In this nine-part series, Rebuilding Our Broken Walls, Dr. Youssef looks at the life of Nehemiah — a man who answered God’s call to rebuild the walls surrounding Jerusalem. In this series of hope, perseverance and courage, you’ll learn practical ways to stand firm on God’s word in difficult times.

In this fifth message of Rebuilding Our Broken Walls, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the spiritual stronghold of greed and the love of money. Drawing from Nehemiah 5, he reveals how both the poor and the wealthy can fall into bondage when money becomes their master. Nehemiah’s leadership calls believers to repentance, reminding us to fix our eyes on the true Giver—God Himself. Through his own sacrificial example, Nehemiah teaches that we are stewards, not owners, and that Biblical giving is a mark of true reverence for the Lord. With urgency, Dr. Youssef warns against adopting the world’s logic and calls God’s people to give generously, imitate their Giver, and live free from idolatry—for Christ alone must reign.