web02.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:55:53 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Burnt Hickory | Sermons - Episodes Tagged with “Belonging” https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/tags/belonging Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 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. We want to show and receive God’s love to those around us, and we live that out practically everyday. We strive to bring hope by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of everyone we come in contact with. We love fiercely—like a family, because everyone is included and our Father loves us all. We’re building biblical community by seeking God’s Word, believing in His promises, and applying what we learn everyday. Our hope is that you and your family find a home with us where you can learn, grow, live, and thrive in Christ Jesus. We’re a multi-generational church with something to offer everyone in your family. Join us for a Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us! en-us episodic Love | Hope | Family | Community Burnt Hickory 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. We want to show and receive God’s love to those around us, and we live that out practically everyday. We strive to bring hope by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of everyone we come in contact with. We love fiercely—like a family, because everyone is included and our Father loves us all. We’re building biblical community by seeking God’s Word, believing in His promises, and applying what we learn everyday. Our hope is that you and your family find a home with us where you can learn, grow, live, and thrive in Christ Jesus. We’re a multi-generational church with something to offer everyone in your family. Join us for a Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us! no Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC Burnt Hickory communications@burnthickory.com Be the Church | His Word, His Plan, His People https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/be-the-church 5e505419-0e75-447f-af39-f6256d165678 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory 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. 41:52 no What does it really mean to be the church? In Acts 20:28, Paul reminds believers that the church belongs to God, bought with His own blood, and that every follower of Jesus is called not just to attend, but to belong. This message explores foundational truths about what it means to live as part of God’s people and to carry His mission forward. You’ll learn: 1. Why the church is essential to spiritual growth and obedience 2. How God speaks to and through His church today 3. What it means to belong to a community shaped by love and purpose 4. Why the church is called to be a light to the world 5. How being planted in God’s house leads to lifelong fruitfulness If you’ve ever wondered what the church really is or why it matters, this message will remind you that God’s plan has always been His people, together, living out His mission. Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC, Matt Petty, Matt Petty sermon, Acts 20:28, Be the Church, belonging, community, faith, obedience, spiritual growth, biblical teaching, Christian community, church membership, discipleship, Christian podcast What does it really mean to be the church? In Acts 20:28, Paul reminds believers that the church belongs to God, bought with His own blood, and that every follower of Jesus is called not just to attend, but to belong.

This message explores foundational truths about what it means to live as part of God’s people and to carry His mission forward. You’ll learn:

  1. Why the church is essential to spiritual growth and obedience
  2. How God speaks to and through His church today
  3. What it means to belong to a community shaped by love and purpose
  4. Why the church is called to be a light to the world
  5. How being planted in God’s house leads to lifelong fruitfulness

If you’ve ever wondered what the church really is or why it matters, this message will remind you that God’s plan has always been His people, together, living out His mission.

]]> What does it really mean to be the church? In Acts 20:28, Paul reminds believers that the church belongs to God, bought with His own blood, and that every follower of Jesus is called not just to attend, but to belong.

This message explores foundational truths about what it means to live as part of God’s people and to carry His mission forward. You’ll learn:

  1. Why the church is essential to spiritual growth and obedience
  2. How God speaks to and through His church today
  3. What it means to belong to a community shaped by love and purpose
  4. Why the church is called to be a light to the world
  5. How being planted in God’s house leads to lifelong fruitfulness

If you’ve ever wondered what the church really is or why it matters, this message will remind you that God’s plan has always been His people, together, living out His mission.

]]> The Church | Belong https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/the-church-belong 55b71c20-5794-44ff-a2e5-13c1458347fd Sun, 15 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory This week we dive into what it looks like to be the church and to belong, not just attend 40:53 no Church is not a spectator sport. It is unlike anything else that you do on this planet, and something that God has called us to belong to put roots down in and be an active part, Its different than just attending an event. We are the Ekklesia - called out by God to band together as one people group under one purpose. We are also to be sanctified - cleansed and given a new start and to be made holy. Not onlyl forgiven, but separated for His purpose. In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, " And I tell you that you Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." Jesus not only started the church, He also loves it, and it's really hard to call yourself a Jesus follower and not be planted, rooted, and belonging to his church. Take the next step with us today, reach out and discover membership here at Burnt Hickory - www.burnthickory.com/next Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC, Christian living, Christian principles, worship Church is not a spectator sport. It is unlike anything else that you do on this planet, and something that God has called us to belong to put roots down in and be an active part, Its different than just attending an event. We are the Ekklesia - called out by God to band together as one people group under one purpose. We are also to be sanctified - cleansed and given a new start and to be made holy. Not onlyl forgiven, but separated for His purpose.

In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, " And I tell you that you Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." Jesus not only started the church, He also loves it, and it's really hard to call yourself a Jesus follower and not be planted, rooted, and belonging to his church.

Take the next step with us today, reach out and discover membership here at Burnt Hickory - www.burnthickory.com/next

]]> Church is not a spectator sport. It is unlike anything else that you do on this planet, and something that God has called us to belong to put roots down in and be an active part, Its different than just attending an event. We are the Ekklesia - called out by God to band together as one people group under one purpose. We are also to be sanctified - cleansed and given a new start and to be made holy. Not onlyl forgiven, but separated for His purpose.

In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, " And I tell you that you Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." Jesus not only started the church, He also loves it, and it's really hard to call yourself a Jesus follower and not be planted, rooted, and belonging to his church.

Take the next step with us today, reach out and discover membership here at Burnt Hickory - www.burnthickory.com/next

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