In this episode, Matt and Jared dive into how worship works within the church — from how songs are chosen to why the theology behind the lyrics really matters. They unpack the role music plays in our spiritual lives and how worship shapes both ...

What kind of legacy are we leaving for the next generation?In this powerful message, Pastor Cyle from Heart o’ the Lakes Church dives into the vital role of church community in shaping young lives for Christ. With a focus on Psalm 78:4-7...

In this week’s message, Pastor Cyle continues our Miracles series by exploring one of Jesus’ most well-known miracles—feeding the 5,000 with just five loaves and two fish (and the similar miracle where He fed 4,000). But this message is about m...

Today’s episode looks at Peter’s wild miracle with Caesar’s tax — a coin pulled from a fish’s mouth — and how it encourages us to speak boldly about what God has done. The pastors discuss how people today respond to miracles with skepticism or ...

In this week’s message from our Miracles series, Pastor Cyle explores the powerful moment when Jesus tells Peter to cast his line and catch a fish with a coin in its mouth. This miracle goes beyond just provision—it’s about recognizing who Jesu...

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 mom...

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 heal...

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, Jare...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 o...

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 chu...

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 favor...

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....

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 fo...

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 harmles...

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 minist...

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 ...

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...

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 wa...

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 G...

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 ...

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 th...

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. Usi...