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 181 Episodes.
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Do Whatever He Tells You to Do
Episode | April 30th, 2023 | 46 mins 4 secs
baptist, bible, church, preaching, scripture, sermon
The foundation of Christian discipleship is obedience, to do whatever Jesus tells us to do. It’s a tough, but powerful lesson we learn as we study scripture today. We aren’t called to do amazing things, but God will do extraordinary things through us because of our obedience. Jesus steps in when it seems like nothing else can help, starts with what we have to offer, and looks for our willingness to obey, even in the absurd. He adds extra to our ordinary and gives blessings that do more than just meet today’s needs. His blessings are long lasting. Jesus promises the best is never yet experienced until he shows up, and we can depend on his promises.
Are you trusting Jesus and obeying him even in the absurd or tough times? Are you looking to his power and not your own? Are you trusting in him as Lord? As always, we’d love to connect with you, answer any questions you’ve got, and take time to pray with you today. You can always take the next step here – burnthickory.com/next. -
Joyful Believers
Episode | April 23rd, 2023 | 43 mins 28 secs
baptist, bible, church, preaching, scripture, sermon
Joy is one of the most vital and important gages on the dashboard of life. We as followers of Christ, our lives should be filled with joy, but sometimes it seems a struggle to find it amidst our circumstances. Today, as we study scripture, we learn that we will be joy-filled when we recognize sin, worship sincerely and treasure Jesus. When we redirect our confidence in Jesus instead of our own ability and depend on the Holy Spirit, we’ll experience the power of joy. Paul says to the church in Philippi that everything that was gain to me, I have considered a loss because of Christ. More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them as dung, so that I may gain Christ.
Are you struggling to find joy in life? Does sin seem to overwhelm you? Are you trusting in Jesus as savior? If you’ve got questions or want to know more about Jesus, reach out today. We’d love to connect with you and pray with you. As always, you can take the next step by visiting burnthickory.com/next -
Opened Eyes and Opened Hearts
Episode | April 16th, 2023 | 46 mins 13 secs
baptist, bible, church, preaching, scripture, sermon
In today’s bible study, we explore Luke chapter 24, and we learn some powerful lessons about Jesus. One of the greatest gifts given to mankind is the powerful, personal, live-giving, and complete word of God that points to Jesus, the loving Savior. We also serve a God that personally cares about every individual in the world, including you. If you truly search for Jesus, he will show himself to you. These are amazing aspects of our savior and a powerful part of our faith in him as our savior. All you have to do is call on the name of the Lord to be saved!
Where are you in your faith journey? Do you just know about Jesus, but don’t actually know him? Today can be the beginning of a secure eternity for you. If you’ve got questions about Jesus, or want to make a decision to follow him, then reach out today. You can always take the next step by visiting burnthickory.com/next. -
Easter | What did the Resurrection Do?
Episode | April 9th, 2023 | 38 mins 11 secs
baptist, bible, church, preaching, scripture, sermon
We celebrate Easter every year, but what did the resurrection actually accomplish? If we believe that its true, it means that we are redeemed from our sin and Jesus has secured out future. Because of his sacrifice and offering his power we can truly live, to live with hope. We study in Luke that after Jesus was crucified, the tomb was discovered empty. What an amazing fact, that the empty tomb has bought our eternity, the vacancy has bought our victory. We can have hope and life because of Jesus.
If you have questions about the resurrection and what it means to be redeemed, please reach out. We would love to connect with you and tell you about Jesus and the good news that we have because of him. You can always take the next step by visiting Burnthickory.com/next -
DNOW Weekend
Episode | March 26th, 2023 | 48 mins 26 secs
baptist, bible, church, preaching, scripture, sermon
Our Radiate Students hosted an amazing DNOW weekend where hundreds of middle and high school students got to recharge their faith, come together for fun and fellowship, and were inspired to carry the gospel to the lost through their schools and friends. It was 2 days filled with worship, games, and small group time, and lives were transformed. Today, we get to experience the ending to an impactful weekend through hearing from our DNOW guest speaker Kelly Knouse. Get ready to dive into learning about servanthood and our charge to share the gospel with our lost friends.
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Freedom From Shame
Episode | March 19th, 2023 | 44 mins 14 secs
baptist, bible, church, preaching, scripture, sermon
This week, we study the bible and discover what God says about dealing with shame. We learn that guilt is the focus on the what, and shame is the focus on the who, and shame comes from feelings of guilt from what we have done. Shame can be brought into our lives by others, but mostly it comes from something about you that you have no control over. By studying Mark chapter 5, we see that shame leads us to become something that God never intended us to be, but we have a way of freedom from shame. If you’re dealing with shame and guild feelings, check out this sermon and learn how God can heal you and you can move on in life through truth.
If you’ve got questions about shame and what to do to be free, we’d love to connect with you and walk you through freedom, so respond in the comments. You can reach out or take the next step in your faith journey by visiting burnthickory.com/next -
Freedom from the Grip of Anxiety
Episode | March 12th, 2023 | 44 mins 22 secs
baptist, bible, church, preaching, scripture, sermon
This week, we continue to look at what scripture says about our feelings and how we can trust and lean into God’s promises and rely on his character when life gets tough. As we study Matthew chapter 6, we learn that anxiety pushes us to think too little of God and tries to hide how much God thinks of us. Its easy to see what we are devoted to in life, since we tend to worry the most about it, but that worry doesn’t change anything. As we deal with anxiety in life, we have to rely on God’s promises and our faith needs to drive our feelings, not the other way around.
As always, if you’ve got questions, reach out today. You can take the next step in your faith journey by visiting burnthickory.com/next -
In The Pit of Depression
Episode | March 5th, 2023 | 45 mins 58 secs
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Depression is when you are looking into the now and into the future, and all you feel is despair, suffocating darkness, and no clear way back to joy. Today we study Jerimiah chapter 3 to see what scripture says about dealing with depression and finding joy in what seems like a place of no hope. We learn that its ok to express raw emotions to God when we are struggling, and many of the greatest Christ followers in history are not those that God delivered from pain and sorrow, but those who God delivered through it. Learn how to recall and search for the goodness of God and discover the good lessons God is trying to teach you in your time of despair.
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Shining Like The Stars To The Nations
Episode | February 26th, 2023 | 45 mins 5 secs
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This morning in our bible study, we look at Philippians chapter 2, where we dive into what it means to have true joy. To shine the salvation message of Jesus like the stars to the dark world, joy has to replace a critical, grumbling, and arguing heart. We know that this world is crooked and perverted, but we as Christ followers must recognize our position and we must grow from that. We also learn that we must live out our calling through our attitude and actions if we are to shine like the stars.
Are you living out your calling with joy? Have you recognized your position in Christ? Are you growing in Him? As always, we’d love to connect with you, answer any questions you have, and take time to pray with you. You can always take the next step by visiting burnthickory.com/next. -
The Transformed Life | Saul’s Illuminated Jesus Moment
Episode | February 12th, 2023 | 42 mins 33 secs
baptist, bible, church, preaching, scripture, sermon
In our bible study today, we look at Saul’s conversion in Acts chapter 22. The significance of this divine face to face encounter with Jesus is absolutely life changing for Saul, even to the point of his name change. We look at the aspects of the contact, conviction, the conversion, and ultimately, the commission of Paul in this experience. As believers, we each have a purpose and a story. God never leaves us where we are. We need to ask two simple but life changing questions – who are you Lord, and what shall I do?
Have you had a defining Jesus moment? Have you asked these life changing questions? Do you want to find your purpose as a follower of God? As always, we’d love to connect with you, answer any questions you have, and take time to pray with you. You can also take the next step by visiting – burnthickory.com/next -
The Transformed Life | Wisdom from Zacchaeus
Episode | February 5th, 2023 | 41 mins 57 secs
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As we continue our sermon series on the transformed life, we study Zacchaeus, and we learn some big lessons from this little character as he came face-to-face with Jesus. As we study scripture, we learn that no one is beyond the goodness of Jesus, and it’s a God-breathed, soul-level curiosity that positions us to actually meet Him. When Jesus looks up at Zacchaeus, he calls out to him in the tree, and gives him a personal invitation. We see that every invitation from Jesus demands a personal response, and this invitation was more than just a visit at his house. Zacchaeus was invited to abide with Jesus, and he accepts. His life is completely changed because of his encounter with Jesus. We need to inspect our own lives for the evidence of the invitation and encounter with Jesus. The good news is that Jesus truly comes to seek and save the lost!
What evidence is present in your life of the change that has happened after encountering Jesus? Have you received His invitation and responded? If not, take the next step today. We’d love to pray with you and answer any questions you have, so reach out today. You can always take the next step here – burnthickory.com/next. -
The Transformed Life | The Disciples’ Upper Room Feast
Episode | January 29th, 2023 | 38 mins 23 secs
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Today, we study scripture and look at feasts in the bible, specifically at the upper room feast, and the impact on the lives of the disciples as they at face-to-face with Jesus. We see that the first feast was not just about eating a meal together, but in picking a team. God provides a way for life, but it requires a sacrifice and an active faith. All of the struggles of this world are temporary because we will be wholly, joyfully, and eternally united with Jesus.
Are you trusting in Jesus with life’s struggles? Have you given your life to Jesus as a sacrifice? Do you know that your eternity is provided for because of Jesus’ redemption of your sin? As always, if you’ve got questions or need prayer, we’d love to connect with you. You can take the next step in your faith journey by visiting – burnthickory.com/next