The City confronts believers with a defining Biblical Truth: we have no abiding city in this world. From the self-centered cities built in rebellion against God to the glorious city prepared by Him for His redeemed people, this series calls us to live as pilgrims, not settlers. Through the inerrant Word of God, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims that only those who repent, surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and seek the city not built by human hands will inherit the eternal Kingdom—where Christ reigns forever and His people dwell in holiness and glory.

In this second message of The City, Dr. Michael Youssef urges believers to lift their eyes from this perishing world and set their hearts on the eternal city God has prepared. Drawing from Hebrews 13:14, he contrasts the self-centered foundations of earthly cities with the holiness of the city yet to come. While many today remain trapped in religious routine or worldly pursuits, true followers of Christ must seek the city not built with hands—actively, daily, and without compromise. This kind of seeking shapes every choice, every motive, and every witness. Dr. Youssef warns that half-hearted faith, like Lot’s in Sodom, leaves no impact. But those who truly seek the eternal city will reflect its righteousness now and forever.