My friend Alex wrote on his myspace profile "...when God is small you can touch her," and I've been learning plenty about the intimacy and presence of God in this season, getting to know the Comforter. Still, the ministry of John Piper has been so helpful to me in seeing and getting a handle on the massiveness and unfathomable worth of God. In this life we tend toward the myopic, concerned with the minutiae of a passing world, frightened because we don't trust His power, and unsatisfied because we don't find Him immensely valuable.
These three sermons I think are worth your time. You could read the notes, but I suggest you download the mp3s.
What is the Recession for?
This one is pretty timely. This is my prosperity gospel. It's the upside down values of the Kingdom. It's God shown strong in our weakness.
Proclaiming the Excellencies of Christ, Not Prosperity, Among the Nations
"Missions exist because worship doesn't." In this he explains why I do both.
Put in the Fire for the Sake of Prayer
This was a good counterpart to stuff I had been listening to from Pastor Jerry McKinney of the City Church in 4S Ranch.
Benson Lee is a little concerned about Piper being absolutely consumed by the glory of God, but I think that point is exactly why I like the guy. Let me know what you get out of this stuff.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
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