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Displaying Episode 11 - 20 of 257 in total of Burnt Hickory | Sermons with the tag “baptist”.
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The Cross & Resurrection Change Everything | Easter at Burnt Hickory
Episode | April 20th, 2025 | 30 mins 32 secs
baptist, bible, church, colossians 2:14, cross of christ, easter, easter 2025, empty tomb, eternal destiny, gospel of john, it is finished, john 19-20, lamb of god, mary magdalene, new creation, paid in full, preaching, resurrection hope, sacrifice complete, scripture, sermon, sin debt canceled, spiritual transformation, tetelestai, victory over sin
Explore the rich meaning behind Jesus' final words "It is finished" and how His resurrection validates His sacrifice. This Easter message reveals how the cross cancels our spiritual debt completely while the resurrection offers victory over sin, divine transformation, and assurance of eternal life—changing everything about how we live today.
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Held in the Gardener’s Hands | Power and Promise
Episode | April 13th, 2025 | 33 mins 10 secs
abide in christ, abiding in christ, baptist, bearing fruit, bible, bible study, branches lifted, christian community, christian discipleship, church, fruit bearing, fruitful living, gardener metaphor, holy land context, jesus teaching, john 15, kidron valley, last supper, life groups, mount of olives, preaching, preparation not punishment, reconnecting to god, salvation assurance, scripture, sermon, spiritual connection, spiritual growth, spiritual pruning, spiritual seasons, true vine, vineyard imagery
In "Held in the Gardener's Hands," we explore Jesus' teaching in John 15 about being the true vine with God as the gardener. Discover why pruning seasons aren't punishment but preparation for greater fruitfulness. Learn practical ways to abide in Christ through Bible study and Christian community, and understand that living the Christian life is impossible without remaining connected to the source.
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The Way, The Truth, and The Life | Power and Promise
Episode | March 30th, 2025 | 43 mins 31 secs
baptism testimony, baptist, bible, christian identity, christian maturity, christian obedience, christian walk, church, discipleship, eternal life, faith journey, father's house, i am statements, jesus as bridegroom, jewish wedding customs, john 14, marriage of the lamb, next steps, preaching, preparing a place, relationship with jesus, scripture, sermon, spiritual growth, the way truth life, troubled hearts
Discover how Jesus uses Jewish wedding imagery to explain His relationship with believers in "The Way, The Truth, and The Life." Learn why Christianity isn't about religious performance but about knowing and growing with Jesus from your first step of faith to your final breath. For those who've accepted Christ but haven't been baptized, find out why this first act of obedience is your crucial next step.
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The Resurrection and Life | Power and Promise
Episode | March 23rd, 2025 | 41 mins 40 secs
baptist, bethany miracle, bible, christian hope, church, compassionate jesus, death to life, divine timing, eternal life, faith in waiting, faith journey, four days in tomb, god's delays, god's glory, grave clothes, grief and faith, jesus i am statements, jesus wept, john 11, lazarus raised, martha and mary, miracle stories, overcoming death, preaching, resurrection and life, resurrection power, scripture, sermon, spiritual resurrection, spiritual transformation, stone rolled away, waiting on god
When Jesus declared "I am the resurrection and the life," He demonstrated His power by raising Lazarus from the dead after four days in the tomb. Discover why Jesus intentionally delayed, how He responds to our disappointment and grief, and what it means that "delays from God are not denials." A powerful message for anyone facing loss or questioning God's timing.
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The Good Shepherd | Power and Promise
Episode | March 16th, 2025 | 43 mins 9 secs
baptist, bible, church, divine protection, divine sacrifice, faithful shepherd, god's love, good shepherd, john 10, matt petty sermon, pastoral care, personal relationship, preaching, scripture, sermon, sheep and shepherd, spiritual guidance, spiritual leadership, spiritual transformation, spiritual unity
Discover the true meaning of Jesus as the Good Shepherd in this powerful message. Learn why He's not just a caring leader, but the ultimate shepherd who dies for His sheep, loves them personally, and unites them as one flock. When life gets tough, He's the only one who stays right there with perfect love while others turn away.
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The Door | Power and Promise
Episode | March 9th, 2025 | 39 mins 14 secs
abundant life, baptist, bible, church, divine calling, divine guidance, i am the door, john 10, matt sermon, power and promise series, preaching, scripture, sermon, sheepfold teaching, shepherd's voice, spiritual fulfillment, spiritual identity, spiritual protection, spiritual security, true shepherd
Discover the meaning behind Jesus's declaration "I AM the Door" through ancient shepherding practices. Learn how Jesus serves as both the entrance to God's presence and our divine protector, calling His sheep by name and offering abundant life. Through two types of sheepfolds, understand how Jesus positions Himself between us and every danger.
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Light of the World | Power and Promise
Episode | March 2nd, 2025 | 41 mins 48 secs
baptist, bible, church, divine guidance, divine light, festival of tabernacles, god's presence, i am statements, john 8, light of the world, matt sermon, pillar of fire, power and promise series, preaching, scripture, sermon, spiritual darkness, spiritual journey, temple courts, temple lights
Discover the deep meaning behind Jesus's declaration "I AM the Light of the World" during the Festival of Tabernacles. Through ancient traditions of blazing temple lights and dark nights, learn how Jesus fulfills Israel's deepest longing for God's presence and offers His transformative light to illuminate every aspect of our lives.
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Bread of Life | Power and Promise
Episode | February 23rd, 2025 | 41 mins 9 secs
abundant provision, baptist, bible, bread of life, church, divine provision, feeding miracle, i am statements, jesus miracles, john 6, matt petty sermon, power and promise, preaching, scripture, sermon, soul satisfaction, spiritual fulfillment, spiritual hunger, spiritual nourishment, spiritual transformation
Discover how Jesus satisfies our deepest spiritual hunger in this powerful message from John 6. Through the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, learn why material abundance can never fill spiritual emptiness and how Jesus offers Himself as the true Bread of Life. Experience how Jesus doesn't just meet our needs - He exceeds them abundantly and perfectly.
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No One is Too Far for the Messiah | Come and See
Episode | February 16th, 2025 | 40 mins 52 secs
baptist, bible, church, come and see series, cultural barriers, divine acceptance, divine encounter, divine purpose, jacob's well, jesus compassion, jesus ministry, jesus pursuit, kingdom impact, life transformation, living water, matt sermon, outcast to evangelist, preaching, samaria, scripture, sermon, spiritual healing, spiritual journey, spiritual renewal, spiritual transformation, woman at well
Discover how Jesus intentionally pursues those society rejects through the powerful encounter at Jacob's well. In this transformative message from John 4, learn six core characteristics of Jesus that reveal His heart for outcasts and His power to transform lives. From a Samaritan woman's journey from rejection to purpose, see how no one is too far from God's transforming grace.
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Born Again: A Life Changing Conversation | Come and See
Episode | February 9th, 2025 | 32 mins
baptist, bible, born again, church, come and see series, divine encounter, john 3, kingdom of god, life changing conversation, matt sermon, new life, nicodemus, night visit, preaching, religious knowledge, scripture, seeking truth, sermon, spiritual awakening, spiritual birth, spiritual transformation
In this powerful message from John 3, discover what happens when a religious leader has a life-changing encounter with Jesus at night. Learn why intellectual knowledge isn't enough and how true transformation requires being "born again." Explore the difference between seeking answers and seeking Jesus as Lord in this compelling conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus.