Know Your Best Friend, Part 5

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

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🗓️ 10 September 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In a world obsessed with control and worldly strength, Dr. Youssef declares the true, lasting power of the Spirit—a sevenfold power revealed in Scripture. From dunamis (dynamite power) to energei (energizing power), these gifts equip believers to overcome sin, preach with authority, and walk in holiness. As Paul reminds Timothy, “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7). This power is reserved for those who are Spirit-filled, not self-sufficient. Dr. Youssef warns against relying on programs, personalities, or human wisdom, calling instead for brokenness, surrender, and dependence on the Spirit’s might.

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0:00.0	Dr. Michael Yousaf, with practical insight into the spirit-filled life as he begins this episode of
0:08.6	leading the way audio. The reason there are so many Christians who are hovering around the
0:15.2	periphery of the Christian life is because they refuse to be filled by the Holy Spirit. You say, why would anybody
0:24.1	would not want to be filled of the Holy Spirit? Ah, because you cannot be filled of the Holy Spirit
0:29.4	without surrendering the control of your life to the Holy Spirit of God. And not many people
0:34.9	want to do that.
0:45.5	Surrender, often viewed as admitting defeat or giving up, but dig a little deeper, and you realize it's much more.
0:47.4	When it comes to surrendering to God, surrender invites freedom and power.
0:53.4	Today, an invitation to surrender to the Holy Spirit.
0:58.1	Dr. Michael Youssef is continuing his life-changing series,
1:02.0	Know Your Best Friend, right here on Leading the Way.
1:06.2	He, keep in mind, leading the way is a listener-supported worldwide gospel ministry made possible through
1:13.0	the generosity of those touched by Dr. Yousaf's teaching and ministry. Learn ways that you can partner
1:19.8	at ltw.org. Or call us 86666-626-4-3-5-6.
1:30.1	Right now, though, let's join Dr. Michael Yousuff
1:32.9	as he begins today's audio episode of Leading the Way.
1:39.3	Power. Power.
1:42.1	That's what people want, right?
1:43.9	They want power. Some have it, one more of it. Some have it and abuse it. And yet there are a lot of others who feel powerless. And therefore, they live in despair and in despondency. And I ask myself the question, why power is such a big
2:04.7	thing in our society? Why it is such a big thing in our world? And the simple answer is because of
2:11.2	the definition of power, of how we define power, how our society and our culture view power.
2:20.3	Well, how do they view power? They view power. How our society and our culture view power. Well, how do they view power? They view power as synonymous with control. Control over others. Control over the world
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