Burnt Hickory | Sermons

Watch Out Laodicea

Episode  |  October 18th, 2026  |  42 mins 50 secs

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What does it mean to be a lukewarm Christian? In Watch Out Laodicea, we explore Jesus' warning in Revelation 3 and the danger of becoming so comfortable and self-sufficient that we stop depending on God. Discover five signs of spiritual complacency and why Jesus' call to repentance is also an invitation to a closer relationship with Him.

We Are the Church

Episode  |  October 11th, 2026  |  41 mins 5 secs

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Church was never meant to be a spectator sport. In We Are the Church, we explore why Jesus established the church, what it means to belong to a local church family, and how being connected, serving, and growing together helps us live out our faith. The question isn't simply whether we attend church, but whether we're truly planted.

House Rules for the Heart of Purity | The Verse That Changed My Life

Episode  |  July 19th, 2026  |  37 mins

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How can you guard your heart and pursue lasting spiritual growth?

This sermon from Psalm 119 explores how God's Word protects, guides, and transforms every believer who chooses to build their life on His truth.

The Verse That Changed My Life

Episode  |  June 28th, 2026  |  45 mins 46 secs

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Fear is real, but it does not have to control your life. This message from Isaiah 41:10 reminds us that God's presence is greater than our fear.

Childlike Faith | VBS Celebration 2026

Episode  |  June 14th, 2026  |  40 mins 3 secs

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What does childlike faith really look like?

This sermon from Mark 10 explores Jesus' invitation to receive the kingdom of God like a child and challenges us to trust Him with radical trust, total dependence, and humble surrender.

Why Does God Allowing Suffering | A Theology of Suffering

Episode  |  May 31st, 2026  |  42 mins 17 secs

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Why does God allow suffering, and how are Christians supposed to respond to it?

This sermon explores a biblical theology of suffering and how God uses hardship, perseverance, and spiritual refinement to grow our faith and deepen our hope in Him.

Faith, Surrender & Joy

Episode  |  May 10th, 2026  |  44 mins 49 secs

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Faith grows when surrender replaces control. This Mother’s Day message reminds us that God meets us in every season and offers lasting joy through trusting Him.

Next Chapter Influence

Episode  |  May 3rd, 2026  |  38 mins 20 secs

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The next chapter of life is not about having everything figured out. It is about walking closely with the One who already knows the story.

Missions, Rome, and the End (Kinda) | To the Ends of The Earth

Episode  |  April 26th, 2026  |  44 mins 24 secs

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The mission does not end with Paul. It continues with us. This message challenges us to live with purpose and take every opportunity to point people to Jesus.

Living in God’s Power in Trials | To the Ends of the Earth

Episode  |  April 19th, 2026  |  33 mins 28 secs

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When life feels uncertain, faith is revealed in how we respond. This message shows how to trust God and walk in His power through trials.