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Do Mature Christians Pursue Unity or Do They Pursue Doctrine? July 6, 1999 This is of course a trick question, though not tricky. Paul's instructions are plain that we are to pursue both unity and doctrine. Further, pursuing both at the same time will be one indication that growth is occurring. "…till we all come … Continue reading “04 DO MATURE CHRISTIANS PURSUE UNITY OR DOCTRINE?”

The Joy and Ministry of Leaving June 27, 2000 Earlier this year God gave us, we believe, the vision of GROWING WITHOUT GROWING. This means that not growing is not a Biblical option. "The Lord added to the church daily as many as were being saved" (Act_2:47) – this remains the heart-cry of faithful churches, … Continue reading “06 THE JOY AND MINISTRY OF LEAVING”

Thank You, Bethlehem, for Overflowing Love June 13, 2000 You have washed us with love. You have covered us with the aroma of kindness. You have clothed us with the garments of peace. You have adorned us with the flowers of praise. We have become still and quiet, lest we step on any sweet petal … Continue reading “05 THANK YOU, BETHLEHEM, FOR OVERFLOWING LOVE”

Brothers, Pray for Us For 700 Pastors January 25, 1999 2Co_11:26-27 That's a clear, straightforward plea to the church at Thessalonica by the apostle Paul. "Brothers, pray for us." I love its simplicity. It is emotionally understated. Can you hear the depth of need this apostle feels for God's help? " . . . on … Continue reading “02 BROTHERS, PRAY FOR US”

Redeeming Time By Writing Truth April 4, 1999 The clock never stops ticking. Nothing but God is more persistent than the passing of time. You can't stop it or slow it. It is sovereign over all human resistance. It will not be hindered or altered or made to cease. It is utterly oblivious to young … Continue reading “03 REDEEMING TIME BY WRITING TRUTH”

The Goodness and the Groaning of Growth Thoughts on Bethlehem’s Future June 8, 2003 (Act_2:36-47) Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified." 37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter … Continue reading “01 THE GOODNESS AND THE GROANING OF GROWTH”

Treating Delight As Duty Is Controversial October 24, 2001 Christian Hedonism is not new So if Christian Hedonism is old-fashioned, why is it so controversial? One reason is that it insists joy is not just the spin-off of obedience to God, but part of obedience. It seems as though people are willing to let joy … Continue reading “14 THE DANGEROUS DUTY OF DELIGHT — PART 2”

Hope-Giving Promises for Triumph over Sin December 4, 2000 In my sermon on December 3, I argued that one of the reasons sin will not rule as lord over us while we are "under grace" (Rom_6:14) is that, while we are under grace, God is at work in us to will and to do his … Continue reading “12 HOPE-GIVING PROMISES FOR TRIUMPH OVER SIN”

The Dangerous Duty of Delight October 17, 2001 A Personal Letter from John Piper to All Our Web Visitors Dear Friends of Desiring God Ministries, May I encourage you to dream with me of what our kind and merciful God might do for unbelievers through Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ and The Dangerous Duty of … Continue reading “13 THE DANGEROUS DUTY OF DELIGHT — PART 1”

The Greatest Thing in the World Is to Be Saved March 23, 1999 That title is the abiding legacy of Dr. Widen, a great saint who led the building campaign for the 1955 building where most of our Sunday School classes and church offices are. I visited him in the hospital about 16 years ago … Continue reading “10 THE GREATEST THING IN THE WORLD IS TO BE SAVED”