Sermons from Pastor Darrell Young

The Authentic Work of the Holy Spirit ACTS 19: 11-28 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 19: 11-28 In Acts 19:11–28, we see a powerful distinction between false religion and the authentic work of the Holy Spirit. God performs extraordinary miracles through Paul, confirming the truth of the gospel, while counterfeit attempts to wield spiritual power apart from Christ are exposed and judged. As the Word of th...

The Promise of God is Kept ACTS 19: 1-5 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 19: 1-5 In Acts 19:1–5, Paul encounters disciples who had not yet fully understood the fulfillment of God’s promise in Jesus Christ. As he proclaims the truth, we see clearly that God always keeps His promises—especially the promise of salvation through His Son and the gift of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explains...

God's Work of Grace ACTS 18: 24-28 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 18: 24-28 Acts 18:24–28 introduces us to Apollos, a gifted and passionate teacher of the Scriptures. Yet even with his zeal and knowledge, God graciously uses fellow believers—Priscilla and Aquila—to help him grow in a fuller understanding of the gospel. Through this moment, we see a beautiful picture of God’s work of grace in shapin...

GOD-shaped Believers ACTS 18: 1-11 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 18: 1-11 Acts 18:1–11 shows how God forms and strengthens believers for faithful gospel ministry. As the Apostle Paul arrives in Corinth, God provides encouragement through fellow believers, sustains him through hardship, and reassures him through divine promise. In the midst of opposition and difficulty, the Lord reminds Paul that His s...

The One True God Stands Alone ACTS 17: 16-31 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 17: 16-31 In Acts 17:16–31, the Apostle Paul proclaims the truth of the one true and living God in the midst of a culture filled with idols. Speaking at the Areopagus in Athens, Paul boldly declares that God is the Creator of heaven and earth, the Sustainer of life, and the righteous Judge who commands all people everywhere to...

Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ ACTS 17: 1-15 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 17: 1-15 Acts 17:1–15 shows the powerful advance of the gospel as Paul reasons from the Scriptures in Thessalonica and Berea. Some reject the message with hostility, while others eagerly examine the Word and believe. This passage reminds us that faithful preaching centers on Christ—His suffering, His resurrection, and His...

Man's Chief End is to Glorify and to Enjoy Him Forever ACTS 16: 16-34 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 16: 16-34 Acts 16:16–34 powerfully displays why we were created—to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. From the deliverance of the slave girl, to the unjust imprisonment of Paul and Silas, to the dramatic conversion of the Philippian jailer, this passage reveals that God uses every circumstance—even...

All Believers Bear the Name of Christ Before a Lost World ACTS 16: 1-15 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 16: 1-15 In Acts 16:1–15, we see the gospel advancing into new regions as Paul, Silas, Timothy, and Luke follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. From Timothy’s faithful testimony to Lydia’s conversion, this passage reminds us that every believer bears the name of Christ before a watching world. In this...

The Providential Hand of GOD ACTS 15: 36-41 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 15: 36-41 Acts 15:36–41 records a sharp disagreement between Paul and Barnabas—two faithful servants of Christ. Yet through human conflict, personal weakness, and unexpected separation, we clearly see the providential hand of God at work advancing the gospel. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explains how God sovereignly accomplish...

IN CHRIST! We place NO Confidence in our Flesh ACTS 15: 1-17 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 15: 1-17 Acts 15:1–17 addresses one of the most critical questions in the life of the early church: How is a sinner made right with God? As false teachers insist on works of the law, the apostles boldly affirm that salvation is by grace alone through faith in Christ alone. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell proclaim...

Christ's Church ACTS 14: 1-28 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 14: 1-28 Acts 14:1–28 gives a vivid picture of Christ’s Church being built through preaching, perseverance, and suffering. As Paul and Barnabas proclaim the gospel, Christ gathers His people, confirms His Word with power, and strengthens His church through both joy and hardship. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explains how Christ Himself b...

Christ's Judgement is Beyond What We can Imagine ACTS 13: 42-52 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 13: 42-52 Acts 13:42–52 reveals two radically different responses to the gospel of Jesus Christ. As the Word of the Lord spreads throughout the region, some rejoice and believe, while others reject Christ and oppose His message. This passage reminds us that Christ’s judgment—both in salvation and condemna...

God's Redemptive Activity Gives us Christ ACTS 13: 16-41 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 13: 16-41 In Acts 13:16–41, the Apostle Paul delivers a sweeping overview of God’s redemptive work throughout history—showing how every promise, covenant, and act of salvation finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. From Israel’s deliverance to David’s throne, from John the Baptist’s witness to the resurrection o...

Maturing in Christ ACTS 13: 13-15 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 13: 13-15 Acts 13:13–15 records a quieter but deeply instructive moment in Paul’s first missionary journey. As the team moves forward in ministry, we see both growth and challenge—John Mark departs, leadership becomes clearer, and Paul steps forward to proclaim Christ. This passage reminds us that spiritual maturity is forged through obed...

Carrying the Message of CHRIST ACTS 13: 6-12 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 13: 6-12 In Acts 13:6–12, the gospel advances into new territory and immediately meets spiritual opposition. As Paul confronts Elymas the sorcerer, we see that carrying the message of Christ requires boldness, discernment, and dependence on the power of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explains how the message of...

Christ Commissions Paul and Barnabas ACTS 13: 1-5 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 13: 1-5 Acts 13:1–5 marks a pivotal moment in the book of Acts as the risen Christ commissions Paul and Barnabas for gospel ministry. From a praying and worshiping church in Antioch, the Holy Spirit sets apart His servants and sends them out to proclaim Christ to the nations. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explains how Chr...

2 Kingdoms 1 King CHRIST ACTS 12: 20 , 13: 3 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 12: 20 , 13: 3 In Acts 12: 20 and Acts 13: 3, Scripture presents a striking contrast between the kingdoms of man and the Kingdom of Christ. Herod exalts himself, seeking glory that belongs to God alone—yet his kingdom crumbles in an instant. Meanwhile, the church humbly worships, fasts, and obeys, and Christ advances His Kingdo...

Christ Answers Prayer ACTS 12: 5-17 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 12: 5-17 Acts 12:5–17 gives a powerful reminder of the supernatural effectiveness of prayer. While Peter sat chained in a prison cell, the church gathered and earnestly prayed, and Christ moved in power—opening doors, breaking chains, and delivering His servant. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell walks through this remarkable passage to sho...

CHRIST is with Us Even through the Fire ACTS 12: 1-4 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 12: 1-4 In Acts 12:1–4, the early church faces fierce persecution as James is executed and Peter is imprisoned. Yet even in the darkest moments, God’s people discover a powerful truth: Christ is with His church—even through the fire. In this message, Pastor Darrell reminds us that suffering, trials, and opposition are n...

Serving Christ, Making an Impact ACTS 11: 19-30 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 11: 19-30 Acts 11:19–30 records the powerful birth and growth of the church at Antioch—a church built by ordinary believers scattered through persecution, yet used by God to make an extraordinary impact for Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explores how Christ calls every believer to serve Him faithfully, joyfully, and...

A Witness for Christ Part 2 ACTS 11: 1-18 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 11: 1-18 Acts 11:1–18 recounts Peter’s defense of the gospel’s expansion to the Gentiles. As he retells the work of God in Cornelius’s household, the early church comes face to face with a powerful truth: God saves whom He wills, and His people must bear witness to His grace without hesitation or prejudice. In this sermon, Pastor...

A Witness for CHRIST ACTS 10: 24-48 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 10: 24-48 In Acts 10:24–48, Peter stands before Cornelius and his household to declare the gospel of Jesus Christ. What unfolds is a powerful demonstration that God shows no partiality, that salvation is offered to all who believe, and that the Holy Spirit makes His home in every true convert. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell teaches what...

The Work of Christ in the Believer's Life ACTS 10: 9-23 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 10: 9-23 In Acts 10:9–23, God prepares Peter’s heart for a groundbreaking moment in redemptive history. Through a vision and the Spirit’s leading, Christ reveals His transforming work in the hearts of His people—reshaping convictions, breaking down barriers, and aligning believers with His will. In this sermon, P...

Christ in You - The Mystery of the Ages Revealed ACTS 10: 1-16 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 10: 1-16 In Acts 10:1–16, God begins to unveil one of the greatest mysteries of redemption — that salvation is not only for Israel, but for all who believe in Christ. Through Peter’s vision and Cornelius’s seeking heart, we see the dawning of the gospel’s worldwide reach and the glorious truth of “Christ in yo...

The Exclusivity and Goodness of Christ ACTS 9: 31-43 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 9: 31-43 In Acts 9:31–43, we see the early church strengthened and multiplied through the power and presence of Christ. From healing Aeneas to raising Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead, these miracles display both the exclusivity and the goodness of Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell shows that Jesus alone is the...