In a culture where many Christians seek comfort without commitment and blessings without responsibility, Dr. Michael Youssef sounds a clarion call to Biblical faithfulness. In I Belong, a five-part series grounded in the inerrant Word of God, Dr. Youssef exposes the dangers of spiritual apathy and casual church attendance. He proclaims the urgency of repentance, the authority of Christ, and the believer’s call to serve, intercede, and build the Kingdom of God. This bold and uncompromising series challenges every follower of Christ to reject consumer Christianity and ask, “Lord, what would You have me do to belong?”—not for self-gain, but to glorify Christ through active, faithful membership in His Church.

In this powerful opening message of I Belong, Dr. Michael Youssef calls today’s believers to reject a shallow, consumer-minded view of the Church and return to Biblical commitment. Drawing from personal testimony and Scriptural conviction, he likens the Church to the Bride of Christ—a sacred union that demands more than passive attendance. Far too many Christians “date” the Church, seeking benefits without devotion, blessings without responsibility. But Christ calls His people not to spectate, but to serve, sacrifice, and surrender. Rooted in the inerrant Word of God, Dr. Youssef reminds us that true belonging begins by enthroning Jesus as Lord of the Church—and repenting of self-centered Christianity that robs both the Body and the believer of God’s richest blessings.