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Desiring God

Evangelism & teaching · by John Piper · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Desiring God is a Christian teaching ministry built around the preaching and writing of pastor John Piper, taking its name from his book by the same title. Its mission is to help people everywhere embrace the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. It shares sermons, articles, books, and daily devotionals that call believers to find their deepest joy in Christ.

What they do

Desiring God publishes a steady stream of articles, sermons, and books that explore Scripture and the Christian life, much of it drawn from John Piper's decades of preaching. Its Ask Pastor John program answers real questions about faith and living.

The ministry offers free access to nearly all of its resources online, including thousands of sermons and a large library of writing. It produces daily devotionals and seasonal reading guides to help believers stay in the word.

Through conferences, translations, and its website, Desiring God seeks to spread a vision of God-centered, joy-filled Christianity to as many people as possible.

The Scripture behind the work

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,”
“Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”

Where the door leads

Desiring God proclaims that lasting joy is found in knowing Jesus Christ, who satisfies the soul more than anything the world offers. It invites people to treasure Christ above all. A helpful next step is to read a daily devotional or listen to an Ask Pastor John episode at desiringgod.org, then turn to the Scripture it opens.

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People also ask

Where does the name Desiring God come from?

It comes from John Piper's book Desiring God, which shaped the ministry's vision of finding joy in God.

Are Desiring God resources free?

Nearly all of its articles, sermons, and many books are available free on its website.

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