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Send us Fan Mail This week on the HOTLCast, we continue the conversation on miracles —specifically, the kind that bring healing and reveal God’s glory. Cody shares a personal story of miraculous healing, and the team reflects on how we process these moments through the lens of Scripture. Why don’t we see more miracles in modern America? Is it skepticism, pride, or just distraction? We wrestle with...

Send us Fan Mail In week three of our “Miracles” series at HOTL, Pastor Cyle dives deeper into what the Bible really says about miracles — and how we, as followers of Christ, should respond when we’re praying for one. We’ve all heard stories: someone healed from an incurable condition, a broken relationship restored, a heart finally at peace. But what about when we’re still waiting for our miracle...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the HOTLCast, we reflect on the powerful stories shared this past Sunday—especially Jared’s testimony of miracles witnessed during his time in Pakistan. From blind eyes opened to a mute child speaking for the first time, Jared reminds us that God still moves —sometimes in ways we least expect, and often where hearts are most open. We also check in on the message...

Send us Fan Mail This week at Heart o' the Lakes, Pastor Cyle continues our powerful sermon series, “Miracle,” by exploring a moment in Scripture that often surprises people— Jesus cursing the fig tree in Matthew 21 . What does this unusual miracle mean, and how does it relate to our lives today? Pastor Cyle unpacks the deeper significance behind this act, showing how it points to a central t...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the HOTLCast, we kick things off with some laughs and stories from Lumberjack Weekend at The Pines—Cody may have left with a sore back, but a full heart. Then we dive into the message from Sunday: Miracles. From Cody’s own story of unexplained healing to miracles seen overseas, in camps, and even in everyday church life—this episode is full of personal testimonies tha...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Pastor Cyle kicks off a powerful new series on miracles —what they meant in the Bible and how we should understand them today. Using John 11 and the story of Lazarus, Pastor Cyle explores how Jesus performed miracles with purpose—but also how faith in who Jesus is must come before our desire for what He can do. Sometimes God performs the miracle we’re asking for. Someti...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the HOTLCast, the team shares a heartfelt update and a call for prayer for Pastor Cyle’s mom, Candice, who is currently battling lymphoma. Please keep her and the family in your prayers. ❤️ Then we dive deep into the vision of Heart O’ The Lakes Church—where we are, how far we’ve come, and where we believe God is leading us. From Vision 2020’s major milestones to the...

Send us Fan Mail At Heart O’ the Lakes Church, we believe God has called us to be intentional and visionary in how we grow and serve our community. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Cyle unpacks Vision 2025 —our 5-year plan launched in 2020 to guide our church toward a future that’s not just bigger, but greater. In this message, you’ll hear about: ✅ Why HOTL exists: To be a Christian community that g...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Pastor Matt, Pastor Cody, Pastor Mark, and Music Director Jared gather around the mic to unpack Sunday’s message about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Pastor Cyle laid out a clear and biblical view of Mary’s role—highly favored, deeply faithful, but not to be worshiped—and we dig deeper into what that means for our faith today. We also talk about the announcemen...

Send us Fan Mail This past Sunday, Pastor Cyle delivered a powerful message on Mary, the mother of Jesus , from a Protestant perspective. He unpacked the biblical understanding of Mary as a woman who was "highly favored"—a recipient of God’s grace. Pastor Cyle addressed the idea of perpetual virginity and how the Bible speaks about Jesus’ brothers , contrasting common misconceptions with...

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Mark talk about what is happening at Heart o' the Lakes this week on the podcast! From the rummage sale that is going to be happening THIS upcoming weekend and how we use it for missions, to using your talents that God has given you for the kingdom, we want to encourage you through your walk with Christ as be a place where people know and see that we Love God and Lov...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging sermon, Pastor Matt unpacks the powerful story of Samson and the destructive pull of temptation . Using a creative goldfish object lesson with the kids, he illustrates how temptation often appears small and harmless—but its goal is to lead us away from God's purpose. Through Samson’s downfall with Delilah , we see how sin complicates our lives, damages our re...

Send us Fan Mail With Pastor Cyle in Italy and Pastor Cody in Florida, this week’s episode takes a fresh turn as Mark, Matt, and Jared dive into what’s happening at our Jackson Campus of Heart O’ The Lakes. Pastor Mark reflects on the last three years of ministry and the incredible growth God has brought—culminating in the largest Easter attendance yet with 75 people! We talk about what it means t...

Send us Fan Mail In this message from Pastor Cody at HOTL, we explore the life of Mark—the author of the second Gospel—and his powerful connection to the Apostle Peter. Discover how Mark, though once a deserter, became a faithful recorder of Peter’s eyewitness testimony of Jesus. Learn about the early church's persecution, insights from early church father Papias, and the grace that welcomes...

Send us Fan Mail This week we reflect on an incredible Easter at HOTL, where so many joined us to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We talk about how we’re helping new guests feel at home—including a special BBQ just for them—and how we’re always encouraging people to take the next step in their faith journey. Cyle shares excitement about his upcoming trip to Italy and the chance to walk throug...

Send us Fan Mail This powerful Easter message from Pastor Cyle takes us through the journey of Jesus’ resurrection, the pressure Pontius Pilate faced, and the voices we choose to listen to in moments of decision. As Pastor Cyle prepares for a trip to Rome to walk in the footsteps of the apostles, he challenges both new and returning believers to take their faith seriously—because the same Jesus wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on the meaning and weight of Holy Week—from Palm Sunday to Good Friday—and explore how these moments shape our faith. Cyle shares a powerful thought about Jesus’ last meal, and Cody reflects on the solemn beauty of Good Friday. We also look ahead to church trips to Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Jamaica, and how serving globally and locally—like our upcomin...

Send us Fan Mail On this Palm Sunday, we remember and rejoice in Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem — the moment when prophecy met fulfillment. For over a thousand years, Israel waited for their Messiah, and in Matthew 21:9–17, we witness the arrival of the promised King. In this message, we explore the deep meaning behind Zechariah 9:9 and Psalm 118:24–25, connecting the Old Testament anticipa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat with the two newer voices to the HOTL team—Matt and Jared! We kick things off with some laughs (including Jared’s iconic Sesame Street tee and a graveyard strawberry fundraiser story you'll want to see yourself), and then dive deep into what their first few weeks at Heart O' The Lakes have been like. From there, we lean into our current series, M...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s sermon, Pastor Cyle addresses the powerful emotions of depression and how they affect our hearts and minds. He emphasizes that depression is not a sin but a signal—one that we must learn to interpret and address in a healthy way. Using scriptures from Ephesians, Psalms, and 2 Corinthians, Pastor Cyle offers practical guidance on how to turn to God, change our mindset, a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the HOTLCast — the official podcast of Heart O' The Lakes Church! Each episode, we keep you in the loop on what’s happening at HOTL, make fun of ourselves just enough to stay humble, and dig deeper into the message from Sunday. This week, we’re introducing our brand-new Music Director, Jared Coad ! He’s got a wild story — from learning instruments as a kid with his...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Cyle dives into the complexities of family relationships. Family can be one of the greatest sources of joy, but it can also be one of the messiest parts of our lives. In this sermon, Cyle addresses the difficult dynamics we often face with our relatives and how we can navigate through family drama with grace. He challenges us to become intentional pieces of change in our fa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Matt to talk about his journey into ministry at Heart O’ The Lakes and the deep, relational culture that continues to shape our church family. From fun moments like an AI-generated song about the Great Commission with our middle school boys, to real talk about walking with people through pain, baggage, and restoration—we cover a lot of ground. We...

Send us Fan Mail Life can often feel messy, especially when we face struggles that seem overwhelming. In this continuation of our "Messy" series, Pastor Cyle addresses one of the most challenging topics we encounter—suicide. In this powerful sermon, he reminds us of the importance of not only reaching out for help when we need it, but also being a consistent and compassionate presence fo...

Send us Fan Mail We talk about the sermon series that we just wrapped up at our church in this episode! When it comes to learning the truth that shapes our faith we look at it as an idea of unforgetting