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The lusted-after woman or man in your head, or on the screen, or on the street is dishonored — not treated as a sacred, precious, eternal person made in the image of God. And the only way this dishonor can be carried out is by disregarding God while we are in the sway of our lust. Therefore, the way the Spirit produces self-control in the believer is by revealing the beauties of Christ to our souls as supremely beautiful and supremely satisfying. From John Piper’s message “You Can Say No to Porn: A Pleasure Greater Than Lust.”

The lusted-after woman or man in your head, or on the screen, or on the street is dishonored — not treated as a sacred, precious, eternal person made in the image of God. And the only way this dishonor can be carried out is by disregarding God while we are in the sway of our lust. Therefore, the way the Spirit produces self-control in the believer is by revealing the beauties of Christ to our souls as supremely beautiful and supremely satisfying. From John Piper’s message “You Can Say No to Porn: A Pleasure Greater Than Lust.”

23,338 views • 18 days ago

We can’t choose whether or not we will suffer. But we can choose whether or not we will suffer with God. If you struggle with why God is letting you walk through suffering, remember this: If we were not brought into trial after trial after trial, we would fall ever more deeply in love with the ease, comfort, prosperity, and delights of our lives, and we would forget God. Message: “How You Can Know You’re a Child of God”

We can’t choose whether or not we will suffer. But we can choose whether or not we will suffer with God. If you struggle with why God is letting you walk through suffering, remember this: If we were not brought into trial after trial after trial, we would fall ever more deeply in love with the ease, comfort, prosperity, and delights of our lives, and we would forget God. Message: “How You Can Know You’re a Child of God”

46,537 views • 2 months ago

On this Mother’s Day, we invite you to send this to a godly woman who has encouraged and strengthened your faith. “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come” (Proverbs 31:25). Message: “The Beautiful Faith of Fearless Submission”

On this Mother’s Day, we invite you to send this to a godly woman who has encouraged and strengthened your faith. “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come” (Proverbs 31:25). Message: “The Beautiful Faith of Fearless Submission”

19,874 views • 1 month ago

Do you struggle to let go of resentment? To give up the last word? To not win the argument? Humble people do not engage in conflict with a sense of entitlement. They do not feel a right to be treated better than Jesus was. Instead, the humble trust that God will vindicate them in his time. And that frees them from the need to demand their rights in this world. Message: “How Does Humility Lead in Conflict?”

Do you struggle to let go of resentment? To give up the last word? To not win the argument? Humble people do not engage in conflict with a sense of entitlement. They do not feel a right to be treated better than Jesus was. Instead, the humble trust that God will vindicate them in his time. And that frees them from the need to demand their rights in this world. Message: “How Does Humility Lead in Conflict?”

12,390 views • 27 days ago

The hard truth is that many Christians don’t pray very much. Often, this means of grace feels more like a duty than the precious, necessary gift it really is. Prayer exists to equip us for God’s mission. And it exists, like everything else, to show that God is supremely glorious. Message: “Put in the Fire for the Sake of Prayer”

The hard truth is that many Christians don’t pray very much. Often, this means of grace feels more like a duty than the precious, necessary gift it really is. Prayer exists to equip us for God’s mission. And it exists, like everything else, to show that God is supremely glorious. Message: “Put in the Fire for the Sake of Prayer”

15,819 views • 1 month ago

If you want to measure a man, look to the women near him. “Woman is the glory of man” (1 Corinthians 11:7) — in friendships, marriages, families, churches, and societies — so where women are honored, cherished, and flourishing in Christ, the men are acting as God intended. Sermon: “Honor, Guard, and Cherish: A Call to Christian Husbands.”

If you want to measure a man, look to the women near him. “Woman is the glory of man” (1 Corinthians 11:7) — in friendships, marriages, families, churches, and societies — so where women are honored, cherished, and flourishing in Christ, the men are acting as God intended. Sermon: “Honor, Guard, and Cherish: A Call to Christian Husbands.”

25,997 views • 4 months ago

Are you just using Jesus? Receiving Christ in a saving way means preferring Christ over everything. It means desiring Christ himself, not just what he can do for you. It means being satisfied with all that God is for us in Jesus. Message: “Right with God, Right with Man”

Are you just using Jesus? Receiving Christ in a saving way means preferring Christ over everything. It means desiring Christ himself, not just what he can do for you. It means being satisfied with all that God is for us in Jesus. Message: “Right with God, Right with Man”

17,383 views • 2 months ago

Can a person drink or smoke and still be a Christian? The short answer: We’re justified only through faith in Christ, not through any of our works. Yet the gospel changes us, and we should consider if our habits inhibit the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Ask yourself, “Is this hindering me from running hard after Jesus?”

Can a person drink or smoke and still be a Christian? The short answer: We’re justified only through faith in Christ, not through any of our works. Yet the gospel changes us, and we should consider if our habits inhibit the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Ask yourself, “Is this hindering me from running hard after Jesus?”

23,422 views • 4 months ago

What was the real issue for David in the story of Bathsheba? There is a deeper problem underneath lust, and we can find our solution in this text.

What was the real issue for David in the story of Bathsheba? There is a deeper problem underneath lust, and we can find our solution in this text.

55,416 views • 1 year ago

Christian, do you like being with your fellow believers? If not, you may want to ask yourself a couple of pointed questions.

Christian, do you like being with your fellow believers? If not, you may want to ask yourself a couple of pointed questions.

34,546 views • 8 months ago

You won’t find a better deal than following Jesus. Don’t trade temporary pleasures for imperishable joy.

You won’t find a better deal than following Jesus. Don’t trade temporary pleasures for imperishable joy.

73,927 views • 1 year ago

How does your time reading the Bible change the rest of your day? On the best mornings, God supernaturally shifts your mindset, and you are no longer merely reading about him. You are quietly aware that the living, risen Christ is with you, and he is speaking to you through the page. You taste his goodness, trust his promises, lean into his peace as your anxieties fall away, and begin treating those around you with love and grace — just like Christ. Sermon: “How to Find Gold in God’s Word”

How does your time reading the Bible change the rest of your day? On the best mornings, God supernaturally shifts your mindset, and you are no longer merely reading about him. You are quietly aware that the living, risen Christ is with you, and he is speaking to you through the page. You taste his goodness, trust his promises, lean into his peace as your anxieties fall away, and begin treating those around you with love and grace — just like Christ. Sermon: “How to Find Gold in God’s Word”

19,202 views • 3 months ago

After 30+ years of ministry, Pastor John and our team press on toward the goal to spread great joy in a big God. If you have been blessed by Desiring God’s resources, would you consider paying the cost of free so that millions more would hear the message that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him?

After 30+ years of ministry, Pastor John and our team press on toward the goal to spread great joy in a big God. If you have been blessed by Desiring God’s resources, would you consider paying the cost of free so that millions more would hear the message that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him?

27,138 views • 6 months ago

To the world, growing old elicits fear. In Christ, we have hope even as the end nears. Each passing year reminds us of his faithfulness, and we look forward to the coming day when we will see Christ face to face. Interview: “Doctrine Will Help You Home”

To the world, growing old elicits fear. In Christ, we have hope even as the end nears. Each passing year reminds us of his faithfulness, and we look forward to the coming day when we will see Christ face to face. Interview: “Doctrine Will Help You Home”

12,551 views • 2 months ago

Life isn’t mainly about thinking or doing. It’s about drinking. Jesus invites you, “Come.”

Life isn’t mainly about thinking or doing. It’s about drinking. Jesus invites you, “Come.”

68,049 views • 1 year ago

A Christian woman’s strength and dignity come from her deep-rooted hope in God’s promises, enabling her to face the future with confidence and joy.

A Christian woman’s strength and dignity come from her deep-rooted hope in God’s promises, enabling her to face the future with confidence and joy.

63,956 views • 1 year ago

How has prayer strengthened your faith? Prayer is a wartime walkie-talkie, not an intercom to the butler. In fact, you will not know what prayer is really for until you know that life is war. When we pray, we are equipped with strength and power to do hard things for the kingdom of God. Watch “Prayer, Evangelism, Screens, and God: A Conversation with John Piper.”

How has prayer strengthened your faith? Prayer is a wartime walkie-talkie, not an intercom to the butler. In fact, you will not know what prayer is really for until you know that life is war. When we pray, we are equipped with strength and power to do hard things for the kingdom of God. Watch “Prayer, Evangelism, Screens, and God: A Conversation with John Piper.”

14,168 views • 3 months ago

Even at a young age, children can grasp that God is strong, in control, and good — truths that can shape their lives forever.

Even at a young age, children can grasp that God is strong, in control, and good — truths that can shape their lives forever.

46,657 views • 1 year ago

Test your heart, Christian.

Test your heart, Christian.

50,894 views • 1 year ago