Light + Truth

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Light + Truth episodes

October 30 The Path to Lasting Happiness
What keeps us from seeking happiness in substitutes? John Piper opens Proverbs 4:1–13 to show that wisdom leads us to lasting joy in God.
26 min
October 29 Barnabas and the God Who Works Through Weakness
Can the failures of great saints defeat God’s cause? John Piper opens Galatians 2:9–13 to show sovereign grace advancing God’s purposes through their weakness.
21 min
October 28 Barnabas and the God Who Builds Up
How do we avoid getting cynical in the face of people’s flaws? John Piper shows from Acts 9:18–31 how Barnabas watched for glimpses of God’s grace in others.
24 min
October 27 Barnabas and the God He Trusted
What makes us willing to go when God calls? John Piper opens Acts 11:19–26 to show that faith in Christ’s promised presence frees us to obey.
27 min
October 26 Peter and the Savior Who Prayed for Him
What keeps faltering faith from final ruin? John Piper opens Luke 22:31–34 to show Christ praying for the faith of his people to not fail.
25 min
October 23 Paul and the Master He Served
What does Christ’s purchase mean for believers? John Piper opens Romans 1:1 to show that those he bought belong to him.
23 min
October 22 Paul and the Mercy That Saved Him
Can someone appear far from Christ yet be near conversion? John Piper opens Acts 9:1–19 to show Paul on the brink of salvation while actively opposing Christ.
30 min
October 21 Stephen and the Lord Who Received Him
How does God make death serve his saints? John Piper shows from Acts 7:54–8:1 how the Spirit turned Stephen’s death into a doorway to Jesus.
25 min
October 20 Stephen and the Temple Jesus Replaced
What made Jerusalem’s temple unnecessary? John Piper opens Acts 6:8–15 to show Stephen declaring Christ its fulfillment.
25 min
October 19 Gutsy Guilt the Morning After
Does the accuser have the last word when you fall? John Piper opens Micah 7:8–9 to show how God disciplines his people while pleading their cause.
12 min

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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.