app03 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:39:10 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Burnt Hickory | Sermons - Episodes Tagged with “Missions” https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/tags/missions Sun, 07 Jun 2026 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 Is This for Me? | Kenya Celebration 2026 https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/is-this-for-me 78f2f79d-fb68-4a57-b223-5f97eef1af6e Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory 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. 44:29 no <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> Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC, calling, discipleship, missions, service, Ephesians 4, spiritual growth, faith in action, unity, Christian Living, Bible Teaching, service in the church, sharing your faith, spiritual maturity, Christian discipleship, living on mission, serving others, body of Christ, saying yes to God, church unity, gospel mission Is This for Me? | Kenya Celebration 2026

God has called every believer to more than simply attending church.

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.

Key Insights:

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

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 4:1-16

Speaker: Carey Amos & Chip Paul
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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

]]> Is This for Me? | Kenya Celebration 2026

God has called every believer to more than simply attending church.

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.

Key Insights:

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

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 4:1-16

Speaker: Carey Amos & Chip Paul
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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

]]> God’s Faithfulness in Our Corinth Moment | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/our-corinth-moment bc10ef23-fa17-45cc-8252-79d20f1e81dd Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory Paul was discouraged, worn out, and ready to quit—but God wasn’t done. In this episode, we explore what it means to trust God when everything in you wants to walk away. 33:05 no <p>God’s Faithfulness in Our Corinth Moment | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World</p> <p>When Paul hit his limit in Corinth, God didn’t remove the difficulty—He stepped into it with presence and purpose. This message reminds us that even when we feel like giving up, God has not walked away. He has more people to reach and more He wants to do through your life. Listen in for encouragement and clarity for your own Corinth moment.</p> <p>Key Insights:</p> <ul> <li>Even faithful believers can experience seasons of deep discouragement, fear, and doubt—and God meets us there.</li> <li>We are not called to save others but to faithfully share the gospel and trust God with the results.</li> <li>Your current opposition might be part of someone else’s future salvation story.</li> <li>We need spiritual community, not just for connection but for perseverance in our calling.</li> <li>God has more people He wants to reach through your life—don’t quit just because you’re tired.</li> </ul> <p>Key Scripture: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.18.ESV" rel="nofollow noopener">Acts 18</a></p> <p>Speaker: Matt Petty<br> Series: The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World<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/rXuUbKA97Po" 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> Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC, Paul in Corinth, Acts 18, discouraged in faith, trusting God's plan, gospel calling, Matt Petty, Matt Petty sermon God’s Faithfulness in Our Corinth Moment | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World

When Paul hit his limit in Corinth, God didn’t remove the difficulty—He stepped into it with presence and purpose. This message reminds us that even when we feel like giving up, God has not walked away. He has more people to reach and more He wants to do through your life. Listen in for encouragement and clarity for your own Corinth moment.

Key Insights:

  • Even faithful believers can experience seasons of deep discouragement, fear, and doubt—and God meets us there.
  • We are not called to save others but to faithfully share the gospel and trust God with the results.
  • Your current opposition might be part of someone else’s future salvation story.
  • We need spiritual community, not just for connection but for perseverance in our calling.
  • God has more people He wants to reach through your life—don’t quit just because you’re tired.

Key Scripture: Acts 18

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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

]]> God’s Faithfulness in Our Corinth Moment | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World

When Paul hit his limit in Corinth, God didn’t remove the difficulty—He stepped into it with presence and purpose. This message reminds us that even when we feel like giving up, God has not walked away. He has more people to reach and more He wants to do through your life. Listen in for encouragement and clarity for your own Corinth moment.

Key Insights:

  • Even faithful believers can experience seasons of deep discouragement, fear, and doubt—and God meets us there.
  • We are not called to save others but to faithfully share the gospel and trust God with the results.
  • Your current opposition might be part of someone else’s future salvation story.
  • We need spiritual community, not just for connection but for perseverance in our calling.
  • God has more people He wants to reach through your life—don’t quit just because you’re tired.

Key Scripture: Acts 18

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
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 Heart of Compassion | Making an Impact in Kibera Kenya https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/heart-of-compassion-making-an-impact-in-kibera-kenya 532c722b-ffc9-44de-866a-7fdc09e9fbc8 Sun, 16 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory It’s a special Sunday at Burnt Hickory where we get to celebrate our relationship with Peter, our mission partner from Kenya, as well as surprise him with a financial gift that will establish our footprint for generations in Kibera. Burnt Hickory has been generously giving towards the Kenya Ministry Center, and God has blessed that gift in the form of being able to purchase the land, build the center, and even furnish this church plant and missions headquarters in Kenya. 43:32 no <p>It’s a special Sunday at Burnt Hickory where we get to celebrate our relationship with Peter, our mission partner from Kenya, as well as surprise him with a financial gift that will establish our footprint for generations in Kibera. Burnt Hickory has been generously giving towards the Kenya Ministry Center, and God has blessed that gift in the form of being able to purchase the land, build the center, and even furnish this church plant and missions headquarters in Kenya.<br> Our mission partner in Kibera Kenya, Peter, shares about the heart of compassion and why we should care for everyone. We see as Jesus’ example that compassion moves us to action and puts motion to our feelings. The slums of Kibera Kenya are the perfect place to live out the gospel by feeding the hungry, preaching the truth, mentoring pastors, discipling the youth, and pointing people to the hope that is found in Jesus Christ. We at Burnt Hickory are funding the Kenya Ministry Center building project, and we are excited to continue to make an impact in Africa. You can be a part of what we are doing by supporting the Kenya Ministry Center too - <a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/missions/#kenya" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.burnthickory.com/missions/#kenya</a> Special Guest: Peter Abungu.</p> Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC It’s a special Sunday at Burnt Hickory where we get to celebrate our relationship with Peter, our mission partner from Kenya, as well as surprise him with a financial gift that will establish our footprint for generations in Kibera. Burnt Hickory has been generously giving towards the Kenya Ministry Center, and God has blessed that gift in the form of being able to purchase the land, build the center, and even furnish this church plant and missions headquarters in Kenya.
Our mission partner in Kibera Kenya, Peter, shares about the heart of compassion and why we should care for everyone. We see as Jesus’ example that compassion moves us to action and puts motion to our feelings. The slums of Kibera Kenya are the perfect place to live out the gospel by feeding the hungry, preaching the truth, mentoring pastors, discipling the youth, and pointing people to the hope that is found in Jesus Christ. We at Burnt Hickory are funding the Kenya Ministry Center building project, and we are excited to continue to make an impact in Africa. You can be a part of what we are doing by supporting the Kenya Ministry Center too - https://www.burnthickory.com/missions/#kenya

Special Guest: Peter Abungu.

]]> It’s a special Sunday at Burnt Hickory where we get to celebrate our relationship with Peter, our mission partner from Kenya, as well as surprise him with a financial gift that will establish our footprint for generations in Kibera. Burnt Hickory has been generously giving towards the Kenya Ministry Center, and God has blessed that gift in the form of being able to purchase the land, build the center, and even furnish this church plant and missions headquarters in Kenya.
Our mission partner in Kibera Kenya, Peter, shares about the heart of compassion and why we should care for everyone. We see as Jesus’ example that compassion moves us to action and puts motion to our feelings. The slums of Kibera Kenya are the perfect place to live out the gospel by feeding the hungry, preaching the truth, mentoring pastors, discipling the youth, and pointing people to the hope that is found in Jesus Christ. We at Burnt Hickory are funding the Kenya Ministry Center building project, and we are excited to continue to make an impact in Africa. You can be a part of what we are doing by supporting the Kenya Ministry Center too - https://www.burnthickory.com/missions/#kenya

Special Guest: Peter Abungu.

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