The Cost of True Discipleship

In this sobering message, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims the uncompromising Truth of God’s Word: salvation is by grace alone through faith alone—but discipleship demands surrender. From Matthew 8 and Luke 9, Jesus, the divine Son of Man, confronts those who claim to follow Him yet cling to comfort, wealth, or divided loyalty. Scripture is clear and inerrant—no one can serve Christ on his own terms. The call to “take up your cross” means repentance, obedience, and daily identification with His suffering. Many admire Jesus, but few submit to His Lordship. This message calls believers to examine their hearts, intercede for the lost, and place everything in the hands of the Savior who alone is worthy.  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