web01.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:57:26 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Burnt Hickory | Sermons - Episodes Tagged with “Healthy Faith” https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/tags/healthy%20faith Sun, 05 Oct 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 Secret to a Healthy, Growing Church | His Word, His Plan, His People https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/the-secret-to-a-healthy-growing-church 5987800c-f703-4d65-b944-ced49a66588f Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory When church growth brings new people, new needs, and new complexity, how do we stay focused on what matters most? This message from Acts 6 offers a look at how the early church stayed healthy by avoiding distraction, staying rooted in prayer and the Word, and involving everyone in the mission. 39:35 no The Secret to a Healthy, Growing Church | His Word, His Plan, His People 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 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.6.ESV) Speaker: Marty Godfrey Series: His Word, His Plan, His People Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/_YmttBbd08o) ° 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, healthy church, church growth, Acts 6, spiritual service, unity, prayer, the Word The Secret to a Healthy, Growing Church | His Word, His Plan, His People

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

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

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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

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

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