The Crucified Message

Join Dr. Tony Young, Jr. on The Crucified Message for a powerful, hope-filled teaching straight from Genesis 7: “Finding God’s Favor in the Floods.”

While the world around Noah sank under the weight of rampant wickedness — every imagination of man’s heart only evil continually — one man discovered grace in the eyes of the Lord. Noah wasn’t perfect, but his faith ...

Join Dr. Tony Young Jr. on The Crucified Message for a powerful and heartfelt Mother’s Day episode titled “A Godly Mother: Blessed and Highly Favored.” Using Proverbs 31, Dr. Young paints a beautiful picture of the virtuous woman — a mother who opens her mouth with wisdom and kindness, works willingly with her hands, looks well to the ways of her household, and reaches out to the needy.

In this inspiring episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. delivers a powerful teaching from Genesis 15 on "Claiming My Inheritance." Discover how God revealed Himself as the great I AM to Abram, removed him from the idolatrous city of Ur, reduced him through costly sacrifice, and ultimately invited him to receive the promise.

Dr. Young explains that just as Jesus died so we could live, beli...

Join Dr. Tony Young, Jr., Executive Pastor of Christ Gospel Church of St. Petersburg, for a weekly journey of faith and spiritual growth. The Crucified Message is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, offering hope to the hurting, helpless, and hindered. Through compassionate biblical teaching, we empower listeners to discover their div...

Welcome to The Crucified Message with Dr. Tony Young, Jr., a weekly radio ministry of Christ Gospel Church of St. Petersburg, Florida, where Bishop Preston Leonard serves as international bishop and Dr. Young is the executive pastor.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Young continues the series with a timely message on “Loving Fully.” Drawing from Matthew 22:34-40, he explains how the two greatest...

Join Dr. Tony Young, Jr. on The Crucified Message for an inspiring teaching titled “A Diamond in the Rough.” Drawing from Isaiah 45, Dr. Young reminds us that God often hides and refines His people through pressure, darkness, and difficult seasons — just like a diamond formed deep in the earth under extreme heat and time.

You’ll be encouraged to see your current struggles, delays,...

Celebrate the power of the Resurrection with Dr. Tony Young, Jr. on this special Resurrection Sunday edition of The Crucified Message.

In this powerful message titled “He Is Risen,” Dr. Young takes us through Mark 16:1-8 and reminds us that Christianity stands apart from every other religion because our Savior didn’t stay in the grave—Jesus died, was buried, and rose again with al...

In this powerful episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young Jr. preaches from John 6:1-14 on the miracle of the loaves and fishes with the inspiring topic: "Put It in His Hands."

Jesus takes a small boy's lunch—five barley loaves and two fish—and multiplies it to feed over 5,000 people. Dr. Young reminds us that what seems insignificant or impossible in our hands becomes abundant when s...

Join Dr. Tony Young, Jr. on this inspiring episode of The Crucified Message as he shares a humorous story about temptation and dives deep into unlocking the power of prayer. Drawing from Scripture like Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, and 2 Chronicles 7:14, Dr. Young reveals three essential truths every believer needs to know:

1. Prayer must be a priority—not just in trouble, but a daily...

Welcome to The Crucified Message with Dr. Tony Young, Jr.—a weekly radio and podcast ministry of Christ Gospel Church of St. Petersburg, Florida, where Bishop Preston Leonard serves as International Bishop and Dr. Young is Executive Pastor.

In today’s powerful message, “Trust Him Anyway,” Dr. Young brings a timely word straight from Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with al...

Join us for a powerful message from Dr. Tony Young, Jr. as he unpacks the biblical truth that believers are a chosen generation, royal priesthood, holy nation, and peculiar people.

In this episode, Dr. Young explores how we are set apart, insulated by the blood of Christ, and called to show forth the praises of God who has delivered us from darkness into His marvelous light. He challenges listeners to move beyond superficial ritual...

Welcome to The Crucified Message with Dr. Tony Young Jr., a weekly radio and podcast ministry of Christ Gospel Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, where Bishop Preston D. H. Leonard serves as international bishop and Dr. Young as executive pastor. This listener-supported program builds bridges in our community through love, compassion, and mercy, inviting everyone to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and live as faithful ...

In this encouraging episode, "It's Only a Test," Dr. Young explores Genesis 22:1–8, the profound story of Abraham's ultimate test: God's command to sacrifice his beloved promised son, Isaac. Through humor (like the ornithology student's clever feet-reveal protest), biblical insight, and practical wisdom, Dr. Young explains that life's challenges—job loss, pain, shame, or anything we hold dear (our modern "...

In this powerful episode, "Walking Into My Now" (subtitled "This Is My New Beginning"), Dr. Young draws from Isaiah 43:18–19 to declare that God is doing a new thing right now—not tomorrow, not when we're "ready," but in this present moment. Through inspiring truths, scriptural depth, and practical encouragement, he urges listeners to stop procrastinating, part ways with the past (letting go of regrets, sh...

Welcome to The Crucified Message with Dr. Tony Young Jr., the powerful weekly radio and podcast ministry of Christ Gospel Church in St. Petersburg, Florida—where Bishop Preston Leonard serves as International Bishop and Dr. Young is Executive Pastor.

In each episode, Dr. Young delivers straightforward, Bible-centered teaching rooted in the crucified and risen Christ, calling listeners to live with ...

Every day, we make thousands of choices, yet not all of them are equal.
In this insightful message, Dr. Tony Young Jr. centers the message on Joshua 24 and the defining declaration: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” From the Valley of Shechem, Joshua recounts God’s faithfulness from Egypt to Jericho and issues a clear challenge to the people of Israel. This message dissects how our decisions sha...

Jesus has a name unlike any other and in this compelling message, Dr. Tony Young Jr. takes a closer look at why that name still changes lives today. Rooted in Philippians 2:9–11, this message explores Christ’s humility, His exaltation, and the certainty that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Dr. Young reminds us that salvation, healing, baptism, and victory are found in no othe...

Dr. Tony Young Jr. returns with an impactful message drawn from 2 Kings 20 and Isaiah 38, examining the life of King Hezekiah and the hidden strength of praise. After a season of victory and faithful leadership, Hezekiah is confronted with sickness and death, only to discover that his résumé of righteous works was not what moved God’s hand. This message reveals how praise, especially in moments of suffering, shi...

As a new year begins, this powerful first message from Dr. Tony Young Jr calls on believers to reflect with gratitude and move forward with faith. Anchored in John 14:12–14, this message explores Jesus’ promise of greater works through the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Young reminds us that what feels like burial is often divine planting, and that God specializes in increase. If you’ve faced lo...