Desiring God

What Book Projects Are You Working on Now?

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John

Boasting in Christ

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, July 10, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John How do I boast only in Christ when applying for a job?

Should Christians Pray Imprecatory Prayers?

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John

Is It OK For Christians to Take Antidepressants?

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, July 3, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper explains what it means to not rely on God.

Have You Ever Spoken in Tongues or Seen a Vision?

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper has never spoken in tongues, but has prayed to receive that gift.

Why Do Multi-campus Video?

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, June 26, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper explains Bethlehem's philosophy on campus video sermons.

Missions and the Local Church

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper explains the best way to get a congregation excited about missions.

Can Someone Drink and Smoke and Be a Christian?

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, June 19, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John Piper explains that you can drink and smoke and be a Christian.

Differences in the Synoptic Gospels

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper explains the differences in the synoptic gospels.

Information Outside of the Bible

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, June 12, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John Piper explains how resources outside the Bible should be used.

Any Fallout Regarding the Tornado in Minneapolis?

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper explains his statement regarding the ELCA and the tornado.

What Happens to Infants Who Die?

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, June 5, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper explains why he believes infants who die are saved.

Would You Stop Teaching the Doctrines of Grace?

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John Piper explains how to deal with being asked not to talk about the doctrines of Grace.

Should You Preach Christ From Every Text?

Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, May 29, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper explains what makes a good christian sermon.

Did God Slaughter Innocent People in the OT?

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says defends God's right to give and take life whenever and however he pleases.

Do You Accept 'Old Earth' and Evolution?

Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, May 22, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper sees two viable, biblical interpretations of what happened in Creation.

Do I Need a College Degree to Go Into Missions?

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper talks about missions and how it relates to a college education.

What's the Vision For DG in the Next 25 Years?

Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, May 15, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper wants Desiring God to be free to spread for as long as God can use our resources.

Is There Hope for People Who Cut Themselves?

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says a simple hug can minister significant hope to others.

Should Churches Train Their Own Ministers?

Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, May 8, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says church-based training and seminary training are both good options.

What Do You Do To Relax and Unwind?

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper describes what his weekly day of rest looks like.

Is It Sin to Dislike the Doctrine of Election?

Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, May 1, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says that to the degree you see biblical truth clearly you should like it.

Does Everything Glorify God as Much as Possible?

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says everything will glorify God to the max when all is said and done.

Why Do I Need Other People If I Have Jesus?

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, April 24, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper explains why isolating yourself from others is not a good idea.

How Do I Deal with Parents Who Abused Me?

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says we must ultimately leave justice to God and forgive one another.

Why Not Call Out Prosperity Gospel Teachers?

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, April 17, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper wants to be careful to criticize himself before criticizing another.

How Does the Bible Orient Around the Glory of God?

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says Scripture presents the glory of God as the goal of all existence and the hope of believers.

Any Advice on Remarriage or Divorce?

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, April 10, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says showing empathy and sharing truth are essential for ministering to others.

What Are Your Thoughts on Halloween?

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper encourages us to think biblically about how we can be salt and light in any holiday.

Who's in Charge of the @JohnPiper Twitter Account?

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, April 3, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper shares why and how he maintains his Twitter account, and what he watches out for.

Should a Daughter Obey an Overprotective Father?

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says that, though all parents are sinful, Scripture still commands children to submit to them.

Can You Do Bible Study with People Who Can't Read?

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, March 27, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says we can speak the word of God to those who can't read.

Why Do You Think Christianity Is True?

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper gives three arguments for why he trusts the Bible.

Why Don't We Experience Miracles?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, March 20, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper offers three observations about miracles in the church.

If You Spoke With the Pope, What Would You Say?

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper explains some of the issues concerning Roman Catholic theology and how it relates to Protestantism.

Should Married Couples Use Birth Control Pills?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, March 13, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper shares about his own experiences regarding birth control.

How Does Unbelief Relate to Pornography?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper discusses the underlying issues concerning pornography addiction.

What Are Your Thoughts on Legalizing Marijuana?

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, March 6, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper talks about medical and abusive uses of marijuana.

Can I Go Into Missions Without a College Degree?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John John Piper says a college degree neither makes nor breaks a person's missionary potential.

Why Should I Want to Be a Christian?

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, February 27, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John

Temparement and Your View of God

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John What role does your temperament play in determining your view of God and the Christian life?

Do You Have a Particular Love for Your Hometown?

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Saturday, February 20, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John

Desiring God

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Host: John Piper Series: Ask Pastor John

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Desiring God: The Sermon Series In this 9-part sermon series from 1983, which gave birth three years later to the book Desiring God (Multnomah Press, 1986; 2nd ed. 1996), John Piper argues that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying him forever. The discord between duty and delight doesn't exist: delight is our duty. Piper stuns us again and again with things we saw in the Bible, but never dared to believe. Join him on this dangerous quest for maximum joy in God. But beware, it may cost you your life. Never mind - 'the steadfast love of the Lord is better than life' (Psalm 63:3).

Messages in This Set
* The Happiness of God: Foundation for Christian Hedonism, Jeremiah 32:36-41
* Conversion to Christ: The Making of a Christian Hedonist, Matthew 13:44-46
* Worship: The Feast of Christian Hedonism, Psalm 63:5-6
* Love: The Labor of Christian Hedonism, 2 Corinthians 8:1-2,8
* Money: Currency for Christian Hedonism, 1 Timothy 6:6-19
* Marriage: A Matrix of Christian Hedonism, Ephesians 5:21-33
* Prayer: The Power of Christian Hedonism, John 16:24
* The Bible: Kindling for Christian Hedonism, Psalm 19:7-11
* Missions:The Battle Cry of Christian Hedonism, Mark 10:17-31