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 229 Episodes.
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Three Scenes, but Only One Answer | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
Episode | January 11th, 2026 | 42 mins 48 secs
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Three different people. One life-changing answer. This message from Acts 16 walks through how the gospel transformed Lydia, a slave girl, and a jailer—each from a different walk of life, yet united in their need for Jesus.
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The Faithful Life of a Christ Follower | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
Episode | January 4th, 2026 | 42 mins 42 secs
acts 14, baptist, bible, bold faith, christ follower, christian podcast, church, faith over fear, paul and barnabas, preaching, scripture, sermon, spiritual growth
This week’s message takes us into Acts 14 and the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas, showing what it looks like to live faithfully as a Christ follower. From speaking with boldness to persevering through hardship, this sermon gives a clear picture of how we can live our calling with humility and strength.
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Prince of Peace | The Child is Born
Episode | December 21st, 2025 | 42 mins 25 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory sermon, christian podcast, christmas sermon, church, god’s peace, gospel and peace, hope in jesus, isaiah 9, jesus brings peace, lasting peace, peace in hardship, preaching, prince of peace, scripture, sermon, sermon podcast, soul peace, spiritual calm
What kind of peace does Jesus really offer? In this message, we look at Isaiah 9:6 and the title “Prince of Peace” to understand how Jesus meets us in our deepest need—not with momentary calm, but with soul-level peace that holds steady through chaos.
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The Everlasting Father | The Child is Born
Episode | December 14th, 2025 | 37 mins 36 secs
baptist, bible, christian podcast, christmas message, church, everlasting father, fatherly love, gospel hope, jesus gives life, jesus never changes, jesus provides, names of jesus, preaching, scripture, sermon, sermon on isaiah 9
In this Christmas message, we explore what it means for Jesus to be called our “Everlasting Father” and how that truth brings deep comfort and real hope.
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The Mighty God | The Child is Born
Episode | December 7th, 2025 | 39 mins 27 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory, christian podcast, christmas sermon, church, el gibbor, gospel truth, isaiah 9:6, jesus is god, jesus strength, mighty god, preaching, prophecy fulfilled, scripture, sermon, sermon podcast
In this message, we’re reminded that Jesus is more than a baby in a manger—He’s our Mighty God. Learn what Scripture says about His strength, power, and role as Deliverer. This is a call to see Christmas through the lens of eternal hope and unstoppable love.
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The Wonderful Counselor | The Child is Born
Episode | November 30th, 2025 | 41 mins 24 secs
advent teaching, baptist, bhbc, bible, christian podcast, christmas series, church, isaiah 9, jesus sermon, preaching, scripture, sermon, wonderful counselor
This Christmas season, we’re starting in Isaiah 9:6 and taking a closer look at how Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor. He doesn’t just listen—He leads, heals, and restores. Whether you’re walking through uncertainty or just feeling overwhelmed, Jesus meets you with grace and power.
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Don’t Fight God! | His Word, His Plan, His People
Episode | November 23rd, 2025 | 43 mins 33 secs
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God doesn’t lose. But too often, we act as if we can win without Him. This episode unpacks Acts 12 and the tension between Herod’s pride and Peter’s trust. Whether you’re in a season of resistance or surrender, this is a reminder of who’s really in charge.
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Living Your Calling | Mission Sunday | His Word, His Plan, His People
Episode | November 16th, 2025 | 46 mins 10 secs
baptist, bible, burnt hickory podcast, christian podcast, church, global faith, gospel obedience, live your calling, mission trips, preaching, scripture, sermon
Are you living your calling or waiting for the “right time”? This Mission Sunday message from Burnt Hickory challenges us to step into obedience today.
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Paul Persecuting to Proclaiming | His Word, His Plan, His People
Episode | November 2nd, 2025 | 36 mins 9 secs
acts 9, baptist, bible, church, grace, preaching, purpose, redemption, salvation, saul to paul, scripture, sermon, transformation
God isn’t waiting for perfection: he’s inviting us into a new purpose. This week’s message walks through Paul’s transformation in Acts 9 and what it reveals about God’s grace, conviction, and calling.
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GAZA Road Lessons | His Word, His Plan, His People
Episode | October 26th, 2025 | 42 mins 32 secs
acts 8, baptist, bible, burnt hickory sermon, church, faith steps, obey god, philip and eunuch, preaching, scripture, sermon, sharing the gospel
God often works through our obedience in ways we don’t see coming. This message unpacks the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, showing how the gospel travels one conversation at a time.
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Stephen’s Ordinary But Legacy Life | His Word, His Plan, His People
Episode | October 19th, 2025 | 44 mins 12 secs
baptist, bible, biblical courage, christian podcast, church, faith under pressure, gospel witness, preaching, scripture, sermon, spirit-filled life, stephen’s story
Stephen wasn’t an apostle or a prophet; he was an ordinary man with extraordinary faith. In this message, discover how his Spirit-filled life became the catalyst for gospel expansion.
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Be the Church | His Word, His Plan, His People
Episode | October 12th, 2025 | 41 mins 52 secs
baptist, belonging, bible, burnt hickory, christian community, church, faith in action, faith podcast, god’s plan, local church, preaching, scripture, sermon, spiritual growth
The church isn’t a place you go; it’s who you are. This message from Acts 20:28 unpacks what it means to belong to God’s people and live out His plan together as the body of Christ.