Heart of the Father Ministry Lakeland

The most compelling witness for the reality and the beauty of Jesus in our lives is when we are so satisfied in Him and He is the center of our joy no matter what the circumstances. But how can we walk before the Lord in confidence and welcome His embrace? He is a redeemer who comes to transform and to change everything, but we also have to partner with Him and not turn our noses up at His convict...

Barry teaches on the weighty symbolism and biblical importance behind baptism, and why Jesus illustrated that we should be baptized. Then, after Barry's teaching, we celebrated together as a number of folks were baptized! Listen in for their testimonies! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Qe3Cjdbmz4AKJOVx2zW2q?si=pHUPlmYERpWKNMmFut0r9Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.a...

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54f6cX0pTEEZHxR6ep6dD8?si=mT8Oz5QHR1qy8bHQ0oHwAQ Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brandon-jenkins-2-5-23-the-authority-of-god-and-his-saints/id1233517365?i=1000598278400

God and the devil are both asking you the same question: how much is God’s truth worth to you and what will you trade it for? Disciples are shaped by God’s word and they let it get into every area of their life. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rSkz5CymNIRn9WdIRWp3a?si=so5Cus7OSKSo-shQsQPfsg Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barry-nichols-2-1-23-tr...

Though the word "deacon" can have many connotations in the modern church, the Bible is very clear on what the office of a deacon is supposed to look like. Here's a hint: it's no small thing! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/35BMszWFWn4XustIuWiKig?si=529d2c86ec944125 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brandon-jenkins-01-29-23-a-biblical-perspective-on...

"Feeling good is not a good test of whether something is true. Scripture alone gives us a perfectly accurate picture of God." Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JshqGyd5lJCHhXHbI5Oir?si=8c40f447a74940b1 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barry-nichols-1-25-23-treasuring-the-word-of-god-part-2/id1233517365?i=1000596776179

Marilyn and Andrea from Options For Women share on their heart for children, their mission for the pregnancy help clinics they oversee, and why it's so important to defend life.

“The vigor of our spiritual life will be in exact proportion to the place held by the Bible in our life and thoughts” Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Zgtrb3pi0BD4Jw08VZU9h?si=0da91676d9874cf7 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barry-nichols-1-18-23-treasuring-the-word-of-god-part-1/id1233517365?i=1000595471057

Elders Panel - 01-08-23 - Vision For The Year Ahead by Heart of the Father Ministry

God wants to fill us with His fullness, but we’ve first got to acknowledge and drain away the distractions in our lives that take His place instead. We have to make choices about what we fill ourselves with! God is saying, “there is more fullness for you.” Lord, help us to be a people who know how to make room for you in our lives. We can’t be fruitful unless we remain with You!

Would the people we encounter in our lives be able to tell we’re Christians? Do our lives reflect Jesus to others? May our public and private lives not display self-centeredness, but Christ-centeredness.

Isaac Farias - 12-4-22 - Love's Glorious Mission by Heart of the Father Ministry

Enrico shares with us about his recent mission trip to Uganda and all the Lord did there, and Allyson brings a word from the Lord regarding the faithful application of our time and not being double minded in our lives and the things we do. She challenges us with the notion of being single minded and directly on track with what God is saying to us in our lives personally. The glut of the modern era...

If we’re going to be people of truth, we have to first love the truth of God in our inner person; saying one thing and living another is an affront to God and stifles maturity and growth by the Holy Spirit. How do we get to the place where we love God and experience His emancipating truth in our lives? Why should we pursue that? Why does any of it matter?

We've got lots of testimonies to share and we're glad to give God the glory in them all. In addition, Brandon also has a word from the Lord to share on the topic of distraction and how Satan absolutely will use our free time to keep us endlessly looping, going nowhere. Be encouraged, church!

David Vespa And Maryann Vespa - 11-6-22 - Consecrated To God by Heart of the Father Ministry

Do we live ready and expectant for God, or do we tone down the power of His word and ability in our lives? Lord, grow us out of immaturity, hollow pursuits, and distractions that cause us to miss the fullness of who You are! Grow us into spiritually sharpened, unabashed Christ followers, ready to give our “yes” to whatever things you may call us into and ask of us.

Speaker Derek Paul leads us on a deep dive through topics surrounding LGBTQ issues and culture, how to respond with godly wisdom, as well as a look into his own struggles with same sex attraction and how the Lord led him through those things into a healthy marriage and fruitful life with Christ.

Speaker Derek Paul leads us on a deep dive through topics surrounding LGBTQ issues and culture, how to respond with godly wisdom, as well as a look into his own struggles with same sex attraction and how the Lord led him through those things into a healthy marriage and fruitful life with Christ.

Philippians 1:27 says to live our lives in a manner that's worthy of Christ. How do we know if we’re doing that? Are we worthy because we come to church? How can I be sure?

“The best measure of a spiritual life is not its ecstasies, but its obedience.” If we say we belong to Jesus it means we’re no longer the captain of our own ship. Western church culture often treats surrender to Christ as a kind of diet or selection, but it’s not something one merely adds on to life when change is desired. Let’s dive in to what biblical discipleship really means.

You’ve got to exercise the gifts that God’s given you. Some may be teachers, prophets, evangelists, etc., but there’s something undeniably important about simply being faithful with the things God’s entrusted YOU with. Looking to others with comparison in our eyes is never fruitful, but looking to God and asking Him what we should do and where we should begin with what He’s given us is a powerful...

Is there a certain way to pray, and how can I know? How did Jesus do it? As we unpack these and other questions, we'll explore the imperative truth that while not everyone is called to full time occupational ministry, we're all called to pray.

Do we know the Word of God enough to answer the kinds of questions people are asking these days? As we continue on from last week’s message, we’re unfolding the practicality and necessity of how to share the message of the Bible in modern parlance without without diluting its authority or power, all while underscoring the importance of reliance upon the Holy Spirit.

When we gather together to pray, what is it supposed to look like? How do we seek the Lord’s heart in a group setting and how do we keep Him at the helm of our prayer and intercession?