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March 22Living for Eternity
Living for Eternity | Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
Life moves quickly and the pressure to achieve can feel overwhelming. In this message, we are challenged to step back and consider what truly lasts. Teaching from 2 Corinthians shows how trials refine faith, how priorities can be realigned toward eternal impact, and why living for God’s approval brings deeper freedom and purpose.
Discover how to invest your life in what will matter forever.
Key Insights:
Hard seasons can refine faith and deepen dependence on God rather than weaken it.
An eternal perspective helps believers navigate anxiety, pressure, and disappointment with hope.
True purpose is found by investing time and energy in scripture and in people.
Every vocation can become a platform for spiritual influence and kingdom impact.
Living for God’s approval brings freedom from the constant pursuit of worldly success.
Scripture Focus:
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Speaker: Marty Godfrey
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
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41 min
March 15 Surrender | Commitment Sunday | All In
Surrender | Commitment Sunday | All In
In this episode, we explore what it means to surrender control and step fully into God’s plan. Looking at Numbers 13 and 14, we see how fear can shape our decisions and how remembering God’s faithfulness changes everything.
This conversation will encourage you to trust God’s provision, respond with courage, and choose obedience in moments that matter most.
Key Insights:
• Faith decisions often happen when fear is still present. Waiting for fear to disappear may keep you from moving forward.
• Remembering God’s past faithfulness builds confidence for present challenges.
• Trusting God’s provision requires releasing control and stepping into obedience.
• Spiritual growth happens when we respond to God’s calling rather than retreat from uncertainty.
• Commitment to God’s purposes positions us to impact future generations.
Scripture Focus: Numbers 13
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Power and Promise
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
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17 min
March 08Christian Giving Myths | All In
Christian Giving Myths | All In
Many people carry misconceptions about Christian giving. Some believe generosity only happens when there is extra money. Others think it is something reserved for especially committed believers.
In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, we look at the Macedonian churches and discover a different picture of generosity. Their example shows that giving is not driven by pressure or prosperity. It grows from the grace of God at work in a person’s life.
This message challenges common assumptions and invites us to see generosity as a natural response to the grace we have received in Christ.
Key Insights:
Generosity grows out of the grace of God working in a believer’s life, not personal personality or upbringing.
Christians do not give only when they have extra resources. Faith often leads people to trust God even in seasons of hardship.
Biblical generosity is not driven by pressure or guilt. It flows from a willing and joyful heart.
Giving is not a higher level spiritual practice for a few people. It is a normal part of growing in faith.
Generosity shifts our focus from holding tightly to what we have toward investing in what God is doing.
Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 8
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: All In
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
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39 min
March 01Golden Stewards | All In
Golden Stewards | All In
In this message from the All In series, we look at Matthew 25 and the parable of the talents to understand biblical stewardship. God entrusts time, resources, and influence to His people and calls them to invest it for His kingdom.
Golden Stewards challenges us to examine our fear, our priorities, and our faithfulness. Wealth is not the goal. Faithfulness is. And one day, we will stand before the Master and give an account.
Key Insights:
Everything we have, including time and ability, ultimately belongs to God.
Stewardship is not about equal giving but faithful management of what we have been entrusted with.
Fear often keeps us from investing in God’s kingdom.
Wealth reveals whether our heart is focused on temporary comfort or eternal impact.
Faithfulness in small things leads to greater trust and responsibility in God’s kingdom.
Scripture Focus: Matthem 25:14
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: All In
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
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42 min
February 22Treasures and Trust | All In
Treasures and Trust | All In
In Treasures and Trust, we look at Exodus 35 and Matthew 6 to understand why God calls His people to give. Giving is not about funding a project. It is about surrendering control, declaring trust, and investing in what lasts beyond this life.
This message challenges listeners to examine their priorities, reconsider their affections, and take a step toward faithful kingdom generosity.
Key Insight:
Generosity is not about God needing resources. It is about shaping our trust.
Tithing is a starting point that trains the heart to put God first.
What we prioritize financially reveals what we truly worship.
Faith grows when we step beyond comfort and choose obedience.
Investing in God’s kingdom has eternal impact beyond temporary possessions.
Scripture Focus: Exodus 35:4-9
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: All In
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
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44 min
February 15Clear Mission: Stepping Out in Faith | All In
Clear Mission: Stepping Out in Faith | All In
In this message from Genesis 6, we look at Noah’s obedience and what it means to live with a clear mission. Like Noah, we have received grace and we have been called to trust God beyond comfort and certainty. This sermon challenges us to surrender control, align our lives with God’s purposes, and take faithful steps forward even when we cannot see the full picture.
Key Points:
Grace is not something we earn. It is something we respond to.
Faith often requires action before understanding.
God’s mission is bigger than personal comfort or personal advancement.
Obedience grows when we trust God’s character more than our circumstances.
A surrendered life creates space for God to work beyond what we can imagine.
Key Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: All In
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
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39 min
February 08God Is Able | All In
God Is Able | All In
In Ephesians 3, we are reminded that God’s power is limitless and His desire is to receive glory through His church. This message invites us to live all in, trust God with what we have, and believe that obedience creates space for God to move in ways we could never plan on our own.
Key Insights:
God’s power is not limited by our imagination, resources, or circumstances.
God chooses to work through His people, not around them.
Surrender is the starting point for experiencing God’s work in deeper ways.
Faithfulness today creates spiritual impact for future generations.
Living all in means trusting God with what we have, not waiting until we feel ready.
Scripture Focus: Ephesians 3:20
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: All In
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
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34 min
February 01Fights, Statues, Riots, and Jesus Wins! | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
Fights, Statues, Riots, and Jesus Wins! | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
When Paul entered Ephesus, the gospel moved fast—so fast it shook the city to its core. From cultural idols to spiritual warfare, Acts 19 reveals what happens when Jesus takes center stage. This episode challenges us to stay grounded in truth, walk in the Spirit, and trust God even when the world pushes back.offer everyone in your family. Join us for an online or on-campus Sunday morning worship service, and take the next step in your journey with us!
Key Insights:
Faithful obedience creates ripple effects far beyond what we can see.
The gospel always demands a response—people will either surrender or resist.
Cultural idols lose power when God changes hearts.
The enemy thrives on confusion, but God brings peace and clarity.
You don’t need a platform to make an impact—just surrender and live boldly.
Scripture: Acts 19
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
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38 min
January 25God’s Faithfulness in Our Corinth Moment | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
God’s Faithfulness in Our Corinth Moment | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
When Paul hit his limit in Corinth, God didn’t remove the difficulty—He stepped into it with presence and purpose. This message reminds us that even when we feel like giving up, God has not walked away. He has more people to reach and more He wants to do through your life. Listen in for encouragement and clarity for your own Corinth moment.
Key Insights:
Even faithful believers can experience seasons of deep discouragement, fear, and doubt—and God meets us there.
We are not called to save others but to faithfully share the gospel and trust God with the results.
Your current opposition might be part of someone else’s future salvation story.
We need spiritual community, not just for connection but for perseverance in our calling.
God has more people He wants to reach through your life—don’t quit just because you’re tired.
Key Scripture: Acts 18
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
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34 min
January 18Living the Gospel in a Watching World | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
Living the Gospel in a Watching World | The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
In this sermon, we walk through Paul’s approach in Acts 17 and discover what it looks like to be stirred by the gospel and sent on purpose. You’ll learn how to bring clarity to a confused culture and why the resurrection of Jesus is still the answer to every question the world is asking.
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Key Insights:
If your heart isn’t stirred by the gospel, your life won’t reflect it.
You’ve been handpicked and placed on purpose.
We are sent to bring clarity, not condemnation.
Truth must be translated, not edited.
Every gospel message demands a response.
Key Scripture: Acts 17
Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: The Gospel, The Kingdom, The World
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
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39 min

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