web02.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:41:13 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Burnt Hickory | Sermons - Episodes Tagged with “Spiritual Journey” https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/tags/spiritual%20journey Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0500 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 Light of the World | Power and Promise https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/light-of-the-world bb3dd3ed-9be7-4ead-8e0e-ce62bee5f9b6 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0500 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory Discover the deep meaning behind Jesus's declaration "I AM the Light of the World" during the Festival of Tabernacles. Through ancient traditions of blazing temple lights and dark nights, learn how Jesus fulfills Israel's deepest longing for God's presence and offers His transformative light to illuminate every aspect of our lives. 41:48 no "I AM the Light of the World" - Power and Promise Series Journey into the rich symbolism of the Festival of Tabernacles, where Jesus makes His bold declaration in the temple courts. Against the backdrop of 75-foot-tall candelabras and nights of celebration, discover how this powerful statement connects to Israel's history and God's presence in the wilderness. Key Insights: • The historical significance of the unlit temple candelabras • How Jesus fulfills the prophecy of God's glory returning to His people • The connection between the pillar of fire in the wilderness and Jesus's declaration • Why the temple's dark night symbolized Israel's spiritual condition • How Jesus brings light into every dark corner of our lives Scripture Focus: John 8 (https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.8.NIV):12 Through this message, understand why everything falls apart when Jesus isn't the light of your life, and how His presence can illuminate: Comfort in dark moments Safety in uncertainty Clarity in confusion Direction for your path Beauty in overlooked places True life in spiritual darkness 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/Ot9OK8awbVQ) ° 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/) Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC, Light of the World, Festival of Tabernacles, Temple Courts, Temple Lights, Pillar of Fire, John Chapter 8, I AM Statements, Divine Presence, God's Glory, Spiritual Darkness, Divine Light, Temple Worship, Jewish Festival, Wilderness Journey, Ezekiel's Vision, Abraham's Joy, Divine Illumination, Matt Sermon, Power and Promise Series "I AM the Light of the World" - Power and Promise Series

Journey into the rich symbolism of the Festival of Tabernacles, where Jesus makes His bold declaration in the temple courts. Against the backdrop of 75-foot-tall candelabras and nights of celebration, discover how this powerful statement connects to Israel's history and God's presence in the wilderness.

Key Insights:
• The historical significance of the unlit temple candelabras
• How Jesus fulfills the prophecy of God's glory returning to His people
• The connection between the pillar of fire in the wilderness and Jesus's declaration
• Why the temple's dark night symbolized Israel's spiritual condition
• How Jesus brings light into every dark corner of our lives

Scripture Focus: John 8:12

Through this message, understand why everything falls apart when Jesus isn't the light of your life, and how His presence can illuminate:
Comfort in dark moments
Safety in uncertainty
Clarity in confusion
Direction for your path
Beauty in overlooked places
True life in spiritual darkness

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Power and Promise
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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

]]> "I AM the Light of the World" - Power and Promise Series

Journey into the rich symbolism of the Festival of Tabernacles, where Jesus makes His bold declaration in the temple courts. Against the backdrop of 75-foot-tall candelabras and nights of celebration, discover how this powerful statement connects to Israel's history and God's presence in the wilderness.

Key Insights:
• The historical significance of the unlit temple candelabras
• How Jesus fulfills the prophecy of God's glory returning to His people
• The connection between the pillar of fire in the wilderness and Jesus's declaration
• Why the temple's dark night symbolized Israel's spiritual condition
• How Jesus brings light into every dark corner of our lives

Scripture Focus: John 8:12

Through this message, understand why everything falls apart when Jesus isn't the light of your life, and how His presence can illuminate:
Comfort in dark moments
Safety in uncertainty
Clarity in confusion
Direction for your path
Beauty in overlooked places
True life in spiritual darkness

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Power and Promise
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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

]]> No One is Too Far for the Messiah | Come and See https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/no-one-is-too-far-for-the-messiah fb7ea6d6-f823-4860-b3a6-2be388f32729 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory Discover how Jesus intentionally pursues those society rejects through the powerful encounter at Jacob's well. In this transformative message from John 4, learn six core characteristics of Jesus that reveal His heart for outcasts and His power to transform lives. From a Samaritan woman's journey from rejection to purpose, see how no one is too far from God's transforming grace. 40:52 no "No One is Too Far for the Messiah" - Come and See Series Through the remarkable encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, we discover six transformative characteristics of Jesus that shape our understanding of His mission and heart: °Jesus STEPS into places others avoid to reach those who need Him ° He FULLY feels what we feel and understands our struggles ° He purposefully spends time with the LOST to share His love ° He often SAVES people rejected by others ° He reaches into the DEPTHS of our lives to heal us from the inside out ° He INVITES us into a life of joy, purpose, and kingdom impact Key Scripture: John 4:1-39 (https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.4.NIV) This message challenges our perception of Jesus and reminds us that what we truly believe about Him shapes every part of who we are. Through this divine encounter, witness how Jesus crosses cultural, social, and religious barriers to reach those society has rejected. See how one conversation transformed not just a woman's life, but an entire community. Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Come and See Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5qNVpUktwI) ° 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/) Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC, Woman at Well, Samaritan Woman, divine encounter, Jesus pursuit, living water, spiritual transformation, cultural barriers, divine purpose, kingdom impact, spiritual healing, Jesus compassion, outcast to evangelist, divine acceptance, Come and See series, spiritual journey, life transformation, Jesus ministry, Samaria, Jacob's well, divine timing, spiritual thirst, community change, redemption story, Jesus character, spiritual renewal "No One is Too Far for the Messiah" - Come and See Series

Through the remarkable encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, we discover six transformative characteristics of Jesus that shape our understanding of His mission and heart:
°Jesus STEPS into places others avoid to reach those who need Him
° He FULLY feels what we feel and understands our struggles
° He purposefully spends time with the LOST to share His love
° He often SAVES people rejected by others
° He reaches into the DEPTHS of our lives to heal us from the inside out
° He INVITES us into a life of joy, purpose, and kingdom impact

Key Scripture: John 4:1-39

This message challenges our perception of Jesus and reminds us that what we truly believe about Him shapes every part of who we are. Through this divine encounter, witness how Jesus crosses cultural, social, and religious barriers to reach those society has rejected. See how one conversation transformed not just a woman's life, but an entire community.

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Come and See
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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

]]> "No One is Too Far for the Messiah" - Come and See Series

Through the remarkable encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, we discover six transformative characteristics of Jesus that shape our understanding of His mission and heart:
°Jesus STEPS into places others avoid to reach those who need Him
° He FULLY feels what we feel and understands our struggles
° He purposefully spends time with the LOST to share His love
° He often SAVES people rejected by others
° He reaches into the DEPTHS of our lives to heal us from the inside out
° He INVITES us into a life of joy, purpose, and kingdom impact

Key Scripture: John 4:1-39

This message challenges our perception of Jesus and reminds us that what we truly believe about Him shapes every part of who we are. Through this divine encounter, witness how Jesus crosses cultural, social, and religious barriers to reach those society has rejected. See how one conversation transformed not just a woman's life, but an entire community.

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Come and See
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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

]]> Will You Follow Him? | Come and See https://burnthickory.fireside.fm/will-you-follow-him 2d1a954a-d472-421b-99f1-d46a9220120c Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 Burnt Hickory full Burnt Hickory Explore Jesus's first encounters with His disciples and discover how His invitation to 'come and see' still transforms lives today. A powerful message about authentic faith no matter where you are in your faith journey. 39:52 no What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Through John Chapter 1, verses 35-51, we discover how Jesus's first disciples responded to His call - not with perfect understanding, but with willing hearts. This message explores how Jesus meets us in our questions, knows us completely, and invites us into authentic relationship. Burnt, Hickory, Burnt Hickory, Baptist, Church, BHBC, Will You Follow Him, Walking Through John Series, John Chapter 1, Jesus calls disciples, following Jesus, what do you want, come and see Jesus, John the Baptist testimony, Lamb of God, Andrew and Peter, Philip and Nathaniel, divine invitation, Christian discipleship, personal transformation, Jesus knows you, spiritual journey, following Christ, first disciples, Jesus nicknames Peter, Cephas meaning, divine calling, Christian faith basics, modern discipleship, spiritual growth, Burnt Hickory Church, Matt Petty sermon, Gospel of John teaching, Jesus invitation, Christian podcast, Bible study John, discipleship journey, spiritual transformation, West Cobb church, Atlanta church sermon, Christian teaching podcast, Bible exposition, Jesus encounters, personal faith journey, divine purpose, Christian community, spiritual guidance, Biblical teaching What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Through John Chapter 1, verses 35-51, we discover how Jesus's first disciples responded to His call - not with perfect understanding, but with willing hearts. This message explores how Jesus meets us in our questions, knows us completely, and invites us into authentic relationship.

]]> What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Through John Chapter 1, verses 35-51, we discover how Jesus's first disciples responded to His call - not with perfect understanding, but with willing hearts. This message explores how Jesus meets us in our questions, knows us completely, and invites us into authentic relationship.

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