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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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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>Discover the meaning behind Jesus's declaration "I AM the Door" through ancient shepherding practices. Learn how Jesus serves as both the entrance to God's presence and our divine protector, calling His sheep by name and offering abundant life. Through two types of sheepfolds, understand how Jesus positions Himself between us and every danger.</itunes:subtitle>
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Journey into the rich world of first-century shepherding to understand one of Jesus's most profound "I AM" statements. Through two distinct types of sheepfolds—city and country—discover how Jesus reveals His role as both our salvation and protection.
Key Insights:
• The City Sheepfold: Where true sheep recognize their shepherd's voice
• The Country Sheepfold: Where the shepherd becomes the door
• Why sheep respond only to their shepherd's unique call
• How Jesus positions Himself between us and every danger
• The difference between religious activity and true relationship
Scripture Focus: John 10:1-10 (https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.10.NIV) "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture."
Learn why sheep recognize their shepherd's voice and how this metaphor reveals three truths: Jesus as the only way to God, his promise of protection, and his path to fulfillment. Understanding how shepherds became living doors by laying down in the gateway illuminates Jesus's role between us and danger. This message challenges believers to examine whose voice they follow and whether they've entered through the one door that leads to abundant life.
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Power and Promise
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7)
Connect with us:
° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/AUWv7jE99SY)
° 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>Journey into the rich world of first-century shepherding to understand one of Jesus&#39;s most profound &quot;I AM&quot; statements. Through two distinct types of sheepfolds—city and country—discover how Jesus reveals His role as both our salvation and protection.</p>

<p>Key Insights:<br>
• The City Sheepfold: Where true sheep recognize their shepherd&#39;s voice<br>
• The Country Sheepfold: Where the shepherd becomes the door<br>
• Why sheep respond only to their shepherd&#39;s unique call<br>
• How Jesus positions Himself between us and every danger<br>
• The difference between religious activity and true relationship</p>

<p>Scripture Focus: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.10.NIV" rel="nofollow">John 10:1-10</a> &quot;I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.&quot;</p>

<p>Learn why sheep recognize their shepherd&#39;s voice and how this metaphor reveals three truths: Jesus as the only way to God, his promise of protection, and his path to fulfillment. Understanding how shepherds became living doors by laying down in the gateway illuminates Jesus&#39;s role between us and danger. This message challenges believers to examine whose voice they follow and whether they&#39;ve entered through the one door that leads to abundant life.</p>

<p>Speaker: Matt Petty<br>
Series: Power and Promise<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/AUWv7jE99SY" 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>&quot;The Door&quot; - Power and Promise Series</p>

<p>Journey into the rich world of first-century shepherding to understand one of Jesus&#39;s most profound &quot;I AM&quot; statements. Through two distinct types of sheepfolds—city and country—discover how Jesus reveals His role as both our salvation and protection.</p>

<p>Key Insights:<br>
• The City Sheepfold: Where true sheep recognize their shepherd&#39;s voice<br>
• The Country Sheepfold: Where the shepherd becomes the door<br>
• Why sheep respond only to their shepherd&#39;s unique call<br>
• How Jesus positions Himself between us and every danger<br>
• The difference between religious activity and true relationship</p>

<p>Scripture Focus: <a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.10.NIV" rel="nofollow">John 10:1-10</a> &quot;I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.&quot;</p>

<p>Learn why sheep recognize their shepherd&#39;s voice and how this metaphor reveals three truths: Jesus as the only way to God, his promise of protection, and his path to fulfillment. Understanding how shepherds became living doors by laying down in the gateway illuminates Jesus&#39;s role between us and danger. This message challenges believers to examine whose voice they follow and whether they&#39;ve entered through the one door that leads to abundant life.</p>

<p>Speaker: Matt Petty<br>
Series: Power and Promise<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/AUWv7jE99SY" 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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