Should Christians Drink ALCOHOL? (What the Bible REALLY Says) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

About this sermon

In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Carlos Erazo and Paul Cunningham tackle one of the most confusing questions Christians face today: What’s actually sin… and what’s just man-made rules? Walking through Matthew 23, they expose the danger of hypocrisy and legalism—then take it straight into real-life debates around alcohol, tattoos, and weed. Is it actually freedom… or are we just calling it that? This conversation will challenge how you think about obedience, influence, and what it really means to follow Jesus in today’s culture. In this episode, you’ll learn: • The difference between biblical obedience and legalism • Why hypocrisy doesn’t just affect you—it impacts the next generation • What the Bible actually says about alcohol (and where the line is) • How to think through gray areas like tattoos and weed • A simple framework to know: Is this wise… or just allowed? Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. ✝️ Find out what DID make it into the sermon! Watch now: https://youtu.be/BUXzYrbQbLY 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment CHAT G-PAUL-C 🧢 Want a Live Free hat of your own? Visit LiveFree.shop 📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download 00:00:00 - Coming Up… 00:00:20 - Join Us for Church Online! 00:01:08 - Introduction 00:05:00 - Why Carlos Thinks Project Hail Mary is a Christian Movie 00:09:25 - How Outward Expression of Faith Blesses Your Kids 00:15:09 - The Dangers of Legalism & Hypocrisy 00:22:08 - Should Christians Drink Alcohol? 00:46:35 - Join Us for Baptism Weekend! 00:47:17 - Helpful Tool for Making Moral Decisions as a Christian 00:51:57 - Can Christians Have Tattoos? 01:10:04 - Are Christians Allowed to Smoke Weed or Use CBD Products? 01:19:44 - Conclusion & Closing Prayer #livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible #alcohol #tattoo #moral #hypocrisy

Topics

• Bible Study
• Overcoming Obstacles