David Platt Messages

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 to God. Regardless of how much or how little we have to give, Christians ought to see giving as a privilege. Those who have received God’s grace in Christ ought to be marked by their generosityExplore more content from Radical.

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. Explore more content from Radical.

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. Christians are not lone rangers, and as David Platt reminds us in this message, we need the church to help us hold onto our hope in Christ. Explore more content from Radical.

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 holiness and he knows that sin is destructive.Explore more content from Radical.

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 sisters in Christ. Explore more content from Radical.

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 Radical.

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 Radical.

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 stir up one another to love and good works, particularly as the day of Christ’s return draws near. Explore more content from Radical.

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 Psalmist in Psalm 131 by entrusting our lives to the Lord. Regardless of the trials we may face, those who belong to Christ by faith can rest in God’s sovereign goodness and all-sufficient salvation. Explore more content from Radical.

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.