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We found 10 episodes of Burnt Hickory | Sermons with the tag “church”.
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Don’t Let Doubt Define or Defeat You | Restored & Sent
Episode | May 4th, 2025 | 36 mins 59 secs
authentic faith, baptist, bible, biblical thomas, christian community, christian doubt, church, dealing with doubt, discipleship, doubt as stepping stone, doubt to faith, doubting thomas, evidence for faith, faith journey, faith questions, honest faith, john 11:16, john 20, my lord my god, overcoming doubt, preaching, restored and sent, resurrection evidence, scripture, sermon, spiritual growth, thomas apostle, thomas confession, thomas disciple, thomas sacrifice
Ever felt like your doubts disqualify you from faith? Discover the complete story of Thomas, a disciple willing to die with Jesus before ever doubting Him. Learn why doubt is a universal Christian experience and how to prevent seasons of doubt from limiting your future walk with and effectiveness for Jesus.
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Jesus Changes Everything | Restored & Sent
Episode | April 27th, 2025 | 43 mins 35 secs
abundant life, baptist, bible, christian living, church, faith, fear and faith, gospel of john, holy spirit, jesus, john 20, new life in christ, peace, preaching, purpose, resurrection, scripture, sermon
Jesus meets us right where we are — even behind locked doors of fear, doubt, and struggle. Through His resurrection, He brings His peace, His power, and His purpose, offering the life we were created to live.
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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.