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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When Paul hit his limit in Corinth, God didn’t remove the difficulty—He stepped into it with presence and purpose. This message reminds us that even when we feel like giving up, God has not walked away. He has more people to reach and more He wants to do through your life. Listen in for encouragement and clarity for your own Corinth moment.

Key Insights:

• Even faithful believers can experience seasons of deep discouragement, fear, and doubt—and God meets us there.
• We are not called to save others but to faithfully share the gospel and trust God with the results.
• Your current opposition might be part of someone else’s future salvation story.
• We need spiritual community, not just for connection but for perseverance in our calling.
• God has more people He wants to reach through your life—don’t quit just because you’re tired.

Key Scripture: Acts 18

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

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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 an online or on-campus Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us!

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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Isaiah 9:6 gives us four names for Jesus, and this week’s focus is on “Everlasting Father.” This message walks through the meaning of that title and how Jesus offers life, provision, consistency, and fatherly love that never fades. Even if you’ve experienced disappointment or hurt from your earthly father, Jesus steps in with eternal care.

Key Insights:

• Jesus is eternal—He didn’t begin in a manger, and He’ll never fade away.
• The name “Everlasting Father” speaks to the loving, protective, and caring nature Jesus offers us.
• Your view of God should not be limited by your experience with an earthly father.
• Jesus offers unshakable hope because He is consistent, never changing, and always present.
• Jesus doesn’t just care for the world—He cares specifically for you and wants to walk with you through everything.

Scripture Focus: Isaiah 6

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

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What does it mean that Jesus is called “Mighty God” in Isaiah 9:6? This sermon explores the depth of that title and how it applies to your life right now. Discover the strength that only Christ can offer as Creator, Redeemer, and the one who conquered death itself.

Key Insights:
• Jesus is not only Savior—He is the Creator of all things, including you.
• The title “Mighty God” isn’t poetic—it means Jesus has real power over death, sin, and the enemy.
• God’s might doesn’t decrease when He helps you. He gives without losing anything.
• Jesus fulfilled ancient prophecies in detail, proving He is the promised Messiah.
• The story of Christmas is about power wrapped in humility—a King who rules and saves.

Key Scripture: Isaiah 9

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

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Week one of our Christmas series explores how Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor from Isaiah 9:6. This message calls us to surrender our struggles to the One who understands and has the power to bring healing and hope. Subscribe and listen wherever you are.

Key Take Aways:

1. Jesus is more than a Savior—He’s a Counselor who walks with you through pain and brings healing.
2. The root of many of our struggles is spiritual, not circumstantial. Knowing God rightly changes everything.
3. God cares more about your soul than your situation. He offers lasting peace, not just temporary relief.
4. Real healing begins with honesty. You can’t move forward until you're willing to be fully seen.
5. Surrender comes before breakthrough. God often waits for your trust before showing you what’s next.

Key Scripture: Isaiah 7

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

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We take a deeper look at what it means to live your calling based on Acts 11. Hear from our mission partners in Kenya and Guatemala, explore the heartbeat behind global missions, and be encouraged to step into what God is already doing. Living your calling starts with small steps—and it starts now.

4 Key Insights:
• Living your calling starts with obedience, not certainty, so take the step in front of you.
• God uses ordinary people in unexpected places to do extraordinary things for His kingdom.
• Your workplace, neighborhood, or school may be your Antioch and your unique place of influence.
• The gospel spreads most through intentional relationships and community support, not just programs.
• Generosity and service are natural results of living a life surrendered to Christ.

Key Scripture: Acts 11

Speaker: Chris White, Kimberly Reed, Matt Petty, Peter Abungu
Series: His Word, His Plan, His People
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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Special Guest: Peter Abungu.

This sermon takes us through Acts 6 and 7, where Stephen’s story reveals what happens when faith meets obedience. From speaking truth to enduring persecution, Stephen shows us what it means to live a life led by the Spirit and grounded in grace. Whether you're facing pressure, questions about your faith, or simply wondering if your life matters, this message is for you.

Key Insights:

1. The Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to live lives that point to Jesus.
2. Spiritual boldness often leads to opposition—but obedience matters more than comfort.
3. Faith that endures suffering reflects God’s glory more than success ever could.
4. Legacy is built not by titles but by consistent surrender to the Spirit.
5. Even when we don’t see immediate impact, God is using our obedience to shape eternity.

Key Scriptures: Acts 6 & Acts 7

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

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This episode looks at the early church's growing pains in Acts 6 and how they handled it with wisdom and unity.
Learn how prioritizing prayer, Scripture, and shared responsibility can help any church—and any believer—stay focused on what really matters.

Key Take Aways:

1. A growing church will always face challenges, but staying rooted in prayer and the Word keeps it healthy.
2. Disunity and distractions can quietly divide a church; unity requires intentional effort and clear communication.
3. Everyone has a role in the mission. Church isn’t just for pastors or leaders; it’s for all of us.
4. Serving others is not optional! It’s essential to spiritual growth and church health.
5. God honors churches that stay mission-focused, disciple-making, and led by the Spirit.

Key Scripture: Acts 6

Speaker: Marty Godfrey
Series: His Word, His Plan, His People
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In this message from Acts 4:32–5:11, we’re reminded that opposition to the gospel doesn't always come from the outside. Sometimes, it starts within. We look at how the early church responded with unity, integrity, boldness, and radical generosity. And how one couple’s dishonesty became a cautionary tale for all believers.

You’ll be challenged to evaluate your own heart, ask what you’re truly surrendered to, and reflect on what it means to be unified with Christ and His church.

5 Key Insights:
• Real church unity isn’t just about showing up—it’s about aligning your heart with God's mission.
• Satan doesn’t just attack from the outside. He also works through division, dishonesty, and distraction inside the church.
• When believers are unified in mission and spirit, the gospel spreads and lives are changed.
• Radical generosity is a result of spiritual unity, not a requirement for it.
• Living with integrity and reverence for God protects us from becoming spiritually compromised.

Scripture: Acts 4 & Acts 5

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Spirit, Power & The Church
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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The disciples had just watched Jesus ascend—and now they were waiting, unsure, and overwhelmed. But they didn’t sit still. They stayed in community, prayed together, remembered Jesus’ faithfulness, and elevated God’s Word. In this message, we walk through six biblical principles that show how to keep moving forward when life feels like too much. God hasn't left you confused—He's equipping you to make faithful decisions even in hard seasons.

Key Insights:

1. Staying connected to biblical community can protect you from isolation when life feels overwhelming.
2. Remembering past moments where God met you brings peace and clarity when your next step feels uncertain.
3. Having a consistent meeting place with God helps anchor your heart when the rest of life is chaotic.
4. Praying constantly—especially with others—keeps you aligned with God’s presence and priorities.
5. Obedience is often the next right step, not the final answer. God moves as we trust Him in motion.

Key Scripture: Acts 1:8

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Spirit, Power & The Church
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In this message from Acts 1, we see the early church’s beginning and the promise Jesus made to every believer: you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes. We learn what it means to live in that power, walk in the Spirit, and allow God to lead us with boldness and clarity. This isn’t just history—it’s the start of a Spirit-led life that still applies today.

Key Insights:

1. The Holy Spirit isn’t an add-on. He’s the power source for everything God has called you to do.
2. You don’t need to wait for a second experience; the Spirit fills you at the moment of salvation.
3. The early church’s growth and boldness were driven by ordinary people empowered by the Spirit, and that includes you.
4. You choose daily to walk in the Spirit or silence Him. One leads to life. The other leads to frustration.

Scripture Reference: Acts 1

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Spirit, Power & The Church
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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From Psalm 37, we’re challenged to consider what it looks like to delight in the Lord, commit our ways to Him, and live out our purpose with bold trust. This message offers five practical principles for walking in spiritual alignment and reminds us that real transformation begins when we say yes to God’s power, not just His blessings.

Key Insights:

1. Delighting in the Lord aligns your desires with God’s, shaping your prayers into His purpose.
2. True purpose is not stumbled into, it’s committed to and entrusted to God.
3. Passion driven by the Holy Spirit remains steady even when circumstances are unstable.
4. Saying yes to God requires surrender, not just intention.
5. Your spiritual alignment always precedes your clarity around calling and purpose.

Key Scripture: Psalms 37

Speaker: Chip Paul
Series: Summer of Psalms
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In this episode, we explore Psalm 67 and what it means to receive God's blessing with purpose. You'll learn how worship connects to missions, why global outreach matters, and how to begin each day with a simple prayer that aligns your heart with God's mission. Whether you're new to faith or seeking deeper purpose, this message will inspire you to live with intention.

5 Take Aways:

1. God blesses His people so they can be a blessing to others locally and globally.
2. Worship is both the reason we go on mission and the fuel that keeps us going.
3. A daily prayer of burden, opportunity, and boldness (the BOB prayer) can help you live with gospel intentionality.
4. Every believer has a role to play in God's mission even if you're not called to travel far.
5. We serve a personal God who meets us where we are and sends us out with purpose.

Key Scripture: Psalms 67

Speaker: Chris White
Series: Summer of Psalms
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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This message explores Psalm 46 as a blueprint for enduring courage. We’re reminded that our strength doesn’t come from circumstances—it comes from the God who is unshakable. Whether you're in a season of chaos or calm, this sermon points you to the source of true peace and resilience: God’s faithful presence.

You'll hear how:

1. God’s presence is what makes us unshakable, not our circumstances.
2. Fear isolates, paralyzes, and distorts, but faith realigns us with God’s truth.
3. Courage flows from knowing and remembering who God is, not from having all the answers.
4. True breakthrough happens not through control, but through surrender.
5. The invitation to 'be still and know' is not about inactivity, it’s about trust.

Key Scripture: Psalms 46

Speaker: Mike Wynn
Series: Summer of Psalms
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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This message from Psalm 51 takes us through David’s rock bottom moment and shows how God responds to confession, honesty, and a heart ready for change. We explore five lessons from David’s life that point us toward hope, healing, and renewed purpose.If you’ve ever wondered whether God still wants to use you after failure, the answer is yes.

Key Insights:

1. Healing always starts with God's mercy, not our effort.
2. True restoration begins with owning our sin instead of hiding or justifying it.
3. Sin is first and foremost against God—even before it affects others.
4. Forgiveness is real, but some consequences of sin still shape our journey.
5. God doesn’t just restore us—He still chooses to use us after failure.

Scripture: Psalms 51
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Summer of Psalms
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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This sermon from Psalm 121 invites us to shift our gaze from the chaos of the world to the presence of God. He’s not distant or detached. He lifts us up, protects us, and walks with us, now and forever.

Key Insights:

1. Hope begins when we stop looking around for help and start looking up to God.
2. God is not distant—He is present, active, and personal through every step of our journey.
3. Our spiritual security doesn’t depend on our strength but on God’s ongoing protection and care.
4. Worship is not just for the destination—it’s meant to happen in the journey.
5. When your gaze is fixed on God, you begin to stand in grace, peace, and purpose.

Scripture Focus: Psalms 121

If you’re looking for real hope, it’s found in the One who made the mountains and promises to never leave your side.

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Summer of Psalms
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In this message from Psalm 128, we’re reminded that God wants to bless us—but His blessings are tied to a life aligned with Him. From personal peace to family flourishing to community impact, this sermon explores how walking in God’s ways creates ripple effects far beyond our own lives.

Key Insights:

1. God’s blessings are rooted in both reverence and action.
2. Fear of the Lord is not fearfulness—it’s awe, honor, and priority.
3. Blessing starts personal but was always designed to spread outward.
4. Your feet reveal your faith.
5. The long-term fruit of obedience impacts generations.

Scripture: Psalms 128:1

Whether you’re leading a home or looking for next steps in your faith, this message challenges and encourages you to trust God with the process.

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Summer of Psalms
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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Psalm 32 shows us that the path to joy isn’t found in perfection but in confession. Through David’s story, we learn how guilt can be a gift, honesty leads to healing, and grace is always available.

Key Insights

1. Guilt can be a gift when it leads us back to the heart of God.
2. Joy returns when we stop covering sin and start confessing it honestly.
3. True confession involves more than admitting—we align our hearts and change direction.
4. Restoration begins when we stop blaming others and own our decisions.
5. God has already seen you at your worst, and He’s still offering forgiveness and freedom.

Scripture: Psalms 32

Whether you’ve messed up big or small, this message will encourage you to stop running and step back into the arms of the One who already paid the price.

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Summer of Psalms
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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This message from Psalm 1 explores what it means to live a truly blessed and joyful life. We’re reminded that happiness isn’t something we chase—it’s something we grow when we’re rooted in truth. Learn how meditating on God's Word and anchoring your life in His presence creates a foundation for joy in every season.

Key Insights:

1. Happiness isn’t circumstantial—it’s rooted in a relationship with God through His Word.
2. When we delight in God’s truth, we develop joy that sustains us through all seasons.
3. True freedom isn’t about doing whatever we want—it’s about being anchored to our Creator.
4. Your thoughts, behaviors, and closest influences shape your joy more than your situation does.
5. Lasting happiness grows when we engage with God’s Word and God’s people consistently.

Scripture Focus: Psalms 1

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Summer of Psalms
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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In this sermon, we look at the story of Peter walking on water and what it teaches us about anxiety, surrender, and spiritual peace. Even in the chaos of the storm, Jesus invites us to trust Him.

Walk away with a better understanding of:

1. Obedience doesn’t exempt us from storms—sometimes it leads us straight into them.
2. Peace isn’t found in perfect conditions—it’s found in the presence of Jesus.
3. Fear thrives in the “what ifs,” but peace comes from meditating on what is.
4. Distraction, not disaster, is often what takes us down.
5. Surrender doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means you’ve given it to the only One who can carry it.

Key Scripture: Matthew 14:22

This message unpacks how peace isn’t about perfect conditions but about Jesus stepping into the boat with us. Whether you’re in a storm, coming out of one, or about to walk into one, you’ll find encouragement and hope to keep your focus on Christ.

Guest Speaker: Seth Bundy
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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Special Guest: Seth Bundy.

Key Insights:

1. No failure is final when surrendered to Jesus.
2. Jesus restores us publicly to use us powerfully.
3. Real restoration starts with honest self-evaluation.
4. Jesus calls us back by asking for our love, not perfection.
5. Our past failures, when redeemed, become tools for ministry.

Scripture Reference: John 21

This message is a powerful reminder that no failure is final in the hands of Jesus. Whether you’re coming off a season of drifting, doubt, or denial, Jesus still invites you to follow Him again.

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

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In this message from John 21, we witness Jesus appear to His disciples on the shores of Galilee after His resurrection. Rather than rebuking them for going back to fishing, He prepares them breakfast—a powerful invitation to return, be restored, and walk forward in faith. This sermon explores how spiritual failure often pushes us back to old habits, but Jesus lovingly calls us to trust Him again. If you're feeling distant, discouraged, or spiritually stuck, this message offers hope and direction.

Key Insights:

1. Spiritual failure isn’t the end—Jesus meets us in it.
2. Obedience matters more than intention.
3. Life lived in your own strength leads to fruitless effort.
4. Jesus doesn’t just restore; He re-commissions.
5. When God speaks, your best move is to jump.

Scripture: John 21

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

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