Sunday Service on July 13, 2025

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on July 6, 2025 

Music Offering

Sermon - Croutons (metaphorical bits of divine guidance)

The speaker presents a reflective and encouraging message about spirituality, connection, and finding meaning in life through small but significant “croutons”—metaphorical bits of divine guidance or insight that may not come in overwhelming, unmistakable forms but rather in subtle, digestible pieces. The speaker opens by addressing feelings of spiritual disconnect, where some people feel they do not experience God or divine communication as others do. Through a story about a man receiving a large, seemingly unhelpful gift (a bull) instead of something more manageable (like a steak or crouton), the speaker suggests that God’s communication might be subtle and fragmented rather than grand and obvious.

The concept of “croutons” is extended through personal anecdotes and teachings that the speaker has found meaningful, such as Erik Erikson’s psychosocial developmental stages, Dr. Gary Chapman’s five love languages, and core spiritual principles including unity and restoration. These ideas serve as practical “croutons,” small insights or tools that can help people navigate life’s challenges and relationships. The speaker also highlights the importance of music, community, and fellowship as additional sources of comfort and guidance. The message concludes with a prayer expressing a desire for divine love, unity, and the realization of a higher purpose in the world.

Highlights

• Feeling disconnected from God is a common experience; spiritual communication may be subtle, not overt.
• The metaphor of “croutons” represents small, digestible pieces of divine wisdom or support.
• Erik Erikson’s psychosocial stages explain essential developmental tasks across the human lifespan.
• Dr. Gary Chapman’s five love languages reveal how understanding different emotional needs is critical for relationships.
• Core spiritual teachings, like unity and restoration, form the foundation of faith but can feel overwhelming.
• Music and community fellowship provide emotional support and spiritual upliftment.
• Prayer is a way to express devotion, seek guidance, and foster love and unity within families and communities.