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Sam Storms

Sam Storms is lead pastor for preaching and vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is the author of Practicing the Power: Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Your Life.

Knowing God: A Reader’s Guide to a Christian Classic

Knowing God

A Reader’s Guide to a Christian Classic

How many claim to believe in God without spending much time really attempting to know him? This classic book is a masterclass in the most important being in the universe.

We Cannot Overestimate Heaven: Lessons on Happiness from Jonathan Edwards

We Cannot Overestimate Heaven

Lessons on Happiness from Jonathan Edwards

Not only will heaven be filled with happiness, but that happiness will forever grow and mature. Every day’s joy will be greater than the day before.

How to Pray Against Satan

How to Pray Against Satan

Satan is outmatched, outwitted, and outpowered — but he is not stupid. Do not underestimate his cunning. Be watchful in prayer against him.

Joy’s Eternal Sunrise: Why Heaven Will Never Be Boring

Joy’s Eternal Sunrise

Why Heaven Will Never Be Boring

In the new earth, every day’s joy will be deeper than yesterday’s. No matter how much of God you enjoy, there will always be more glory to explore.

Seven Ways to Quench the Spirit

Seven Ways to Quench the Spirit

The Holy Spirit will do but a fraction of what he would in our midst if we deny that he is able, or willing, to do his more miraculous works.

Gospel Power Panel Discussion

Gospel Power Panel Discussion

Piper, Storms, Chan, Meyer & Núñez

Pursuing spiritual gifts must be done with faith and discernment, and even when we disagree over certain aspects of theology we can remain united in the gospel and the call to godliness.

Joy in This World Panel Discussion: Piper, Storms, Rigney, & Borman

Joy in This World Panel Discussion

Piper, Storms, Rigney & Borgman

Joy in God is not optional for the Christian life, and we should be able to his God’s good gifts in such a way that they demonstrate that he is our greatest treasure.

When God Leaves Us Awestruck: Finding Words to Capture Wonder

When God Leaves Us Awestruck

Finding Words to Capture Wonder

We can never fully capture all that God is in words, but we can still marvel at him in our hearts.

Panel Discussion

The Future of Christian Hedonism

The Future of Christian Hedonism

Panel Discussion

Our Joyful Father's Call to Be Joy-Filled Children

Our Joyful Father's Call to Be Joy-Filled Children

Panel Discussion

The Future of Christian Hedonism

The Future of Christian Hedonism

Panel Discussion

Is Your Joy Real or an Imposter?

Is Your Joy Real or an Imposter?

How do we know if we’re experiencing true joy or only a shadow? Sam Storms dives into J. I. Packer’s writing to try and determine what real and lasting joy is, and how we can have it. Biblical joy, he finds, is always deeper than and never dependent on physical, financial, or emotional pleasure.

Are You Insulting God in Worship?

Are You Insulting God in Worship?

A right understanding of one three-letter word will prevent an act of worship from becoming a colossal insult to God.

Conference Message

O, That Day, When Freed from Sinning

Plenary Session — 2015 Conference for Pastors

Panel Discussion

Speaker Panel

Plenary Session — 2015 Conference for Pastors

This panel is from the Desiring God 2015 Conference for Pastors, in partnership with Bethlehem College & Seminary. Eleven other sessions are also available.

Praise: The Consummation of Joy

My understanding of the nature of worship was radically transformed by a fundamental truth I found in C.S. Lewis, who died 50 years ago this month. What Lewis helped me grasp is best explained by looking briefly at his own…

Conference Message

How Lewis Changed the Way I Worship

Small Talk — 2013 National Conference

We can learn important lessons about worship from C.S. Lewis, among which is the reality that God commanding us to praise him is God inviting us to enjoy him.

Stay the Course

Recommissioning Service for John Piper

Sam Storms extends heartfelt thanks to John Piper for their decades-long gospel partnership, urging him to remain steadfast in ministry and never lose his awe for God’s majesty.

Spiritual Gifts

Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders

Sam Storms discusses the New Testament teaching on spiritual gifts.

The Doctrine of End Times

Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders

Sam Storms discusses different views on eschatology.

The Life-Changing Discovery of Christian Hedonism

There was a time when I thought the verb “enjoy” and the noun “God” should never be used in the same sentence. I could understand “fearing” God and “obeying” God, even “loving” God. But “enjoying” God struck me as inconsistent…

For the Fame of God's Name

Justin Taylor and I are excited that we are now free to talk openly about For the Fame of God’s Name: Essays in Honor of John Piper (Crossway, 2010).We’ve been diligent to protect the secrecy of this project ever since…

For the Fame of God’s Name

For the Fame of God’s Name

Essays in Honor of John Piper

John Piper has had a profound impact on countless men and women over his nearly thirty years of ministry. From his online ministry with Desiring God to his preaching ministry at Bethlehem Baptist to his writing ministry in over thirty…

Conference Message

Surprise Presentation of the Book “For the Fame of God’s Name”

Desiring God 2010 National Conference

In a heartwarming surprise, John Piper was gifted a magnificent festschrift, a grand tome filled with heartfelt tributes and profound insights, all in celebration of God’s work through Piper.

Panel Discussion

The Pastor, the People, and the Pursuit of Joy, Q & A

Desiring God 2010 Conference for Pastors

These are the questions that were asked of our speakers during the final session of the conference. Listen to the audio to hear their answers. To Sam Storms and John Piper: Is there one key C. S. Lewis insight that…

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