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Peace in the Pieces

Episode | May 25th, 2025 | 41 mins

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Peace doesn’t come from having it all together. It comes from keeping your eyes on the One who holds it all together. This message from Matthew 14 reminds us that Jesus meets us in the storm and calls us to walk in faith, not fear.

Breakfast on the Beach ...Oh Peter | Restored & Sent

Episode | May 18th, 2025 | 42 mins 14 secs

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Peter failed, ran, and denied Jesus, but Jesus didn’t leave him there. In this message from John 21, we see how Jesus restores Peter with grace and purpose. If you’ve ever needed a second chance, this is for you.

Breakfast on the Beach | Restored and Sent

Episode | May 11th, 2025 | 39 mins 47 secs

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Ever felt like you’ve failed God and just wanted to go back to what’s familiar? In this message from John 21, we see how Jesus meets His disciples in that exact place, not with shame, but with restoration.

Don’t Let Doubt Define or Defeat You | Restored & Sent

Episode | May 4th, 2025 | 36 mins 59 secs

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Ever felt like your doubts disqualify you from faith? Discover the complete story of Thomas, a disciple willing to die with Jesus before ever doubting Him. Learn why doubt is a universal Christian experience and how to prevent seasons of doubt from limiting your future walk with and effectiveness for Jesus.

Jesus Changes Everything | Restored & Sent

Episode | April 27th, 2025 | 43 mins 35 secs

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Jesus meets us right where we are — even behind locked doors of fear, doubt, and struggle. Through His resurrection, He brings His peace, His power, and His purpose, offering the life we were created to live.

The Cross & Resurrection Change Everything | Easter at Burnt Hickory

Episode | April 20th, 2025 | 30 mins 32 secs

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Explore the rich meaning behind Jesus' final words "It is finished" and how His resurrection validates His sacrifice. This Easter message reveals how the cross cancels our spiritual debt completely while the resurrection offers victory over sin, divine transformation, and assurance of eternal life—changing everything about how we live today.

Held in the Gardener’s Hands | Power and Promise

Episode | April 13th, 2025 | 33 mins 10 secs

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In "Held in the Gardener's Hands," we explore Jesus' teaching in John 15 about being the true vine with God as the gardener. Discover why pruning seasons aren't punishment but preparation for greater fruitfulness. Learn practical ways to abide in Christ through Bible study and Christian community, and understand that living the Christian life is impossible without remaining connected to the source.

The Way, The Truth, and The Life | Power and Promise

Episode | March 30th, 2025 | 43 mins 31 secs

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Discover how Jesus uses Jewish wedding imagery to explain His relationship with believers in "The Way, The Truth, and The Life." Learn why Christianity isn't about religious performance but about knowing and growing with Jesus from your first step of faith to your final breath. For those who've accepted Christ but haven't been baptized, find out why this first act of obedience is your crucial next step.

The Resurrection and Life | Power and Promise

Episode | March 23rd, 2025 | 41 mins 40 secs

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When Jesus declared "I am the resurrection and the life," He demonstrated His power by raising Lazarus from the dead after four days in the tomb. Discover why Jesus intentionally delayed, how He responds to our disappointment and grief, and what it means that "delays from God are not denials." A powerful message for anyone facing loss or questioning God's timing.

The Good Shepherd | Power and Promise

Episode | March 16th, 2025 | 43 mins 9 secs

baptist, bible, church, divine protection, divine sacrifice, faithful shepherd, god's love, good shepherd, john 10, matt petty sermon, pastoral care, personal relationship, preaching, scripture, sermon, sheep and shepherd, spiritual guidance, spiritual leadership, spiritual transformation, spiritual unity

Discover the true meaning of Jesus as the Good Shepherd in this powerful message. Learn why He's not just a caring leader, but the ultimate shepherd who dies for His sheep, loves them personally, and unites them as one flock. When life gets tough, He's the only one who stays right there with perfect love while others turn away.

The Door | Power and Promise

Episode | March 9th, 2025 | 39 mins 14 secs

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Discover the meaning behind Jesus's declaration "I AM the Door" through ancient shepherding practices. Learn how Jesus serves as both the entrance to God's presence and our divine protector, calling His sheep by name and offering abundant life. Through two types of sheepfolds, understand how Jesus positions Himself between us and every danger.

Light of the World | Power and Promise

Episode | March 2nd, 2025 | 41 mins 48 secs

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Discover the deep meaning behind Jesus's declaration "I AM the Light of the World" during the Festival of Tabernacles. Through ancient traditions of blazing temple lights and dark nights, learn how Jesus fulfills Israel's deepest longing for God's presence and offers His transformative light to illuminate every aspect of our lives.

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