David Platt Messages

In this message from Romans 1–3, David Platt highlights the obligation of Christians to take the gospel to those who’ve never heard. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Psalm 139, David Platt urges the church to address the massive problem of abortion through the proclamation of the gospel. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message based on Psalm 1, David Platt points us to three primary means of seeking God together––fasting, prayer, and the Word of God. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Proverbs 31:10–31, David Platt identifies the characteristics of a Christlike woman. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Colossians 4:2–6 and other selected passages, David Platt points to the goodness of God’s design for sexuality and gender. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Joshua 1:1–9, David Platt exhorts us to trust in God’s presence and cling to his Word in every circumstance. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Matthew 19:1–2, David Platt addresses Christ’s teaching on marriage and singleness. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from 1 Peter 2:13–17, David Platt reminds us to submit to government but to give our ultimate allegiance to God. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Matthew 19:13–35, David Platt urges Christians to speak up to protect the unborn. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from 2 Chronicles 34, David Platt highlights the ways God can use the next generation for his glory. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Psalm 139:13–16, David Platt reminds us that taking the life of an unborn child is an affront to our Creator. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Matthew 6:9, David Platt reminds us how believers have been adopted as sons and daughters of God. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from 1 Corinthians 7, David Platt helps us understand and live in light of God’s design for singleness. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from David Platt from Genesis 3, we’re urged to lean into what God has said is best for men and women. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from David Platt from Genesis 3, we’re reminded that God’s design for men and women is good and that they have equal dignity. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Psalm 78, David Platt reminds the church that making disciples begins with reaching the next generation. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Acts 11, David Platt explains what it looks like for a church to faithfully carry out the Great Commission. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Acts 2:47, David Platt reminds us that our mission is both local and global. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Acts 2:47, David Platt highlights five aspects of the early church’s growth. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Acts 2:36–42, David Platt explains the basics of baptism, which is how believers identify with Christ and his church. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from 1 Samuel 2:11–36, David Platt cautions us against putting all our trust in earthly leaders. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from 1 Samuel 2:1–11, David Platt urges us to view God based on the picture he reveals to us in Scripture, which should lead us to submit to him gladly. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Acts 2:42 David Platt encourages us to rely on God's wisdom for the success of the Church's mission. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from John 21, David Platt highlights the historical plausibility of Christ’s resurrection and the gracious salvation he offers. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Acts 5:1–11, David Platt reminds us of the holiness of the One whom we worship. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Mark 9:14–29, David Platt reminds us that although the enemy wants to destroy us, Jesus sees us and can restore us. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from David Platt, we see how the celebration of Christ’s death and the salvation it secured shapes the Church’s worship. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message on John 4:1–42, David Platt points to Jesus’s example with the Samaritan woman to encourage us toward evangelism. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Psalm 67, David Platt helps us see that we were made to enjoy God’s grace and to spread his glory among all nations. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Matthew 28:16–20, David Platt challenges his church to play their part in the spread of the gospel to all nations. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Mark 9:30–37, David Platt encourages his church as they seek to plan five new congregations. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message on Acts 2:42–47 and Acts 4:32–37, David Platt shows us the uncommon fellowship that existed among the earliest Christians. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Acts 3:1–26, David Platt reminds us that it’s ultimately Christ’s power that makes our mission possible. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Ephesians 3:20–21, David Platt encourages us to pray with faith in God’s power, the kind of prayer that amazes Jesus. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from David Platt from Acts 2:14–41, we’re urged to consider whether we have responded rightly to God’s Word. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from David Platt from Acts 2:14–41, we’re reminded of the power and sufficiency of God’s Word. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from David Platt from Acts 2:14–41, we’re reminded of how critical God’s Word is to the life and mission of the Church. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Isaiah 9:6, David Platt reminds us that God Has Provided True and Ultimate Peace through Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Luke 24:27–35, David Platt addresses the task of preaching in honor of his mentor, Jim Shaddix. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Isaiah 9:6, David Platt urges us to fix our hope on Jesus, the Mighty God, who has been given to us. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Acts 1–2, David Platt highlights the way the early church was fueled by a passion for Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Matthew 28:16–20, David Platt reminds us that following Christ means obeying the commission that he has given us. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Genesis 2:18–25, David Platt explains God’s intention of using singleness for his glory. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Genesis 2:18–25, David Platt explains God’s good design for singleness and marriage according to the Bible. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from John 17:17–26, David Platt encourages us to look beyond the walls of the church to a world in great spiritual need. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from John 17:13–17, David Platt urges us to rely on God’s Word to bring about spiritual transformation. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from John 17:6-12, David Platt encourages us to point others to Christ by showing the Word in the way we live. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Genesis 2:1–3, David Platt preaches about God’s good design for rest, which is ultimately found in Jesus Christ. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message, David Platt reminds us that God has given us a part to play in His mission, and it begins with sharing the Word. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Matthew 4:18–22, David Platt urges us to consider Jesus’ costly call of discipleship. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Hebrews 13:17, David Platt urges the church to view its leadership through the lens of Scripture. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Genesis 1–2, David Platt points us to God’s good design for humanity, created for His glory. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Genesis 1–2, David Platt addresses worldview questions, highlighting God’s good design in creation. Explore more content from Radical.

It’s sobering to realize that the way we use our money is a reflection of our hearts. Are we eager to give for the sake of God’s glory, or are we more concerned with our own comforts? In this message from 2 Corinthians 8–9, we’re reminded that our giving should be an overflow of God’s grace in our lives. David Platt reminds us that we don’t give out of guilt or to reach some arbitrary amount. Rather, we give generously for the good of others because we want praise and thanksgiving to abound t...

In this message from Ephesians 6:17, David Platt urges us to take up the sword of the Spirit—God’s Word—in our warfare with Satan. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Philippians 4:9, David Platt talks about what it means to live a life worthy of imitation. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message, David Platt shows us that those who never hear the gospel stand condemned before a just and holy God. Explore more content from Radical.

In this sermon from Galatians 2:20, David Platt points to the amazing reality that Christ “exchanges” His life for ours. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message, David Platt unpacks Jeremiah 29:11–13 in light of God's greater plan of redemption. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Matthew 18:15–20, David Platt highlights the two different kinds of discipline God has provided to confront sin in the church. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Ephesians 6:14, David Platt points us to a critical piece of armor in our battle with Satan and sin—the belt of truth. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Ephesians 6:10–13, David Platt reminds us that followers of Jesus belong to the One who has conquered Satan through his life, death, and resurrection. Explore more content from Radical.

God intends for the church to be a display of his glory, which means the church’s holiness, or lack thereof, has a massive effect on its witness. It’s no wonder, then, that Scripture commands church discipline. In this message from Matthew 18:15–20 and 1 Corinthians 5:1–13, David Platt urges the church to take seriously its responsibility to address sin in the congregation. As we hold one another accountable, we are aiming for the purity of the church and the eternal good of one another. ...

Does faith sometimes feel like a struggle? Do you ever find that trusting God and obeying him in this fallen world is a fight? Due to our sin and the weakness of our flesh, all Christians are involved in a spiritual battle—it’s a battle to persevere in faith and hope. In this message from Hebrews 10:23, we’re reminded that God has not left us alone in the fight of faith. Not only has he given us his Spirit and his Word, but he has also given us one another—brothers and sisters in Christ. Chri...

The idea of confronting people in their sin seems like the last thing a church would want to do, particularly if its goal is to attract more people. However, when Jesus gave instructions regarding the church, the topic we know of as church discipline as a top priority. In this message from Matthew 18:15–20, David Platt exhorts the church to carry out its God-given responsibility to deal with sin and to seek to restore one another. We can trust Jesus to build his church, for he desires our hol...

The world tells us to look out for “number one” and to be true to ourselves. Our own happiness, comfort, and self-fulfillment seems to be the end goal. But that’s not the community of God’s people, the church, should look like. In this message from Romans 12, David Platt shows us that the community of God’s people, the church, should be marked by its others-centeredness. As those who have received God’s mercy, Christians should be eager to show mercy and meet the needs of their brothers and s...

Many Christians and churches talk about “community,” but unless that community is formed and continually built up by God’s Word, it can become just another gathering where human opinions and human wisdom take center stage. In this message from 2 Timothy 3:10–4:8, David Platt encourages the church to look to Scripture for its wisdom and strength. As God’s Spirit applies God’s Word to God’s people, the church begins to look increasingly like a God-centered community. Explore more content from R...

While many people lament the divisiveness of our culture today, we as Christians ought to have a much more profound sense of unity than non-Christians. By God’s grace, we have been rescued from our sin and the wrath of God through faith in Christ. We are now united as his body, church. In this message from Ephesians 1:22–23, David Platt points out the amazing privilege believers have of putting Christ’s glory on display on account of his grace and through his power. Explore more content from ...

As members of the new covenant, Christians can enter God’s presence with full assurance through faith in Jesus Christ, and they have a hope that is as sure as God’s faithful character. But these privileges are not private blessings for isolated individuals. In this message from Hebrews 10:19–25, David Platt shows us the privilege and responsibility we have to gather regularly with the church and encourage our fellow members to press on in following Christ. As a community of faith, we are to s...

Are you anxious about anything in your life right now? Are you fearful about something coming in the days ahead? If not, then it’s likely you’ll be tempted toward anxiety and fear in the near future. There is so much we can’t control in our lives, but as Psalm 131 reminds us, we weren’t made to control our lives or to be autonomous. We were made to humbly rely on God, for this is the only way to experience true and lasting rest. In this message, David Platt encourages us to imitate the Psalmi...

In this message from James 1:19–25, David Platt challenges us to not merely listen to God’s Word but to obey it—immediately. While obedience doesn’t earn God’s favor, it is a mark of those who truly belong to Jesus. This is where true freedom is found—in hearing and obeying the Word of God. This message was given at a breakout session of CrossCon 2025. Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Psalm 119, David Platt gives us 50 reasons to memorize God’s Word. Hiding the Word in our hearts and meditating on it all day is not merely a religious routine but rather the way to flee sin and find lasting joy in God himself. Explore more content from Radical.

If you’re a Christian, then you have the Holy Spirit dwelling inside you. If that reality doesn’t leave you stunned, then you may not fully grasp who the Spirit is and how, according to Scripture, he works in and through God’s people. In this message from CROSS CON25, David Platt highlights 50 ways the Holy Spirit supernaturally transforms the lives of those who belong to Jesus Christ. Explore more content from Radical.

All of history hinges on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a world filled with brokenness and suffering, Jesus alone is able to address our ultimate problem, the problem of sin and evil. It’s sin, including our own sin, that separates from God. In this Easter message from Revelation 5, David Platt invites us to find new life in the One who died as a sinless sacrifice and who rose again to conquer sin and death. The risen Christ deserves endless praise for who he is and what...

Why do so many Christians seem to treat prayer so casually? Could it be that we have forgotten that we are in a spiritual battle and that the stakes are eternal? In this message from Colossians 4:2–18, we’re reminded that prayer is not simply a means of asking God to give us the things we want. It’s a privilege we have of asking God to carry out his will amid a spiritual battle for the souls of men. Find out what it means to use prayer as a wartime walkie-talkie. Explore more content fr...

Despite having plans for their children’s academic, athletic, social, and financial‬ ‭ success, many parents, including Christian parents, have given little thought to their‬ ‭ children’s spiritual development. This is the thing that matters most—their standing‬ ‭ before God and their growth in grace. In this message from Colossians 3:20–21, David‬ ‭ Platt highlights the difference it makes when parents and children listen to God’s Word‬ ‭ and respond with faith in Jesus and obedience to his ...

Fewer people are getting married in our culture, and many who do get married tend to delay the pursuit of marriage until they are well into their 20s and 30s. This low view of marriage has also seeped into the church so that many Christians have lost sight of a biblical view of marriage. In this message from Colossians 3:18–19, David Platt points the church to God’s good design in marriage, including the way husbands and wives are to reflect Christ’s love for the church in the way they relate...

The fact that over 3 billion people in the world are unreached—meaning they have little or no access to the gospel—highlights the scope and the urgency of the church’s mission. It’s a mission in which every follower of Christ has a role to play, and God has provided unprecedented opportunities for the church to spread the gospel today. Yet, as David Platt reminds us in this message from the book of Acts, prayer is crucial to the accomplishment of this mission, for it is only by the power of t...

What are you here for? What is your purpose in life? Despite what our culture tells us, we were not created to “live for the moment” or to pursue health, wealth, and fulfillment in this life only. In this message from Psalm 67, David Platt challenges us to consider the ultimate goal for which we were created—to seek and enjoy God—and the ultimate mission that Christians and churches have been given—to spread and exalt the glory of God among all nations. The question all of us need to ask is, ...

As Christians we can easily take for granted the great privilege we have of having access to God through Christ. But when we consider the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, and all that was involved in approaching God in the Old Testament, the saving work of Christ appears even more glorious. In this message from David Platt from Hebrews 10:19–39, we’re reminded of the infinitely gracious privilege we have as recipients of a new covenant. Those who have put their trust in Christ are invi...

In the Old Testament, God’s people were often promised earthly, physical blessings if they obeyed him. The blessings of land and prosperity were often anticipations of a greater, heavenly reward. In the New Testament, on the other hand, God’s people are not promised wealth or comfort, at least not in the present age. In Mark 10:17–31, Jesus warns us of the danger of treasuring money and making an idol out of it. Our money and our resources should be used for the purpose of his kingdom. David ...

In the Old Testament, God’s people were often promised earthly, physical blessings if they obeyed him. The blessings of land and prosperity were often anticipations of a greater, heavenly reward. In the New Testament, on the other hand, God’s people are not promised wealth or comfort, at least not in the present age. In Mark 10:17–31, Jesus warns us of the danger of treasuring money and making an idol out of it. Our money and our resources should be used for the purpose of his kingdom. David ...

As the Lord who has authority over all creation, Jesus Christ did not only come to die on behalf of his people—as amazing as that is—but he also came to live in them! Living the Christian life is not primarily about our wisdom and strength but about Christ’s wisdom and power at work in and through us. In this message from Colossians 1:24–2:5, David Platt points us to the astounding reality of “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Explore more content from Radical.

If Jesus asked you to give up all your money and possessions in order to follow him, how would you respond? Is your allegiance to money greater than your allegiance to Jesus? In this message from Matthew 10:17–31, Jesus exposes the idolatry of the rich young ruler. While not every Christian is called to give up all their possessions, Jesus’ words should cause every would-be follower to examine their own heart. Our allegiance to Jesus must be greater than our allegiance to money. However, as D...

God freely forgives our sin through the gospel, but he doesn’t intend to leave us in our sins. Genuine faith should lead to a change of heart, and according to Jesus’ teaching in Luke 16:19–31, that change of heart should be evident in the way we treat the poor. Sadly, we are often tempted to ignore the needs of others while prioritizing our own comfort. In this message, David Platt urges us to consider our treatment of the poor and needy as an indication of the condition of our hearts. At th...

What does it mean that the Lord is our shepherd, and how should this give Christians comfort today? In this message from Psalm 23, David Platt points us to the ways that Psalm 23 highlights the goodness of God and Jesus Christ as the good shepherd who has laid down his life for his sheep. When we realize Who is leading us through life’s dark valleys, we can be confident in his salvation and provision through every trial. Explore more content from Radical.

Some Christians wrongly assume that the safest place to be is in the center of God’s will. However, if we’re going to follow Jesus and demonstrate radical compassion toward those in need, then safety should not be our ultimate concern. In this message from Matthew 9:35–10:42, David Platt points out that the danger of our lives may actually increase as we follow God’s will. But the good news is that the One who sends us out into the world has promised to be with us, to sustain us, and to give ...

How do you know the Bible is the Word of God? That’s a question Christians should be prepared to answer, particularly since we claim to base our lives, and our eternity, on the truths contained in the words of Scripture. In this message from 2 Timothy 3:16, David Platt offers seven reasons we can be confident that the Bible is God’s Word. Whether you’re a Christian looking to strengthen your trust in God’s Word or a non-Christian who is curious about the claims of Christianity, the spiritual ...

Have you ever come to Jesus on his terms? It seems that many professing Christians are ok with following Jesus so long as he can be thrown in the mix with other priorities rather than being the priority. In this message from Luke 14:26–35 by David Platt, we are urged to consider what it means to give Christ our supreme love and loyalty, and our very lives. Ultimately, following Christ shouldn’t be motivated by guilt or a desire to earn God’s favor—which we can’t do—but rather from a sincere a...

Ultimately, there are only two groups of people in the world: (1) those who revere Jesus as the King of their life, and (2) those who reject Jesus as the King of their life. In this Christmas Eve message from Matthew 2:1–12, David Platt challenges us to consider which group we are in. Will we be like Herod and try to rule our own lives, or will we trust in Christ and submit to lordship? The good news of Christmas is that Christ, the true King, laid down his life so that whoever trusts in him ...

Jesus warns us in today’s passage that “many” will be shocked on the last day to find out that they never truly belonged to him. Though they called him “Lord” and performed many works in his name, he will claim that he never knew them. How, then, can we be confident that we are truly following Jesus? In this message from David Platt from Matthew 7:12–27, we are confronted with the decision about whether we will enter by the narrow gate or the wide gate—whether we will truly follow Jesus and l...

Are you satisfied with your prayer life? If you’re like many Christians, the answer is no.‬ ‭ But why is that? Why is it that we struggle to spend concentrated time in prayer with the‬ ‭ all-glorious King of the Universe, the only One who can meet our most pressing needs‬ ‭ and truly satisfy us? In this passage from Matthew 7:7–11, Jesus urges his disciples to‬ ‭ be persistent in prayer in light of the goodness and generosity of their Father in heaven.‬ ‭ Though we don’t always know what’s be...

Jesus said that we must renounce everything if we want to be his disciple. This is the clear teaching of Scripture, but do we believe this? Do we really believe that following Jesus means turning away from the gods of comfort and self, or have we come up with a Jesus of our own devising? In this message from Luke 14:33, David Platt challenges us to hear the call of Jesus: “Any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.” Following Jesus is costly, but in the end, i...

“Judge not, that you be not judged.” This is one of the best-known verses in all of Scripture, even for non-Christians. Unfortunately, though, it’s also one of the most misunderstood portions of Jesus’ teaching. These words have been misused and twisted, sometimes as an excuse for sin. In this message from Matthew 7:1–6, David Platt helps us see what kind of judgment Jesus wants (and doesn’t want) from his followers. We need the help of God’s Spirit to rightly evaluate our own lives and the l...

Did you know that you can give, pray, and fast regularly, and yet still fail to please God? It’s entirely possible to do the right things for the wrong reason. In this message from Matthew 6:1–18, David Platt highlights Jesus’ warning about living for the praise and recognition of others. God himself is our reward, and it is enough to know that he sees us. Explore more content from Radical.

Who is Jesus? People answer that question in various ways, but Scripture gives us the only true answer. Jesus Christ is unlike any other religious leader in history, for he not only knows our greatest problem but he is also able to address it through his life, death, and resurrection. In this message from Revelation 5:1–14, David Platt points us to a Savior who has overcome death in order to give us eternal life freely. He is worthy of our faith, worship, and devotion. Explore more cont...

When you hear the word “worship,” what comes to mind? Your favorite worship songs? A certain feeling or vibe on Sunday morning? Unfortunately, we often put ourselves at the center of Sunday morning rather than the One who should be the focus of our worship. In this message from Mark 11:15–19, David Platt urges us to make sure that God is at the center of our worship. God-centered worship changes not only our heart posture in corporate worship but also the way we live our lives. Explore ...

Our culture takes the covenant of marriage very lightly and downplays the seriousness of divorce. In our own attempts to find happiness and fulfillment, we’ve sought out what we think is a better way. However, based on Matthew 5:31–37, we see that Jesus has a very different view of marriage and divorce. In this message, David Platt points us to God’s design for marriage—a design that is better for us and that brings him glory. Gratefully, for those who have rejected a biblical view of marriag...

Whether it’s stories of the early church or Christians who are suffering for the sake of the gospel today, we sometimes wonder, “Is it possible for us to have that kind of faith today?” In this message from Acts 7:54–8:4, David Platt explains why he thinks the answer is yes. With the martyrdom of Stephen as an example, we can see what it looks like to live—and die—in order to make Christ known. God has chosen to use suffering and persecution to spread his gospel to the ends of the earth. ...