The Heart of The Father

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 Scripture // 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 HighlightsGod is our FatherHe is loving - John 3:16He is caring - I Peter 5:7He is committed - Hebrews 14:5He is focused - Romans 8:35He is engaged - Hebrews 12:5–6He is Approachable - Psalm 138:3He is Gracious - Psalm 86:5He is good - Jeremiah 29:11He is a disciplinarian - Hebrews 12:6He is generous - Psalm 84:11He is approachable – Psalm 138:3We are born again with the nature of our FatherWe are God’s Image bearer to the WorldUnderstand that your family model has some flaws that may have impacted youReflect God to your childrenFathers reflect God’s Image to their childrenAllow God’s nature to be seen in your responsesGod’s motive for any response toward us is always loving care for our goodIt is our purpose to:To influence as many people as we can for God and HisKingdomTo fulfill our marriage vows for a lifetimeTo discover, embrace, and fulfill God’s will for our livesTo provide for our families and enjoy the abundance that God liberallysupplies while living a life of generosityTo serve God and people through active involvement in a localcongregation of Christ centered believersGod leads and directs the events of our lifeGod establishes and works through the authority in my lifeGod is interested in my concerns and speaks to me about them