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Desiring God 2009 Conference for Pastors

People are only saved by hearing the story of Jesus' death and resurrection, and it is the pastor's calling to tell this story.

Join us at the Desiring God Conference for Pastors this February to consider evangelism with John Piper, Mark Dever, Matt Chandler, and Michael Oh.

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Marriage Gift Set

Includes John Piper's new book on marriage as well as a book of poetry and his marriage sermon series on CD.

This gift set is on sale for $25.00.

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Quote of the Day

Christ bore the punishment of our sin so that our death and suffering is never a punishment from God. The call to suffer with Christ is not a call to bear our sins the way he bore them but to love the way he loved.
—John Piper, Let the Nations Be Glad!, p. 77.

Christ bore the punishment of our sin so that our death and suffering is never a punishment from God. The call to suffer with Christ is not a call to bear our sins the way he bore them but to love the way he loved.
—John Piper, Let the Nations Be Glad!, p. 77.
Essential Resources

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Resource Highlights

This Week's Sermon

If My Words Abide in You

January 4, 2009

More thanjust memorizing Scripture, Jesus' words abiding in us means they take root in us and bear fruit.

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This Week's Taste & See

I Love Jesus Christ

December 31, 2008

John Piper shares an unforgettable moment from seminary.

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Today's Topic: The Doctrines of Grace

The God-Centered Ground of Saving Grace

One of the great divides in American religion is whether God is made a means to grace, or grace is made a means to God.

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Latest Ask Pastor John

In what way is it OK to lower our standards in order to fill church leadership roles?

January 5, 2009

John Piper explains that some leadership qualifications are relative and can be adjusted when necessary.

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The Blog

Logos and Conference Giveaway

January 6, 2009 | By: Abraham Piper
This week we're giving away 2 pairs of registrations to our pastors conference, 1 Scholar's Library from Logos,... Read more.

Swords Are for Killing

January 5, 2009 | By: John Piper
In New Testament times swords were not for digging, shaving, or whittling. They were for killing. The only reason... Read more.

What to Pray for Our Children

January 3, 2009 | By: John Piper
Watching our children walk in the truth is high joy (3 John 1:4). Watching them walk away from it is crushing... Read more.

Last Day to Get New Book for $5

January 2, 2009 | By: Abraham Piper
Today is the last day to pre-order Finally Alive for $5. This offer... Read more.

9 Ways to Pray for Your Soul

January 2, 2009 | By: John Piper
Here are some ways to pray for yourself so that you're praying in sync with the way God works... Read more.