Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on April 7, 2024
Musical Offering
Sermon - Pursuit of Happiness
True happiness comes from serving God and others. Seniors are the happiest group. Family, friends, and faith community become more important as we get older. Jesus created a community centered around God's love. God is with us in our struggles. We need each other and our community. God will never abandon us. We can bring hope and joy to the world.
Key Insights
- Seniors are the happiest group because they have financial security, family, and friends around them. They also tend to care less about what others think of them.
- True happiness comes from serving God and serving others. It is not solely dependent on personal happiness.
- As we get older, family, friends, and faith community become more important to us. These relationships provide joy and fulfillment in life.
- Jesus created a community centered around God's love, emphasizing the importance of community in finding love, comfort, and fulfillment.
- In times of struggle and despair, God is closest to us. We should support and be there for each other in our darkest times.
- God will never abandon us, as seen through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. His love fills the universe, bringing hope and happiness.
- By investing ourselves in our community and spreading love, we can bring hope and joy to the world. Our actions have the power to make a positive impact.
- John Pace's booklet "God Eternal Life and Conscience" serves as a gift on his 70th birthday, aiming to share his life experiences and the teachings of Reverend Sun Myung Moon. It is an effort to witness and present the truth to others.
- John Pace emphasizes individual responsibility for one's life, stating that nobody else can save or fulfill a person's life except themselves and God. He encourages taking ownership and seeking the truth.
- John Pace believes that seeking the truth is crucial, as it allows individuals to understand their purpose and destiny, including the existence of the spiritual world. He highlights the importance of personal growth and self-realization before transitioning to the spiritual realm.
- John Pace expresses his willingness to face disagreement and criticism when sharing his beliefs. He understands that each person has the responsibility to seek and accept the truth based on their own efforts and willingness to explore.
- John Pace's booklet contains a speech by Reverend Sun Myung Moon titled "God's Homeland and the Peace Kingdom Are Built on the Foundation of the Realm of His Liberation and Release." He finds this speech to be a clear and comprehensive explanation of life, God, good and evil, marriage, and family.
- John Pace's family birthdays and upcoming 70th birthday celebration serve as a reminder of the passage of time and the reflection on one's life. He acknowledges the happiness that comes with age and the opportunity to share his experiences and insights with others.
Elijah's Contest: Elijah, a prophet of God, challenged the prophets of Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel to prove who is the true God.
King Ahab: King Ahab, the seventh king of the northern kingdom of Israel, was an evil king who worshipped the false god Baal.
God's Power: After the prophets of Baal failed, Elijah prayed to the Lord and fire came down from heaven, proving the power of the one true God.
People's Faith: The people turned back to God after witnessing the miracle, realizing the Lord is the one true God.
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