Don’t Lose Heart

What makes Satan’s sexual lies lose their appeal? John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 7:1–7 to show how knowing God exposes false satisfaction. 

What breaks the grip of enslaving desire? John Piper opens Romans 6:16 to show why true freedom is found not in having no master, but in gladly belonging to God. 

What turns sexual desire into worship? John Piper shows from 1 Timothy 4:1–5 how God gives marital pleasure to evoke thanksgiving. 

Today’s Bible Verse: "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." - (2 Corinthians 4:16) Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ ... Show More

What does it mean to have a “hardened heart”? This phrase is used a number of times in Scripture, and today, Jeff explains what it means. He also describes what can cause our own hearts to harden and what we can do to avoid those things. Snippet from the Show When we face trials ... Show More

How can we know if our heart is hard toward God? Pastor John diagnoses hardness of heart, and gives a remedy for remaining soft to God’s Spirit. 

When life hands you tests, what do you do? Hard times can either send us into a downward spiral, or provide the resistance we need to develop greater strength. Dive into this Small Talk as we talk about what God tells us about handling hard times and how we can hold on to His pro ... Show More

Have you ever had your heart crushed? Perhaps, you are currently experiencing heartbreak or know someone who is. Today, Jeff shares a story of walking with someone who was experiencing heartbreak. He offers encouragement to everyone to persevere and trust that God has a plan for ... Show More

<p>Don’t lose heart. </p> <p>In “I’m Going Through But I’m Running Over,” Pastor Steven reveals that even though you may face adversity, God is with you — and He’s making a way through. </p> <p>If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr</ ... Show More