanged and Joy Forfeited

We have exchanged our joy for the dead-end street of judgment.

The What and Why of Pastor John’s 1989 Study Leave

John Piper shares his heart, mind, and plans with the congregation.

The Joyful Duty of Man

In sharing the truth of Christianity, Truth #1 is that God created us for HIS glory. Truth #2 is that this is, therefore, the duty of every man and woman and child—to live for the glory of God. And the wonderful thing is that this duty is not a burden. It is freedom and joy.

Action Is Not the Essence

Action is crucial, but it must come from faith, ride on faith, and aim at faith.

Rescuing Unborn Children: Required and Right

We have no right to put the unborn in a subhuman class that does not qualify for our rescue. We ought to rescue as many as we can.

Why Would Three Pastors from Bethlehem Get Arrested?

Modern technology has opened a window on the womb that will be Exhibit A at the judgment seat of God.

The Joyful Purpose of God

No matter what part of your Christian commitment you focus on, the Bible leads you from that focus to the urgency of evangelism.

Dissatisfied Contentment

Toward an Ethic of Christian Hedonism

The basic tenet of Christian hedonism is that the desire to be happy is a proper motive for every good deed. Or conversely, if you abandon the pursuit of your own pleasure, you cannot please God or perform good deeds…

"Quest for Joy: Six Biblical Truths"

A New Series of Five Sermons on Evangelism and One on Abortion

John Piper introduces a simple, attractive pamphlet that tries to capture the essence of the gospel in six truths.

Resist the Devil!

War-time prayer is an essential part of our assault on the strongholds of Satan.

Three Special Ways to Start Your Year with Prayer

God is pleased and honored when we come to him first before any undertaking. And he is displeased and dishonored when we “set out to go down to Egypt, without asking for His counsel” (Isaiah 30:2) I am eager to…

Jesus Came into the World to Bear Witness to the Truth

Christmas Day

Realize how much is at stake in the Jesus' claim to bring the truth. It is a matter of eternal life an death. Your life is on the line.

For Noel on Our 20th Wedding Anniversary

A poem from 18 years ago celebrating God's goodness in marriage.

Battling the Unbelief of a Haughty Spirit

Battling the Unbelief of a Haughty Spirit

Pride is the deepest form of unbelief. Nothing offends a sovereign God more than telling him we know best.

Year End Thinking About What Is Not Our God (Money)

What is our ministry and mission budget for 1988? $995,000 How much of this remains to be given this year? $129,500. That’s 87% of the budget (that has been given). How does this compare with last year at this time? …

Simeon

Come, children, gather ‘round tonight, And listen in the candlelight To how your great grandfather died. It is a tale my father tried To fix inside my heart so deep That children after me would keep The story in their…

Three Meditations on "The Messiah"

Christmas Festival

The revealing of the Lord’s glory that appeared truly at Christ’s first coming will appear fully at his second coming, and on that day the needy ones who received him as a whole Savior will have unspeakable joy.

How to Be Like Jesus During Advent

It is a wonderful problem! The Bethlehem nurseries are overflowing with little children. And all the more so because of so many visitors. We need your help. Even one hour over the next three weeks would be appreciated. Call Laurel…

Naaman’s Servant Girl

"Grandma." "Yes, Sarah." "Mamma told Me once about how very bold You were when you were nine or ten, And how a mob of Syrian men Stole you away from home at night. She said there was an awful fight…

Battling the Unbelief of Despondency

Battling the Unbelief of Despondency

There’s light at the end of every difficulty you face. You don’t have to give in to despondency.

One Way to Wield the Weapon of the Word

John Piper shares a method for remembering all day what you read in the morning.

The Loaves and Fishes

A boy that's got to steal a cake has never seen what God can make.

Battling the Unbelief of Impatience

Battling the Unbelief of Impatience

God’s timing is never off the mark. He works grace and mercy for those who wait for him.

Enjoying God’s Being God

God loves to be God for the childlike, who look to him for all they need.

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