I was first introduced to CJ Mahaney through his book Humility. I was blown away by his obvious passion and humility. Watch some of his sermons, subscribe to his blog, and check out his sermon archives—you won't be sorry.

CJ's Blog
Audio Archive

Resurgence 2008
Pastoral Character and Loving People

YouTube
Reviewing the 2007 Conference
The Cup
The Mystery of Election
The Cross Centered Life
God as Father
Paul Never Lost Sight of Calvary
The significance of the name Sovereign Grace
CJ drumming

John Piper has a contagious passion for God's glory. When I read his books or listen to his sermons, he guides me to see how overwhelmingly amazing Jesus Christ is. He is most well known for his book Desiring God-Meditations of a Christian Hedonist. In this book he contends that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. Therefore we should seek to find our full joy in God and He will be glorified from that. I am thankful for Dr. Piper. You should listen, and glean from the passion of this man of God.

John Piper is the pastor for preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has written a ton of books, and has a lifetime worth of content at DesiringGod.com.

Desiring God Conferences
Desiring God Pastors Conferences
Desiring God National Conferences

I am a sermon freak. A few great pastors have had a huge impact on my life, and helped guide my theology and ecclesiology. Over the next few weeks I'm going to share them with you. Starting with Matt Chandler.

Matt Chandler is a pastor at the Village Church in Dallas, Texas. He preaches from the Bible with authority, in a tone that tells his listeners how much he cares about their souls. Matt is incredibly thoughtful and Christ-centered in everything he does.

His Background
Before becoming a pastor, Matt was running a non-profit. One of his big donors asked him to interview for a head pastor position at a dying Baptist church. Matt had zero desire to accept the job—but even when he preached election, elder-lead government, and God's Sovereignty to an old school baptist congregation—they still hired him! God has used Matt in incredible ways. The small church has grown to over 3,000 people in a few short years, planted several churches, and sends out swarms of missionaries.

Conference Teaching
Vision of a Church Planter