Better to Lose Your Life Than Waste It

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[jesus_is_god_and_you_know_]

I think this sermon made me understand what I want to do with my life...
I am 19 and am studying Japanese, and I might just use my degree to get involved with a ministery in Japan, in order to spread the gospel.

[lostwreckage]

Acts 20:24 changed my life 6 years ago. Over time I developed my own worldly hopes and dreams, and when they came crashing down almost exactly one year ago, I went to a very dark place in my mind. Thankfully I only had the darkest thought for perhaps 15 seconds before I took my pain, desperation, and hopelessness to Jesus. My life verse popped into my mind, and I reflected hard on it before searching for a sermon online. This sermon helped light that fire again, slowly but faithfully, and I am SO grateful. The Holy Spirit spoke through Mr. Piper, over the internet, 3 years after this was uploaded. Praise God.

[kimberlymortenson]

God woke me to hear this. I am 57. Lots of hurt and false starts on my way to the cross. I am in Christ now, but feel the weight of my wasted life. If you feel this way, DONOT DESPAIR!! It’s not over! Give up your life NOW! Satan will taunt you with memories of your sins, but Christ is GREATER than he who is in the world. Finish strong, Saint.

[Rebbie]

Better to lose my life than to waste it.
For God's glory, I live
and in my life, Christ be magnified
AMEN

Thank you for this message.

[ejnjkdj]

the Holy Spirit was definitely speaking some fire through him

[hayyyitstay]

“Because Your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You.”

{Psalm 63:3} 💜

[dg_f_Christs]

Thank you Ps John, I've been a career substance abuser, it's been dark but I see the morning twilight, pray I make it to dawn. Glory to God.

[GWealthTransfer]

“when you lose your life when not wasting it you don't lose it you gain it” wow.

[quemorales-shakoor]

This is presently one of my favorite sermons. If it were a transcript, all of it would be highlighted in gold.

Thank you Pastor John

[NdubisiOnuora]

Definitely what I needed to hear. I look forward to working for the King of Kings!

[karinjahn-walter]

Thank You John Piper, this is one more of your deep teachings

[dominickallen]

Bless you and your family Dr Piper. Im Praying for you and your kids. Amen...🙏

[schhim]

He’s referring to the One Day that took place in Memphis, TN in 2001. I was a high school senior and wished I would’ve gone to the conference but I’m glad I got to hear it through YouTube!

[amberstarrett]

Oh thank You Lord for Your truths that You are awakening us to! All glory and honour to our Father and Jesus Christ of Nazareth the Son of God

[renateesben]

I don't want to collect snail houses anymore

[ivotikum]

Yeah I like the sermon it was salty. I pray God give the strength to be aware and ready to risk my live for the glory of his name. I like that confession that's no one can truly confess Christ as son of God and alive, from the depth of his mind except been help by the Spirit of God.

[christipaz]

Thank you Pastor John Piper for your joyful Ministry and Testimony :) Philippians 2:10-11 So that at the Name of Jesus every Knee Should Bow, in Heaven and on the earth and under the earth, And every Tongue Confess That Jesus Christ is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen

[nickc]

JP!!! Don't Waste Your Life famous message. One of the most important messages I've heard

[bradhouston]

“It’s Friday”!! My favourite quote yet!!

I loved this so much. At 5 hearing my Mum ask me to hand my life to Jesus, seemed...unfair.
At 20 I thought that I was ready, but drifted right of track for 20 years. I bought the lies and whilst I had some ups, I had a lot more downs!!

Now I joyfully push on into the next 40 (or likely less if Jesus returns) KNOWING that up or down, left or right, with Jesus. Like a great roller coaster that has the best “Friday” ever ahead...”good night”

😅😂😂 sorry Pastor John. I love that little exclamation of yours!
Love and prayers to you all from Australia 🇦🇺

[natanaeldasilvapaulo]

Wacthing from Brazil, God bless ALL!!