John Piper on the Economic Downturn and Matthew 6
January 16, 2009
Month: January 2009
Day by Day…A Hymn that reflects Matthew 6:34
January 16, 2009
Day by day, and with each passing moment, Strength I find, to meet my trials here; Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment, I’ve no cause for worry or for fear. He Whose heart is kind beyond all measure Gives unto each day what He deems best— Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure, Mingling toil … More Day by Day…A Hymn that reflects Matthew 6:34
Jesus Still Turns Things Around…John Piper on Acts 9:20-43
January 16, 2009
A Sudden and Remarkable Reversal So suddenly, out of the blue, he takes the key player in the persecution of his people and turns him totally around on the Damascus road. The Saul who was breathing out threats and murders against Christians doesn’t just drop dead—which would have been a big enough reversal for … More Jesus Still Turns Things Around…John Piper on Acts 9:20-43
Today’s Mercies for Today’s Troubles…John Piper on Matthew 6:34
January 16, 2009
Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Let me tell you what I think that text does not mean. It does not mean: Make no preparations for tomorrow’s needs. If you’re a farmer, the thought about tomorrow’s empty … More Today’s Mercies for Today’s Troubles…John Piper on Matthew 6:34
Satisfaction (Sam Storms on Psalm 16)
January 16, 2009
Satisfaction(Click here to go to Dr. Storms’ website) Rock stars rarely age well. The Rolling Stones are a case in point. Often called The Strolling Bones, and not without cause (!), this once energetic and controversial sixties group was actually invited to perform during the Super Bowl halftime show only a few years ago. Of all their … More Satisfaction (Sam Storms on Psalm 16)
The Leading of the Lord in Personal Evangelism (Acts 8:26-40)
January 14, 2009
John Piper explains: …the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch teaches us one of the ways God uses to evangelize the world. I say “one of the ways God uses” because it is clear from the book of Acts that a lot of evangelism was done without an angel of the Lord having to … More The Leading of the Lord in Personal Evangelism (Acts 8:26-40)
What IS Prayer? John Piper on Matthew 6:1-15
January 14, 2009
By prayer, I mean intentionally conveying a message to God. It’s frustrating—isn’t it?—how unclear language can be if we are not careful. Why do I say “intentionally conveying a message to God? Why don’t I just say that prayer is talking to God? Well, because Romans 8:26 says, “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For … More What IS Prayer? John Piper on Matthew 6:1-15
“Where is it?!” The Atheist’s Blind Cry of Psalm 14
January 14, 2009
“The owlet, Atheism, Sailing on obscene wings across the noon, Drops his blue-fringed lids, and shuts them close, And, hooting at the glorious sun in heaven, Cries out, ‘Where is it’” Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 1772-1834 Psalm 14:1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”
A New Name for a New Man (Genesis 32)
January 14, 2009
In a sermon titled, “True Faith: Clinging to God”on Genesis 32 by Coty Pinckney, Desiring God Community Church, Charlotte, NC, 9/12/04: God gives Jacob a new name, a new identity. Jacob has changed fundamentally – and his name will reflect that change. The name Jacob has stood for heel grasper, cheater, supplanter. And that has … More A New Name for a New Man (Genesis 32)
More on Bible Reading Plans…..Coty Pinckney
January 14, 2009
Bible Reading Plans January 1, 2009 The Psalmist says, “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day” (Psalm 119:97). One of my prayers for 2009 is that this verse might become more and more true for all of us in Desiring God Community Church. If we love God’s Word, we … More More on Bible Reading Plans…..Coty Pinckney
Knowing God through His Word ... Day by Day 