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Winterfest: Messages for the Generations

Church of God Youth and Discipleshipwww.cogyd.org
Experience the life-changing messages from the Church of God’s annual Winterfest youth gathering. These are the sermons, moments, and voices that have shaped generations of young believers — now available anytime, anywhere.
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"A Reminder to Remember" | Joel Reyes | Premier Winterfest 2025 - Ocean City, MD

In the closing message of Premier Winterfest 2025, Pastor Joel Reyes gives one final challenge: Don’t let this weekend just be a memory—make it a movement. Preaching from Psalm 77:11–12, Joel calls this generation to remember who God is and remember who you are. He warns that the same struggles, temptations, and battles we left behind will still be waiting when we return home, but if we anchor ourselves in God’s goodness, truth, and identity, we can walk in lasting freedom.

Aug 21, 202538 minEp. 16

"Time to Go Overboard" | Josh Carter | Premier Winterfest 2025

Pastor Josh Carter challenges this generation to move from casual faith to total commitment—to go overboard for Jesus. Preaching from John 21, Josh warns against drifting back to old ways, settling into comfort, or living on borrowed faith. He exposes the “ships” the enemy uses—relationships, friendships, and influences—to take us further from God than we ever intended to go. With boldness, he calls students to leave behind the boat of compromise, leap into the waters of obedience, and swim towa...

Aug 18, 202552 minEp. 15

"Hanging by a Hem" | Aubrey Roach | Premier Winterfest 2025

Pastor Aubrey Roach preaches from Mark 5:21–34 about the woman with the issue of blood—reminding us that our identity is not our struggle, our label, or our past. With boldness, humor, and compassion, Aubrey calls listeners to reject the lies of the enemy, reclaim their God-given name, and push past fear, shame, and opposition to touch Jesus. She challenges us to stop settling for temporary fixes and to run to the only One who can truly make us whole....

Aug 12, 202555 minEp. 14

“Who Do You Say That I Am?” | Bo Madden | Premier Winterfest 2025

Pastor Bo Madden challenges this generation with a simple but life-changing question from Jesus: “Who do YOU say that I am?” Drawing from the life of Jacob, Bo speaks directly to students who’ve grown up hearing about God but haven’t truly encountered Him. This is more than just another youth service—it’s a call to step out of religion, out of routine, and into real relationship with Jesus.

Jul 14, 202539 minEp. 13

“You Decide” | Brian Lindsey | Ozark Winterfest 2025 – Branson, MO

Brian reminds students that culture, peers, even religious spaces can push them to perform—to be liked, accepted, or praised—while never delivering on the promises they make. But Jesus doesn’t ask for a performance. He offers life. In a world full of pressure and confusion, you decide who sits in the seat of your identity. You decide who you follow.

Jun 24, 202529 minEp. 12

“Rescued, Restored, Released” | Quantel Lindsey | Ozark Winterfest 2025 – Branson, MO

With passion, humor, and powerful vulnerability, Quantel Lindsey delivers a deeply moving sermon titled “Rescued, Restored, Released.” Preaching from personal testimony and scripture, he declares that God is still in the business of rescuing the lost, restoring the broken, and releasing them for His glory. Quantel recounts his own journey—from gang life and incarceration to preaching in the White House—emphasizing that no story is too far gone for God to redeem. He connects his message to Peter,...

Jun 11, 202548 minEp. 11

“This Is That Generation” | Daniel Maples | Ozark Winterfest 2025 – Branson, MO

Daniel Maples passionately declares to students: you are that generation. Preaching from Acts 2 and drawing from the history of the Church of God, Pastor Daniel challenges students to become a Spirit-filled, set-apart, Holy Ghost-empowered generation that doesn’t settle for compromise, confusion, or complacency. This message calls for a return to the upper room, where the Spirit moves freely and students receive the power to walk in boldness, purity, and victory. Pastor Daniel reminds students t...

Jun 11, 202550 minEp. 10

“Truth Tellers” | Christy Sawyer | Ozark Winterfest 2025 – Branson, MO

Christy Sawyer issues a clear and urgent call for a generation of truth tellers . Preaching from 2 Timothy 4, she challenges students not to conform to the deception of culture—or even the shallowness sometimes found in the church—but to preach the Word, speak the truth, and walk in real surrender . With the story of The Emperor’s New Clothes as a metaphor, Christy exposes the pressure to “go along with the crowd” and calls out the dangers of a form of godliness without power. Her message weaves...

Jun 10, 202550 minEp. 9

“Take Your Place” | JC Worley | Northeast Winterfest 2025 – Buffalo, NY

JC Worley calls a generation to step into the anointing God has already placed on their lives. Preaching from the story of David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16, JC reminds students that God’s hand is on them—even when no one else sees it. You may be overlooked by people, but you’re chosen by God. This is your moment to take your place, walk in obedience, and trust that God qualifies the called.

Jun 05, 202553 minEp. 2

"The Dove is Hovering" | Brittney Parete | Northeast Winterfest 2025 - Buffalo, NY

At Northeast Winterfest 2025, Pastor Brittney Parete brings a powerful, Spirit-filled message calling this generation to deeper surrender and holiness. She speaks passionately on the urgency of making room for the Holy Spirit, drawing from Acts 19, Genesis 1 & 8, and Acts 2 — reminding us the Holy Spirit is hovering, searching for a place to land. Brittney challenges young people not to be content with “cute church” or performance-driven Christianity, but to be a generation marked by the gen...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 3

"Come Out of the Cave" | Tyshone Roland | Northeast Winterfest 2025 - Buffalo, NY

At Northeast Winterfest 2025, Evangelist Tyshone Roland brings a heartfelt, transparent message titled “Come Out of the Cave,” based on 1 Kings 19 — the story of Elijah’s discouragement after a great victory. Tyshone speaks openly about depression, grief, and isolation — how even the most anointed can find themselves trapped in discouragement. He shares personal testimony of losing his brother in a mass shooting, and how God called him out of the cave to bring hope and healing to others....

Jun 05, 202555 minEp. 4

“Salvation Like a Flood” | Maurice “Mo” Huggins, Jr. | Northeast Winterfest 2025 – Buffalo, NY

Maurice “Mo” Huggins, Jr. calls a generation to stop riding the fence and fully surrender to Jesus. Preaching from Galatians 1, Mo unpacks the full gospel—God’s desire to save, Christ’s sacrifice, and the freedom that comes through the resurrection. With humor, heartfelt stories, and bold truth, he urges students to stop chasing spiritual highs and let the truth of God flood their lives. Salvation isn’t just about eternity—it’s about transformation here and now. The altar call? Life-changing....

Jun 05, 202544 minEp. 1

"The Power of Surrender" | Markus McFolling | Smoky Mountain Wintefest 2025 - Pigeon Forge, TN

From addiction to redemption, Marcus delivers a powerful, raw, and hope-filled testimony about the transforming power of Jesus. Sharing his journey from a broken childhood and failed NFL dreams to overdose, jail, and ultimately radical freedom in Christ, Marcus calls this generation to real faith—not religion, not performance. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unworthy, or stuck in cycles of pain, this is your moment to meet the God who redeems everything.

Jun 05, 202543 minEp. 5

"Catch that Fox" | Keenan Clark | Smoky Mountain Winterfest 2025 - Pigeon Forge, TN

In this powerful message from Winterfest 2025, Keenan Clark delivers a passionate call to “Catch That Fox”—a challenge to guard against the small compromises that quietly sabotage our faith. Using humor, scripture, and bold truth, he reminds students that the enemy often works subtly after spiritual highs, aiming to uproot their connection with Jesus. Backed by biblical evidence for Christ’s divinity through His miracles, fulfilled prophecies, and resurrection, Keenan equips this generation to s...

Jun 05, 202552 minEp. 6

"Fan Into Flame" | Eli Bonilla, Jr. | Smoky Mt. Winterfest 2025 - Pigeon Forge, TN

At Winterfest 2025, Eli Bonilla Jr. calls a generation to fan into flame the fire of God within them, refusing to settle for complacent, surface-level Christianity. Preaching from 2 Timothy 1 and Daniel 3, he urges students to build a resilient, Spirit-filled life that can withstand cultural pressure and spiritual compromise. Using personal stories and bold faith declarations, Eli challenges students to say “yes” to God—again and again—and to live with a “but even if” kind of faith, like Shadrac...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 7

"Don't Sell Your Birthright" | Alex Seely | Smoky Mountain Winterfest 2025 - Pigeon Forge, TN

Alex Seely challenges this generation to trade convenience for calling. In a powerful and raw message, she unpacks the story of Esau and how many of us give up our God-given purpose for temporary pleasure. This is a wake-up call to know your worth, pursue holiness, and live fully surrendered to the destiny God has written for you. It’s time to stop living for the moment—and start living for eternity.

Jun 05, 202556 minEp. 8
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