The Truth Church

Brother Pearson preaches from Proverbs 18:14, emphasizing that while a person's spirit can sustain physical infirmity, a wounded or crushed spirit is unbearable. He compares life's decisions to chess, noting that poor moves—whether sin, rebellion, or foolish choices—can lead to a prison of self-blame, despair, and iron bars of affliction. He references Psalm 107:10-16, which describes those sitting in darkness and bound in affliction because they rebelled against God, yet when they cried out, the Lord saved them and broke the gates of brass and cut the bars of iron asunder. Brother Pearson stresses that even when we deserve our suffering due to our own transgressions, God hears the cry from behind those iron bars. He illustrates this with the story of an elderly woman who had rejected her own Holy Ghost experience due to shyness and doubt, but when she finally cried out in faith, she was refilled. The sermon's spiritual purpose is to encourage those trapped in self-pity, hopelessness, or the consequences of their own sin to cry out to God, because He is ready to break their chains and deliver them. The preacher insists that staying silent in a wounded spirit keeps one bound, but crying out invites divine intervention and freedom.

The minister opens with Acts chapter 2, describing the day of Pentecost when the disciples were filled with the Holy Ghost, speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gave utterance. He emphasizes that the Holy Ghost is not merely an additional blessing but a necessity for every believer, regardless of background, ethnicity, or length of faith. Drawing from Acts 2:38, he explains that repentance and baptism in Jesus' name deal with the old man and past sins, but the Holy Ghost is for the future—the comforter Jesus promised, the water springing up into everlasting life. He contrasts worldly water, which leaves one thirsty again, with the living water of the Spirit that provides eternal refreshment and rest, citing Isaiah 28:12 where the Holy Ghost is called the refreshing for the weary. The minister stresses that faith is essential to receive this gift, using Hebrews 4 to show that the preached word must be mixed with faith to profit. He illustrates faith through the analogy of a child crying out for its mother—believing in what is not seen. The Holy Ghost is the earnest of our inheritance, the habitation of God through the Spirit, and the shift in spiritual pressure that brings victory over sin, fear, and addiction. He concludes by urging all to seek the Holy Ghost with childlike faith, knowing this promise is for today.

Reverend Wodoslawsky draws from Psalm 37:3-5 to teach that successful Christian living hinges on delighting in the Lord. He emphasizes that true faith means complete trust in God despite circumstances, leading to God-given desires. He urges believers to find joy in God's commandments, worship, and correction, arguing that unhappiness in serving God often leads to spiritual struggle. Using personal examples, he illustrates how God provides for those who delight in Him—even without specific prayer—such as a white house with a red door appearing after a casual wish, or needed items arriving from neighbors. He warns from Deuteronomy 28 that failing to serve God with joyfulness can lead to spiritual emptiness. The sermon encourages a happy, grateful attitude, quoting multiple psalms that translate "blessed" as "happy." He stresses that delighting in God transforms the journey, making even trials bearable. The core message is that when believers commit their way to the Lord and maintain joy, God will bring His purposes to pass, fulfilling the desires of hearts aligned with His will.

Reverend Wodoslawsky preached from Isaiah 53, emphasizing that Christ's work extends beyond forgiveness of sins to bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows (verse 4). He argued that while physical pain fades, a wounded spirit—from abuse, abandonment, or deep hurt—is unbearable alone. The sermon taught that just as Jesus took our iniquities, He also wants to lift the emotional and spiritual burdens we carry, often for years. He illustrated this through a story of a Vietnam veteran freed from 25 years of nightmares after baptism, and a man whose suicide was prevented by a woman's obedience to the Spirit. The preacher shared a personal testimony: after his daughter's wedding, overwhelming grief clung to him until, while worshiping in church, God supernaturally lifted it completely. He stressed that God can heal the brokenhearted (Luke 4:18) and exchange our ashes for beauty (Isaiah 61:3), but we must willingly let go. He noted that wounds are often layered, requiring time and prayer, but God's will is to remove them. The spiritual purpose was to call hearers to bring their griefs to the altar, hand over their 'bowl of ashes,' and trust Jesus to replace mourning with joy, heaviness with praise. Reverend Wodoslawsky concluded by affirming that God's vengeance is against the devil's work, and His primary mission is to heal the brokenhearted.

Reverend Wodoslawsky preaches on the power of words, drawing from Matthew 8:5-13 where the centurion tells Jesus to "speak the word only" for his servant's healing. The centurion understood authority: he was under authority and had soldiers under him, so his commands were obeyed. Jesus marveled at his faith, which was revealed through his words, not through declarations of belief. The preacher emphasizes that death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21), and Jesus said we are justified or condemned by our words (Matthew 12). What fills the heart comes out of the mouth, so if we lack words of praise or prayer, we must examine our hearts. The initial evidence of the Holy Ghost is speaking in tongues, showing how important words are to God—He gets us speaking immediately. The preacher urges believers not to settle for stammering but to develop fluent spiritual language. He illustrates from Scripture: Jesus made blind men speak their need; Jacob had to confess his name before his destiny changed; Isaac never took back his spoken blessing. Parents and grandparents have authority to speak blessings over their children, even wayward ones, because God honors words spoken in faith. The sermon concludes that prayer—speaking words of faith—activates God's power. We must not beg but command in faith, and if we lack words, the Spirit intercedes. The preacher calls for a transformation of thinking through the power of spoken words.