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March 30th, 2025

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"The Way, The Truth, and The Life" – Power and Promise
In this message, Pastor Matt explores Jesus' declaration in John 14:6: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Set during Jesus' final moments with His disciples before His crucifixion, this sermon reveals how Jesus used Jewish wedding customs to illustrate His relationship with believers. Just as a Jewish bridegroom would prepare a place for his bride and return for her, Jesus promises to prepare heavenly dwellings for His followers and come back for them.

Key Insights:

  • Jesus doesn't just show us a path—He IS the destination
  • Christianity isn't about religious performance but about "knowing, growing, and walking closer with Jesus, our eternal Savior"
  • From our first breath of faith to our final earthly moment, our relationship with Christ should be growing more intimate
  • Jesus patiently addresses His disciples' confusion and questions, showing us how He meets us in our uncertainty

Key Scripture: John 14

This message concludes with an invitation for believers who haven't yet been baptized to take this first step of obedience in their Christian walk.

As Jesus tells His troubled disciples: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms... I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."

Whether you're new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this message will deepen your understanding of what it truly means to follow Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

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

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