After the resurrection, Jesus didn’t wait for the disciples to figure things out — He met them in the middle of their fear, behind locked doors, and changed everything.
In John 20:19–23, we see the risen Jesus offer four things we all desperately need: His presence, His peace, His power, and His purpose. Because of His victory over the grave, we don’t have to rely on our own strength to navigate life’s fears and uncertainties. Jesus steps into our lives, breathes new life into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, and calls us to live boldly for Him.

Key Insights:
• Jesus meets us in our fear — not after we’ve fixed it
• The peace Jesus gives is deeper than circumstances
• Jesus offers what no one else can: peace, power, and purpose
• Every believer is called and empowered to be sent
• The resurrection isn’t the end of the story — it’s the beginning of new life

Key Scripture: John 20

This message invites us to open every closed-off place in our lives and trust Jesus to fill them with His freedom. His peace quiets our fears. His Spirit empowers us to live fully. His purpose gives meaning to every step we take. Wherever you are, Jesus is ready to meet you — and change everything.

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Restored and Sent
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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Journey into the rich world of first-century shepherding to understand one of Jesus's most profound "I AM" statements. Through two distinct types of sheepfolds—city and country—discover how Jesus reveals His role as both our salvation and protection.

Key Insights:
• The City Sheepfold: Where true sheep recognize their shepherd's voice
• The Country Sheepfold: Where the shepherd becomes the door
• Why sheep respond only to their shepherd's unique call
• How Jesus positions Himself between us and every danger
• The difference between religious activity and true relationship

Scripture Focus: John 10:1-10 "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture."

Learn why sheep recognize their shepherd's voice and how this metaphor reveals three truths: Jesus as the only way to God, his promise of protection, and his path to fulfillment. Understanding how shepherds became living doors by laying down in the gateway illuminates Jesus's role between us and danger. This message challenges believers to examine whose voice they follow and whether they've entered through the one door that leads to abundant life.

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Power and Promise
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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