The Truth Church

Pastor Hilton opens with Revelation 22:16-17, emphasizing that Jesus sends His angel to testify to the churches, and that the Spirit and the bride say, 'Come.' He draws a parallel between the historical pioneer journey 'going west'—leaving an old world of monarchy and limitation for a new world of opportunity—and the Christian's journey from this fallen world to the new heaven and new earth described in Revelation 21. Just as immigrants left the old world based on letters from those who had seen the new land, believers have the inspired 'letters' of Scripture, particularly John's Revelation, describing the New Jerusalem where God will dwell with His people, wiping away every tear, and where there will be no more death, sorrow, crying, or pain. Pastor Hilton insists this is no fairy tale but absolute truth, and that even the apostle John's vivid descriptions—streets of gold, gates of pearl—do not fully capture the glory to come. He exhorts the congregation to 'read the letter' and bury it in their hearts, because these words are faithful and true for every believer enduring pain, loss, or struggle. The price paid to pioneer this spiritual journey is worth it, because the reality of heaven will far surpass any imagination. The message is a call to remember the untold story of the new world awaiting those who love God and pay the price to reach that shore.

Reverend Mays preaches from Genesis 37, using the story of Joseph's brothers throwing him into a pit to teach about the pits believers can find themselves in. He emphasizes that even righteous people face afflictions, as Psalm 34:19 says many are the afflictions of the righteous. Pits can come from others' jealousy, bad decisions, or being pushed by others. In the pit, dreams, faith, and hope can die. However, Reverend Mays declares that the pit is not the final destination. He notes that Reuben suggested putting Joseph in the pit but was not there when he was lifted out, illustrating that those who put you in the pit may not see your deliverance. The preacher stresses that the pit does not have to be the end of one's story, citing Psalm 30:5 that joy comes in the morning. He identifies dream killers—people who claim to be spiritual but hate the dreams God gives. Reverend Mays then reveals that it was Judah, whose name means praise, who got Joseph out of the pit, not his coat or dreams. Thus, praise gets you out of the pit. He calls for praising God in the midst of trials, not after victory, citing Job's worship through loss and Jeremiah's humility in accepting old rags to be lifted out of the pit. The message concludes that pride keeps people in the pit, but humble, undignified praise brings deliverance.

Pastor Hilton reads Jude 1:20-23, focusing on verse 22: 'of some have compassion, making a difference.' He argues that the defining characteristic of the true church is not merely correct doctrine—though Oneness theology is foundational—but genuine, perceivable love. He connects the Oneness of God (Deuteronomy 6:4) to the believer's unity: as Jesus embodied the fullness of the Godhead (Colossians 2:9), the church as His body must embody that fullness, which includes love. Without love, right doctrine and spiritual gifts become worthless (1 Corinthians 13:1-3). The sermon emphasizes that love must be authentic, not feigned, and must be expressed in action—compassion that moves believers to care for the lost, the struggling, and even those who offend. Pastor Hilton stresses that people will not care how much you know until they know how much you care. He calls the church to keep themselves in the love of God and to love their neighbor as themselves, following Jesus’ command. The message culminates in a plea for compassion: believers must see beyond sin and failure to the person in need, as Jesus was moved by compassion for the multitudes. Parables like the unforgiving servant illustrate that those forgiven much must forgive and have compassion on others. The sermon’s purpose is to reorient the church from mere doctrinal correctness to a ministry of love and mercy, which is the true difference that will attract and save the lost.

Pastor Hilton opens with the Beatitude about hungering and thirsting for righteousness, promising that God will fill those who are hungry for Him. He then reads 1 Peter 3:14-16, emphasizing that suffering for righteousness’ sake brings happiness because of the hope within believers. The pastor acknowledges that trials, tribulations, and suffering are real and shared by many in the congregation, including health crises and loss of loved ones. He reminds listeners that rain falls on both the just and unjust, so we must not base our faithfulness on circumstances but remain determined to hold out to the end. Drawing from Acts 5, he highlights how the apostles rejoiced after being beaten, counting it worthy to suffer shame for Christ’s name, because their hope was not in earthly things but in eternal salvation. Pastor Hilton teaches that tribulation works patience, patience works experience, and experience works hope, and that the Holy Ghost is the power that transforms suffering into hope that does not disappoint. He stresses that the hope of salvation is a helmet protecting our minds, and that we have an unveiled, glorious view of God’s plan through Christ. The sermon culminates in the assurance that present sufferings are not worthy to be compared with the glory to be revealed, and that we have a blessed hope in the appearing of Jesus Christ. He exhorts the congregation to be ready to give an answer for the hope within them, and to cling to that hope no matter what the enemy does.

Pastor Hilton delivers a message on enduring through spiritual darkness, drawing from the Israelites' bondage in Egypt and Peter's denial. He emphasizes that God works in the darkest nights, and the answer to prayer often comes after prolonged waiting and struggle. Referencing Luke 18's parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge, he stresses that God will avenge His elect speedily, but the key is maintaining faith when the answer arrives. He calls the congregation to respond to the Holy Ghost, recognizing that revival is already present, not something to search for. Finally, he ties the message to Elijah's servant seeing a cloud the size of a man's hand on Mount Carmel, symbolizing a small sign of the coming deluge. Pastor Hilton urges the church to build a hedge around the man of God and to stand firm, proclaiming that morning is breaking and the storm of God's outpouring is brewing.