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Desiring God (John Piper) March 11, 2026 23m

Lead with Your Life: How to Influence in Your Twenties

Summary

The sermon centers on the transformative power of mentorship, specifically exploring how a young man named Brian positively influenced the speaker during his teenage years through godly example and spiritual guidance. Using 1 Timothy 4:12 as a foundational scripture, the speaker highlights how Brian demonstrated spiritual maturity despite his youth by encouraging others, reading the Bible consistently, and holding his friend accountable in love. The practical takeaway emphasizes the potential young people have to profoundly impact others' lives through intentional discipleship, authentic faith, and setting a Christ-centered example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

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