The Heart of The Father

Speaker: Tom Lane
Date: May 29, 2021

In this special sermon from Tom Lane (Radiant Apostolic Overseer and Pastor at Gateway Church), learn about the Father’s true heart toward us.

Focus Scriptures

Matthew 6:9-13 (ESV) 

“Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.”

Sermon Highlights

• God is our Father

• He is loving - John 3:16

• He is caring - I Peter 5:7

• He is committed - Hebrews 14:5

• He is focused - Romans 8:35

• He is engaged - Hebrews 12:5–6

• He is Approachable - Psalm 138:3

• He is Gracious - Psalm 86:5

• He is good - Jeremiah 29:11

• He is a disciplinarian - Hebrews 12:6

• He is generous - Psalm 84:11

• He is approachable – Psalm 138:3

• We are born again with the nature of our Father

• We are God’s Image bearer to the World

• Understand that your family model has some flaws that may have impacted you

• Reflect God to your children

• Fathers reflect God’s Image to their children

• Allow God’s nature to be seen in your responses

• God’s motive for any response toward us is always loving care for our good

• It is our purpose to:

• To influence as many people as we can for God and His Kingdom

• To fulfill our marriage vows for a lifetime

• To discover, embrace, and fulfill God’s will for our lives

• To provide for our families and enjoy the abundance that God liberally supplies while living a life of generosity

• To serve God and people through active involvement in a local congregation of Christ centered believers

• God leads and directs the events of our life

• God establishes and works through the authority in my life

• God is interested in my concerns and speaks to me about them