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As in previous years, Desiring God has put together a book based on the six sessions of their annual national conference. The 2011 event boasted an impressive line-up of speakers whose messages are now featured in this volume: David Platt, Louie Giglio, Michael Ramsden, Michael Oh, Ed Stetzer, and John Piper. The book is purposed to compel Christians to cross cultural and linguistic barriers to reach the lost with the gospel.

Christian preaching is a God-appointed means of transforming its hearers in both head and heart, not only in intellect but also in affections. With clear examples of specific methods, John Piper shows preachers how and what to communicate from the pulpit in a way that takes seriously the task of handling the word of God week in and week out in the context of, and as, Christian worship.

This vision of and invitation to the work of global missions challenges Christians everywhere to cultivate a holy ambition to preach Christ where he has not yet been named.

Grace is the heart of God to do you good when you deserve it least. But do we really know how deeply we don't deserve it? Only God can reveal that to us. He does it through the bible. And when he does, the wonders of his grace explode with brightness as never before. These Five Points are about how Christians come into being, and how we are kept forever. It reaches back into times past when we were freely chosen. It reaches forward into the future when we will be safe and happy forever.

Leaders are a gift. God has given leaders to the church to equip the saints for the work of ministry, building her up in the faith and knowledge of God (Ephesians 4:12). But how does the Bible define spiritual leadership? What characteristics are essential in leading biblically? And what is the ultimate goal?

When Augustine handed over the leadership of his church in AD 426, his successor was so overwhelmed by a sense of inadequacy that he declared, "The swan is silent", fearing the spiritual giant's voice would be lost in time. But for 1,600 years Augustine has not been silent - and neither have the men who faithfully trumpeted the cause of Christ after him. Their lives have inspired every generation of believers and should compel us to a greater passion for God.

In this concise biography, best-selling author John Piper introduces listeners to this incredible Christian who - although he never served abroad himself - inspired the modern missionary movement that gave rise to such figures as William Carey and Hudson Taylor. Working tirelessly to raise funds for missionaries in the field and championing the importance of sound doctrine for fruitfulness in missions, Fuller stands as an example to all Christians eager to devote themselves to the true gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.

The Christmas season is often one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year, and it’s easy to lose sight of what makes it special. Helping us refocus on what’s truly important, well-known pastor and author John Piper leads readers through twenty-four short meditations on Advent. The devotionals - drawn from Piper’s extensive preaching and teaching ministry - lead readers to ponder afresh the birth of Jesus, Israel’s long-awaited Messiah and the Savior of the world.

The sovereignty of God, the sexual nature of humanity, and the gospel of God's mercy for the undeserving-these massive realities never change. And since God is still sovereign, and we are male or female, and Jesus is alive and powerful, A Sweet & Bitter Providence bears a message for listeners from all walks of life. But be warned, Piper tells his audience: This ancient love affair between Boaz and Ruth could be dangerous, inspiring all of us to great risks in the cause of love.

Ang audiobook na ito ay magpapaalala sa iyo na 'wag hayaang mawalan ng saysay ang iyong buhay. Hahamunin ka nito para mabuhay at mamatay na tanging ang krus ni Cristo ang ipinagmamalaki at ang kaluwalhatian ng Diyos ang nag-iisang passion. Kung naniniwala ka na ang buhay ay para kay Cristo at ang kamatayan ay pakinabang, pakinggan mo ang audiobook na ito. Pag-aralan mo kung paano mabuhay para kay Cristo, at 'wag sayangin ang buhay!"Nilikha tayo ng Diyos para mabuhay na may nag-iisang passion para buong kagalakang itanghal ang kanyang kadakilaan sa lahat ng aspeto ng buhay. Ang buhay na ...

Das Streben nach Wohlstand und schnellem Vergnügen prägt das Leben vieler Menschen im Westen. Jesus dagegen erklärte: »Wer sein Leben verliert um meinetwillen, der wird's finden«, und rief Menschen dazu auf, für die Ewigkeit und zur Ehre Gottes zu leben. Dieser Bestseller von John Piper ist eine aufrüttelnde Warnung, sich nicht von einem belanglosen Leben gefangen nehmen zu lassen. Piper ruft Schüler und Studenten, aber auch jeden Christen dazu auf, nach tieferer Freude zu streben und Dinge zu wagen, die vor Gott von Bedeutung sind und für die Ewigkeit zählen.

Die Bibel zeigt uns von Anfang bis Ende einen handelnden Gott, der die gesamte Geschichte lenkt. Gottes Vorsehung umfasst alles – vom kleinsten Molekül bis zur entferntesten Galaxie, ebenso auch die Gedanken und Handlungen der Menschen. John Piper definiert Gottes Vorsehung als seine "zielgerichtete Souveränität". Sie wird zum Ziel kommen: Ein begnadigtes und erlöstes Volk wird über seinen herrlichen Gott jubeln und ihn in alle Ewigkeit loben, zur Ehre und Freude Gottes.

Die wichtigsten Fragen, die sich jeder Mensch stellen kann, sind: Warum wurde Jesus Christus gekreuzigt? Warum musste er so viel leiden? Was hat das mit mir zu tun? Und wer schickte ihn letztendlich in den Tod? Jesu Leiden war ohnegleichen. Doch warum musste Christus leiden und sterben? Bei Jesu Tod geht es nicht um die Frage nach der Ursache, sondern um den Sinn - Gottes Sinn. John Piper hat aus dem Neuen Testament 50 Gründe gesammelt.

En esta obra fundamental, John Piper revela cómo la gracia no es solo el regalo inmerecido de Dios para nosotros en el pasado, sino también el poder de Dios para hacer que el bien suceda hoy, mañana y para siempre. La verdadera vida para el seguidor de Jesús es realmente una confianza continua de que Dios es confiable y cumple sus promesas. Esto es vivir por fe en la gracia futura, que proporciona la misericordia, provisión y sabiduría de Dios, todo lo que necesitamos, para lograr sus provechosos planes para nosotros.

Les cinq points du calvinisme décrivent comment les chrétiens sont sauvés et pourquoi ils sont préservés éternellement. Cette doctrine nous ramène au temps où nous avons été librement choisis. Elle sonde les mystères de l’œuvre de Christ, qui a acquis pour tous les enfants de Dieu le don de la foi. Elle pénètre l’âme humaine, lui permettant d’entrevoir les mystères de l’œuvre accomplie par l’Esprit, alors qu’il obtient la victoire complète sur notre rébellion et fait de nous les captifs volontaires de Jésus, le Roi.

Have you been wounded in ministry, or hurt in Church? Has your journey with God turned out in a way you did not expect, and left you wondering "What went wrong"? Are you looking for ways to Heal and be Restored to the person God wants you to be? Then John has a message for you. John spent his life following God's leading, only to find that the dream and calling were very different to what he envisioned. After a decade of healing John is on a mission to share Healing and Restoration with fellow Wounded Christians.

En Coronavirus y Cristo, John Piper invita a lectores alrededor del mundo a anclar sus vidas en la Roca sólida de Jesucristo. Nuestras almas solo pueden ser sostenidas por un Dios soberano que ordena, gobierna y reina sobre todas las cosas y que cumple todos Sus buenos propósitos para los que confían en Él. En este desafiante libro, Piper ofrece seis respuestas bíblicas a la pregunta: ¿Qué está haciendo Dios a través del Coronavirus? y nos recuerda que Dios está obrando grandemente en este momento de la historia.

Waarom is Jezus gekruisigd? Waarom moest Hij sterven? Wat heeft dat met mij te maken? Wie heeft Hem eigenlijk de dood ingestuurd? Het antwoord op die laatste vraag is: dat deed God. Een verbijsterende gedachte, want Jezus is immers Gods Zoon. Toch kun je uit de Bijbel geen andere conclusie trekken. Als de Bijbel over het sterven van Jezus spreekt, draait het echter niet om die vraag. Dan gaat het om de bedoeling van Zijn dood. Welk doel stond God voor ogen?

Over the past 30 years, John Piper has preached several messages that equip listeners to apply the Bible in their daily lives. Stretching three decades, this book includes three of those sermons that intend to mobilize the church in the fight against sin and the walk of faith. In addition to these sermons, there is a practical appendix of acronyms Pastor John uses in his own life and commends to others.

Louie Giglio came to my house in 1997, and we sat down at my dining room table. We did not know each other, and he had heard and read some things. He said, ‘I am looking for a person whose whole message revolves around the glory of God in Christ, and you seem to me to be one of those.’