Burnt Hickory | Sermons

Shining to the Final Word | Thriving in Babylon

Episode  |  September 27th, 2026  |  43 mins 45 secs

Prayer, Preaching, Scripture, answered prayer, baptist, bible, bible teaching, church, daniel 10, daniel 11, daniel 12, end times, eternal life, finish well, identity in christ, lamb’s book of life, resurrection, sermon, spiritual warfare, thriving in babylon, trusting god

Daniel has spent a lifetime faithfully following God in Babylon. As his story comes to a close, Daniel 10–12 gives him one final glimpse into spiritual battles, the future, resurrection, and eternity.
Shining to the Final Word brings the Thriving in Babylon series home with a practical challenge: pray first, rest in your identity in Christ, invest in what lasts, and keep following Jesus even when you don’t understand every detail.

The Whole World in His Hands | Thriving in Babylon

Episode  |  September 13th, 2026  |  39 mins 2 secs

Preaching, Scripture, ancient of days, antichrist, baptist, bible, bible teaching, christian hope, church, daniel 7, daniel 8, daniel prophecy, end times, god is in control, sermon, son of man, thriving in babylon, trusting god

Daniel 7 and 8 are filled with strange beasts, kingdoms, horns, rulers, and prophecy. But underneath all the details is a simple truth: God has the whole world in His hands.

The Whole World in His Hands looks at how Daniel’s visions point to events throughout history and ultimately toward Jesus. The God who knew how kingdoms would rise and fall centuries before they did can be trusted with our future too.

God Still Delivers | Thriving in Babylon

Episode  |  September 6th, 2026  |  43 mins 59 secs

Prayer, Preaching, Scripture, baptist, bible, bible teaching, christian courage, christian living, church, daniel 6, daniel and the lions den, faithfulness, god delivers, god still delivers, jesus, sermon, thriving in babylon, trusting god

Daniel didn’t start praying when the crisis came. He simply kept doing what he had been doing for decades.

God Still Delivers looks at Daniel 6 and what the lions’ den teaches us about consistent faith, prayer, courage, and trusting God when obedience comes with a cost. Daniel’s faithfulness influenced a king and ultimately pointed an entire kingdom toward God, reminding us that we may never know how God will use our own faithfulness.

When the Heat Gets Turned Up | Thriving in Babylon

Episode  |  August 16th, 2026  |  42 mins 33 secs

Preaching, Scripture, Trials, baptist, bible, bible teaching, christian convictions, christian living, church, daniel 3, faith, fiery furnace, sermon, shadrach meshach and abednego, thriving in babylon, trusting god

What happens when standing for God means standing against everyone around you?

Daniel 3 follows Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego as they refuse to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's golden image, even when it means facing the fiery furnace. Their story shows us what it looks like to live with settled convictions, trust God regardless of the outcome, and experience His presence when the heat gets turned up.

Crisis to Christ

Episode  |  August 9th, 2026  |  40 mins 28 secs

Prayer, Preaching, Scripture, baptist, bible, bible prophecy, bible teaching, christian living, church, daniel 2, faith, godly wisdom, kingdom of god, sermon, thriving in babylon, trusting god

What happens when the crisis in front of you is bigger than your ability to solve it?

Daniel 2 shows us how to respond with wisdom, courage, community, prayer, and trust in God. From Daniel’s impossible situation to Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of kingdoms that rise and fall, this message points us toward the one Kingdom that will stand forever.

The Verse That Changed My Life

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

Discipleship, Preaching, Scripture, baptist, bible, bible teaching, burnt hickory sermon, christian sermon, church, faith encouragement, fear and anxiety, sermon, spiritual growth, trusting god

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.

Faith, Surrender & Joy

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

Preaching, Scripture, baptist, bible, bible teaching, burnt hickory sermon, christian sermon, church, faith encouragement, mother’s day message, sermon, spiritual growth, surrender to god, trusting god

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

Discipleship, Preaching, Scripture, baptist, bible, bible teaching, burnt hickory sermon, christian sermon, church, faith and purpose, graduation message, sermon, spiritual growth, trusting god

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.

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

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

Discipleship, Preaching, Scripture, baptist, bible, bible teaching, burnt hickory sermon, christian sermon, church, faith encouragement, perseverance, sermon, spiritual growth, trusting god

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.

Living for Eternity

Episode  |  March 22nd, 2026  |  40 mins 5 secs

Preaching, Scripture, baptist, bible, bible teaching, christian living, christian sermon, church, discipleship message, eternity mindset, faith encouragement, hope in hardship, purpose and calling, sermon, spiritual growth, trusting god

Are you measuring your life by the right standard? This message explores how an eternal perspective changes the way we view hardship, success, and purpose.