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    <title>Burnt Hickory | Sermons - Episodes Tagged with “Church Sermon”</title>
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    <description>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!</description>
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    <itunes:subtitle>Love | Hope | Family | Community</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Burnt Hickory</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>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!</itunes:summary>
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  <title>Is This for Me? | Kenya Celebration 2026</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What does it mean to walk worthy of your calling?

This sermon from Ephesians 4 explores spiritual growth, discipleship, missions, and the role every believer has in the body of Christ. Through scripture and real-life testimonies, this message challenges listeners to step into the purpose God has for them.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>44:29</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Is This for Me? | Kenya Celebration 2026&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;God has called every believer to more than simply attending church.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this sermon from Ephesians 4, we explore what it means to walk worthy of your calling, grow spiritually, and actively serve in the body of Christ. Alongside testimonies from students returning from Kenya, this message highlights the importance of discipleship, unity, missions, and saying yes to God’s purpose for your life.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Key Insights:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand what Ephesians 4 teaches about spiritual growth and calling.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn why every believer has a role to play in the body of Christ.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Discover how discipleship and serving others strengthen your faith.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gain confidence in sharing your faith and stepping into uncomfortable situations.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Be challenged to move from simply attending church to actively living on mission.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Scripture Focus: &lt;a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/EPH.4.ESV" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ephesians 4:1-16&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Speaker: Carey Amos &amp;amp; Chip Paul&lt;br&gt;
Location: &lt;a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Burnt Hickory Baptist Church&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with us:&lt;br&gt;
° Watch this sermon on &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/tf6-bwoBg8E" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
° Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
° Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
° Visit our &lt;a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Is This for Me? | Kenya Celebration 2026</p>

<p>God has called every believer to more than simply attending church.</p>

<p>In this sermon from Ephesians 4, we explore what it means to walk worthy of your calling, grow spiritually, and actively serve in the body of Christ. Alongside testimonies from students returning from Kenya, this message highlights the importance of discipleship, unity, missions, and saying yes to God’s purpose for your life.</p>

<p>Key Insights:</p>

<ul>
<li>Understand what Ephesians 4 teaches about spiritual growth and calling.</li>
<li>Learn why every believer has a role to play in the body of Christ.</li>
<li>Discover how discipleship and serving others strengthen your faith.</li>
<li>Gain confidence in sharing your faith and stepping into uncomfortable situations.</li>
<li>Be challenged to move from simply attending church to actively living on mission.</li>
</ul>

<p>Scripture Focus: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/EPH.4.ESV" rel="nofollow noopener">Ephesians 4:1-16</a></p>

<p>Speaker: Carey Amos &amp; Chip Paul<br>
Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener">Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</a></p>

<p>Connect with us:<br>
° Watch this sermon on <a href="https://youtu.be/tf6-bwoBg8E" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a><br>
° Visit our <a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Is This for Me? | Kenya Celebration 2026</p>

<p>God has called every believer to more than simply attending church.</p>

<p>In this sermon from Ephesians 4, we explore what it means to walk worthy of your calling, grow spiritually, and actively serve in the body of Christ. Alongside testimonies from students returning from Kenya, this message highlights the importance of discipleship, unity, missions, and saying yes to God’s purpose for your life.</p>

<p>Key Insights:</p>

<ul>
<li>Understand what Ephesians 4 teaches about spiritual growth and calling.</li>
<li>Learn why every believer has a role to play in the body of Christ.</li>
<li>Discover how discipleship and serving others strengthen your faith.</li>
<li>Gain confidence in sharing your faith and stepping into uncomfortable situations.</li>
<li>Be challenged to move from simply attending church to actively living on mission.</li>
</ul>

<p>Scripture Focus: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/EPH.4.ESV" rel="nofollow noopener">Ephesians 4:1-16</a></p>

<p>Speaker: Carey Amos &amp; Chip Paul<br>
Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener">Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</a></p>

<p>Connect with us:<br>
° Watch this sermon on <a href="https://youtu.be/tf6-bwoBg8E" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a><br>
° Visit our <a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Why Does God Allowing Suffering | A Theology of Suffering</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Why does God allow suffering, and how are Christians supposed to respond to it?

This sermon explores a biblical theology of suffering and how God uses hardship, perseverance, and spiritual refinement to grow our faith and deepen our hope in Him.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>42:17</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Why Does God Allowing Suffering | A Theology of Suffering&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Suffering is something every person experiences, but scripture shows us that suffering does not have to be meaningless.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this sermon, we walk through what the Bible teaches about pain, perseverance, spiritual growth, and hope. Using the imagery of the threshing floor and passages like Romans 5 and James 1, this message points to the truth that God can use difficult seasons to refine us, strengthen us, and draw us closer to Him.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Key Insights:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand why suffering exists in a fallen world and how scripture speaks into it.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn how God uses suffering to produce perseverance, character, and hope.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Discover the biblical meaning behind the threshing floor and spiritual refinement.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gain practical encouragement for walking through grief, anxiety, loss, or spiritual dryness.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;See how Jesus modeled suffering with purpose, endurance, and hope.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Scripture Focus: &lt;a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/GEN.1.ESV" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Genesis 1:31&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Speaker: Brian Foster&lt;br&gt;
Location: &lt;a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Burnt Hickory Baptist Church&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with us:&lt;br&gt;
° Watch this sermon on &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/5mTuP5jI4b4" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
° Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
° Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
° Visit our &lt;a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Why Does God Allowing Suffering | A Theology of Suffering</p>

<p>Suffering is something every person experiences, but scripture shows us that suffering does not have to be meaningless.</p>

<p>In this sermon, we walk through what the Bible teaches about pain, perseverance, spiritual growth, and hope. Using the imagery of the threshing floor and passages like Romans 5 and James 1, this message points to the truth that God can use difficult seasons to refine us, strengthen us, and draw us closer to Him.</p>

<p>Key Insights:</p>

<ul>
<li>Understand why suffering exists in a fallen world and how scripture speaks into it.</li>
<li>Learn how God uses suffering to produce perseverance, character, and hope.</li>
<li>Discover the biblical meaning behind the threshing floor and spiritual refinement.</li>
<li>Gain practical encouragement for walking through grief, anxiety, loss, or spiritual dryness.</li>
<li>See how Jesus modeled suffering with purpose, endurance, and hope.</li>
</ul>

<p>Scripture Focus: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/GEN.1.ESV" rel="nofollow noopener">Genesis 1:31</a></p>

<p>Speaker: Brian Foster<br>
Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener">Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</a></p>

<p>Connect with us:<br>
° Watch this sermon on <a href="https://youtu.be/5mTuP5jI4b4" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a><br>
° Visit our <a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Why Does God Allowing Suffering | A Theology of Suffering</p>

<p>Suffering is something every person experiences, but scripture shows us that suffering does not have to be meaningless.</p>

<p>In this sermon, we walk through what the Bible teaches about pain, perseverance, spiritual growth, and hope. Using the imagery of the threshing floor and passages like Romans 5 and James 1, this message points to the truth that God can use difficult seasons to refine us, strengthen us, and draw us closer to Him.</p>

<p>Key Insights:</p>

<ul>
<li>Understand why suffering exists in a fallen world and how scripture speaks into it.</li>
<li>Learn how God uses suffering to produce perseverance, character, and hope.</li>
<li>Discover the biblical meaning behind the threshing floor and spiritual refinement.</li>
<li>Gain practical encouragement for walking through grief, anxiety, loss, or spiritual dryness.</li>
<li>See how Jesus modeled suffering with purpose, endurance, and hope.</li>
</ul>

<p>Scripture Focus: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/GEN.1.ESV" rel="nofollow noopener">Genesis 1:31</a></p>

<p>Speaker: Brian Foster<br>
Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener">Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</a></p>

<p>Connect with us:<br>
° Watch this sermon on <a href="https://youtu.be/5mTuP5jI4b4" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a><br>
° Visit our <a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Jesus Is My Lord and I Am NOT ASHAMED | Baptism Sunday 2026</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Burnt Hickory</author>
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  <itunes:author>Burnt Hickory</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>What is baptism really about?

This sermon explores the meaning of believers baptism, why Jesus commanded it, and how baptism publicly declares the new life we have in Christ. Through scripture and practical teaching, this message points to obedience, freedom, and faith in Jesus.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>29:08</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Jesus Is My Lord and I Am NOT ASHAMED | Baptism Sunday 2026&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Baptism is more than a church tradition. It is a public declaration that Jesus has changed your life.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this sermon, we walk through what scripture teaches about baptism, salvation, obedience, and the symbolism behind going public with your faith. From the teachings of Jesus to the early church in Acts, this message reminds us that baptism is a celebration of the Gospel and the new life found in Christ.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Key Insights:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand the biblical purpose and meaning behind believers baptism.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn the difference between salvation through Jesus and obedience through baptism.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Discover how baptism symbolizes freedom, new life, and identity in Christ.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;See why baptism was consistently connected to faith throughout the New Testament.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gain confidence in publicly declaring your faith and following Jesus boldly.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Speaker: Matt Petty&lt;br&gt;
Location: &lt;a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Burnt Hickory Baptist Church&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with us:&lt;br&gt;
° Watch this sermon on &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/Opjt_UGKQlI" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
° Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
° Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
° Visit our &lt;a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC, christian podcast, baptism, salvation, obedience, faith, Jesus, Romans 6, public faith, Christian living</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jesus Is My Lord and I Am NOT ASHAMED | Baptism Sunday 2026</p>

<p>Baptism is more than a church tradition. It is a public declaration that Jesus has changed your life.</p>

<p>In this sermon, we walk through what scripture teaches about baptism, salvation, obedience, and the symbolism behind going public with your faith. From the teachings of Jesus to the early church in Acts, this message reminds us that baptism is a celebration of the Gospel and the new life found in Christ.</p>

<p>Key Insights:</p>

<ul>
<li>Understand the biblical purpose and meaning behind believers baptism.</li>
<li>Learn the difference between salvation through Jesus and obedience through baptism.</li>
<li>Discover how baptism symbolizes freedom, new life, and identity in Christ.</li>
<li>See why baptism was consistently connected to faith throughout the New Testament.</li>
<li>Gain confidence in publicly declaring your faith and following Jesus boldly.</li>
</ul>

<p>Speaker: Matt Petty<br>
Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener">Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</a></p>

<p>Connect with us:<br>
° Watch this sermon on <a href="https://youtu.be/Opjt_UGKQlI" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a><br>
° Visit our <a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Jesus Is My Lord and I Am NOT ASHAMED | Baptism Sunday 2026</p>

<p>Baptism is more than a church tradition. It is a public declaration that Jesus has changed your life.</p>

<p>In this sermon, we walk through what scripture teaches about baptism, salvation, obedience, and the symbolism behind going public with your faith. From the teachings of Jesus to the early church in Acts, this message reminds us that baptism is a celebration of the Gospel and the new life found in Christ.</p>

<p>Key Insights:</p>

<ul>
<li>Understand the biblical purpose and meaning behind believers baptism.</li>
<li>Learn the difference between salvation through Jesus and obedience through baptism.</li>
<li>Discover how baptism symbolizes freedom, new life, and identity in Christ.</li>
<li>See why baptism was consistently connected to faith throughout the New Testament.</li>
<li>Gain confidence in publicly declaring your faith and following Jesus boldly.</li>
</ul>

<p>Speaker: Matt Petty<br>
Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener">Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</a></p>

<p>Connect with us:<br>
° Watch this sermon on <a href="https://youtu.be/Opjt_UGKQlI" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a><br>
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  <title>God Calls, Our Role Is to Say Yes</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Burnt Hickory</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>God calls people who are willing to surrender.

In this sermon from Isaiah 6, we walk through Isaiah’s encounter with God and what it means to respond with, “Here am I. Send me.” This message explores God’s holiness, repentance, purpose, and the challenge of saying yes when God calls.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>32:37</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;God Calls, Our Role Is to Say Yes | Burnt Hickory Baptist Church&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In Isaiah 6, Isaiah encounters the holiness of God and responds with complete surrender.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This sermon explores what happens when we see God clearly, recognize our need for Him, and step into the purpose He has for our lives. From salvation to kingdom service, this message reminds us that God is still calling people to trust Him, follow Him, and live fully devoted to Him.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Key Insights:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How your view of God shapes the direction of your life and faith.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why surrender and obedience often begin before we know the outcome.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What Isaiah 6 teaches about repentance, forgiveness, and purpose.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How God calls imperfect people to serve His kingdom.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why hearing God’s voice starts with being willing to fully surrender to Him.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Scripture Focus: &lt;a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ISA.6.ESV" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Isaiah 6:1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Speaker: Matt Petty&lt;br&gt;
Location: &lt;a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Burnt Hickory Baptist Church&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with us:&lt;br&gt;
° Watch this sermon on &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/oGLBiAU0i2c" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
° Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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° Visit our &lt;a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>God Calls, Our Role Is to Say Yes | Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</p>

<p>In Isaiah 6, Isaiah encounters the holiness of God and responds with complete surrender.</p>

<p>This sermon explores what happens when we see God clearly, recognize our need for Him, and step into the purpose He has for our lives. From salvation to kingdom service, this message reminds us that God is still calling people to trust Him, follow Him, and live fully devoted to Him.</p>

<p>Key Insights:</p>

<ul>
<li>How your view of God shapes the direction of your life and faith.</li>
<li>Why surrender and obedience often begin before we know the outcome.</li>
<li>What Isaiah 6 teaches about repentance, forgiveness, and purpose.</li>
<li>How God calls imperfect people to serve His kingdom.</li>
<li>Why hearing God’s voice starts with being willing to fully surrender to Him.</li>
</ul>

<p>Scripture Focus: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ISA.6.ESV" rel="nofollow noopener">Isaiah 6:1</a></p>

<p>Speaker: Matt Petty<br>
Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener">Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</a></p>

<p>Connect with us:<br>
° Watch this sermon on <a href="https://youtu.be/oGLBiAU0i2c" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a><br>
° Visit our <a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>God Calls, Our Role Is to Say Yes | Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</p>

<p>In Isaiah 6, Isaiah encounters the holiness of God and responds with complete surrender.</p>

<p>This sermon explores what happens when we see God clearly, recognize our need for Him, and step into the purpose He has for our lives. From salvation to kingdom service, this message reminds us that God is still calling people to trust Him, follow Him, and live fully devoted to Him.</p>

<p>Key Insights:</p>

<ul>
<li>How your view of God shapes the direction of your life and faith.</li>
<li>Why surrender and obedience often begin before we know the outcome.</li>
<li>What Isaiah 6 teaches about repentance, forgiveness, and purpose.</li>
<li>How God calls imperfect people to serve His kingdom.</li>
<li>Why hearing God’s voice starts with being willing to fully surrender to Him.</li>
</ul>

<p>Scripture Focus: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ISA.6.ESV" rel="nofollow noopener">Isaiah 6:1</a></p>

<p>Speaker: Matt Petty<br>
Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow noopener">Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</a></p>

<p>Connect with us:<br>
° Watch this sermon on <a href="https://youtu.be/oGLBiAU0i2c" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a><br>
° Visit our <a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a></p>]]>
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