Matt Petty
Co-Host of Burnt Hickory | Sermons
Matt Petty has been leading church ministries since 1997 and has seen thousands of students and adults give their lives to Jesus and begin to serve God. Matt joined the Pastoral team of Burnt Hickory in July of 2001 as the Student Pastor.
For 18 years Matt has given leadership to the RADIATE students and staff team that walks with middle school, high school, and college-aged students here at Burnt Hickory. Matt has been a key leader in student ministry here in this community as well as in the state of Georgia and nation. His love of the next generation has been on display consistently within and outside the walls of Burnt Hickory.
Matt is a native of Cobb county, and one of his desires as Senior Pastor is to see all people of his home in West Cobb and Paulding County know Jesus, serve Jesus, and for the church to be a place of love and healing that Burnt Hickory has been since its beginning.
Matt is married to his college love, Melissa, and has two boys Blake and Dalton. If not doing ministry at BHBC, you can usually find the Petty family on a sports field somewhere in Georgia or enjoying all things outdoors. Matt has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of West Georgia in Business Finance, and Masters from Liberty University in Theology.
Matt Petty has hosted 216 Episodes.
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Unified or Compromised | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | September 21st, 2025 | 38 mins 37 secs
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Real unity in the church isn’t surface-level. Unity in the church requires a full heart and full life surrender. In this episode, we look at how the early church lived boldly, gave generously, and stood together against both external and internal attacks.
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Living in Opposition | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | September 14th, 2025 | 46 mins 49 secs
baptist, bible, church, holy spirit boldness, living in opposition, living out faith, peter and john, power & the church, preaching, scripture, sermon, spirit, stand for jesus, truth and opposition
What does it look like to live out your faith when the world pushes back? This week’s message from Acts 4 reminds us that opposition isn’t the end, but that it’s often the beginning of gospel impact.
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Beautiful Gate Principles | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | September 7th, 2025 | 45 mins 9 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory, christian witness, church, everyday ministry, faith podcast, gospel message, jesus-centered living, preaching, scripture, sermon, spirit power
Acts 3 takes us to the Beautiful Gate, where Peter and John met a man in desperate need. This message unpacks how God works through ordinary moments to display His power, care for the one, and point all things back to Jesus.
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The Spirit-Filled Model | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | August 31st, 2025 | 43 mins 39 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory, christian community, church, early believers, faith podcast, fellowship and prayer, gospel living, preaching, scripture, sermon, spirit-filled church
The early church shows us what it looks like to live Spirit-filled lives. In Acts 2:42–47, we see how prayer, Scripture, fellowship, and generosity transform both individuals and communities.
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Preach it, Peter | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | August 24th, 2025 | 41 mins 23 secs
baptist, bible, biblical teaching, bold faith, church, early church, gospel clarity, new believers, preaching, scripture, sermon, spirit-filled life
Peter’s first sermon after Pentecost wasn’t just bold, it was Spirit-led and life-changing. That invitation still stands for us today.
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The Day It All Changed | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | August 17th, 2025 | 41 mins 38 secs
baptist, bible, church, empowered faith, everyday faith, god’s timing, living with purpose, new testament church, preaching, scripture, sermon, spirit-led living, walking in truth
What changed at Pentecost? Everything. The Spirit moved in, not around us, but in us. That shift still changes how we live today.
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Overwhelmed, But Still Making Good Decisions | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | August 10th, 2025 | 42 mins 13 secs
baptist, bible, biblical clarity, burnt hickory podcast, christian podcast, church, faith growth, overwhelmed life, preaching, scripture, sermon, trusting god
Even when life is overwhelming, God gives us what we need to move forward. This message from Acts 1 offers six steps that lead to spiritual clarity and faithful decision-making.
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The Promised Spirit | Spirit, Power & The Church
Episode | August 3rd, 2025 | 43 mins 38 secs
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God didn’t just save you. He gave you His Spirit to live through you. This message kicks off our walk through Acts with a look at the promise and power of the Holy Spirit.
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Life Lessons from Hitting Rock Bottom | Summer of Psalms
Episode | June 29th, 2025 | 39 mins 52 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory, christian growth, christian podcast, church, david and bathsheba, faith podcast, healing from sin, hitting rock bottom, matt petty, preaching, scripture, second chances, sermon
Even at your lowest, God isn’t finished. Psalm 51 shows how grace meets us in failure and restores us with purpose.
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Hope Reminders | Summer of Psalms
Episode | June 22nd, 2025 | 40 mins 35 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory, christian hope, christian podcast, church, encouragement in christ, faith podcast, matt petty, preaching, scripture, sermon
Hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s knowing who stands with you. This message from Psalm 121 reminds us that God is near, active, and faithful every step of the way.
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The Blessing Process | Summer of Psalms
Episode | June 15th, 2025 | 34 mins 30 secs
baptist, bible, blessed life, burnt hickory, christian podcast, church, generational impact, preaching, scripture, sermon, summer of psalms
God’s blessing isn’t random. It’s the result of fearing Him and walking in His ways. This message from Psalm 128 shows how obedience opens the door to joy, purpose, and generational impact.
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There is Joy in the SECOND CHANCES | Summer of Psalms
Episode | June 8th, 2025 | 39 mins 27 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory, christian podcast, church, grace and truth, preaching, repentance and joy, scripture, sermon, spiritual renewal
This week’s message from Psalm 32 reminds us that real joy follows real repentance. When we stop hiding and start being honest with God, we find freedom.