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Severing the Root of Sin with the Promises of GodNo one sins out of duty. We sin because it offers some promise of happiness. Thatpromise enslaves us—until we believe that God is more desirable than life itself(Psalm 63:3). Only the power of God's superior promises in the gospel can emancipate our hearts from servitude to the shallow promises and fleeting pleasures of sin.Pastor John Piper shows how to sever the clinging roots of 8 common sins t...

John Piper Explores the Ultimate Source of Pleasure, Satisfaction, and Lasting Joy"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him." This simple but powerful statement has been a cornerstone of John Piper's ministry for nearly 40 years. Laying out the principles behind this "Christian Hedonism," Desiring God has proved to be a source of rich theological insight for countless readers through the years, guiding them to the fullness of joy found...

“Besides Jesus, no one has kept me from despair, or taken me deeper into the mysteries of the gospel, than the apostle Paul.” ―John PiperNo one has had a greater impact on the world for eternal good than the apostle Paul―except Jesus himself. For John Piper, this impact is very personal. He does not just admire and trust Paul. He loves him. Piper gives us thirty glimpses into why his heart and mind respond this way.Can a Christian-killer really endure 195 l...

'Mission is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exist because worship doesn't. Worship is ultimate.'John Piper's contemporary classic draws on key biblical texts to demonstrate that worship is the ultimate goal of the church and that proper worship fuels missionary outreach. Piper offers a biblical defence of God's supremacy in all things, providing a sound theological foundation for missions. He examines whether Jesus is the only way to salva...

John Piper's Meditations for a Heart Satisfied in Christ"Taste and see that the Lord is good!" (Psalm 34:8). Spiritual hunger longs for rich, substantial nourishment. Skillfully prepared by pastor and author John Piper, these fresh meditations will whet your appetite for more of God himself and bring sweetness in your daily communion with Christ.In Taste and See, Piper asks hard questions and finds poignant but practical truths from the Bible on topi...

The Biblical Path to Severing Sin and Pursuing HolinessHow can we overcome sin and live in a way that honors God? Many believers attempt to walk upright out of gratitude for what Christ did in the past. But John Piper encourages men and women to look ahead to the grace God provides for us daily—putting faith into action by laying hold of God's promises for the challenges we face.Future Grace offers meditations grounded in solid biblical reflection to...

God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone inour hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of Godin the face of Jesus Christ.2 Corinthians 4:6This book is a cry from the heart of John Piper. He is pleadingthat God himself, as revealed in Christ's death and resurrection,is the ultimate and greatest gift of the gospel.None of Christ's gospel deeds and none of our gospel blessingsare good news except as means of seeing and savoring the glor...

In This Bestselling Book, John Piper Challenges Christians to a God-Exalting LifeMany spend their lives on trivial diversions, seeking earthly comfort and pleasure above all else. But Jesus said, "Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it," calling us into the eternal purpose and God-exalting life for which we were made.In this bestselling book, John Piper warns readers of the dangers of an irrelevant life that counts for nothing and calls Christians ...

New from Best-Selling Author John PiperFrom Genesis to Revelation, the providence of God directs the entire course of redemptive history. Providence is "God's purposeful sovereignty." Its extent reaches down to the flight of electrons, up to the movements of galaxies, and into the heart of man. Its nature is wise and just and good. And its goal is the Christ-exalting glorification of God through the gladness of a redeemed people in a new world.Draw...

In this best-selling book, John Piper makes a passionate plea to the next generation to not waste their lives, but to live wholeheartedly for Christ. Redesigned.

A Movement for the Fame of Jesus John Piper writes in the introduction: “Louie Giglio came to my house in 1997, and we sat down at my dining room table. We did not know each other, and he had heard and read some things. He said, ‘I am looking for a person whose whole message revolves around the glory of God in Christ, and you seem to me to be one of those.’ “We talked about Christian Hedonism and the relationship between desiring God on the one hand and God being glorified on the other han...

John Piper's Meditations for Leading a Godward LifeAmid the incessant demands of daily life, it's easy to misplace our affections. This devotional volume by John Piper features 120 meditations that focus on the radical difference it makes when we choose to live with God at the center of all that we do.Ideal for daily reflection, these brief, Scripture-soaked readings touch on issues relevant to our daily lives, including the character of God, the pursuit of h...