Light + Truth
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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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My History with Romans
00:20:42
What impact could Paul’s letter to the Romans have on your life? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper discusses the significant influence the book has had on his.
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May 29, 2023 |
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The Chief End of Suffering
00:20:59
How does the Christian’s suffering leading to eternal glory impact our perspective on missions? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ that’s the question John Piper answers from Colossians 1:24–27.
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May 26, 2023 |
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The Chief End of Man
00:19:18
Does God’s aim to glorify himself conflict with our desire to be happy? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ that’s the question John Piper addresses.
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May 25, 2023 |
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The Chief End of God
00:22:45
God has planned all of human history in order to magnify the glory of his grace. In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ that’s the truth John Piper proclaims.
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May 24, 2023 |
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The Heart of God and His Servant
00:23:52
If we could see what kind of heart God has for those he saves, it would impact how we approach and relate to him. In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper shares a glimpse of God’s love from Isaiah 53:10–12.
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May 23, 2023 |
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The Suffering and Death of the Servant
00:23:49
How does the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ prepare us for life and death? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper answers this question by expounding on the suffering and death of Christ from Isaiah 53:7–9.
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May 22, 2023 |
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My Servant Will Prosper
00:24:32
When Jesus Christ bore our sins on the cross, there was no chance his plan would fail. In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ we begin a breathtaking three-part series on The Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53.
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May 19, 2023 |
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Hope and the Fruit of Love
00:21:27
How does the hope of the gospel wean us off of the inferior pleasures of sin? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper answers this question from 1 Peter 1:22–25.
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May 18, 2023 |
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Christ Appeared for Our Sake
00:21:29
If Jesus did all that he did for our sake, how should we then live? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper tackles this thought-provoking question from 1 Peter 1:20–21.
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May 17, 2023 |
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Desires Transformed by Holiness
00:20:46
What kind of transformation happens when God makes us his own? What happens to our thinking and our desires? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper answers questions like these from 1 Peter 1:14–16.
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May 16, 2023 |
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Hope Fully in Grace
00:22:09
God first acts, and then we hope in what he has done. This dynamic sets Christianity apart from every other religion. In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper explains from 1 Peter 1:13 how hope really works.
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May 15, 2023 |
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The Worth of Our Salvation
00:23:13
If the angels marvel over our salvation, how much more should we? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper rejoices over the worth of our salvation from 1 Peter 1:10–12.
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May 12, 2023 |
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Our Inexpressible Joy
00:19:54
What makes the Christian’s joy in Christ inexpressible? And how do we foster that kind of joy? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper answers these questions from 1 Peter 1:8–9.
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May 11, 2023 |
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God’s Design in Our Distress
00:24:13
God has a design for the distresses we endure in our lives, and understanding that design is vital for experiencing joy amidst our suffering. John Piper presses into that good design in this episode of ‘Light + Truth’ from 1 Peter 1:6–7.
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May 10, 2023 |
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Protected by the Power of God
00:22:03
As Christians, where does our security lie? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper answers from 1 Peter 1:5, “Our security lies in the fact that we are protected by the power of God.”
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May 09, 2023 |
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Realities That Lead to Worship
00:25:03
There are spiritual realities that will cause you to worship the Father if you see them with the eyes of faith. In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper looks at one of those great realities in 1 Peter 1:3–4 to give your faith something to see.
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May 08, 2023 |
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You Are Elect
00:23:35
So what is our fundamental meaning in life? Answering that question correctly is critical for living as a Christian in a hostile culture. In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper considers our identity as elect exiles from 1 Peter 1:1–2.
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May 05, 2023 |
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How Aliens Keep Their Identity
00:23:40
How do you keep your identity as a child of the King when the world is pushing a competing reality that undermines Christ's authority? John Piper answers this pressing question from 1 Peter 1:1–2 in this episode of ‘Light + Truth.’
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May 04, 2023 |
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You Are Aliens
00:24:06
How do you live a God-saturated, God-besotted life in an increasingly hostile culture? That’s the question that John Piper answers from 1 Peter 1:1–2 in our new ‘Light + Truth’ series titled, “God-Given Hope for Exiles.”
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May 03, 2023 |
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He Delivers from the Fear of Death
00:24:34
How does Jesus both defeat the devil and rescue us from our sin? That’s the massive issue that John Piper considers in Hebrews 2:14–18 for the strengthening of your faith in this episode of ‘Light + Truth.’
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May 02, 2023 |
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Why Christ Had to Suffer
00:21:33
Why did God save us the way he did? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper explores the surprising greatness of our salvation from Hebrews 2:9–13.
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May 01, 2023 |
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He Bore Our Sins
00:22:40
What does it mean for you to have your sins, your guilt, your curse removed through the death of Christ? John Piper turns to Hebrews 2:9 to answer that critical question in this episode of ‘Light + Truth.’
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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He Came to Save
00:21:04
What does it mean that Christ died for our sins? Those who answer correctly uncover a well of encouragement, and that’s the focus of this episode of ‘Light + Truth’ from Hebrews 2:9.
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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We Do See Jesus
00:21:39
How will Christians pass through all the suffering and death of this present fallen world into eternal glory? That’s the question John Piper answers from Hebrews 2:1–9 in this episode of ‘Light + Truth.’
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Is Our Great Salvation True?
How does someone go from not listening to Jesus to embracing him as God's final, decisive saving-word to the world? John Piper answers from Hebrews 2:3–4 in this episode of ‘Light + Truth.’
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Look at Jesus!
00:24:40
Why is it so important for us to consistently look at Jesus? John Piper explains why this is the key to the Christian life from Hebrews 2:1–4 in this episode of ‘Light + Truth.’
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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The Superior Name of the Son
00:25:36
Why was Jesus Christ given a name superior to angels, and what does that mean for you and me? John Piper answers these questions from Hebrews 1 in this episode of ‘Light + Truth.’
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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The Son Who Sat Down
00:23:30
Who is this reigning Son who sat down at the right hand of God? John Piper answers that question from Hebrews 1:1–4 and explains what makes that so significant for us in this episode of ‘Light + Truth.’
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Made Pure for All Time
00:25:00
What kind of life do you think you would live if you really believed that all the debt of your sins had been fully paid? That’s the kind of forgiveness John Piper marvels over in Hebrews 1:1–4 in this episode of ‘Light + Truth.’
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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God’s Decisive Word
00:21:49
If God’s final, decisive word to us is Christ, then we can be sure that he will make good on all his promises. That wonderful reality is the focus of John Piper’s message from Hebrews 1:1–2 in this episode of ‘Light + Truth.’
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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God Has Spoken
00:22:09
Our God is a speaking God, but what if we don’t think he’s communicating clearly enough? In the first sermon in a new ‘Light + Truth’ series, John Piper looks at how God has spoken to us in these last days from Hebrews 1:1–2.
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Preaching for God’s Sake
00:24:00
How does God give us a bigger heart for himself and for missions? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper answers from Isaiah 12.
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Preaching That Drinks Deeply
00:20:50
What does it mean to drink deeply from the wells of salvation? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper explores what the answer to this question means for both preachers and hearers.
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Preaching and the Supremacy of God
00:20:11
If God is the supreme subject of the Bible, shouldn’t preaching consistently be God-centered? In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper provides both a rationale for God-centered preaching and an example of what it looks like.
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Preaching in the Century of Self
00:21:28
For whom were you made? The world ever teaches you to believe that you were made for yourself. In this episode of ‘Light + Truth,’ John Piper shows us how God-centered preaching frees us from the tiny world of self by giving us God himself.
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Apr 11, 2023 |