Sermons from Pastor Darrell Young

The Holiness of CHRIST MARK 4: 35-41 Pastor Darrell Young MARK 4: 35-41 In Mark 4:35–41, we witness the awesome power and holiness of Jesus Christ as He calms a raging storm on the Sea of Galilee. While the disciples struggle against the wind and waves, Jesus sleeps in the boat. When they awaken Him in fear, Christ rebukes the wind and commands the sea, “Peace, be still.” Immediately, the wind cea...

The Kingdom Parables MARK 4: 21-34 Pastor Darrell Young MARK 4: 21-34 In Mark 4:21–34, Jesus continues teaching about the Kingdom of God through a series of parables that reveal the nature, purpose, and growth of His Kingdom. Through the parable of the lamp, the measure, the growing seed, and the mustard seed, Christ teaches us that God's Kingdom operates according to His divine wisdom and sov...

The Risen Christ - Our Living Hope ACTS 28: 17-31 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 28: 17-31 The Book of Acts closes not with an ending, but with the unstoppable advance of the gospel. In Acts 28:17–31, the Apostle Paul, though imprisoned in Rome, boldly proclaims the Kingdom of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Chains cannot bind the Word of God, and the risen Christ continues to build His Church through t...

Christ Reveals the Mystery MARK 4: 1-20 Pastor Darrell Young MARK 4: 1-20 In Mark 4:1–20, Jesus teaches the parable of the sower, revealing profound truths about the Kingdom of God and the condition of the human heart. Through this parable, Christ explains why the same Gospel message produces different responses in different people. The seed is sown, but not every heart receives the Word of God in...

Knowing God is to Fear God ACTS 27: 39-44 & ACTS 28: 1-10 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 27: 39-44 & ACTS 28: 1-10 In Acts 27:39–44 and Acts 28:1–10, God faithfully preserves the lives of everyone aboard Paul's ship, just as He had promised. After surviving the shipwreck, Paul continues to experience God's providential care on the island of Malta, where the Lord protects him from danger and use...

Christ's Church Established Mark 3: 13-30 Pastor Darrell Young Mark 3: 13-30 In Mark 3:13–30, we see Jesus establish the foundation of His Church by calling and appointing the twelve apostles. Christ deliberately chooses those whom He desires, calls them to Himself, and commissions them to preach the Gospel and exercise authority in His name. This passage gives us a powerful picture of the Chu...

The GOD to Whom I Belong ACTS 27: 19-25 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 27: 19-25 In Acts 27:19–25, the Apostle Paul finds himself in the midst of a violent storm at sea. As fear grips everyone aboard the ship and all hope of being saved appears lost, Paul stands with remarkable peace and confidence, declaring, "The God to whom I belong and whom I worship." His hope is anchored not in changing...

Christ - The Lord of the Sabbath Mark 2: 23-28 & Mark 3: 1-6 Pastor Darrell Young Mark 2: 23-28 & Mark 3: 1-6 In Mark 2:23–28 and Mark 3:1–6, Jesus confronts the religious leaders over their misunderstanding and misuse of the Sabbath. Through two encounters, Christ reveals that the Sabbath was never intended to become a burden of legalism, but was given by God as a gift and points ultimate...

The Cross Changes Everything ACTS 26: 19-32 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 26: 19-32 In Acts 26:19–32, the Apostle Paul concludes his defense before King Agrippa by declaring the life-transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. His testimony centers on one unchanging truth: the cross changes everything. Through Christ's death and resurrection, sinners are forgiven, the spiritually blind recei...

Christ - The Great Physician Mark 2: 13-22 Pastor Darrell Young Mark 2: 13-22 In Mark 2:13–22, Jesus calls Levi, a tax collector, to follow Him. This encounter reveals a powerful truth about the mission and ministry of Christ: Jesus came not for those who believe themselves to be righteous, but for sinners who recognize their need for a Savior. When the scribes and Pharisees question why Jesus eat...

Jesus is Both Head of the Church and He is LORD ACTS 25: 23-27 & ACTS 26: 1-18 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 25: 23-27 & ACTS 26: 1-18 In Acts 25:23–27 and Acts 26:1–18, Paul stands before kings, governors, military commanders, and prominent leaders to testify of his encounter with the risen Christ. His message is unwavering: Jesus Christ is not merely a teacher or prophet—He is the risen Lord...

Christ's Divine Commission MARK 2: 1-12 Pastor Darrell Young MARK 2: 1-12 In Mark 2:1–12, we encounter Jesus demonstrating His divine authority in a way that reveals the heart of His mission. As a paralyzed man is brought before Christ by faithful friends, Jesus first addresses the man’s greatest need—not his physical condition, but his sin. Christ declares, “Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.” T...

When Conviction of the Holy Spirit Comes Upon a Person ACTS 24: 22-27 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 24: 22-27 In Acts 24:22–27, the Apostle Paul stands before Governor Felix and boldly proclaims the truths of righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment. As the gospel is presented, Felix becomes afraid—a powerful reminder of what happens when the Holy Spirit brings conviction upon the heart of...

Christ's Authority MARK 1: 14-28 Pastor Darrell Young MARK 1: 14-28 In Mark 1:14–28, Jesus begins His public ministry by proclaiming the arrival of the Kingdom of God and calling people to repent and believe the gospel. As He calls His disciples and enters the synagogue at Capernaum, His authority is immediately evident. Jesus teaches with an authority unlike the scribes, commands an unclean s...

The Way ACTS 24: 10-21 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 24: 10-21 In Acts 24:10–21, the Apostle Paul stands before Governor Felix and boldly defends his faith against false accusations. Rather than distancing himself from the gospel, Paul openly identifies with "The Way"—the movement centered upon the life, death, resurrection, and Lordship of Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explor...

Christ - He has Triumphed Over the World Mark 1: 9-15 Pastor Darrell Young Mark 1: 9-15 In Mark 1:9–15, we see Jesus baptized, affirmed by the Father, filled with the Holy Spirit, and led into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan. Yet where Adam failed and Israel failed, Jesus Christ triumphed. This passage reveals Christ as the perfect and obedient Son of God who entered into the wilderness and...

What the Law Could Not Do ACTS 23: 1-11 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 23: 1-11 In Acts 23:1–11, the Apostle Paul stands before the Jewish Council and exposes a truth that echoes throughout all of Scripture: the Law can reveal sin, but it cannot save sinners. Though Paul had once trusted in his own righteousness under the Law, he now rests entirely in the finished work of Jesus Christ and the power of...

The Gospel of Mark Introduction MARK 1: 1-11 Pastor Darrell Young MARK 1: 1-11 The Gospel of Mark begins with a powerful declaration: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” From the very first verse, Mark points us directly to the person and work of Jesus Christ. In Mark 1:1–11, we are introduced to Jesus as the promised Messiah, the Son of God, and the suffering Servant wh...

The Gospel Cannot Be Silenced ACTS 22: 1-21 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 22: 1-21 In Acts 22:1–21, the Apostle Paul stands before a hostile crowd and boldly shares the testimony of his conversion and calling by Jesus Christ. Though surrounded by opposition and hatred, Paul refuses to remain silent about the transforming power of the gospel. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explains how the gospel of Je...

Grace in a Hostile World ACTS 21: 26-36 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 21: 26-36 In Acts 21:26–36, the Apostle Paul faces intense hostility, false accusations, and violent opposition simply for following Christ and proclaiming the gospel. Yet even in the chaos, we see the sustaining grace of God at work in the life of His servant. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explains how believers are called to live...

Our Christian Witness ACTS 21: 15-25 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 21: 15-25 In Acts 21:15–25, Paul arrives in Jerusalem and faces concerns, misunderstandings, and tensions within the early church. Yet through it all, Paul demonstrates the importance of maintaining a faithful Christian witness before both believers and unbelievers alike. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explains how our conduct, humilit...

Being Fully Convinced of God's Love ACTS 21: 1-14 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 21: 1-14 In Acts 21:1–14, the Apostle Paul continues his journey toward Jerusalem, fully aware of the suffering that awaits him. Despite heartfelt pleas from fellow believers, Paul remains steadfast—convinced not only of his calling, but of the unshakable love of God in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explores w...

The Truth Preached, The Truth Lived ACTS 20: 17-31 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 20: 17-31 In Acts 20:17–31, the Apostle Paul gives a heartfelt farewell to the Ephesian elders, reminding them of his faithful ministry among them. He not only preached the truth boldly but also lived it out with humility, perseverance, and integrity. This passage highlights the inseparable connection between sound doctri...

The Church's Role: Edification, Celebration, Fellowship Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 20: 6-12 In Acts 20:6–12, we are given a beautiful glimpse into the life of the early church—gathered together to hear the Word, to break bread, and to encourage one another in Christ. Even in an unexpected moment of crisis, the power of God is displayed, and the church is strengthened and comforted. In this serm...

The Church's Battle with Idolatry ACTS 19: 29-41 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 19: 29-41 In Acts 19:29–41, the gospel of Jesus Christ disrupts the idolatrous culture of Ephesus, exposing the emptiness of false worship and provoking a fierce response from those whose lives and livelihoods are tied to idols. This passage reveals that wherever Christ is truly proclaimed, idolatry will be confronted a...