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In this second message of It’s Contagious, Pass It On, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the spiritual battle to keep our joy amid suffering, persecution, and uncertainty. Preaching from Philippians 1:12–26, he exposes four enemies of joy—imprisonment, slander, fear of death, and the unknown will of God—and shows how none of them can overcome a heart anchored in Christ. Joy is not tied to outward peace but to inward obedience. When Jesus is our focus, even death becomes gain. The message rings clear: Satan cannot steal what God has sealed. Those who walk in repentance, trust in the Word, and live for the glory of Christ will possess an unshakable joy that no earthly threat can remove.

In this opening message of It’s Contagious, Pass It On, Dr. Michael Youssef boldly declares that true joy is not found in fleeting happiness but in an unbroken relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Drawing from Philippians 1:1–11, he exposes how sin, disobedience, and worldly distractions rob believers of the joy that is already theirs through salvation. With clarity rooted in Scripture, Dr. Youssef reminds us that joy is a gift of the Holy Spirit—secure, eternal, and inseparable from Christ Himself. When nothing stands between the believer and Jesus, joy overflows, faith strengthens, and fruit abounds. This is the contagious joy of salvation—anchored in obedience, sustained by the Spirit, and fixed upon eternity.

Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the central question of Christmas: Why did Jesus come from Heaven? Scripture gives a clear, uncompromising answer—Jesus, the eternal Son of God, came to take away our sin and destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). Christmas cannot be separated from the Cross. Humanity’s problem is not behavior but sin by nature, an inherited disease no human effort can cure. Only the sinless, virgin-born Christ could redeem us. His death and resurrection shattered Satan’s power and offer forgiveness, new life, and victory to all who repent and surrender to Him. This message calls believers to bold faith, urgent intercession, and faithful proclamation of the true Gospel to a lost world.

In this powerful service, discover why Jesus is not merely a moral teacher, but God revealed in the flesh—the only Savior who lived without sin, died for our rebellion, and offers eternal life to all who repent and believe. This is not sentimental holiday tradition. This is the uncompromising truth of the Gospel and the real meaning of Christmas.

In Faithful Friends, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the eternal impact of those who bring others to the feet of Jesus. Drawing from Mark 2, he recounts how four faithful men refused to be stopped by obstacles, choosing instead to tear through a roof to place their paralyzed friend before the Savior. Their unwavering faith led not only to physical healing, but—more importantly—to the forgiveness of sin. Dr. Youssef reminds us that true transformation begins on the inside, and only Christ has the authority to forgive and restore. In a world consumed with outward change, God calls believers to intercede for the lost, trusting Jesus to perform the real and lasting “extreme makeover”—the salvation of the soul.

In Fishers of Men, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges believers to move from spiritual hesitation to bold obedience to Christ’s call: “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). With conviction and clarity, he reveals that many Christians live in restless discontent because they refuse to share the very Gospel that saved them. True contentment comes when believers surrender their fears, pride, and comfort to follow Jesus into His mission of winning souls. The Lord has already provided the bait, the timing, and the power—it is our task to cast the line. Dr. Youssef reminds us that failure never comes from trying; it comes from never obeying.

In this stirring message, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the unwavering faith of the Virgin Mary as she responds to God’s call—not with fear, but with praise. Facing shame, danger, and cultural disgrace, Mary magnified the Lord, anchoring her soul in His promises. Dr. Youssef calls believers to follow her example: to glorify God in hardship, to rest in His grace, and to recognize the miracle of salvation as Christ is formed in us. Rooted in Luke 1:46–55, this episode boldly proclaims that true identity and courage come from being favored by God—an identity grounded not in man’s approval, but in the unchanging Truth of the Gospel.

In The Detours To Discontent, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes four spiritual traps that rob believers of joy, peace, and power: unconfessed weakness, legalism, pride, and a lack of generosity. These detours, crafted by the enemy, lead Christians off course and into spiritual dryness. But God allows divine discontent to drive His children back to Him. Dr. Youssef reminds us that only through full dependence on God’s grace, honest repentance, and obedience to His Word can we avoid these traps and walk in victory. From Eden to Gethsemane to the New Jerusalem, Scripture declares one truth: Jesus is the only way to lasting contentment. Anything less leaves the soul restless.

In Coming Home to Contentment, Dr. Michael Youssef boldly reveals that discontentment is not just emotional—it is spiritual, rooted in our sinful separation from God. Through the contrast of Cain and the prodigal son, he exposes two paths: one that clings to pride and rebellion, and another that finds life in repentance and the mercy of God. Cain chose restlessness and rejection; the prodigal chose to return and was met with grace. This message reminds us that only Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, can satisfy the soul's hunger. If you are tired of wandering, today is the day to come home, repent, and be restored by the Father.

In The Good Side of Discontent, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the soul’s deep unrest with unflinching Biblical clarity. While the world calls it ambition or drive, Scripture identifies this persistent dissatisfaction as covetousness—rooted in the heart and condemned by God in the Tenth Commandment (Exodus 20:17). Yet not all discontent is evil. When born of a longing for deeper intimacy with Christ, it can lead to repentance, transformation, and renewal. Dr. Youssef exposes the deceptive nature of covetousness and contrasts it with the joy of true contentment in Christ. This message is a wake-up call to forsake worldly cravings and embrace the delight of inward obedience.

In this powerful conclusion to the series, Dr. Michael Youssef addresses one of Jesus’ most sobering teachings—on marriage, divorce, and the hardness of the human heart. Drawing from Matthew 19, Dr. Youssef refuses to water down the words of Christ or cater to cultural compromise. Instead, he upholds the authority of Scripture, declaring that marriage is a holy covenant ordained by God, not a contract of convenience. While Jesus permits divorce only in cases of persistent, unrepentant unfaithfulness, He never commands it. God’s design is lifelong union—and His heart is for healing and restoration. This episode calls every believer to repentance, to intercession, and to unwavering obedience to the Lordship of Christ.

In this urgent message, Dr. Michael Youssef boldly confronts the misunderstood words of Jesus: “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Rooted in Scripture—not cultural myths or rabbinic traditions—he exposes how wealth often creates false security, self-sufficiency, worldly attachment, and a counterfeit sense of God’s favor. But Jesus' warning is not about money itself—it's about idolatry. Whether rich or poor, no one can buy, earn, or bargain their way into heaven. Only by repenting of pride, trusting in Christ alone, and laying down every idol can anyone be saved. Anything less is spiritual delusion.

In this powerful message, Dr. Michael Youssef tackles one of Jesus’ most difficult statements: “I did not come to bring peace, but a sword” (Matthew 10:34). With Biblical clarity and fearless truth, Dr. Youssef explains that Jesus was not speaking of inner peace—which only Christ gives to His followers—but of the outward division that results when the Gospel is rejected. Faith in Christ will cost us—sometimes even the peace of our closest relationships. Yet we are called to boldly confess Him, not water down His message. In a culture desperate for truth yet offended by righteousness, the believer must stand firm, pray for the lost, and never be ashamed of the Name that saves.

The return of Christ is not a date to be calculated—but a command to be obeyed. In this urgent and theologically rich message, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims the Biblical Truth behind Jesus’ words, “Occupy till I come” (Luke 19:13). Drawing from history and Scripture, he exposes the deception of date-setting and calls believers to holy diligence, not idle speculation. Jesus demands action—faithful labor, sacrificial giving, and bold Gospel proclamation. There will be only two types of Christians in eternity: those who served the Kingdom and those who squandered their opportunities. Will you be found faithful when Christ returns? The time is now. Occupy till He comes.

In this final message of the series, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts one of the most misused verses in Scripture—“Judge not, lest you be judged.” Preaching from Matthew 7:1–12, he powerfully clarifies that Christ does not call us to ignore sin or false teaching, but to reject self-righteous, motive-based judgment. Only God knows the heart; our role is to judge actions with humility, after first repenting of our own sin. Dr. Youssef warns against the sin of self-righteousness, which blinds us to our need for grace and cripples our witness. Instead, he calls believers to righteous discernment, persistent prayer, and dependence on God’s mercy. This is true spiritual maturity—seeing clearly, judging carefully, and seeking God’s will above all.

In this critical message, Dr. Michael Youssef lays out the eternal consequences of our daily choices. Preaching from Matthew 6:19–34, he reveals four key decisions every believer must make: where to invest, what to value, whom to serve, and what ambition to pursue. Jesus makes it plain—your heart follows your treasure, your vision shapes your life, your master owns your soul, and your ambition directs your future. Dr. Youssef calls us to reject worldly self-indulgence and instead choose Christ, the only Master who saves, sustains, and secures us. When we place our trust in Him and invest in His Kingdom, fear and anxiety are replaced by peace. This is the way to true happiness—rooted in obedience to the Word and full allegiance to Jesus Christ.

In this sobering message, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes the modern crisis of self-centeredness and its devastating effect on marriage. Preaching from Matthew 5:31–32, he confronts the lies of our culture and calls believers back to God's original design for marriage—a covenant between one man and one woman, bound by commitment and marked by grace. Divorce, once rare, is now normalized—even in the Church—because of hearts hardened by pride and selfishness. But Jesus demands more. He calls His followers to reject narcissism, embrace repentance, and pursue sacrificial love through the power of the Holy Spirit. Only when Christ is lifted high can a marriage reflect His glory and endure the storms of life.

In this uncompromising message, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts today’s moral collapse with Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 5:27–30: “You shall not commit adultery.” Exposing the idolatry of sexual sin—even within the Church—he declares that God’s design for sex is a holy gift reserved for marriage between one man and one woman. Lust begins in the heart and must be mortified, not managed. With bold clarity, Dr. Youssef warns that unchecked temptation leads to destruction, but repentance brings restoration. Only the power of the Holy Spirit can enable believers to pursue purity, deny self, and live under Christ’s righteousness. God’s grace is sufficient to cleanse every sinner who turns to Him in faith and repentance.

In this convicting message, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes the destructive power of unrighteous anger and calls believers to repentance and restoration through Christ. Preaching from Matthew 5:21–26, he reveals that anger begins in the heart long before it erupts into outward sin—and unless it is confessed and surrendered to Jesus, it poisons the soul, desecrates worship, and devastates relationships. True righteousness is not external performance but inward transformation by the Holy Spirit. Dr. Youssef contrasts sinful rage with righteous anger that defends God’s Truth and justice while remaining free of hatred. Urging believers to forgive quickly and uproot bitterness, he reminds us that unresolved anger grieves the Spirit and hinders our prayers—but repentance restores peace and power in Christ.

In this bold message, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it—and only in Him can we be made righteous. Preaching from Matthew 5:17–20, Dr. Youssef affirms that God the Father authored the Law, God the Son authenticated it through His perfect obedience, and God the Holy Spirit empowers believers not to reject it but to uphold its moral demands. The Law reveals our sin, but only Christ provides the righteousness God requires—righteousness that exceeds that of the Pharisees. Dr. Youssef warns against false teaching that seeks to unhitch from the Old Testament and urges all to cling to Christ alone, whose robe of righteousness is our only hope for Heaven.