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
Seeing the Signs, Missing the Savior
5/26/2026
Can you be drawn to Jesus and still miss who he is? John Piper opens John 2:23–25 to show that sign-driven belief is not the same as loving Christ himself.
Duration:00:25:50
Fully Known, Fully Loved
5/25/2026
Is there anyone who knows you completely and still loves you? John Piper shows from John 2:23–25 that Christ sees every heart and gives covenant love to those who believe.
Duration:00:20:17
Jesus Is the Temple
5/22/2026
Where do you go now to meet with God? John Piper opens John 2:12–22 to show that Jesus replaces the temple as the living meeting place with God.
Duration:00:22:21
The Bridegroom Who Never Fails
5/21/2026
Can Christ be trusted to meet his people’s needs? John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to show that the Savior who gave himself for his bride will not withhold what she needs.
Duration:00:17:05
When Glory Becomes Visible
5/20/2026
What was Jesus revealing when he turned water into wine? John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to show the Son’s glory in pointing from ritual cleansing to his coming hour.
Duration:00:23:42
Fuel and Fire: Truth and the Spirit in Worship
5/19/2026
Can worship be heartfelt without drifting from truth? John Piper opens John 4:16–26 to show how God desires worship fueled by affections awakened by truth.
Duration:00:26:45
When the Spirit Withdraws
5/18/2026
What makes one sin forever unforgivable? John Piper opens Mark 3:20–35 to show that spurning the Spirit can place a person beyond repentance.
Duration:00:23:43
When the Spirit Sends Us Out
5/15/2026
What does Spirit-filled ministry look like in a dying world? John Piper shows from Luke 4:16–21 how the church joins Christ in his work of mercy.
Duration:00:25:29
Prepared for Battle, Not Comfort
5/14/2026
What happens when your appetites call the shots? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 4:1–14 how Jesus subdued his body to stand against Satan.
Duration:00:25:36
The Quiet Work of the Spirit
5/13/2026
Why does chasing feelings leave us empty? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 1:26–37 how the Spirit fills us by fixing our eyes on Christ.
Duration:00:26:23
I Will Pour Out My Spirit
5/12/2026
What robs us of joy and the freedom to love others? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 44:1–5 to show how the Holy Spirit restores both.
Duration:00:28:47
Scripture: From God, Through Men, by the Spirit
5/11/2026
How can you know the Bible speaks with more than human authority? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Peter 1:20–21 to show the nature of Scripture.
Duration:00:23:46
Why the Spirit Matters Now
5/8/2026
Why should believers live without fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–8 to show how the Spirit’s presence gives us courage.
Duration:00:23:18
Why We Need the Spirit
5/7/2026
What awakens dead hearts to see and savor Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 3:3–8 to show how the new birth is a work of the Spirit.
Duration:00:25:21
Awakened by the Spirit
5/6/2026
How can finite sinners learn to delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:26 to show how the Spirit is God’s own love given to us.
Duration:00:26:04
The Invincible Love of God
5/5/2026
Can our trials separate us from Christ’s love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:35–39 that no suffering can sever us from God.
Duration:00:19:50
The Unbreakable Chain of Salvation
5/4/2026
What makes a Christian unshakably secure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:28–30 to show how God’s saving plan forms an unbreakable chain.
Duration:00:28:04
How God Helps Us Suffer
5/1/2026
How do we pray when suffering hides God’s will? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit intercedes for us.
Duration:00:27:58
Not Worth Comparing
4/30/2026
How can we endure deep suffering without despair? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:18 how the glory ahead far outweighs today’s pains.
Duration:00:23:08
Killing Sin by the Spirit
4/29/2026
What kills sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:13 that the Spirit flows with power as the word is heard and heeded.
Duration:00:26:20