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Light + Truth

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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.

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Minneapolis, MN

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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.

Twitter:

@desiringGod

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Joy of God the Seeker

9/18/2025
Why does heaven rejoice over one sinner? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 15:1–32 to reveal God’s delight in finding and restoring the lost.

Duration:00:15:53

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The Radical Call of Christ

9/17/2025
What does it cost to follow Jesus? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 14:25–35 to show why true disciples join Christ on the road to the cross.

Duration:00:21:32

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God’s Feast for the Needy

9/16/2025
Why does God fill his table with the needy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 14:15–24 to display the glory of a God who gives freely to those who cannot repay.

Duration:00:18:54

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The Great Banquet Invitation

9/15/2025
What is the heart of God’s great banquet? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 14:15–24 to show that the feast is not just food but fellowship with Jesus himself.

Duration:00:15:06

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No Help Wanted: God’s Call to Radical Dependence

9/12/2025
Can we ever repay God for his grace? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 4:11 to show why every step of obedience deepens our joyful dependence on God.

Duration:00:25:50

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Divided Loyalties

9/11/2025
What kind of peace did Jesus refuse to bring? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:49–59 to show why Christ’s coming brings conflict before ultimate peace.

Duration:00:22:51

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Life Beyond Possessions

9/10/2025
What makes a person truly rich? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:13–21 to show why faith in God outlasts all the wealth we can build.

Duration:00:20:45

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Fear God Alone

9/9/2025
What kind of fear frees us from hypocrisy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 12:1–12 to show how fearing God keeps us faithful under pressure.

Duration:00:25:06

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Greater Than Solomon

9/8/2025
Why do some demand more light when Christ already shines so brightly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 11:29–36 to show how Christ’s light outshines Solomon and Jonah.

Duration:00:27:01

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Binding the Strong Man

9/5/2025
What kind of freedom is worse than bondage? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 11:14–28 to show that true liberty fills us with Christ.

Duration:00:24:07

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What God’s Law Does

9/4/2025
What sins still lurk beneath your love for Jesus? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:7–12 to show how God’s law exposes our remaining pride.

Duration:00:27:15

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Know Your Sin

9/3/2025
Why is knowing your sin an act of love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:7–12 to show that healing begins where blame ends and brokenness runs deep.

Duration:00:24:43

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Not a List of Rules, but a Person

9/2/2025
What opens our eyes to love’s true power? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:1–6 to show how dying to the law frees us to see and savor the glory of Christ.

Duration:00:28:14

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For Love’s Sake, Die

9/1/2025
What must die before love can thrive? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:1–6 to show that real love begins when we die to the law’s demands.

Duration:00:26:17

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What Love Requires

8/29/2025
How does God’s grace free us to love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:1–6 to show that dying to the law breaks sin’s hold and awakens joy in serving others.

Duration:00:20:22

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Free Because of Christ’s Blood

8/28/2025
Where does true change begin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:1–6 to show how every new-covenant mercy flows from Christ’s blood.

Duration:00:26:53

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Sinning Less, Loving More

8/27/2025
Why doesn’t freedom from law mean freedom to sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:1–6 to show how the risen Christ creates new hearts that bear real fruit.

Duration:00:21:29

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The Lord of Great Reversals

8/26/2025
Is real change possible in a world so broken? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 9:23–43 to show how Jesus still breaks in and turns hopeless stories around.

Duration:00:26:16

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When Jesus Turns the World Upside Down

8/25/2025
What makes a proud man preach a crucified Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 9:19–22 to show how God overturns pride with a vision of his beloved Son.

Duration:00:23:38

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Divine Appointments and Eternal Joy

8/22/2025
Can God redirect your day for someone’s eternity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 8:26–40 to show how Spirit-led detours can yield everlasting joy.

Duration:00:29:17