Killing Sin

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

What makes you most anxious? What consumes your time and energy? These questions reveal the idols we don't even realize we're serving. In Acts 19, the Ephesians burned their magic books because they found something infinitely better in Jesus. Victory isn't about becoming a better version of yourself, it's about discovering who you truly are in Christ.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

In Romans 7, Paul wrestles with the tension believers feel between their fallen human nature and the work of Christ in their lives.

From the series: All In

With all the pressures and enticements of this world, choosing to follow Jesus can sometimes look a little bizarre. We continue our discussion in 1 Peter and learn how we can be a blessing to the world around us without being overwhelmed by it.

From the series: Move Past

Explores the importance of forgiveness, emphasizing it as a choice and a reflection of Christ's love. It discusses the challenges and necessity of forgiving others to move forward, using biblical passages to underscore the transformative power of forgiveness in personal growth and relationships.

From the series: Move Past

Highlights the universal experience of facing temptations and emphasizes that enduring temptation strengthens one's relationship with Jesus, showcasing the glory of Christ. It reassures believers that God provides strength and a way out during temptations, encouraging us to see these challenges as opportunities to affirm our faith and reliance on God.

From the series: Soul Detox

Emphasizes the need for honesty and openness with God, the dangers of complacency and idolatry, and the significance of cleansing our souls to connect and glorify God fully. Through humility and tearing down idols, we can find blessings and righteousness from God.

From the series: Be Bold

Discusses internal and external conflicts from a Christian perspective, emphasizing the spiritual battle within one's heart as the primary conflict. It highlights the struggle between fleshly desires and spiritual aspirations, underscoring the importance of aligning one's life with Christ's teachings to find true joy and peace.

From the series: Be Bold

Delves into the concept of spiritual warfare, highlighting the internal battles believers face against sin and temptation. It underscores the importance of understanding and resisting these temptations by aligning with God's will, emphasizing perseverance and the transformative power of faith in overcoming life's spiritual challenges.

From the series: A New Generation

Emphasizes fellowship with God and walking in the light. It discusses the importance of recognizing and confessing sin to maintain a close relationship with God and with one another. John emphasizes that Jesus is the foundation of eternal life and that living in the light brings true joy and unity among believers.

Bitterness is toxic, and the Bible tells us to get rid of it. But how do you let go of something you never chose to pick up? A path forward.

Like wind and water wearing down stone, envy quietly erodes the heart. How to spot it and fight it before it reshapes who you are.

Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I might not sin. A devotion on Psalm 119 and a life transformed by loving God's word.

Sin is no longer your master. A devotion on Romans 6 and the freedom of offering every part of ourselves to God under grace, not law.

Submit to God, resist the devil, draw near. A devotion on James 4 and the daily battle to stand firm against the enemy within.

John Piper answers a Christian asking about watching Game of Thrones, and offers a way to think clearly about explicit content on screen.