Sunday Service on May 24, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on May 24, 2026

Music Offering

Sermon: Truth And Spirit Will Set You Free

The speaker delivers a deeply personal and reflective sermon centered around the theme "The Truth and Spirit Will Set You Free," drawing from Christian and Unificationist teachings. Beginning with the biblical phrase John 8:32, where Jesus refers to himself as the truth, the speaker revisits its meaning in the context of the Unification Church and its teachings. The phrase evolved from a simple motto of pursuing knowledge in the speaker’s college days to a dual pillar of the church’s renewal, combining truth and spirit, as emphasized by True Mother in 2012 after True Father's passing. Initially skeptical about returning to the “crying church” days full of spiritual fervor, the speaker explains their gradual transformation in understanding both the truth and spirit pillars. Over more than a decade, they came to see the truth not only as the Divine Principle but as a revelation centered around True Mother’s identity as the “only begotten daughter,” a concept that generated much controversy and misunderstanding. The speaker recounts how intellectual study of True Mother’s words felt insufficient without spiritual experience. A turning point came at a short three-day workshop in Las Vegas (2023), where spiritual prayer helped reconcile intellectual doubts and allowed a new appreciation of True Parents as a loving, equal couple rather than hierarchical figures. The discussion deepens with the speaker's personal encounters with spiritual prayer, liberation rituals for ancestors, and recognition of the interconnectedness between earthly and spiritual worlds. A vivid dream about a humiliating incident is interpreted as a spiritual message urging perseverance in prayer and humility. The speaker contrasts Christianity and Unificationism, noting that Christianity’s endurance isn’t solely due to biblical truth but the experiential presence of the Holy Spirit, drawing equivalencies with Pentecost. They emphasize that to truly know and understand Heavenly Parent, one must combine theological truth with spirit-filled experiences. Through reading Korean epic histories and recognizing the faith and prayer lives of national heroes, the speaker further affirms that greatness comes from God’s presence in the heart. They recommend the study of specific Unification Church texts for truth and experience of prayer for the spirit to advance spiritually. Finally, the speaker humbly declares their own spiritual progress as evidence that True Mother’s vision—to move forward with truth and spirit—is being realized, encouraging others to embrace this path for communal and individual spiritual growth. Highlights - Introduction of "The truth will set you free" from John 8:32 and its original meaning in Christianity. - Historical context of the Unification Church as the "crying church" emphasizing spiritual passion in the 1960s. - Revelation of True Mother’s identity as the “only begotten daughter” reshaping church theology. - Spiritual breakthrough at the three-day workshop in Las Vegas, bridging faith and understanding. - Commencement of daily 5 a.m. prayer life inspired by newfound spiritual commitment. - Realization of the importance of liberating ancestors and spiritual interconnectedness. - Discussion on Christianity’s endurance tied to both truth and the experiential Holy Spirit.