Do Not Believe Every Spirit: The Threat and Defeat of False Teaching Today

Do Not Believe Every Spirit: The Threat and Defeat of False Teaching Today

Author: Desiring God October 27, 2023 Duration: 36:08
John Piper | Are biblical warnings about false prophets still relevant? Yes, the threat looms as large today as in the first century.

You'll find a steady stream of biblical teaching and spiritual nourishment within the Messages by Desiring God (Video) podcast. This collection presents the full, thoughtful sermons and talks from the Desiring God teaching team, grounded in a deep commitment to the Christian scriptures. Each episode is more than just a lecture; it's an invitation to see God's character and purposes with greater clarity and to find lasting joy in him. The discussions naturally span theology, everyday Christian living, and the profound truths that shape a resilient faith. By tuning in, you engage with careful explanations of the Bible that aim to strengthen both the mind and the heart. This podcast serves as a reliable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of God's word, offering video content that brings the speakers' passion and conviction directly to you. It’s a space for reflection and growth, where complex ideas are made accessible and the ancient text speaks into modern life. The consistent focus is on how a right view of God transforms every aspect of our existence, fostering a faith that is both thoughtful and deeply felt.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Messages by Desiring God (Video)
Podcast Episodes
Do You Look to the Reward? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:17
David Mathis | What do soldiers, farmers, athletes, and Christians have in common? We endure, through discomfort, to get the reward.
Do You Delight in God? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:19
David Mathis | God invites us not only to trust him, fear him, and obey him, but to enjoy him. For as we do, our happiness is full in him, and his glory is great in us.
The Beauty of Reformed Theology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:45
John Piper | Reformed theology is beautiful because the God of sovereign grace is beautiful. The doctrines are windows — he is the glory.
Serious Joy: The Root of Sacrificial Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:17
John Piper | How can Christians be freed from selfishness so that, at any cost to ourselves, we love others in a way that makes Christ look great? Answer: joy.
Jars of Clay: Pastoral Grit for the Glory of Christ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:22
John Piper | The apostle Paul was no stranger to ministry’s many strains. Yet for all his afflictions, he neither lost heart nor tampered with the truth. How?
Truth Triumphs Through Providence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:57
John Piper | When God makes a promise, he keeps it. And he keeps it through his purposeful, all-wise, absolute sovereignty — through his providence.