Burnt Hickory | Sermons

No Favoritism | Faith in Action

Episode  |  September 1st, 2024  |  41 mins 43 secs

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Love | Hope | Family | Community
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.

Trials, Temptations and Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus | Faith in Action

Episode  |  August 13th, 2024  |  42 mins 25 secs

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Are you finding it challenging to navigate the trials and temptations in your life? Join us this morning as we continue our sermon series, Faith in Action, journeying through the book of James. We’ll explore how trials expose the true foundations of our lives, reminding us to focus on God's eternal reward. You’ll learn the difference between trials and temptations, understand where temptation really comes from, and discover how to stand firm by fixing our eyes on Jesus. This is a powerful time to grow in faith, find encouragement, and connect with others. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more updates, and visit www.burnthickory.com for additional information. See you there!

Making Our Own God Never Goes Well

Episode  |  June 23rd, 2024  |  42 mins 40 secs

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This week, we delve into the pitfalls of idolatry. Drawing from the rich narratives in Exodus, we will examine how the Israelites' creation of the golden calf serves as a stark warning about the dangers of shaping God into our own image instead of worshipping Him as He truly is. We will reflect on how we, too, can fall into the trap of creating our own "gods" in times of uncertainty and stress, rebelling against the one true source of satisfaction for our souls.

This sermon will challenge us to trust in God’s revelation, even when circumstances are unclear, and to expose and surrender our idols to Christ. We will learn the importance of recognizing and fleeing from sin, understanding its inevitable consequences, and grounding our trust in the God revealed in Scripture, rather than in cultural or personal distortions.

We invite you to reflect on these vital questions: Are there idols you’ve created in your life? Are you truly trusting in God's revealed character through Scripture? As always, we’d love to take the time to answer any questions you have and to pray with you – so reach out. Discover the next step in your faith journey by visiting burnthickory.com/next or visiting our website at www.burnthickory.com.

The Power of One Act of Obedience

Episode  |  April 18th, 2021  |  43 mins 57 secs

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You may never know how one small obedient act will impact eternity. The widow in 1 Kings is a perfect example of God’s plan in action as a part of a larger narrative. We learn today, that when we trust God and give Him our all, we grow personally, and it paves the way for others to come to faith also.

Why Baptism?

Episode  |  April 11th, 2021  |  40 mins 24 secs

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Baptism is the public symbol that you are believing in Jesus, receiving His saving work as your own, and publicly declaring to others that you are His follower. As we look at scripture today, Pastor Matt shows us a few misconceptions about baptism, and why it’s a crucial part of faith in Jesus.

Forever Faith | Last Word Living

Episode  |  October 25th, 2020  |  45 mins 3 secs

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We're drawing to a close the Forever Faith series with Pastor Matt as we focus on the last words of Peter.

Forever Faith | Counterfeit Christianity

Episode  |  October 18th, 2020  |  42 mins 29 secs

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Are you living a true or a counterfeit Christian life? In today's message, we will learn about the difference between a true and a counterfeit Christian. Being able to tell the difference is important both so that we protect ourselves from false teachings and so that we can test our own faith.

Forever Faith | 4 Marks of a True Disciple

Episode  |  October 11th, 2020  |  43 mins 12 secs

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Eternity matters, and this life here on earth is just a temporary blip in the light of eternity. As we see in Peter, our goal is not to save up treasure here, but to invest in the eternal activities that will leave a Godly legacy.

Forever Faith | Gifting and Equipping of Our Faith

Episode  |  October 4th, 2020  |  41 mins 22 secs

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God has called us to be servants, apostles, and righteous. Dig deeper with us today as we explore how to live these out practically.