What does the future hold? Will faithful Christians face persecution? How can I be sure to stand strong during these troubled times?
The book of Revelation was written for those going through difficult times. The first readers of this biblical book were experiencing a wave of persecution in the Roman world. To follow the Christian faith was to experience opposition.
Renowned Bible teacher and prophecy expert, Dr. Michael Youssef, believes twenty-first century Christians are experiencing a similar wave of hostility in our culture. That is why the words of Jesus in Revelation can be especially compelling to modern readers. It is a source of comfort and encouragement for those who are determined to be faithful, but also a stern warning of coming judgment for those who seek to compromise.
Lessons from the Greatest Leader Who Ever Lived
If leadership is influence, then no leader has had greater influence on the world than Jesus Christ—and the distinct markers of His leadership style are practical, learnable skills that anyone can apply today.
The Leadership Style of Jesus examines the strategies and actions modeled by Jesus and identifies eighteen principles of Christlike character every leader needs. This engaging guide from experienced executive ministry leader Michael Youssef will help you confirm your role and spiritual gifts through interdependence on God and others; increase your leadership impact by trading out man's rules for God's principles; and thwart temptations such as power, anger, and ego through a secure relationship with God. It will also help you overcome hardship with Christlike strategies for handling loneliness, doubt, and criticism and transform the next generation using Jesus's model of turning followers into leaders.
No matter where or who you lead, this close-up look at the leadership style of the greatest leader in history will fuel your imagination. It will inspire you to lead in a way that is proven to transform lives and change the world.
Is There Something More Than This Life?
This world is full of crises and conflicts, difficulties and troubles -- but this world will not last. No matter what your age is, your earthly life is slowly slipping away. This is why Jesus encourages us not to store treasures on this earth. In other words, invest in heaven.
In Heaven Awaits, you will explore what the Bible says about heaven and begin to envision the wonders and glories that await you. Heaven is real. And throughout these pages, you will discover that your eternal home is far more real than your earthly experience right now. As such, you will be energized to live each day in light of that awe-inspiring reality.
Heaven Awaits will serve as your eternal investment guide by helping you:
- Envision the 9 blessings of heaven―which include the joy of no longer experiencing any loss to the freedom from the pain of disillusionment;
- Explore the 8 facets of heaven―which includes the rest that you will experience to the abundant life that you are destined to possess;
- Discover the 10 benefits of heaven―which includes the loving family whose company you will enjoy for eternity and the meaning and purpose that you will experience forever.
With this book, you can train your soul to anticipate what awaits you, as well as shape how you live right now.
There is no other book like the Bible. God used at least forty human writers over more than 1,600 years to compost the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments. They included kings and shepherds, a physician and a tax collector. They lived on three continents-Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Yet the Bible is a single Book with a single Author, focused on a single theme: Jesus the Messiah, our Redeemer. From beginning to end, the Bible tells the story of the Kingdom of God and its King. The Old Testament tells us He is coming. The New Testament announces that He has arrived.
The sixty-six books of the Bible do not tell sixty-six stories. Together they tell one story. It's the story of humanity's rebellion against God and God's redemptive love for the human race. It's the story of a Kingdom and a Covenant, of one Lord who saves completely and rules eternally.
The unity of the Bible confounds human wisdom. The unity of the Bible baffles its critics. The unity of the Bible challenges its enemies. There's no book like this Book because there's no author like its Author.
Both inside and outside the church, people are asking the same question: Is this the end of the world? With a global pandemic that has killed millions; nations spending millions of dollars to update their nuclear weapons arsenals; and an increase in fires, floods, plagues, and other natural disasters, Christians and non-Christians alike are concluding that history appears to be drawing to a close. Yet Dr. Michael Youssef says now is not the time to fear. In Is the End Near? Dr. Youssef looks at Jesus' words in Matthew 24 and 25 about the end of civilization and the coming of the one world ruler, and he examines the following: • Whether the ' birth pains' Jesus predicted in Matthew 24 are signs that the end times are near • Evidence for potentially apocalyptic events such as asteroid or comet collisions with earth— events that could trigger unprecedented tsunamis and global darkness • Whether it' s possible for Christians to be deceived by the Antichrist and other false messiahs in the end times • The four dimensions of the coming judgment • How to live in the hope and security of the Lord' s return, even as the world is collapsing around us As believers, we don' t have to fear the end. Using God' s Word as our guide, we can look toward the future with hope, because we know the One who holds the future in His hands.
The truth of the gospel is in great danger. Biblical beliefs are being attacked. Biblical morality is being assaulted. Christians are being insulted for holding to the ancient truths found in the Scriptures. We are in a fight to be heard and not canceled—to share our faith amidst the cancel culture. What is God's message to us this day? What does He want from us in these troubled times? Resilience. Courage. Faithfulness. His call to us is to never give up. • Never give up…on the infallible Word of God. • Never give up…on the faith once delivered. In his last letter, the aged and imprisoned apostle Paul realized that his final days were approaching. So, he wrote his last legacy message for his beloved Timothy and for future generations of disciples—namely you and me. In Never Give Up, Dr. Michael Youssef echoes the words of the apostle Paul so that we may experience encouragement—and know triumph in the midst of defeat. With a sense of urgency, we are called to the steadfast service of a certain conviction. Despite hardship and suffering, we can learn to be unwavering in our devotion. As followers of Jesus, too often we are tempted to throw in the towel, give up the fight, and give in to fear. But we must not let that be our reality. We have not been abandoned. God is here. Yet conviction is needed and service is required. No matter what comes our way, we must never give up.
Empowered by Praise will guide you into a richer understanding of admiration for God. In learning to praise God in an abounding variety of forms, you will begin to experience God's powerful presence in your life. And expressing glory to God will motivate and guide you in your daily decisions and relationships. Scripture assures us that God is present with us in a very real way when we praise Him. Along with His nearness comes a new level of His power operating in our lives. When praise is practiced according to the biblical model: • It releases us from earthly concerns • It transports us into God's presence • It opens the door to God's power Throughout this book, Dr. Michael Youssef will grow your wisdom in praising God and energize your daily practice of praise. He will teach you new ways to give praise that will result in personal growth and spiritual transformation. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: • An updated and expanded edition of one of Michael Youssef's best-selling books, including a study guide for individuals and groups.
Is it possible our world has gone mad? We are under siege and the war is not from without; it is from within. The collapse of the Roman Empire occurred in a single generation and was not so much the result of invasions by their enemies but the result of moral decay and internal corruption. Similar patterns are emerging in America. We neglected or abandoned our traditional institutions long ago, but now it's time to take them back. Today, forces are at work to strip the principles and precepts of faith from public venues or minimize their significance. Many progressive leaders are convinced that when Christianity disintegrates it will create peace on earth. But the loss of our heritage will merely create a spiritual vacuum that will be filled with folly, crammed with chaos, or invaded by Islam. The reality is: Western civilization will become so decadent and reckless that America will collapse like a house of cards. In Hope for This Present Crisis, Dr. Youssef provides a diagnosis of the insanity of the current culture and a seven-step prescription for restoring sanity to a world gone mad. Here's the seven-step path to restoring a world gone mad: • Remember the Truth – Stand firm on the truth of the gospel. • Restore the Soul – Seek God's approval- not the approval of other people. • Revitalize the Family – Guard your children from the horrors of the Internet. • Reestablish the Classroom – Support conscientious, caring public school teachers. • Respect our Freedoms – Know your rights. • Reform our Society – Morally and spiritually purify yourself. • Revive the Church – Demonstrate the forgiving love of Jesus at all times.
We are surrounded by the temptation to glorify ourselves. We post carefully curated selfies on Instagram, chase money and pleasure, and live the 'image is everything' lifestyle. We've created a culture of envy, emptiness, and depression. Even the church has bought into worldly values of wealth and status. God put us on this earth not to seek our own glory but to shine the light of his glory on a dying world.
Through the life of Moses, pastor and author Michael Youssef shows us how to store up treasure that lasts by living for God's glory. Moses turned his back on privilege, pleasure, and power to invest in treasure that lasts-the treasure of God's glory. His goal must be our goal as well.
Experience the rich life God intended for you. If you're not sure you've truly surrendered your whole life to God, let Treasure That Lasts be the flame that lights the way to reliance on him.
A clear and frank exploration of the future of Christianity and whether it needs to be saved.
We live in confusing times. Our society has shifted on its moral axis, and many are asking whether Christianity needs to be reinvented-or even reimagined-in order to save it. With Newsweek declaring 'The Decline and Fall of Christian America' on its cover and The Daily Beast questioning 'Does Christianity Have a Future?' bloggers and Christian commentators are discussing whether we need a 'new of kind of Christianity.'
In Saving Christianity? Dr. Michael Youssef explores this train of thought and its pitfalls. He describes how similar discussions in Christianity's recent past explored the very same question. Saving Christianity? will help you discern what is going on within the church while it reviews the essentials of the Christian faith as described in the Bible.
We dare not abandon this 'mere faith,' as Dr. Youssef describes it, because it is the light for all humanity-and especially for those of us living in today's chaotic times.
After listening to Saving Christianity? you'll have a renewed confidence in the future of the church and the central place it will occupy for generations to come.
When God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky, Abraham was childless. Yet through many obstacles, temptations, and even failures, Abraham became an example of faith as he learned to trust God's promises regardless of circumstances.
In this faith-filled book, Michael Youssef takes you through Abraham's incredible journey of faith, encouraging you to trust God's timing and plan when the road gets difficult. He also shares his own experiences of trusting God in a foreign land and includes reflection questions for you and your small group to pinpoint the ways in which you're trusting-or need to trust-God to keep his promises, even when the way forward seems impossible-even when you can't see the stars.
Radical Islam has been waging war against our global civilization throughout history?and now, it's closer than ever to American soil. Dr. Michael Youssef, a Coptic Christian who was born in Egypt and now leads a megachurch in America, knows from firsthand experience that radical Islamists have goals that many American Christians believe are "unthinkable." In this book, he warns Western Christians that it doesn't help to ignore what's going on. There's a third jihad underway, and its goal is to take over the West.
The Third Jihad is a call for Christians to defend their families, protect their nation, and boldly share the good news of Jesus with their communities?especially their Muslim neighbors.
Packed with surprising insights from history, compelling and dramatic stories, and a practical agenda that one person?or one church?can immediately put into practice to make a difference in the world. Rich in encouraging biblical principles and prophetic insights, The Third Jihad leads the reader to an empowering conclusion in our troubling (and even frightening) times.
Michael Youssef's insights will inspire Christians to take their faith seriously, share their faith freely, and to truly be salt and light in a world of increasing darkness and decay.
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