Freedom

Leading The Way Radio Podcast

Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef

Michael Youssef, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Sermons, Bible Study, Theology, Health & Fitness, Jesus, Mental Health, Preaching, Bible, Spirituality, Religion, Holy Spirit, Ltw, Leading The Way

4.9 • 620 Ratings

🗓️ 13 October 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In Freedom, Dr. Michael Youssef boldly declares that true liberty is found only in surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Preaching from Acts 19, he exposes the lie of worldly freedom—a life unrestrained by God’s Word—as slavery to sin and Satan. True believers are called to live boldly, discerning truth from error, and refusing to be intimidated by evil. But this freedom demands full repentance—not halfway living or Sunday-only religion. Dr. Youssef warns that partial obedience is rebellion in disguise. Just as the Ephesians burned their occult treasures, we too must destroy every idol and submit fully to Christ. The freedom Christ offers is not permission to sin—but power to overcome. If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

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0:00.0	If you think that freedom is doing your thing, if you think that freedom is picking and choosing which part of God's word to obey, which part to believe, and which part not to believe, you will be just like the wild horses and end up as food for the wild animals.
0:21.4	My friend, there's only one true freedom,
0:24.2	and that is the freedom of surrendering to the Lord Jesus Christ.
0:29.4	A biblical look at freedom through Christ
0:32.5	on this episode of Leading the Way audio
0:35.5	with pastor and author Dr. Michael Yousap. Leading the Way audio with pastor and author Dr. Michael Yousap.
0:39.9	Leading the Way was initially launched as the local media outreach of the Church of the Apostles
0:45.2	to impact the growing city of Atlanta. Leading the way now reaches across six continents,
0:52.4	touching billions of people, and in 28 of the world's most spoken and understood languages.
0:59.0	If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Yousuff and Leading the Way, start at lTW.org.
1:06.6	You can also get in touch with the Leading the Way Call center at 866-626-4356.
1:15.6	Right now, listen, as Dr. Michael Yousuff highlights freedom in Christ.
1:22.4	I want you to turn to Acts 198.
1:26.3	Jesus indeed delegated his authority over Satan and all his evil spirits to his apostles.
1:34.5	But there in Acts 19 verses 8 in following, there's something else that is a very, very, very
1:41.0	important.
1:41.9	I want you to listen to me very carefully, please.
1:47.0	Because here we see the absolute danger of wanting the power of Jesus without submitting to the authority of Jesus.
1:56.0	Here we see the absolute danger of having one foot in the world and one foot in the church.
2:03.8	Here we see the danger of wanting all the blessings that come from Jesus Christ without surrendering to Jesus Christ.
2:13.0	Here is a danger of being religious without being redeemed.
2:17.3	Here is a danger of wanting all of the benefits
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