Sermons from Pastor Darrell Young

Midway Grace Church
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Sermons with a reformed theology with Pastor Darrell Young, of Midway Grace Church in Murray, Kentucky.

  1. 5d ago

    The Holiness of CHRIST MARK 4: 35-41

    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 ceases, and there is a great calm. This miraculous event reveals far more than Christ's power over nature. It reveals His divine identity. The disciples are left asking, “What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” The One who stands before them is no ordinary teacher. Jesus possesses the authority of God Himself, ruling over creation with a word. The holiness of Christ confronts us with the majesty, purity, and absolute sovereignty of our Lord. His presence exposes the weakness of our faith and reminds us that we often fear the storms around us more than we trust the One who reigns over them. The disciples' fear gives way to awe as they begin to recognize the greatness of the One who is with them. This passage also reminds us that Christ's presence does not mean we will never face trials. Rather, our confidence rests in who He is. The Lord who created the sea is sovereign over it, and nothing in creation lies beyond His authority. Join Pastor Darrell as we examine The Holiness of CHRIST and consider what this account teaches us about the divine nature of Jesus, the fear of the Lord, and the call to trust Him even in the midst of life's fiercest storms. Christ is holy. Christ is sovereign. All creation obeys His voice. Our response must be reverent fear, humble faith, and worship.

  2. Oct 22

    The Kingdom Parables MARK 4: 21-34

    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 sovereign power. Jesus declares that a lamp is not meant to be hidden, but placed where it can give light. The truth of God's Kingdom, revealed through Christ and His Word, will not remain concealed forever. What God has made known must be heard, received, and proclaimed faithfully. In the parable of the growing seed, Jesus reveals that the Kingdom grows according to God's power, even when the process is unseen or beyond our understanding. The farmer sows the seed, but he cannot make it grow. In the same way, the advancement of God's Kingdom does not depend ultimately on human strength or wisdom, but on the sovereign work of God. The mustard seed further illustrates how God's Kingdom may begin in ways that appear small and insignificant, yet grow according to His purpose. What seems unimpressive to the world cannot limit the power of God to accomplish His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. Join Pastor Darrell as we examine The Kingdom Parables and discover what these teachings reveal about the Word of God, the growth of Christ's Kingdom, and our responsibility to faithfully proclaim the Gospel. God's Kingdom advances according to His sovereign purpose. His Word gives light, His power brings growth, and His redemptive plan will accomplish all that He intends.

  3. Oct 19

    The Risen Christ - Our Living Hope ACTS 28: 17-31

    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 the faithful proclamation of the gospel. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell proclaims that the risen Christ is our living hope. Jesus is alive, reigning at the right hand of the Father, and accomplishing His redemptive purposes throughout the world. Because Christ conquered sin, death, and the grave, believers have an unshakable hope that sustains them through suffering, strengthens them in faithful service, and assures them of eternal life. This final chapter of Acts reminds us that the mission of the Church continues today. The gospel is still transforming lives, Christ is still calling sinners to Himself, and His Kingdom continues to advance until the day He returns in glory.

  4. Oct 15

    Christ Reveals the Mystery MARK 4: 1-20

    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 the same way. Jesus reveals that understanding the mysteries of the Kingdom is not ultimately a matter of human wisdom or ability. The truth of God's Kingdom is revealed according to His grace, while hardened hearts, shallow faith, and worldly distractions prevent many from bearing spiritual fruit. The parable presents four different responses to the Word of God: the hardened path, the rocky ground, the thorny soil, and the good soil. Each reveals the dangers of hearing God's Word without truly receiving it, enduring in faith, and bearing fruit. Outward appearances can be deceiving, but genuine faith is demonstrated by a life transformed through the power of God's Word. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell examines Christ Reveals the Mystery and challenges us to consider how we receive the Word of God. Are we merely hearing the Gospel, or is the Word taking root and producing fruit in our lives? The message reminds us that salvation is a work of God's grace and that the Gospel must be received with a heart made receptive by His gracious work. Our hope is not in ourselves, but in Jesus Christ, who reveals the truth of God's Kingdom.The seed is the Word. Christ reveals the mystery. And the evidence of genuine faith is fruit produced by the power of God's grace.

  5. Oct 12

    Knowing God is to Fear God ACTS 27: 39-44 & ACTS 28: 1-10

    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 uses him as an instrument of healing. These remarkable events reveal that to truly know God is to fear Him—to stand in reverent awe of His holiness, His sovereignty, and His unmatched power. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explores the biblical meaning of the fear of the Lord. Rather than a fear that drives us away from God, it is a reverent worship that draws us nearer to Him in humble faith and joyful obedience. The God who commands the winds and the waves, defeats the power of death, and fulfills every promise is the God who is worthy of our trust, worship, and devotion. This passage reminds us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. As we come to know God more deeply through His Word and His Son, Jesus Christ, we grow in confidence, obedience, and a life marked by reverent worship.

  6. Oct 8

    Christ's Church Established Mark 3: 13-30

    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 Church as Christ's Church. It does not belong to man, to a denomination, or to any earthly leader. The Church belongs to Jesus Christ, and He alone is its Head, Lord, and King. As Jesus calls the twelve, He demonstrates that the work of His Kingdom is accomplished according to His sovereign purpose. The disciples are called first to be with Christ and then to be sent out by Christ. Before they can faithfully serve, they must first know and follow the One who called them. The passage also records opposition to Jesus as the religious leaders accuse Him of casting out demons by the power of Satan. Christ exposes the absurdity of their accusation and demonstrates that Satan's kingdom cannot stand against Him. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell examines Christ's establishment of His Church, His authority over His disciples, and His complete victory over the kingdom of darkness. Christ establishes His Church. Christ calls His people. Christ sends His servants. And Christ will build His Church despite every opposition.

  7. Oct 5

    The GOD to Whom I Belong ACTS 27: 19-25

    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 circumstances, but in the sovereign God who never fails to keep His promises. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell explains what it means to truly belong to God through Jesus Christ. Every believer's identity, security, and hope are found in the Lord who has redeemed us by His grace. Because we belong to Him, we can trust His providence in every trial, rest in His promises during life's storms, and worship Him with unwavering confidence. This passage reminds us that God's sovereignty is never threatened by the storms of life. He rules over every wave, fulfills every promise, and faithfully preserves those who belong to Him.

  8. Oct 1

    Christ - The Lord of the Sabbath Mark 2: 23-28 & Mark 3: 1-6

    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 ultimately to Him. Jesus declares, “The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath” and then makes the remarkable declaration, “Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.” Christ's authority over the Sabbath reveals His divine identity and His authority over God's Law. In this sermon, Pastor Darrell examines the true purpose of the Sabbath and exposes the danger of replacing God's grace with human tradition and religious performance. Jesus demonstrates that mercy, compassion, and doing good are consistent with God's purposes for His people. The Pharisees were concerned with external religion, while Jesus points to the heart. Their response ultimately reveals the seriousness of hardened hearts—even as Christ demonstrates compassion toward the man with the withered hand. This passage calls us to recognize Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath, to rest in His finished work, and to worship Him rather than trusting in our own righteousness.

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