Sunday Service on June 22, 2025

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on June 22, 2025 

Sermon - What brings heavenly parents joy?

Summary

The speech titled “What brings heavenly parents joy?” explores the perspective of valuing life and relationships through love rather than material wealth. The speaker discusses a unique understanding of God as a heavenly parent whose joy comes from the love, responsibility, and growth shown by their children—humanity. The talk addresses the problem of evil and suffering in the world, explaining that free will and the presence of devils play a crucial role, rather than blaming God entirely. It highlights the importance of accountability and taking responsibility for one’s actions, contrasting it with the common tendency to pass blame, as illustrated by the story of the Fall.

The speaker then shifts focus to what truly brings joy to heavenly parents — love, both for God and others. Citing biblical commandments, they emphasize loving God with whole heart, soul, and mind, and loving neighbors as oneself as fundamental principles. The relationship with heavenly parents is deepened by inviting them into everyday life, sharing emotions and experiences, and striving to build the kingdom of heaven internally before manifesting it externally.

A major theme is embracing personal uniqueness and potential, resisting conformity, and honoring individual talents and passions. The creation of the “channel sanctum,” a sacred physical place symbolizing divine presence on earth, is shared as a profound experience of connection with heavenly parents. The speaker stresses simplicity combined with hard work in loving relationships, especially within families, prioritizing partnership and children, and cultivating selflessness to counter inherent selfishness.

The talk concludes with practical advice for nurturing family love — spending quality time, communicating, nurturing growth in children, appreciating partners, and sharing abundant love beyond one’s own circle. The overarching message is that heavenly parents find joy when we embody love, responsibility, and growth, and when we carry these principles with perseverance despite challenges.

Key Insights

• Value transcends wealth: The speaker rejects the idea that financial success equates to personal worth, emphasizing that unconditional love and inherent divine connection define our priceless value as heavenly parents’ children. This insight challenges societal norms and promotes a spiritually grounded self-worth beyond materialism.
• Free will and evil coexist: Instead of portraying God as blameworthy for life’s hardships, the talk underscores human free will and the devil’s influence as reasons for suffering. This perspective encourages personal responsibility, acknowledging the complexity of moral choice—rejecting simplistic blame of divine entities.
• Accountability as a divine expectation: Taking ownership of one’s actions and caring for those under one’s influence is portrayed as the most godly attitude. The reference to the biblical Fall narrative reveals how shifting blame has long been a barrier to spiritual growth and healing, encouraging audiences to break this cycle.
• Love’s dual command: Highlighting Jesus’ commandments to love God and neighbor shapes the entire message of the talk—the fulfillment and joy of heavenly parents arise when their children foster genuine love extending both vertically (toward God) and horizontally (toward others), embodying compassion, respect, and empathy.
• Celebrate individual uniqueness: Emphasizing that everyone is a unique, irreplaceable expression of heavenly parent’s love, the speaker advises against forcing conformity. Recognizing and nurturing individual talents and passions allows personal and spiritual flourishing, aligning with a divine plan of diverse yet harmonious creation.
• Internal kingdom-building: The concept that building heaven starts from within encourages self-reflection and personal growth before outward manifestations like social change or charitable acts. Peace, love, and joy cultivated inwardly empower individuals to contribute more effectively to their communities and families.
• Family as a microcosm of divine joy: The detailed focus on family life underlines that the greatest joy for heavenly parents comes from witnessing selfless love and healthy relationships—particularly in marriage and parenthood. Prioritizing family with dedication, hard work, and selflessness reflects divine principles in daily living, reinforcing the eternal nature of such bonds.
• Sacred spaces and divine connection: The introduction of the “channel sanctum” highlights humanity’s ongoing spiritual connection with heavenly parents, symbolizing a reclaiming of lost divine presence. This physical and emotional experience confirms the longing on both sides for closeness, inspiring believers to deepen their faith and familial bonds.
• Hard work in simplicity: While love is often viewed as effortless, the speaker stresses that sustaining loving relationships, especially family dynamics, requires intentional effort, sacrifice, and sometimes immense perseverance. This realistic perspective values grit just as much as goodwill in spiritual practice.
• Love is meant to be shared: The call to share abundant love, blessings, and joy beyond immediate circles underscores a generosity of spirit. Heavenly parents’ joy increases when their children embrace inclusiveness and outreach, creating a ripple effect of kindness and divine presence in the world.