The Gates of Hell Will Not Overcome It

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

🗓️ 23 October 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In this compelling message, Dr. Michael A. Youssef unpacks Matthew 16:13–20, where Peter boldly declares Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Dr. Youssef explains that the Church is not built on institutions but on the unshakable Truth that Jesus alone is the way to salvation. Preaching from Caesarea Philippi—a place once devoted to false gods—he contrasts counterfeit religions with the eternal authority of Christ. He warns against modern confusion that denies Jesus’ exclusivity and calls believers to proclaim the Truth with courage. Because Christ has conquered sin and death, the gates of Hell can never prevail against His Church. 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	Truth about death from Dr. Michael Yousack.
0:05.0	Death which is Satan's most powerful tool.
0:10.0	Death has no power over the redeemed.
0:14.0	Death has no power to hold the redeemed back.
0:18.0	Death has no power to hold the redeemed enslaved. Death,
0:22.6	gates, has no enough power to overcome the believers in the Lord Jesus Christ.
0:29.6	Death is no longer has a mastery or to imprison the redeemed. Why? Because our master conquered sin and death. Our master defeated sin
0:41.2	in the grave. Thank you for joining listeners around the world for leading the way audio.
0:48.8	The disciples of Jesus experienced the gift of personal time with the Savior during his earthly ministry. And as Jesus
0:56.1	and the disciples traveled from place to place, they had downtime, where their relationships
1:01.3	developed and grew. One such time we see in Matthew chapter 16, a commonly taught passage
1:08.5	where Jesus asked his friends pointedly,
1:11.5	Who do people say that I am?
1:13.9	Peter's answer gives us a peek into foundational truths of Scripture,
1:18.3	foundations that are weakened in the modern church.
1:21.9	Today on leading the way, Dr. Youssef looks at biblical keys to your eternal destination
1:27.2	and the one who holds those keys.
1:32.7	Matthew 16, when Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,
1:40.1	who do people say the son of man is? They replied, some say John the Baptist and others say
1:45.7	Elijah. Still others said Jeremiah or one of the prophets. Oh, but what do you say? What about you?
1:52.6	What do you say? I am. Simon Peter answered, you are the Christ, the son of the living God.
2:00.1	And Jesus replied, blessed are you, Simon,
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