In a passionate exhortation marking the launch of the Church of Pentecost’s National Youth Week at the Kasoa CP District, Pastor Emmanuel Twumasi has charged young believers to embrace their divine calling as witnesses of Jesus Christ and not mere spectators of the faith.
Preaching from Acts 1:8, Pastor Twumasi underscored that the power of the Holy Spirit is not given for self-display but to empower believers to boldly proclaim the mercy, salvation, and restoration found in Christ.
“If you can speak in tongues for hours but will not tell others about this Jesus,” he challenged, “then you are a suspect.”
Using vivid legal imagery, Pastor Twumasi likened believers to either witnessesor suspects in God’s courtroom, urging the youth to assess whether they are fulfilling their divine assignment or standing accused of spiritual negligence and hypocrisy.
He explained that true evidence of Spirit-filled living is not limited to charismatic expression but must overflow into bold, compassionate witness.
“Everyone who speaks in tongues must also be able to tell someone about the love of God,” he stated.
Encouraging the youth to rise in the power of the Spirit, he emphasized that salvation lies in the message of Christ, not in personal achievements, self-promotion, or organizational publicity. “Jesus said, you will be my witnesses,” he reiterated.
Pastor Twumasi further urged the young people to demonstrate transformation in their conduct and character as proof of genuine faith.
“Our testimony must include visible improvement in our lifestyle, such as breaking addictions and living above sin by God’s power,” he said.
The sermon, delivered at the district launch on Monday, was both a call to self-examination and a rallying cry for Spirit-empowered evangelism; a reminder that every believer is called to represent Christ through word, action, and lifestyle.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8, NLT)
In closing, Pastor Twumasi urged the congregation: “O people of the Holy Spirit, go and tell about Jesus! Tell of His mighty power to save!”
