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“…the hardest thing is not to satisfy their thirst but to make them feel thirsty for God.”

November 1, 2009

John Piper, in a sermon “Rivers From the Heart” Now perhaps we are ready to hear the words of Jesus as they come to us: “If any one thirst, let him come.” The invitation is universal, and yet it is conditional. There are no ethnic, intellectual, or social qualifications for drinking at Jesus’ fountain. The … More “…the hardest thing is not to satisfy their thirst but to make them feel thirsty for God.”

Amen!

April 21, 2009

John Piper explains: Now here comes Paul into Greek-speaking Corinth, and he teaches them about this word “Amen,” – just as if he were to come to us today with a new Hebrew word we didn’t know. What did he teach them? Well, we can see behind 1 Corinthians 14. Paul is concerned that the … More Amen!

Have you connected the dots?

April 21, 2009

Pastor Kim Riddlebarger, of Christ Reformed Church, in a sermon on Mark 8: What does this encounter [Mark 8:14-21] between Jesus and the Pharisees say to us? How do Jesus’ words to his disciples apply to us? It is easy for us to read this account and think, “these disciples are really a bunch of nimrods.” … More Have you connected the dots?

Body Pains

April 19, 2009

John Piper preached 2 sermons on “Body Pains.” Here is the introduction: When the special grace of salvation mixes with the common grace of personhood there is a unique manifestation in human life of the Spirit of God. This is what the church is for in the world. This is our calling. We are … More Body Pains

Expressing the Value of Christ in the Lord’s Supper

April 17, 2009

John Piper, in a sermon, “The Lord’s Supper as Worship”, says that we express the value of Christ by “remembering,” by “proclaiming,” and by “nourishing.” Reminding First, the Lord’s Supper expresses the value of Christ by reminding us of him. Notice the word “remembrance” twice. Once in relation to the bread in verse 24 and … More Expressing the Value of Christ in the Lord’s Supper

Will the Next Generation Know?

April 12, 2009

John Piper asks, “Will the Next Generation Know?” referring to Judges 2: In summary, there was a sequence like this: first, the people revered and served the true God because Joshua and his generation kept the memory of God’s mighty acts alive among the people. Second, a new generation arose who for some reason did … More Will the Next Generation Know?

Piper on Pearls, Pigs and Pendants

April 9, 2009

John Piper, in a sermon on 1 Corinthians 7, “Satan Uses Sexual Desire,” Satan does not create sexual desire. It is good and he never produced anything good. His whole aim is to ruin what God created to be good. There are two ways you can ruin a pearl. You can cut it out … More Piper on Pearls, Pigs and Pendants

No Greater Gift-No Greater Need

April 2, 2009

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am … More No Greater Gift-No Greater Need

Our Unique God!

March 24, 2009

P.G. Matthew of Grace Valley Christian Center, in a sermon, “The Lord Saves the Weak,”- In Deuteronomy 32:39 God declares, “See now that I myself am he; there is no God besides me.” The word “See” commands us to apply our minds to reading, studying, and understanding God’s revelation so that we can grasp who … More Our Unique God!

Seeing JESUS in Deuteronomy

March 23, 2009

“But the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it..” Deut. 30:14. In this passage, there is a clear picture of Jesus Christ and the Gospel. It is like a compass needle that points to the North Pole. Deuteronomy and the rest of … More Seeing JESUS in Deuteronomy

Knowing God through His Word … Day by Day

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