“We preach to the mind, heart, and will, bringing the word of God to bear with the prayer that it will hit home.” In a new feature article, Jeremy Walker explains the art and power of Puritan sermon application.

“As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field.” —Psalm 103:15

Is the weight of your past making you believe you are too sinful to hope for God’s grace? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper comforts us with Exodus 33:19. God’s unconditional election is the great doctrine of hope for the worst of sinners.

“Not to pursue pleasure in God when he offers it to us is wicked.” John Piper contrasts loving pleasure for its own sake with loving pleasure in God.

How far should love go to protect others? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 17:1–10 to urge us to take sin as seriously as Jesus does.

The vastness of the universe isn’t to make us feel small — it’s to show us the glory of a great God.

“The wartime mentality is an ambition to spend our energy, our dollars, our very selves to win the greatest war ever waged.” Marshall Segal calls Christians into the joy of wartime sending.

“Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts.” —Jeremiah 15:16

You have a possession in heaven that is better, and lasts longer, than anything this world can offer. Today on Solid Joys, John Piper considers the Christians in Hebrews 10:32–35 and commends their joy and faith.

“This text is a gift; it’s a promise to the Christian man or woman who is not able to bear or father children.” Pastor John applies a precious promise to those struggling with infertility.

What does your money say about your hope? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 16:1–13 to urge us to steward wealth with eternity in mind.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!” —Psalm 111:10

Battling anxiety? Find comfort in God’s promises. Each one is a cannonball that destroys the stronghold of worry in our lives. Today on Solid Joys, John Piper shows us how promises like Isaiah 55:11 provide the strength we need to fight and win!

“So strong is our God, and so ready to help the weak, that his eyes scour the earth looking for those humble enough to ask — and when they do, he pounces, as it were, to give strong support to them in his perfect timing.” —David Mathis

“To live is Christ, and to die is gain.” —Philippians 1:21

Are you experiencing the deep pleasures of life or settling for the short-lived joys of worldly treasures? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper discusses Matthew 6:19–20, reminding us to lay up treasures in heaven where true, unending joy is found.

“Two-year-olds don’t like to be told what to do; 62-year-olds don’t like to be told what to do. We are, by nature, resistant to being obedient to any proper authority.” John Piper expounds on the many expressions of sinful self-love.

1. Meet my need. 2. Glorify your name. 3. Teach me your way. 4. Gladden my heart. Marshall Segal draws from Psalm 86 four prayers for any trouble.

“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” —Psalm 103:8

Jesus asserts in John 8:58, “Before Abraham was, I am,” echoing Exodus 3:14, “I AM WHO I AM.” Can you fathom this profound claim? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper uncovers the power in those words.