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    <title>Burnt Hickory | Sermons - Episodes Tagged with “Prayer”</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!
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    <itunes:subtitle>Love | Hope | Family | Community</itunes:subtitle>
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    <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!
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  <title>Personal Time with Jesus | Living in His Glory</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Discover the powerful potential of intentional moments with Jesus, where private surrender becomes the source of spiritual strength. Join us as we explore how setting aside distractions and seeking God's presence can ignite purpose and impact your faith journey. Are you ready to go deeper with Christ?</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>37:39</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Do we prioritize time alone with Jesus, or let the noise of life pull us away? This week, we dive into the transformative power of personal, intentional moments with God. Through the story of Jesus leading His disciples to Mount Tabor, we see that true strength for public witness starts in private surrender. Jesus calls us to set aside distractions and seek Him, allowing these private encounters to become the wellspring for our life and faith. 
In Matthew 17, Jesus models solitude, prayer, and a heart open to God’s presence. As He chose, led, and revealed Himself to His disciples, He invites us to do the same—reflecting His glory in our lives by meeting with Him deeply and regularly. Together, we’ll explore practical steps for intentional time with Jesus, recognizing that these private moments hold the power to ignite purpose and impact the world for His kingdom.
Ready to go deeper in your walk with Christ? Take your next step at burnthickory.com/next. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Do we prioritize time alone with Jesus, or let the noise of life pull us away? This week, we dive into the transformative power of personal, intentional moments with God. Through the story of Jesus leading His disciples to Mount Tabor, we see that true strength for public witness starts in private surrender. Jesus calls us to set aside distractions and seek Him, allowing these private encounters to become the wellspring for our life and faith. </p>

<p>In Matthew 17, Jesus models solitude, prayer, and a heart open to God’s presence. As He chose, led, and revealed Himself to His disciples, He invites us to do the same—reflecting His glory in our lives by meeting with Him deeply and regularly. Together, we’ll explore practical steps for intentional time with Jesus, recognizing that these private moments hold the power to ignite purpose and impact the world for His kingdom.</p>

<p>Ready to go deeper in your walk with Christ? Take your next step at burnthickory.com/next.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Do we prioritize time alone with Jesus, or let the noise of life pull us away? This week, we dive into the transformative power of personal, intentional moments with God. Through the story of Jesus leading His disciples to Mount Tabor, we see that true strength for public witness starts in private surrender. Jesus calls us to set aside distractions and seek Him, allowing these private encounters to become the wellspring for our life and faith. </p>

<p>In Matthew 17, Jesus models solitude, prayer, and a heart open to God’s presence. As He chose, led, and revealed Himself to His disciples, He invites us to do the same—reflecting His glory in our lives by meeting with Him deeply and regularly. Together, we’ll explore practical steps for intentional time with Jesus, recognizing that these private moments hold the power to ignite purpose and impact the world for His kingdom.</p>

<p>Ready to go deeper in your walk with Christ? Take your next step at burnthickory.com/next.</p>]]>
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  <title>Patience | Faith in Action</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What does patience look like in your life? In today’s message from the book of James, we dive into the profound connection between faith and patience. We explore how Godly patience is not just about waiting, but about trusting—looking back on God's faithfulness, looking forward to His promises, and looking up for His strength. Through the examples of the farmer, the prophets, and the life of Job, we see how patience develops perseverance in the midst of life's trials. This kind of patience grows when we stand firm in faith, even when things seem uncertain.

Are you facing challenges that test your patience? Today’s message offers insight into how you can deepen your faith, build perseverance, and discover how God is full of compassion and mercy even in the waiting. If you’re ready to take the next step in your faith journey, we invite you to visit burnthickory.com/next.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>What does patience look like in your life? In today’s message from the book of James, we dive into the profound connection between faith and patience. We explore how Godly patience is not just about waiting, but about trusting—looking back on God's faithfulness, looking forward to His promises, and looking up for His strength. Through the examples of the farmer, the prophets, and the life of Job, we see how patience develops perseverance in the midst of life's trials. This kind of patience grows when we stand firm in faith, even when things seem uncertain.
Are you facing challenges that test your patience? Today’s message offers insight into how you can deepen your faith, build perseverance, and discover how God is full of compassion and mercy even in the waiting. If you’re ready to take the next step in your faith journey, we invite you to visit burnthickory.com/next. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does patience look like in your life? In today’s message from the book of James, we dive into the profound connection between faith and patience. We explore how Godly patience is not just about waiting, but about trusting—looking back on God&#39;s faithfulness, looking forward to His promises, and looking up for His strength. Through the examples of the farmer, the prophets, and the life of Job, we see how patience develops perseverance in the midst of life&#39;s trials. This kind of patience grows when we stand firm in faith, even when things seem uncertain.</p>

<p>Are you facing challenges that test your patience? Today’s message offers insight into how you can deepen your faith, build perseverance, and discover how God is full of compassion and mercy even in the waiting. If you’re ready to take the next step in your faith journey, we invite you to visit burnthickory.com/next.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does patience look like in your life? In today’s message from the book of James, we dive into the profound connection between faith and patience. We explore how Godly patience is not just about waiting, but about trusting—looking back on God&#39;s faithfulness, looking forward to His promises, and looking up for His strength. Through the examples of the farmer, the prophets, and the life of Job, we see how patience develops perseverance in the midst of life&#39;s trials. This kind of patience grows when we stand firm in faith, even when things seem uncertain.</p>

<p>Are you facing challenges that test your patience? Today’s message offers insight into how you can deepen your faith, build perseverance, and discover how God is full of compassion and mercy even in the waiting. If you’re ready to take the next step in your faith journey, we invite you to visit burnthickory.com/next.</p>]]>
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  <title>God Willing | Faith in Action</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Burnt Hickory</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:36</itunes:duration>
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  <description>We want to Today, we dive into a vital question: Are we truly living in line with God's will? In this message, we explore what it means to have an active, ongoing commitment to do the will of God. As we reflect on the teachings of James, we'll unpack the four common attitudes people have toward God's will—ignoring it, denying it, disobeying it, or faithfully doing it. 
We’ll also consider what God’s will looks like in our lives: being radically saved, controlled by the Holy Spirit, pursuing a pure life, and submitting to His authority. Ultimately, a life in step with God's will is not just about knowing what is right—it's about living it out in every moment, every decision.
Where do you stand in your journey? Have you surrendered your life to follow God's will? If you’re ready to take the next step, we'd love to connect with you, answer your questions, and pray with you. Feel free to reach out, and remember—you’re never walking this journey alone.
Join us today and learn how you can align your life with God’s purpose and discover true fulfillment. To take the next step in your faith journey, visit burnthickory.com/next. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>We want to Today, we dive into a vital question: Are we truly living in line with God&#39;s will? In this message, we explore what it means to have an active, ongoing commitment to do the will of God. As we reflect on the teachings of James, we&#39;ll unpack the four common attitudes people have toward God&#39;s will—ignoring it, denying it, disobeying it, or faithfully doing it. </p>

<p>We’ll also consider what God’s will looks like in our lives: being radically saved, controlled by the Holy Spirit, pursuing a pure life, and submitting to His authority. Ultimately, a life in step with God&#39;s will is not just about knowing what is right—it&#39;s about living it out in every moment, every decision.</p>

<p>Where do you stand in your journey? Have you surrendered your life to follow God&#39;s will? If you’re ready to take the next step, we&#39;d love to connect with you, answer your questions, and pray with you. Feel free to reach out, and remember—you’re never walking this journey alone.</p>

<p>Join us today and learn how you can align your life with God’s purpose and discover true fulfillment. To take the next step in your faith journey, visit burnthickory.com/next.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We want to Today, we dive into a vital question: Are we truly living in line with God&#39;s will? In this message, we explore what it means to have an active, ongoing commitment to do the will of God. As we reflect on the teachings of James, we&#39;ll unpack the four common attitudes people have toward God&#39;s will—ignoring it, denying it, disobeying it, or faithfully doing it. </p>

<p>We’ll also consider what God’s will looks like in our lives: being radically saved, controlled by the Holy Spirit, pursuing a pure life, and submitting to His authority. Ultimately, a life in step with God&#39;s will is not just about knowing what is right—it&#39;s about living it out in every moment, every decision.</p>

<p>Where do you stand in your journey? Have you surrendered your life to follow God&#39;s will? If you’re ready to take the next step, we&#39;d love to connect with you, answer your questions, and pray with you. Feel free to reach out, and remember—you’re never walking this journey alone.</p>

<p>Join us today and learn how you can align your life with God’s purpose and discover true fulfillment. To take the next step in your faith journey, visit burnthickory.com/next.</p>]]>
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  <title>Faith Over Fear</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Burnt Hickory</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Love | Hope | Family | Community
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  <itunes:duration>38:38</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Fear is a gift from God. It can propel us forward and lead us to act. But what about the times when fear paralyzes us? This morning, as we hear from our Student Pastor, Chip Paul, we’ll explore the tension between faith and fear. It’s easy to let fear take over and guide our lives, but God's promises remind us that we are never alone, that He is our God, and that He will strengthen and uphold us. We’ll look at four promises from Isaiah to break free and no longer be afraid: God is with us, He is our strength, and He will sustain us through every challenge. This is a message of hope, purpose, and living intentionally for Christ, even in the face of uncertainty. Join us as we discover how faith can overcome fear and how we can live out that faith boldly, trusting in God's promises every step of the way.
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 an online or on-campus Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us! 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fear is a gift from God. It can propel us forward and lead us to act. But what about the times when fear paralyzes us? This morning, as we hear from our Student Pastor, Chip Paul, we’ll explore the tension between faith and fear. It’s easy to let fear take over and guide our lives, but God&#39;s promises remind us that we are never alone, that He is our God, and that He will strengthen and uphold us. We’ll look at four promises from Isaiah to break free and no longer be afraid: God is with us, He is our strength, and He will sustain us through every challenge. This is a message of hope, purpose, and living intentionally for Christ, even in the face of uncertainty. Join us as we discover how faith can overcome fear and how we can live out that faith boldly, trusting in God&#39;s promises every step of the way.</p>

<p>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 an online or on-campus Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fear is a gift from God. It can propel us forward and lead us to act. But what about the times when fear paralyzes us? This morning, as we hear from our Student Pastor, Chip Paul, we’ll explore the tension between faith and fear. It’s easy to let fear take over and guide our lives, but God&#39;s promises remind us that we are never alone, that He is our God, and that He will strengthen and uphold us. We’ll look at four promises from Isaiah to break free and no longer be afraid: God is with us, He is our strength, and He will sustain us through every challenge. This is a message of hope, purpose, and living intentionally for Christ, even in the face of uncertainty. Join us as we discover how faith can overcome fear and how we can live out that faith boldly, trusting in God&#39;s promises every step of the way.</p>

<p>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 an online or on-campus Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us!</p>]]>
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  <title>The Mighty Tongue | Faith in Action</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>38:23</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Your words hold incredible power! They can uplift, guide, and praise—but they can also harm, deceive, and destroy. As we dive deeper into the book of James, we’ll uncover one of our greatest tools: the tongue. Just like a small rudder steering a massive ship, our words reflect our hearts' true direction. Together, we'll explore how the tongue reveals our relationship with Christ and wields immense power over our lives. The challenge? Acknowledging its influence and the ripple effects it has on everything around us. However, when we surrender it to God, the tongue transforms into a powerful instrument for honoring Him and guiding others. Join us on this journey as we discover how to tame the tongue and realize we can't do it alone. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Your words hold incredible power! They can uplift, guide, and praise—but they can also harm, deceive, and destroy. As we dive deeper into the book of James, we’ll uncover one of our greatest tools: the tongue. Just like a small rudder steering a massive ship, our words reflect our hearts&#39; true direction. Together, we&#39;ll explore how the tongue reveals our relationship with Christ and wields immense power over our lives. The challenge? Acknowledging its influence and the ripple effects it has on everything around us. However, when we surrender it to God, the tongue transforms into a powerful instrument for honoring Him and guiding others. Join us on this journey as we discover how to tame the tongue and realize we can&#39;t do it alone.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Your words hold incredible power! They can uplift, guide, and praise—but they can also harm, deceive, and destroy. As we dive deeper into the book of James, we’ll uncover one of our greatest tools: the tongue. Just like a small rudder steering a massive ship, our words reflect our hearts&#39; true direction. Together, we&#39;ll explore how the tongue reveals our relationship with Christ and wields immense power over our lives. The challenge? Acknowledging its influence and the ripple effects it has on everything around us. However, when we surrender it to God, the tongue transforms into a powerful instrument for honoring Him and guiding others. Join us on this journey as we discover how to tame the tongue and realize we can&#39;t do it alone.</p>]]>
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  <title>What is the Big Deal about Being Committed to The Church?</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>42:45</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Attending versus membership: why should someone become a member of the church? What does it truly offer? Today’s sermon will show the significance of standing behind and belonging to a church community. God invites us not just to attend but to engage and grow within His family fully. As we explore the teachings of Jesus in the book of Matthew, we’ll see His passion for the church and understand why being an active part of a local church is essential for our spiritual well-being. The church is not just a building; it's a called-out body of believers. Join us as we look at scripture and the heart of the church and learn how to deeply root ourselves in a community that embodies God's love and calling for each of us. 
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  <title>One True God </title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Burnt Hickory</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>We are always worshiping something; you can’t turn it off. The real question to consider is “what” are you worshiping? As we dig into 1 Kings, we see that people where worshiping false gods and idols, and Pastor Matt shows us that in reality, we aren’t that different. Our idols look different than in the days of Elijah, but we are still trying to replace God’s rightful place in our hearts with objects, ideas, and people.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>40:14</itunes:duration>
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  <description>We are always worshiping something; you can’t turn it off. The real question to consider is “what” are you worshiping? As we dig into 1 Kings, we see that people where worshiping false gods and idols, and Pastor Matt shows us that in reality, we aren’t that different. Our idols look different than in the days of Elijah, but we are still trying to replace God’s rightful place in our hearts with objects, ideas, and people.
These idols are never fully reachable, and they're constantly upping the stakes of how to reach them and eventually push us toward self-destruction. What things are in place of God in your heart? Call out to God in prayer and begin the act of repentance. If you’ve got questions or need to talk with a pastor, then check out our next steps here – www.burnthickory.com/next 
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<p>These idols are never fully reachable, and they&#39;re constantly upping the stakes of how to reach them and eventually push us toward self-destruction. What things are in place of God in your heart? Call out to God in prayer and begin the act of repentance. If you’ve got questions or need to talk with a pastor, then check out our next steps here – <a href="http://www.burnthickory.com/next" rel="nofollow">www.burnthickory.com/next</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We are always worshiping something; you can’t turn it off. The real question to consider is “what” are you worshiping? As we dig into 1 Kings, we see that people where worshiping false gods and idols, and Pastor Matt shows us that in reality, we aren’t that different. Our idols look different than in the days of Elijah, but we are still trying to replace God’s rightful place in our hearts with objects, ideas, and people.</p>

<p>These idols are never fully reachable, and they&#39;re constantly upping the stakes of how to reach them and eventually push us toward self-destruction. What things are in place of God in your heart? Call out to God in prayer and begin the act of repentance. If you’ve got questions or need to talk with a pastor, then check out our next steps here – <a href="http://www.burnthickory.com/next" rel="nofollow">www.burnthickory.com/next</a></p>]]>
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