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 189 Episodes.
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The Mighty Tongue | Faith in Action
Episode | September 22nd, 2024 | 38 mins 23 secs
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Love | Hope | Family | Community
Our mission is to reach everyone around us with the hope of Christ. We are a church founded on building strong families focused on impacting our community. -
What is the Big Deal about Being Committed to The Church?
Episode | September 15th, 2024 | 42 mins 45 secs
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Love | Hope | Family | Community
Our mission is to reach everyone around us with the hope of Christ. We are a church founded on building strong families focused on impacting our community. -
Saving Faith Has Action | Faith in Action
Episode | September 8th, 2024 | 41 mins 53 secs
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Love | Hope | Family | Community
Our mission is to reach everyone around us with the hope of Christ. We are a church founded on building strong families focused on impacting our community. -
No Favoritism | Faith in Action
Episode | September 1st, 2024 | 41 mins 43 secs
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Love | Hope | Family | Community
Our mission is to reach everyone around us with the hope of Christ. We are a church founded on building strong families focused on impacting our community. -
Marriage Focus Sunday
Episode | August 25th, 2024 | 45 mins 13 secs
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Love | Hope | Family | Community
Our mission is to reach everyone around us with the hope of Christ. We are a church founded on building strong families focused on impacting our community. -
Believer, Be Blessed | Faith in Action
Episode | August 18th, 2024 | 43 mins 54 secs
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Do you ever find yourself speaking before you think, only to be filled with remorse over what was said? Or do you find it hard to follow through on what you know is right? This morning, as we continue our series in the book of James, we’ll discuss the importance of listening before speaking, controlling our anger and understanding when it is righteous, and clearing out the negative influences within us. By embracing God's Word and acting on it, we can experience true freedom and blessing instead of just going through the motions. Join us as we learn how to shift our perspective, change our habits to walk in the presence and power of Jesus, and discover the joy that comes from living a life of obedience and faith. We look forward to worshiping with you!
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Trials, Temptations and Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus | Faith in Action
Episode | August 13th, 2024 | 42 mins 25 secs
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Are you finding it challenging to navigate the trials and temptations in your life? Join us this morning as we continue our sermon series, Faith in Action, journeying through the book of James. We’ll explore how trials expose the true foundations of our lives, reminding us to focus on God's eternal reward. You’ll learn the difference between trials and temptations, understand where temptation really comes from, and discover how to stand firm by fixing our eyes on Jesus. This is a powerful time to grow in faith, find encouragement, and connect with others. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more updates, and visit www.burnthickory.com for additional information. See you there!
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Faith in Action
Episode | August 5th, 2024 | 43 mins 7 secs
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Love | Hope | Family | Community
Our mission is to reach everyone around us with the hope of Christ. We are a church founded on building strong families focused on impacting our community. -
Patriotic Sunday | Burnt Hickory
Episode | July 7th, 2024 | 48 mins 16 secs
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Good Morning and welcome to Burnt Hickory Baptist Church's YouTube livestream! Today, we're celebrating Patriotic Sunday as we wrap up a long Independence Day weekend. Join us as we honor our nation, celebrate the freedom to worship openly, and take a moment to recognize those who have served in our armed forces.
We are excited to hear from our special guest speaker, Harrison Smith, as he takes us through scripture and shares his insights. Harrison has been with Alliance Defending Freedom for a decade, passionately promoting the Gospel and law. He collaborates with ministry leaders nationwide, helping them navigate the cultural and legal landscape concerning religious liberty.
We are so glad to have you join us for an inspiring service filled with gratitude, honor, and a powerful message. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on all our services, worship clips, and events!
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Making Our Own God Never Goes Well
Episode | June 23rd, 2024 | 42 mins 40 secs
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This week, we delve into the pitfalls of idolatry. Drawing from the rich narratives in Exodus, we will examine how the Israelites' creation of the golden calf serves as a stark warning about the dangers of shaping God into our own image instead of worshipping Him as He truly is. We will reflect on how we, too, can fall into the trap of creating our own "gods" in times of uncertainty and stress, rebelling against the one true source of satisfaction for our souls.
This sermon will challenge us to trust in God’s revelation, even when circumstances are unclear, and to expose and surrender our idols to Christ. We will learn the importance of recognizing and fleeing from sin, understanding its inevitable consequences, and grounding our trust in the God revealed in Scripture, rather than in cultural or personal distortions.
We invite you to reflect on these vital questions: Are there idols you’ve created in your life? Are you truly trusting in God's revealed character through Scripture? As always, we’d love to take the time to answer any questions you have and to pray with you – so reach out. Discover the next step in your faith journey by visiting burnthickory.com/next or visiting our website at www.burnthickory.com.
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Parent Fails To Avoid | Father’s Day 2024
Episode | June 16th, 2024 | 44 mins 50 secs
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Today, on Father’s Day, we explore the scripture and examine what it means to be a Godly parent. In 2 Samuel 13, we see the story of Amnon, David’s son, and the tragedy of sin in his life. Our goal in this is to take away examples of parenting failures we need to avoid as we raise our kids, and also what we can do to overcome failure as a parent. We should never set an example we don’t want our kids to follow, live angrily without providing wisdom and discipline, give them everything except our presence, or simply do nothing. We need to be more concerned with pointing our children to an eternally joyful relationship with Jesus instead of concentrating on how much they like us.
Are you setting an example you want your children to follow? Is your anger simply selfish venting? Do you need some encouragement or to explore the next steps in helping you become a Godlier parent? Do you have questions about Jesus? We would love to connect with you, take the time to answer any questions, and point you toward additional resources and classes to grow your faith and parenting, so reach out today. You can always take the next step by visiting burnthickory.com/next. -
Fishers Of Men
Episode | June 2nd, 2024 | 51 mins 5 secs
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We welcome a special guest speaker, Sterling Brown, to teach us about our calling as Christ Followers. We explore the passages in Matthew Chapter 4, where Jesus calls Peter and his brother Andrew to drop their nets and become fishers of men. We have redemption and a new commander because we are rescued from darkness and brought into the Kingdom of God. His command for us is our new cause: to become fishers of men. Because of this, we are to spur one another toward love and good deeds through our community as believers.
Are you fulfilling your calling? Are you a new creation, brought out of darkness into light? Do you have questions about Jesus? As always, we’d love to connect with you, answer any questions you’ve got, and pray with you, so reach out today! You can take the next step in your faith journey by visiting burnthickory.com/next.