web02.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:05:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Burnt Hickory | Sermons - Episodes Tagged with “Divine Calling” https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/tags/divine%20calling Sun, 09 Mar 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 The Door | Power and Promise https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/the-door 2b31d8a6-795c-4b83-a53e-bce7b3964a68 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory 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. 39:14 no "The Door" - Power and Promise Series Journey into the rich world of first-century shepherding to understand one of Jesus's most profound "I AM" statements. Through two distinct types of sheepfolds—city and country—discover how Jesus reveals His role as both our salvation and protection. Key Insights: • The City Sheepfold: Where true sheep recognize their shepherd's voice • The Country Sheepfold: Where the shepherd becomes the door • Why sheep respond only to their shepherd's unique call • How Jesus positions Himself between us and every danger • The difference between religious activity and true relationship Scripture Focus: John 10:1-10 (https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.10.NIV) "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture." Learn why sheep recognize their shepherd's voice and how this metaphor reveals three truths: Jesus as the only way to God, his promise of protection, and his path to fulfillment. Understanding how shepherds became living doors by laying down in the gateway illuminates Jesus's role between us and danger. This message challenges believers to examine whose voice they follow and whether they've entered through the one door that leads to abundant life. Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Power and Promise Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/AUWv7jE99SY) ° Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/) ° Visit our website (https://www.burnthickory.com/) Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC, I AM the Door, sheepfold teaching, shepherd's voice, divine protection, spiritual safety, abundant life, John 10, sheep and shepherd, true shepherd, false shepherds, spiritual discernment, divine guidance, spiritual fulfillment, true satisfaction, spiritual security, pastoral metaphor, spiritual protection, divine calling, spiritual identity, following Jesus "The Door" - Power and Promise Series

Journey into the rich world of first-century shepherding to understand one of Jesus's most profound "I AM" statements. Through two distinct types of sheepfolds—city and country—discover how Jesus reveals His role as both our salvation and protection.

Key Insights:
• The City Sheepfold: Where true sheep recognize their shepherd's voice
• The Country Sheepfold: Where the shepherd becomes the door
• Why sheep respond only to their shepherd's unique call
• How Jesus positions Himself between us and every danger
• The difference between religious activity and true relationship

Scripture Focus: John 10:1-10 "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture."

Learn why sheep recognize their shepherd's voice and how this metaphor reveals three truths: Jesus as the only way to God, his promise of protection, and his path to fulfillment. Understanding how shepherds became living doors by laying down in the gateway illuminates Jesus's role between us and danger. This message challenges believers to examine whose voice they follow and whether they've entered through the one door that leads to abundant life.

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Power and Promise
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

Connect with us:
° Watch this sermon on YouTube
° Follow us on Facebook
° Follow us on Instagram
° Visit our website

]]> "The Door" - Power and Promise Series

Journey into the rich world of first-century shepherding to understand one of Jesus's most profound "I AM" statements. Through two distinct types of sheepfolds—city and country—discover how Jesus reveals His role as both our salvation and protection.

Key Insights:
• The City Sheepfold: Where true sheep recognize their shepherd's voice
• The Country Sheepfold: Where the shepherd becomes the door
• Why sheep respond only to their shepherd's unique call
• How Jesus positions Himself between us and every danger
• The difference between religious activity and true relationship

Scripture Focus: John 10:1-10 "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture."

Learn why sheep recognize their shepherd's voice and how this metaphor reveals three truths: Jesus as the only way to God, his promise of protection, and his path to fulfillment. Understanding how shepherds became living doors by laying down in the gateway illuminates Jesus's role between us and danger. This message challenges believers to examine whose voice they follow and whether they've entered through the one door that leads to abundant life.

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Power and Promise
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

Connect with us:
° Watch this sermon on YouTube
° Follow us on Facebook
° Follow us on Instagram
° Visit our website

]]> The Love of God | Christmas at Burnt Hickory https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/the-love-of-god fdd446ad-73a2-4ee4-9e9a-e062f964227a Sun, 22 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory Discover how God's love is revealed through Mary's story - from divine calling to faithful response. Experience the power of saying 'yes' to God's plan. 36:00 no This Christmas message explores the profound truth that the birth of Christ is the ultimate expression of God's love. Through Mary's extraordinary encounter with God, Pastor Matt Petty reveals five transformative truths about divine love: • God's love knows us intimately - even a humble teenage girl in Nazareth • His power manifests in unexpected ways - turning ordinary moments into divine appointments • His mercy extends beyond generations - from Abraham to Mary to us today • He lifts up the humble heart - choosing those the world overlooks • He faithfully keeps every promise - proving that no word from God will ever fail Through Mary's courageous response, we learn that true faith isn't about our worthiness but about saying "yes" to God's love. This message challenges us to move beyond seasonal celebrations to experience the transformative power of divine love that changes everything. Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC, Matt Petty, Churches in West Cobb, Church in Powder Springs, Church in Kennesaw GA, God's love, divine love, Mary's story, Luke chapter one, march to the manger, Bethlehem, birth of our Savior, mother of Jesus, Gabriel, Nazareth, virgin birth, highly favored, Lord's servant, Christmas message, God's promises, Holy Spirit, Son of the Most High, throne of David, humble servant, God's mercy, divine calling, Mary's prayer, Magnificat, God's faithfulness, unmerited mercy, salvation, Christmas season, soul glorifies the Lord, spirit rejoices, mindful of the humble, generations will call me blessed, mighty deeds, lifted up the humble, eternal kingdom, divine promises, God's word never fails, transformative love, Mary's response, divine purpose, Christmas love story, God's mindfulness, divine favor, God's presence, Mary's obedience, divine plan, Christmas faith, God's power, divine mercy, humble heart, God's sovereignty This Christmas message explores the profound truth that the birth of Christ is the ultimate expression of God's love. Through Mary's extraordinary encounter with God, Pastor Matt Petty reveals five transformative truths about divine love:

• God's love knows us intimately - even a humble teenage girl in Nazareth
• His power manifests in unexpected ways - turning ordinary moments into divine appointments
• His mercy extends beyond generations - from Abraham to Mary to us today
• He lifts up the humble heart - choosing those the world overlooks
• He faithfully keeps every promise - proving that no word from God will ever fail

Through Mary's courageous response, we learn that true faith isn't about our worthiness but about saying "yes" to God's love. This message challenges us to move beyond seasonal celebrations to experience the transformative power of divine love that changes everything.

]]> This Christmas message explores the profound truth that the birth of Christ is the ultimate expression of God's love. Through Mary's extraordinary encounter with God, Pastor Matt Petty reveals five transformative truths about divine love:

• God's love knows us intimately - even a humble teenage girl in Nazareth
• His power manifests in unexpected ways - turning ordinary moments into divine appointments
• His mercy extends beyond generations - from Abraham to Mary to us today
• He lifts up the humble heart - choosing those the world overlooks
• He faithfully keeps every promise - proving that no word from God will ever fail

Through Mary's courageous response, we learn that true faith isn't about our worthiness but about saying "yes" to God's love. This message challenges us to move beyond seasonal celebrations to experience the transformative power of divine love that changes everything.

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