Summer Sermon Series #5 “God’s Passion for His Glory” | John Piper

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🗓️ 4 August 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

What keeps a Christian from tipping over when the crosswinds of life hit? In this final Sermon of our Summer Series on the For the Gospel Podcast, John Piper shows that a God-centered vision is what keeps us from collapsing under pressure. This is not motivational fluff—this is the ballast that holds you steady for the long journey of obedience.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the For the Gospel Podcast where we provide sound doctrine for everyday people.
0:14.3	I'm your host, Kosti Hinn, and whether you're tuning in on our YouTube channel or you're
0:18.9	listening to this on your favorite podcast platform.
0:22.1	I'm grateful that you've joined me for this episode.
0:24.5	We're concluding our summer sermon series today, and we have journeyed through some powerful
0:28.5	messages that have encouraged and challenged us in our walk with Christ.
0:32.8	And this week, we're concluding with a profound message from John Piper.
0:35.9	It's titled God's Passion for His Glory, and there's no better way to finish this
0:40.5	particular series to land the plane on summer than to fix our eyes on the glory and majesty of God.
0:47.7	In his stirring address, Pastor Piper delves into the heart of God, and his purpose in creation and redemption. All of this is
0:56.4	about his glory. He emphasizes God's ultimate aim, being the manifestation of his glory,
1:02.4	and we want to reflect on that. And as you listen, I want you to consider, is your life centered
1:07.3	on God's glory? Are you living with a passion that mirrors gods? Do you understand what
1:12.4	the glory of God even is? And are you living each day with that in mind? Prepare to be inspired and
1:19.5	challenged as we finish things up. And let's dive in now to this impactful message from John
1:24.3	Piper titled God's Passion for His Glory.
1:29.3	I have three aims, one of which is predominant. One aim is to set the direction of your little boat,
1:42.9	the boat of your life, toward the completion of
1:48.3	world evangelization or missions, and to help you build a mast on the top of the boat of
1:55.5	great purpose, and to stretch out the sails and let them drop and see them filled with the wind of the spirit.
2:05.9	The second aim is I would like to put ballast in your boat.
2:10.7	You know what ballast is?
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