Sermons from Pastor Darrell Young

The Faithfulness of Christ ACTS 9: 20-25 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 9: 20-25 In Acts 9:20–25, Saul begins boldly preaching Christ in the synagogues—declaring that Jesus is the Son of God. Though opposition quickly rises, Christ remains faithful to His servant, protecting and empowering him for His divine purpose. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell reminds us that the Christian life depends not on our f...

Behold what Manner of Love the FATHER Bestowed upon US ACTS 9: 10-22 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 9: 10-22 In Acts 9:10–22, we witness the astonishing transformation of Saul — from a persecutor of Christ’s church to a preacher of the gospel. This passage powerfully displays the depth of the Father’s love — a love that reaches into darkness, changes hearts, and makes enemies of God into His beloved ch...

Irresistible Grace ACTS 9: 1-9 Pastor Darrell Young Irresistible Grace ACTS 9: 1-9 In Acts 9:1–9, Saul of Tarsus set out to destroy the church — but instead, Christ powerfully and personally called him to salvation. This encounter reveals the unstoppable, life-transforming power of God’s irresistible grace. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell Young unpacks how God’s saving grace overcomes human resista...

Whosoever Will - Christ's Invitation ACTS 8: 26-39 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 8: 26-39 In Acts 8:26–39, Philip is led by the Spirit to meet an Ethiopian eunuch searching for truth in God’s Word. Through this encounter, we see the heart of the gospel — Christ’s invitation to “whosoever will” come to Him in faith. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explores the beauty of God’s sovereign grace and the...

The Natural Person Cannot Receive the things of the Spirit ACTS 8: 9-24 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 8: 9-24 In Acts 8:9–24, Simon the magician is amazed by the power of the Holy Spirit—but his heart remains unchanged. His story reveals a sobering truth: the natural person cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God (1 Corinthians 2:14). True faith cannot be bought, earned, or imitated—it must be...

The Faithful Servants of Christ ACTS 8: 1-8Pastor Darrell YoungACTS 8: 1-8In Acts 8:1–8, persecution scattered the early believers—but it did not silence them. Instead, they faithfully proclaimed Christ wherever they went. What the enemy meant for harm, God used to advance the gospel and strengthen His church. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explores what it means to be a faithful servant of Christ...

God Alone is Perfect - This Should Terrify Us ACTS 7: 9-14 35-36 51-60 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 5: 1-11 In Acts 7, Stephen boldly confronts Israel’s rejection of God’s messengers and ultimately of Christ Himself. Through his sermon, we see a sobering truth—God alone is holy and perfect, and His perfect righteousness exposes the sinfulness of every human heart. In this message, Pastor Darrell unpa...

Christ - The Fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets ACTS 7: 1-8 Pastor Darrell Young In Acts 7:1–8, Stephen begins his defense before the council by recounting God’s covenant with Abraham—pointing forward to the ultimate fulfillment found in Jesus Christ. From the Law to the Prophets, every promise and prophecy finds its completion in Him. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell unfolds how Christ is the...

The Veil is Lifted Only in Christ ACTS 6: 8-15 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 6: 8-15 In Acts 6:8–15, Stephen—full of grace and power—boldly proclaims the truth of Christ before those blinded by unbelief. His message exposes a timeless reality: apart from Christ, the veil remains over the hearts of men, but in Him, that veil is removed. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explores how the gospel unveils God...

Devotion to Christ ACTS 6: 1-4 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 6:1-4 In Acts 6:1–4, the early church faced growing challenges as its ministry expanded. Yet even in the midst of pressure and distraction, the apostles modeled what every believer and church must remember — steadfast devotion to Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explores how the apostles prioritized prayer, the ministry of the Word, an...

Christ's Resurrection is the Answer to All of Life's Questions ACTS 5: 33-42 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 5: 33-42 In Acts 5:33–42, the apostles stand before their persecutors with unwavering faith, proclaiming that Jesus is alive! The resurrection of Christ changes everything—it answers our deepest questions about life, suffering, purpose, and eternity. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell shows how the r...

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is Unstoppable ACTS 5: 17-32 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 5: 17-32 Persecution could not silence the apostles—and it cannot silence the gospel today. In Acts 5:17–32, we see the unstoppable power of the risen Christ working through His church. The apostles were imprisoned, threatened, and commanded to stop preaching, yet they declared, “We must obey God rather than men.”In...

Greed - Satan's Most Powerful Temptation Against Christ's Church ACTS 5: 1-11 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 5: 1-11 In Acts 5:1–11, we encounter the sobering account of Ananias and Sapphira. Their greed, deceit, and hypocrisy brought swift judgment from God and a holy fear upon the church. This passage reveals how Satan seeks to corrupt Christ’s church from within, not only through persecution...

Salvation has Come by Grace Alone through Faith Alone in Christ Alone ACTS 4: 24-28 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 4:24-28 The heartbeat of the gospel is this: we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. In Acts 4:24–28, the early church lifts its voice in prayer, recognizing God’s sovereignty, Christ’s lordship, and the fulfillment of His plan of redemption. In this sermon, Past...

Qualities of the Christian Church ACTS 4: 23-25 Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 4: 23-25 In Acts 4:23–25, we see the early church respond to trial and opposition with unity, prayer, and reliance upon God’s Word. These verses reveal the foundational qualities that marked the first believers and should continue to shape Christ’s church today. In this message, Qualities of the Christian Church, Pastor Darr...

Why God Raised Jesus from the Dead Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 4: 1-12 In Acts 4:1–12, Peter boldly proclaims the heart of the gospel: God raised Jesus from the dead. But why did God raise Him? In this sermon, Pastor Darrell shows how the resurrection is not only proof of Christ’s victory over sin and death, but also God’s declaration that Jesus alone is the cornerstone of salvation. This message ex...

Jesus the Servant of God Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 3:1-19 In Acts 3:1–19, Peter and John proclaim Jesus as the true Servant of God—the One promised through the prophets, crucified for our sins, and raised in power for our salvation. This passage calls us to repentance, faith, and a deeper trust in Christ alone. In today’s message, Jesus the Servant of God, Pastor Young unpacks how this miracle and...

The 4 Ships that Caused the Early Church to Sail Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 2: 40-47 What made the early church so powerful, faithful, and effective in advancing the gospel? In Acts 2:40–47, we discover four essential “ships”—fellowship, discipleship, stewardship, and worship—that caused the early church to sail under the power of the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Young unpacks how these bib...

The Holy Spirit Empowers the Gospel Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 2: 22-39 In Acts 2:22–39, Peter boldly proclaims Christ crucified, risen, and exalted. What makes this message so powerful? It is the Holy Spirit who empowers the preaching of the gospel, piercing hearts and bringing sinners to repentance and faith. At Pentecost, we see not human eloquence, but the Spirit of God applying the finished wo...

Gifts of the Holy Spirit Cause Us to Share in this Grace Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 2: 14-21 In Acts 2:14–21, the Apostle Peter explains the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as the fulfillment of God’s ancient promises. The Spirit’s gifts are not given for self-exaltation, but to magnify Christ and to bring God’s people into deeper participation in His redeeming grace. Join Pastor Darrell...

The Promise of the Holy Spirit Fulfilled Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 2: 1-13In Acts 2:1–13, we see the glorious fulfillment of Christ’s promise—the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This moment marks the birth of the New Testament church, as the Spirit descends in power to equip and unite God’s people for gospel mission. Join Pastor Darrell Young as he unfolds the rich truths of Pentecost...

Christ's Ascension Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 1: 9-11 In Acts 1:9–11, we witness the glorious Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ—a vital moment in redemptive history. Far from being a farewell, Christ’s Ascension is His coronation, as He takes His rightful seat at the right hand of the Father, ruling and reigning over all things for the sake of His church. Join Pastor Darrell Young as he unfold...

Intro to The Book of ACTS Pastor Darrell Young ACTS 1: 1-8 The Book of Acts is one of the most powerful and exciting accounts in the New Testament—a story of the early church, the spread of the gospel, and the power of the Holy Spirit at work. In today’s message, Intro to the Book of Acts, Pastor Darrell Young walks us through the background, themes, and key events that will guide us through this...