Sunday Service on June 8, 2025

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on June 8, 2025 

Music Offering

Sermon 

The speaker presents a heartfelt and reflective discussion rooted in spiritual teachings, faith, and personal testimonies, centered around the themes of divine growth, human potential, and the evolving understanding of God. The speaker shares a metaphor of humans as “diamonds in the rough,” describing our spiritual development as a gradual, generational process akin to shaping industrial diamonds. This metaphor highlights the challenges of personal growth but affirms the presence and guidance of a loving Heavenly Parent throughout life’s trials. Drawing from religious texts and experiences, the speaker explores the evolving revelation of God’s truth across history—from Moses’ Ten Commandments to Jesus Christ’s teachings of love, culminating in the “new age” that requires deeper spiritual insight. The speaker touches on the concept of “Heavenly Parent,” emphasizing the balanced masculine and feminine nature of God, and the need to recognize both the Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother in spiritual understanding. The dialogue includes reflections on how these teachings address previous shortcomings in recognizing the feminine divine, sparking a respectful exploration of language, tradition, and belief. Further, the content discusses the vision of world peace and restoration through the legacy of Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his wife, often referred to as True Parents. Their mission is portrayed as a continuation and fulfillment of Jesus’s work, now moving humanity towards the realization of the “Kingdom of Heaven on Earth” or the era of “Cheon Il Guk.” The speaker also features moments of communal sharing, encouraging participants to reflect on divine providence, God’s dream for humanity, and their personal spiritual journeys. The session concludes with a shared prayer of gratitude and hope, underscoring unity, faith, and the collective aspiration to embody God’s plan for eternal love and peace. Key Insights

• Spiritual Growth as a Process of Refinement: The metaphor of humans as diamonds in the rough powerfully captures the ongoing, often difficult spiritual journey toward perfection. Like industrial diamonds, which require careful precision to be shaped, human beings need guidance, patience, and divine support to realize their full potential. This portrays growth as a long-term, intergenerational endeavor rather than instant transformation. It highlights the value of endurance through trials and the hope embedded in divine companionship.
• Progressive Revelation Across Ages: The video illustrates how divine truth has been gradually revealed to humanity, evolving from rudimentary laws (Ten Commandments) to profound teachings of love embodied by Jesus Christ, and now toward an even higher truth suited to contemporary challenges. This progressive view encourages openness to new understandings while respecting history, suggesting that spiritual knowledge must expand and deepen as humanity evolves.
• The Centrality of Prayer and Humility: Prayer is portrayed as the primary means to receive divine inspiration and understand the will of God. The speaker stresses the necessity of humility and openness, urging followers not to cling to fixed concepts but to be receptive to spirit and truth. This reflects a dynamic and living spirituality, which adapts to new insights rather than rigid dogma.
• Recognition of the Divine Feminine: Introducing the term “Heavenly Parent” instead of solely “Heavenly Father” addresses theological gaps concerning the feminine aspect of God. The discussion reveals that acknowledging both the masculine and feminine qualities of the divine fosters a more complete and balanced portrayal of God’s nature, which enriches believers’ spiritual relationships and promotes gender equality in faith.
• Legacy and Mission of True Parents: The role of Reverend Sun Myung Moon and Mother Han as embodying the fulfillment of divine providence connects past religious foundations with ongoing restoration. Their mission is presented as vital to establishing peace and the realization of God’s dream for humanity. This shows the movement’s belief in an active, ongoing divine plan that requires human participation.
• Vision of the Kingdom on Earth (Cheon Il Guk): The concept of Cheon Il Guk, meaning “Kingdom of Heaven on Earth,” aligns with Jesus’s prayer for God’s kingdom to come. It symbolizes a hopeful, practical goal for global peace, justice, and spiritual fulfillment. The discussion pushes participants to personally engage with this vision, encouraging reflection on individual and community roles in manifesting this divine era.
• Community and Dialogue as Spiritual Tools: The video highlights the importance of sharing insights and experiences through small group discussions. This collective approach supports newcomers and helps deepen understanding across diverse perspectives. It affirms that faith is both individual and communal, thriving through interaction, encouragement, and mutual respect.