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John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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APR 13, 2026
Long Sorrows Set the Stage
In Scripture, long periods of suffering and pain serve as a backdrop for God’s great kindness. Pastor John offers three reasons for long sorrows.
12 MIN
APR 9, 2026
The Bondage of Singleness
What does true freedom look like in the Christian life? Pastor John describes the apostle Paul’s burden for both single and married believers.
13 MIN
APR 6, 2026
Sex Is Worship
If sex outside of marriage doesn’t hurt anyone, why does Scripture call it sin? Pastor John unfolds the spiritual significance of sex from 1 Corinthians 6.
12 MIN
APR 2, 2026
The Wrong Kind of Cross-Centered
Should every sermon make a beeline to the cross? Pastor John traces the pattern of the New Testament from the death of Christ to the holiness of Christians.
13 MIN
MAR 30, 2026
Will You Be Happy in a Million Years?
Eternity with God can sound too good to be true — even impossible. Will heaven really never end? And if not, will we still be happy after a million years?
15 MIN
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