Joy

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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

🗓️ 27 October 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In this second message of Spirituality That Heals, Dr. Michael Youssef draws a clear line between fleeting happiness and lasting joy. Teaching from Philippians 4, he reminds us that true joy is not tied to circumstances, wealth, or personal success—it is the fruit of a Spirit-filled life rooted in Christ. While the world chases pleasure and distraction, the believer's joy comes from the unshakable knowledge of salvation, the indwelling presence of God, and the assurance of eternity. Dr. Youssef calls Christians to stop scurrying for happiness and to return to quiet intimacy with the Lord—where the Spirit’s joy overcomes fear, frustration, and spiritual apathy. 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	A Biblical take on Joy from Dr. Michael Yousap.
0:05.0	Joy is a fruit and a fruit comes from the inside.
0:12.0	The real fruit is produced when the nutrients of the tree flows through it into the branches. It is not surprising, therefore, to what Jesus said.
0:23.6	Listen carefully, please.
0:24.6	Abide in me, just like the branch abides in the tree.
0:28.6	And then he said, if you abide in me, so that your joy be complete.
0:34.6	That's the way you get that complete joy.
0:36.6	That's the way you get that inner contentment.
0:39.3	It is by abiding in Christ. When we hear the word joy, many recall times of smiles and happiness.
0:48.6	But the truth is, joy is not emotional happiness. Welcome to Leading the Way audio with Dr. Michael Yousath.
0:57.7	Today, a reminder that true joy comes from God.
1:01.9	Even though many tied joy to feelings experienced after visits with friends and family
1:07.2	or getting something new and exciting or being publicly acknowledged for an achievement.
1:12.7	But it is so much deeper.
1:15.3	Today on leading the way, a reminder that in Christ, that's where you will experience genuine joy.
1:21.7	And it's much more satisfying than those moments of happiness that come and go.
1:27.2	It's part of Dr. Michael Yousaf's
1:29.0	series called The Spirituality That Heals. Here now is Dr. Michael Yousaf to begin.
1:37.5	A wise man said the following words. The best argument for Christianity is Christians.
1:45.3	They joy, their certainty, and their completeness.
1:49.5	But the strongest argument against Christianity is also Christians.
1:53.0	When they are somber and joyless.
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