One out of every seven Christians around the globe today suffers intense persecution. It is as Paul warned Timothy: “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12). Given the trials that are sure to come, how can we walk boldly in our Christian faith? Guiding you through in this 8-part series, Dr. Michael Youssef examines Jesus’ call to all believers through His letters to seven first-century churches to reclaim our first love. With our eyes set on Christ, we’ll be strengthened to follow Him faithfully today and forever.

In Lost Love, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the danger of spiritual busyness without true devotion. Preaching from Revelation 2, he reveals how the church in Ephesus—though biblically sound, discerning, and steadfast—had abandoned its first love for Christ. Jesus’ rebuke is not just for them, but for us today. The call is urgent: remember where you fell, repent, and return. Without love for Jesus, all service is hollow. If believers persist in cold-hearted religion, Christ warns He will remove His lampstand—the light of His presence. This message, rooted in the inerrant Word of God, urges repentance and rekindled passion for the risen, glorified Christ before His final call.