In this Senior Sunday message, we explore what it means to trust God with the next chapter of life and live with lasting influence. Instead of chasing success, recognition, or control, believers are called to walk closely with Jesus and stay faithful in the everyday moments.

This message encourages listeners to stop trying to write their own story and instead trust the Author holding the pen. No matter your age or season of life, God can use your faithfulness today to make an eternal impact.

Key Insights:

• Trusting God’s presence matters more than trying to control every future decision.
• Spiritual influence is built through daily faithfulness, not just big moments.
• Chasing purpose without staying close to God leads to emptiness and burnout.
• Living intentionally today matters more than constantly waiting for the next season.
• Christian community and accountability help believers remain faithful through every chapter of life.

Speaker: Chip Paul
Series: Senior Sunday 2026
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In Acts 28, Paul finally reaches Rome after years of obedience, hardship, and waiting. Even while under house arrest, he continues to welcome people, share the gospel, and teach about Jesus without hesitation.

This message focuses on what it means to live on mission in everyday life. It challenges us to use our influence, recognize open doors, and move beyond simply knowing about Jesus to inviting others to follow Him.

Key Insights:

• A godly reputation creates opportunities to influence others for Christ.
• Every season of life holds opportunities to share the gospel, even when circumstances are not ideal.
• Living on mission requires intentional awareness of the people and moments around us.
• Sharing truth should include both clear explanation and a direct invitation to respond.
• The mission of the gospel continues through each believer and is not limited to a specific time or place.

Scripture Focus: Acts 28

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: To the Ends of the Earth
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In Acts 21 through 26, Paul faces intense opposition, arrest, and pressure from every direction. Yet instead of retreating, he continues to obey God, trust His promises, and share the gospel.

This message explores how believers can walk in God’s power during difficult seasons. It reminds us that trials are not the end of the story and that even in hardship, God is present, working, and using every moment for His purpose.

Key Insights:

• Obedience to God matters more than the opinions or warnings of others.
• God’s promises remain true even when circumstances feel uncertain or overwhelming.
• Trials can become opportunities to share faith and point others to Jesus.
• Trusting God in difficult seasons strengthens spiritual endurance and perspective.
• Living with integrity and a clear conscience reflects a life grounded in faith.

Scripture Focus Acts 22

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: To the Ends of the Earth
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In Acts 20, Paul reflects on his life and gives a clear picture of what mattered most. Faithfulness to God’s calling. Proclaiming the gospel. Living with humility. Finishing strong.

This message invites listeners to examine their own lives through those same questions. It is not about perfection. It is about direction. Are we living in a way that points people to Jesus and reflects a life fully surrendered to Him.

Key Insights:

• Faithfulness is not about doing everything. It is about doing what God has specifically called you to do.
• Sharing the gospel is a responsibility for every believer, not just a select few.
• A life that points to Jesus requires humility and a shift away from self-focus.
• Finishing strong is built through daily obedience, not one-time decisions.
• A meaningful life is marked by giving, serving, and adding value to others rather than taking.

Scripture Focus: Acts 20:7

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: To the Ends of the Earth
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In this Palm Sunday message from Mark 11, we look at the different groups of people surrounding Jesus during Passion Week. Some wanted something from Him. Some trusted themselves more than Him. Some showed up but stayed distant. And a few fully surrendered.

This message challenges us to honestly evaluate our relationship with Jesus and consider what it means to follow Him as Lord, not just in words but in our lives.

Key Insights:

• Following Jesus for what He can do leads to unstable faith that shifts with circumstances.
• Trusting personal understanding over God’s truth keeps people from fully surrendering.
• Religious activity without surrender can create distance instead of relationship.
• True discipleship begins with recognizing Jesus as Lord, not just helper.
• Honest self-evaluation is necessary to move from casual belief to full commitment.

Scripture Focus: Mark 11:1

Speaker: Matt Petty
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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Many people carry misconceptions about Christian giving. Some believe generosity only happens when there is extra money. Others think it is something reserved for especially committed believers.

In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, we look at the Macedonian churches and discover a different picture of generosity. Their example shows that giving is not driven by pressure or prosperity. It grows from the grace of God at work in a person’s life.

This message challenges common assumptions and invites us to see generosity as a natural response to the grace we have received in Christ.

Key Insights:

• Generosity grows out of the grace of God working in a believer’s life, not personal personality or upbringing.
• Christians do not give only when they have extra resources. Faith often leads people to trust God even in seasons of hardship.
• Biblical generosity is not driven by pressure or guilt. It flows from a willing and joyful heart.
• Giving is not a higher level spiritual practice for a few people. It is a normal part of growing in faith.
• Generosity shifts our focus from holding tightly to what we have toward investing in what God is doing.

Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 8

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: All In
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In this message from the All In series, we look at Matthew 25 and the parable of the talents to understand biblical stewardship. God entrusts time, resources, and influence to His people and calls them to invest it for His kingdom.

Golden Stewards challenges us to examine our fear, our priorities, and our faithfulness. Wealth is not the goal. Faithfulness is. And one day, we will stand before the Master and give an account.

Key Insights:

• Everything we have, including time and ability, ultimately belongs to God.
• Stewardship is not about equal giving but faithful management of what we have been entrusted with.
• Fear often keeps us from investing in God’s kingdom.
• Wealth reveals whether our heart is focused on temporary comfort or eternal impact.
• Faithfulness in small things leads to greater trust and responsibility in God’s kingdom.

Scripture Focus: Matthem 25:14

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: All In
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In Treasures and Trust, we look at Exodus 35 and Matthew 6 to understand why God calls His people to give. Giving is not about funding a project. It is about surrendering control, declaring trust, and investing in what lasts beyond this life.

This message challenges listeners to examine their priorities, reconsider their affections, and take a step toward faithful kingdom generosity.

Key Insight:

• Generosity is not about God needing resources. It is about shaping our trust.
• Tithing is a starting point that trains the heart to put God first.
• What we prioritize financially reveals what we truly worship.
• Faith grows when we step beyond comfort and choose obedience.
• Investing in God’s kingdom has eternal impact beyond temporary possessions.

Scripture Focus: Exodus 35:4-9

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: All In
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In this message from Genesis 6, we look at Noah’s obedience and what it means to live with a clear mission. Like Noah, we have received grace and we have been called to trust God beyond comfort and certainty. This sermon challenges us to surrender control, align our lives with God’s purposes, and take faithful steps forward even when we cannot see the full picture.

Key Points:

• Grace is not something we earn. It is something we respond to.
• Faith often requires action before understanding.
• God’s mission is bigger than personal comfort or personal advancement.
• Obedience grows when we trust God’s character more than our circumstances.
• A surrendered life creates space for God to work beyond what we can imagine.

Key Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: All In
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In Ephesians 3, we are reminded that God’s power is limitless and His desire is to receive glory through His church. This message invites us to live all in, trust God with what we have, and believe that obedience creates space for God to move in ways we could never plan on our own.

Key Insights:

• God’s power is not limited by our imagination, resources, or circumstances.
• God chooses to work through His people, not around them.
• Surrender is the starting point for experiencing God’s work in deeper ways.
• Faithfulness today creates spiritual impact for future generations.
• Living all in means trusting God with what we have, not waiting until we feel ready.

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 3:20

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: All In
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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When Paul entered Ephesus, the gospel moved fast—so fast it shook the city to its core. From cultural idols to spiritual warfare, Acts 19 reveals what happens when Jesus takes center stage. This episode challenges us to stay grounded in truth, walk in the Spirit, and trust God even when the world pushes back.offer everyone in your family. Join us for an online or on-campus Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us!

Key Insights:

• Faithful obedience creates ripple effects far beyond what we can see.
• The gospel always demands a response—people will either surrender or resist.
• Cultural idols lose power when God changes hearts.
• The enemy thrives on confusion, but God brings peace and clarity.
• You don’t need a platform to make an impact—just surrender and live boldly.

Scripture: Acts 19

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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This week’s sermon explores how peace isn't the absence of problems, but the presence of Jesus. Whether you're walking through hardship, uncertainty, or just need a reminder of where to turn, this message unpacks four ways Jesus brings real peace into our lives. Listen in and learn what it looks like to live with peace that lasts.

Insights You Can Expect from This Sermon

1. Learn the difference between earthly peace and biblical peace—and why one will never be enough.
2. Discover how Jesus brings lasting peace even in seasons of grief, chaos, or uncertainty.
3. Understand what Isaiah meant by “Prince of Peace” and how that truth changes how we experience hardship.
4. See how peace with God is the starting point for peace within yourself and with others.
5. Get practical encouragement for finding rest in the middle of your reality—not waiting for it to get easier.

Key Scripture: Isaiah 6

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: The Child is Born
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In today’s episode, we look at Philip’s unexpected call to leave a thriving ministry in Samaria for a dusty, desert road. What followed was a Spirit-ordained moment with eternal impact. Discover how listening to God, sharing boldly, and trusting His plan—even without all the details—can lead to life change for you and others.

Key Takeaways:

1. Obeying without hesitation opens doors for God to move through you.
2. The Holy Spirit still speaks—our role is to slow down and listen.
3. Every believer is called to share Jesus, not just the trained or titled.
4. God’s plan may lead you away from comfort and toward a single person in need.
5. Your obedience today could be the start of someone else’s eternity.

Key Scripture: Acts 8

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: His Word, His Plan, His People
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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