The Truth Church

Pastor Hilton preached from 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, emphasizing that divine revelation goes beyond natural understanding or intellectual assent. He defined revelation as something previously unknown that becomes known, but distinguished natural realization from spiritual revelation imparted by God's Spirit. Using Matthew 16, he highlighted Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God—a revelation not from flesh and blood but from the Father. Pastor Hilton stressed that personal revelation must be tested against Scripture, as 1 John 4:6 instructs. He warned against a mere intellectual grasp of Jesus, urging the congregation to seek a heart-level revelation that transforms. Referring to Matthew 11:25-27, he noted that God hides truth from the wise and reveals it to babes, making revelation accessible to all, regardless of background or education. He then illustrated this from John 18, where Jesus declared 'I Am' in Gethsemane, causing the soldiers to fall backward—a demonstration of His divine power. Pastor Hilton connected revelation to experiencing God's power, lamenting that the modern church often lacks miracles because of a deficient revelation of Jesus. He closed with the raising of Lazarus, contrasting Mary's doubt with Martha's declaration, 'Even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.' The sermon called believers to receive a deeper, active revelation that releases faith for God's supernatural works.

Reverend Mays preaches from Philippians 4:11-13, focusing on Paul's declaration that he has learned to be content in every state. The message centers on the phrase "it just doesn't matter," meaning believers can live above circumstances through Christ's strength. Despite the world's bad news, confusion, and moral decay, God remains in control. Our hope is not in earthly things but in Jesus, who is an anchor for the soul. The preacher contrasts those who trust in the arm of flesh, described as a useless heath shrub in a desert that cannot see when good comes, with those who trust in the Lord, likened to a tree planted by waters with roots reaching deep, remaining green even in drought. Using Habakkuk 3:17-18, he illustrates praising God even when crops fail and flocks are cut off. Job's example of worshipping after losing everything shows that true praise arises even in grief. The sermon urges the congregation to live from a heavenly perspective, not bothered by heat or drought, because the believer's leaves stay green and they continue yielding fruit. Ultimately, the preacher exhorts trust in the name of Jesus above every name, casting all cares upon Him, and living in the realm of praise where the enemy's best shots cannot steal joy or peace.

Reverend Mays preaches from Numbers 13:1-2, 17-20, and 23-33, focusing on the account of the twelve spies sent to Canaan. All spies agreed the land flowed with milk and honey and brought back abundant fruit—a cluster of grapes so large it required two men to carry on a staff. Yet ten spies delivered an evil report, saying, 'Nevertheless, the people are strong, the cities are walled, and we saw giants,' causing the congregation to fear. Only Joshua and Caleb urged faith, declaring, 'Let us go up at once and possess it, for we are well able to overcome it.' Reverend Mays identifies the one word 'nevertheless' or 'but' as the thief that robs believers of faith, health, dreams, and miracles. He illustrates that every time a believer adds 'but' to God's promises—'I know God can heal, but'—they limit God and disqualify themselves from His provision. Giants represent fear, insecurity, sickness, depression, and other forces Satan uses to block believers from their promised blessings. Reverend Mays calls the congregation to choose between 'fruit or fright,' declaring that the fruit of God's promises always outweighs the fear of giants. He emphasizes that the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, and faith—belongs to believers because Jesus purchased it with His blood. Giants are trespassers, not owners. He concludes by urging the church to look beyond giants, focus on the fruit, and take possession of God's promises by force, trusting in Jehovah Jireh, the God of abundance.

Reverend Ferrell opens with Ezekiel 22:30, where God seeks someone to repair the hedge and stand in the gap but finds none. He explains that a hedge, a thorned barrier, protects the flock from both enemies and straying. Referencing Ecclesiastes 10:8, he warns that breaking a hedge invites a serpent's bite. Using a farm illustration, he describes goats that constantly test the fence to escape their safe pasture, not realizing a predator lurks outside. This mirrors Christians who ignore the protection of God's hedge, tempted by greener grass on the other side. Reverend Ferrell emphasizes that God's Word is the standard: Psalm 119:11 says hiding God's Word in the heart prevents sin. He calls believers to be examples (1 Timothy 4:12) and to teach children diligently (Deuteronomy 6). Prayer and study are essential tools for hedge builders. Ephesians 6 commands putting on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word—and praying always with perseverance. He stresses that the ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12) is given to perfect and edify the saints. Satan knows the scriptures and looks for gaps in believers' lives (Job 1-2). Reverend Ferrell urges self-examination to find and repair any breach, reminding that the adversary prowls like a roaring lion. The spiritual purpose is to challenge hearers to be vigilant hedge builders who protect themselves, their families, and the church by maintaining the boundary God has established through His Word and prayer.

Pastor Hilton continues his series on spiritual warfare from Psalm 144, emphasizing that the Lord teaches our hands to war. He reviews the battle at Rephidim, where Israel first encountered Amalek after leaving Egypt, noting that while they won that battle, the Amalekite spirit persists and must be contended with. He stresses the importance of knowing when to fight and maintaining unity of the Spirit. The message delves into the nature of spiritual enemies, distinguishing between principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and spiritual wickedness in high places. He clarifies that these are wicked spirits operating in the heavenly regions, not omnipresent, and limited by God's authority, using the examples of the Gadarene demoniac and the book of Job to illustrate how spirits roam seeking rest or assignments. Pastor Hilton warns against exceeding one's spiritual authority, noting even Michael the archangel did not bring a railing accusation against Satan but said, 'The Lord rebuke thee.' He calls the church to 'earnestly contend for the faith' and be strong in the Lord, putting on the whole armor of God: the girdle of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit. He concludes that the purpose of this armor is to enable prayer—praying always with all perseverance and supplication in the Spirit, as this kind of spiritual opposition only goes out by prayer and fasting. The ultimate victory belongs to God, and the church is called to stand and withstand in the evil day.