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    <title>Burnt Hickory | Sermons - Episodes Tagged with “Salvation”</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>You Can Bet Your Whole Life on It | Easter 2026</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>The resurrection changes everything. In Luke 24, we see how the empty tomb proves that Jesus has redeemed our past, gives us power for today, and secures our future.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>What happens when the reality of the resurrection confronts our doubt, questions, and uncertainty? Luke 24 tells the story of the empty tomb and the first responses to it: wonder, disbelief, and curiosity that ultimately lead to truth. This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus redeems our past, gives us power to live today, and secures our future. Whether you’re exploring faith or ready to take your next step, this is a truth you can build your whole life on. 
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  <title>Paul Persecuting to Proclaiming | His Word, His Plan, His People</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>God isn’t waiting for perfection: he’s inviting us into a new purpose. This week’s message walks through Paul’s transformation in Acts 9 and what it reveals about God’s grace, conviction, and calling.</itunes:subtitle>
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How does someone go from violently opposing Christianity to becoming one of its greatest ambassadors? This week, we walk through the story of Saul’s radical transformation in Acts 9. We explore the divine contact that stopped him in his tracks, the deep conviction that followed, and the clear commission that launched his ministry. Saul’s story is a reminder that no one is too far from God’s reach—and that obedience often begins with simply taking the next step.
Key Insights:
1.  God initiates transformation even when we’re not seeking Him.
2.  Conviction isn’t just guilt, it’s clarity.
3.  Surrender is the start of purpose.
4.  Your past doesn’t disqualify you from being used by God.
5.  God often gives clarity after we move.
Key Scripture: Acts 9 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.9.ESV)
Speaker: Matt Petty
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/TokOT6NyoX0)
° 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/)
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<p>How does someone go from violently opposing Christianity to becoming one of its greatest ambassadors? This week, we walk through the story of Saul’s radical transformation in Acts 9. We explore the divine contact that stopped him in his tracks, the deep conviction that followed, and the clear commission that launched his ministry. Saul’s story is a reminder that no one is too far from God’s reach—and that obedience often begins with simply taking the next step.</p>

<p>Key Insights:</p>

<ol>
<li> God initiates transformation even when we’re not seeking Him.</li>
<li> Conviction isn’t just guilt, it’s clarity.</li>
<li> Surrender is the start of purpose.</li>
<li> Your past doesn’t disqualify you from being used by God.</li>
<li> God often gives clarity after we move.</li>
</ol>

<p>Key Scripture: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.9.ESV" rel="nofollow">Acts 9</a></p>

<p>Speaker: Matt Petty<br>
Series: His Word, His Plan, His People<br>
Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow">Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</a></p>

<p>Connect with us:<br>
° Watch this sermon on <a href="https://youtu.be/TokOT6NyoX0" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><br>
° Visit our <a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Paul Persecuting to Proclaiming | His Word, His Plan, His People</p>

<p>How does someone go from violently opposing Christianity to becoming one of its greatest ambassadors? This week, we walk through the story of Saul’s radical transformation in Acts 9. We explore the divine contact that stopped him in his tracks, the deep conviction that followed, and the clear commission that launched his ministry. Saul’s story is a reminder that no one is too far from God’s reach—and that obedience often begins with simply taking the next step.</p>

<p>Key Insights:</p>

<ol>
<li> God initiates transformation even when we’re not seeking Him.</li>
<li> Conviction isn’t just guilt, it’s clarity.</li>
<li> Surrender is the start of purpose.</li>
<li> Your past doesn’t disqualify you from being used by God.</li>
<li> God often gives clarity after we move.</li>
</ol>

<p>Key Scripture: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.9.ESV" rel="nofollow">Acts 9</a></p>

<p>Speaker: Matt Petty<br>
Series: His Word, His Plan, His People<br>
Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7" rel="nofollow">Burnt Hickory Baptist Church</a></p>

<p>Connect with us:<br>
° Watch this sermon on <a href="https://youtu.be/TokOT6NyoX0" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a><br>
° Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><br>
° Visit our <a href="https://www.burnthickory.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Shipwrecks In The Shallows </title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Pastor Chip picks up the story of Elijah after the great showdown on the mountain, when God showed His power. Elijah’s life is threatened by one of Jezebel’s messengers, and Elijah becomes afraid and runs away to hide and even asks God to end his life. We see how a strong faith can be shipwrecked by not relying on God.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>36:06</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Pastor Chip picks up the story of Elijah after the great showdown on the mountain, when God showed His power. Elijah’s life is threatened by one of Jezebel’s messengers, and Elijah becomes afraid and runs away to hide and even asks God to end his life. We see how a strong faith can be shipwrecked by not relying on God.
We learn today that we should hold on to the promises of God, the hope that He has placed in us, and rely on the finished work of Jesus. Do you have hope based on God’s promises for you personally? If not, then reach out, we’d love to answer any questions and pray with you – burnthickory.com/next
1 Kings 19:1-9
Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them.” 3 Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, 4 while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” 5 Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” 6 He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. 7 The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.” 8 So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. 9 There he went into a cave and spent the night.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Pastor Chip picks up the story of Elijah after the great showdown on the mountain, when God showed His power. Elijah’s life is threatened by one of Jezebel’s messengers, and Elijah becomes afraid and runs away to hide and even asks God to end his life. We see how a strong faith can be shipwrecked by not relying on God.</p>

<p>We learn today that we should hold on to the promises of God, the hope that He has placed in us, and rely on the finished work of Jesus. Do you have hope based on God’s promises for you personally? If not, then reach out, we’d love to answer any questions and pray with you – burnthickory.com/next</p>

<p>1 Kings 19:1-9<br>
Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them.” 3 Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, 4 while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” 5 Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” 6 He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. 7 The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.” 8 So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. 9 There he went into a cave and spent the night.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Pastor Chip picks up the story of Elijah after the great showdown on the mountain, when God showed His power. Elijah’s life is threatened by one of Jezebel’s messengers, and Elijah becomes afraid and runs away to hide and even asks God to end his life. We see how a strong faith can be shipwrecked by not relying on God.</p>

<p>We learn today that we should hold on to the promises of God, the hope that He has placed in us, and rely on the finished work of Jesus. Do you have hope based on God’s promises for you personally? If not, then reach out, we’d love to answer any questions and pray with you – burnthickory.com/next</p>

<p>1 Kings 19:1-9<br>
Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them.” 3 Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, 4 while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” 5 Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” 6 He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. 7 The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.” 8 So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. 9 There he went into a cave and spent the night.</p>]]>
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  <title>Why Baptism?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>40:24</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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.
Maybe you want to be saved today and follow Jesus. Maybe you have been saved, and you want to continue in obedience and be baptized. Then great, take the next step with us today – www.burnthickory.com/next 
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Maybe you want to be saved today and follow Jesus. Maybe you have been saved, and you want to continue in obedience and be baptized. Then great, take the next step with us today – <a href="http://www.burnthickory.com/next" rel="nofollow">www.burnthickory.com/next</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Maybe you want to be saved today and follow Jesus. Maybe you have been saved, and you want to continue in obedience and be baptized. Then great, take the next step with us today – <a href="http://www.burnthickory.com/next" rel="nofollow">www.burnthickory.com/next</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Easter | The Significance of the Resurrection </title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>You might wonder why Christians talk so much about “the resurrection”. It might be confusing to understand the significance of Jesus’ death on our lives today. Why should we have hope today? If you’ve thought these things before, then you are in good company. Pastor Matt shows us the significance of the resurrection and what it can mean to you personally.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>34:21</itunes:duration>
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  <description>You might wonder why Christians talk so much about “the resurrection”. It might be confusing to understand the significance of Jesus’ death on our lives today. Why should we have hope today? If you’ve thought these things before, then you are in good company. Pastor Matt shows us the significance of the resurrection and what it can mean to you personally.
What we want is for you to understand that Jesus’ death was a sacrifice for your sins, and that His resurrection is of personal importance. That one act of God forgives your past, transforms your present, and secures your future. If you’ve got questions about Jesus or want someone to pray with you, then take the next step here – burnthickory.com/next – we’d love to connect with you.
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    <![CDATA[<p>You might wonder why Christians talk so much about “the resurrection”. It might be confusing to understand the significance of Jesus’ death on our lives today. Why should we have hope today? If you’ve thought these things before, then you are in good company. Pastor Matt shows us the significance of the resurrection and what it can mean to you personally.</p>

<p>What we want is for you to understand that Jesus’ death was a sacrifice for your sins, and that His resurrection is of personal importance. That one act of God forgives your past, transforms your present, and secures your future. If you’ve got questions about Jesus or want someone to pray with you, then take the next step here – burnthickory.com/next – we’d love to connect with you.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>You might wonder why Christians talk so much about “the resurrection”. It might be confusing to understand the significance of Jesus’ death on our lives today. Why should we have hope today? If you’ve thought these things before, then you are in good company. Pastor Matt shows us the significance of the resurrection and what it can mean to you personally.</p>

<p>What we want is for you to understand that Jesus’ death was a sacrifice for your sins, and that His resurrection is of personal importance. That one act of God forgives your past, transforms your present, and secures your future. If you’ve got questions about Jesus or want someone to pray with you, then take the next step here – burnthickory.com/next – we’d love to connect with you.</p>]]>
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  <title>Forever Faith | Last Word Living</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Burnt Hickory</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>We're drawing to a close the Forever Faith series with Pastor Matt as we focus on the last words of Peter.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>45:03</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Why is God not hurrying in His judgment? Because God doesn't have to hurry, He's already there. You don't have to hurry to a place that you're already in. In God wanting people to come to repentance, He is tarrying in His return. You wait in your return. God doesn't desire anyone to fail, He doesn't want us to fall. He wants us to come to repentance in Him.
It should affect us even more knowing that His judgment is coming. Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."  He's saying, hey, there is another kingdom, seek that kingdom. That's what holy living looks like. That's what holy life looks like. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Why is God not hurrying in His judgment? Because God doesn&#39;t have to hurry, He&#39;s already there. You don&#39;t have to hurry to a place that you&#39;re already in. In God wanting people to come to repentance, He is tarrying in His return. You wait in your return. God doesn&#39;t desire anyone to fail, He doesn&#39;t want us to fall. He wants us to come to repentance in Him.</p>

<p>It should affect us even more knowing that His judgment is coming. Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.&quot;  He&#39;s saying, hey, there is another kingdom, seek that kingdom. That&#39;s what holy living looks like. That&#39;s what holy life looks like.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Why is God not hurrying in His judgment? Because God doesn&#39;t have to hurry, He&#39;s already there. You don&#39;t have to hurry to a place that you&#39;re already in. In God wanting people to come to repentance, He is tarrying in His return. You wait in your return. God doesn&#39;t desire anyone to fail, He doesn&#39;t want us to fall. He wants us to come to repentance in Him.</p>

<p>It should affect us even more knowing that His judgment is coming. Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.&quot;  He&#39;s saying, hey, there is another kingdom, seek that kingdom. That&#39;s what holy living looks like. That&#39;s what holy life looks like.</p>]]>
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  <title>Forever Faith | Counterfeit Christianity</title>
  <link>https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/forever-faith-3</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Burnt Hickory</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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. 
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  <itunes:duration>42:29</itunes:duration>
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  <description>We talk most often about the things that mean most to us. You ever met somebody that just stepped into a new relationship and they just won't shut up about it? How about somebody that got a new house or a new car? You can always tell a lot about a person through what they speak about the most. Peter says true believers speak of Christ, speak to Christ, speak what he has done, and what he's going to do.
Are you living a counterfeit life? Based on the message today, what is your next step to live as a true believer?
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    <![CDATA[<p>We talk most often about the things that mean most to us. You ever met somebody that just stepped into a new relationship and they just won&#39;t shut up about it? How about somebody that got a new house or a new car? You can always tell a lot about a person through what they speak about the most. Peter says true believers speak of Christ, speak to Christ, speak what he has done, and what he&#39;s going to do.</p>

<p>Are you living a counterfeit life? Based on the message today, what is your next step to live as a true believer?</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We talk most often about the things that mean most to us. You ever met somebody that just stepped into a new relationship and they just won&#39;t shut up about it? How about somebody that got a new house or a new car? You can always tell a lot about a person through what they speak about the most. Peter says true believers speak of Christ, speak to Christ, speak what he has done, and what he&#39;s going to do.</p>

<p>Are you living a counterfeit life? Based on the message today, what is your next step to live as a true believer?</p>]]>
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  <title>Forever Faith | 4 Marks of a True Disciple</title>
  <link>https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/forever-faith-2</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Burnt Hickory</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>43:12</itunes:duration>
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  <description>"For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of His Majesty.  He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying this is My Son in whom I love and with Him I am well pleased.  We ourselves heard this voice that came from the heaven when we were with Him on the sacred mountain." Peter looks at the believers all around him and he says I know there's a lot of noise, I know there's a lot going on. I know a lot is happening, but if you're setting your minds in a direction to live a godly life then you're setting your minds to live a life of legacy. 
People that have a problem with certain parts of the Bible are always the people that are not living that part of the Bible. They're taking their context, and they're taking their life and then they're beginning to filter that into the Bible. That's the wrong direction. It never goes that way. The Bible always is the truth and filters to our life therefore college students, when you decide to move in with your boyfriend, girlfriend, when you decide to get drunk every night of the weekend and when you decide to sleep around and do whatever you want to listen, the Bible is still the Bible and you're wrong. You're wrong.
If you want to be a disciple of Jesus, trust the Word of God. And when you trust the Word of God, it changes you.
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    <![CDATA[<p>&quot;For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of His Majesty.  He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying this is My Son in whom I love and with Him I am well pleased.  We ourselves heard this voice that came from the heaven when we were with Him on the sacred mountain.&quot; Peter looks at the believers all around him and he says I know there&#39;s a lot of noise, I know there&#39;s a lot going on. I know a lot is happening, but if you&#39;re setting your minds in a direction to live a godly life then you&#39;re setting your minds to live a life of legacy. </p>

<p>People that have a problem with certain parts of the Bible are always the people that are not living that part of the Bible. They&#39;re taking their context, and they&#39;re taking their life and then they&#39;re beginning to filter that into the Bible. That&#39;s the wrong direction. It never goes that way. The Bible always is the truth and filters to our life therefore college students, when you decide to move in with your boyfriend, girlfriend, when you decide to get drunk every night of the weekend and when you decide to sleep around and do whatever you want to listen, the Bible is still the Bible and you&#39;re wrong. You&#39;re wrong.</p>

<p>If you want to be a disciple of Jesus, trust the Word of God. And when you trust the Word of God, it changes you.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>&quot;For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of His Majesty.  He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying this is My Son in whom I love and with Him I am well pleased.  We ourselves heard this voice that came from the heaven when we were with Him on the sacred mountain.&quot; Peter looks at the believers all around him and he says I know there&#39;s a lot of noise, I know there&#39;s a lot going on. I know a lot is happening, but if you&#39;re setting your minds in a direction to live a godly life then you&#39;re setting your minds to live a life of legacy. </p>

<p>People that have a problem with certain parts of the Bible are always the people that are not living that part of the Bible. They&#39;re taking their context, and they&#39;re taking their life and then they&#39;re beginning to filter that into the Bible. That&#39;s the wrong direction. It never goes that way. The Bible always is the truth and filters to our life therefore college students, when you decide to move in with your boyfriend, girlfriend, when you decide to get drunk every night of the weekend and when you decide to sleep around and do whatever you want to listen, the Bible is still the Bible and you&#39;re wrong. You&#39;re wrong.</p>

<p>If you want to be a disciple of Jesus, trust the Word of God. And when you trust the Word of God, it changes you.</p>]]>
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  <title>Forever Faith | Gifting and Equipping of Our Faith</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Burnt Hickory</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>God has called us to be servants, apostles, and righteous. Dig deeper with us today as we explore how to live these out practically.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:22</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Jesus gives us divine power, generosity, promises and an inheritance with an escape from the world's corruption. He has called us as servants, which means that He is Lord, we are not, and what He asks of us is of supreme importance. It may seem overwhelming, but He has also equipped our faith by giving us faith filled goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, Godliness, mutual affection and love. We reach this point beyond the middle of the road when we totally rely on Jesus for His peace and presence. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jesus gives us divine power, generosity, promises and an inheritance with an escape from the world&#39;s corruption. He has called us as servants, which means that He is Lord, we are not, and what He asks of us is of supreme importance. It may seem overwhelming, but He has also equipped our faith by giving us faith filled goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, Godliness, mutual affection and love. We reach this point beyond the middle of the road when we totally rely on Jesus for His peace and presence.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jesus gives us divine power, generosity, promises and an inheritance with an escape from the world&#39;s corruption. He has called us as servants, which means that He is Lord, we are not, and what He asks of us is of supreme importance. It may seem overwhelming, but He has also equipped our faith by giving us faith filled goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, Godliness, mutual affection and love. We reach this point beyond the middle of the road when we totally rely on Jesus for His peace and presence.</p>]]>
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