Is Joy in Jesus a Christian Obligation?

John Piper Sermons (Video)

Dec 13, 202500:47:54Music

John Piper | Joy in Jesus is an invitation and a privilege. Is it also a duty? John Piper lays out six reasons joy in God is essential to the Christian life.

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