Burnt Hickory | Sermons

There is Joy in the SECOND CHANCES | Summer of Psalms

Psalm 32 shows us that the path to joy isn’t found in perfection but in confession. Through David’s story, we learn how guilt can be a gift, honesty leads to healing, and grace is always available.

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Scripture: Psalms 32

Whether you’ve messed up big or small, this message will encourage you to stop running and step back into the arms of the One who already paid the price.

Speaker: Matt Petty

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Can I Really Be Happy | Summer of Psalms

This message from Psalm 1 explores what it means to live a truly blessed and joyful life. We’re reminded that happiness isn’t something we chase—it’s something we grow when we’re rooted in truth. Learn how meditating on God's Word and anchoring your life in His presence creates a foundation for joy in every season.

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Scripture Focus: Psalms 1

Speaker: Matt Petty

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Peace in the Pieces: Finding True Peace in Every Area of Our Lives

In this sermon, we look at the story of Peter walking on water and what it teaches us about anxiety, surrender, and spiritual peace. Even in the chaos of the storm, Jesus invites us to trust Him.

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Key Scripture: Matthew 14:22

This message unpacks how peace isn’t about perfect conditions but about Jesus stepping into the boat with us. Whether you’re in a storm, coming out of one, or about to walk into one, you’ll find encouragement and hope to keep your focus on Christ.

Guest Speaker: Seth Bundy

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Special Guest: Seth Bundy.

Breakfast on the Beach ...Oh Peter | Restored & Sent

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Scripture Reference: John 21

This message is a powerful reminder that no failure is final in the hands of Jesus. Whether you’re coming off a season of drifting, doubt, or denial, Jesus still invites you to follow Him again.

Speaker: Matt Petty

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Breakfast on the Beach: Finding Our Way Back | Restored and Sent

In this message from John 21, we witness Jesus appear to His disciples on the shores of Galilee after His resurrection. Rather than rebuking them for going back to fishing, He prepares them breakfast—a powerful invitation to return, be restored, and walk forward in faith. This sermon explores how spiritual failure often pushes us back to old habits, but Jesus lovingly calls us to trust Him again. If you're feeling distant, discouraged, or spiritually stuck, this message offers hope and direction.

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Scripture: John 21

Speaker: Matt Petty

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Don't Let Doubt Define or Defeat You | Restored & Sent

Have you ever felt like your questions and doubts disqualify you from faith? You're not alone. The reality is that doubt is something virtually all Christians experience at some point in their faith journey.

You’ll walk away with a new perspective to never allow a season of doubt to limit your future walk with and effectiveness for Jesus. God is big enough to handle your questions and has given us all the evidence we need.

Speaker: Matt Petty

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Jesus Changes Everything | Restored & Sent

After the resurrection, Jesus didn’t wait for the disciples to figure things out — He met them in the middle of their fear, behind locked doors, and changed everything.

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Key Scripture: John 20

This message invites us to open every closed-off place in our lives and trust Jesus to fill them with His freedom. His peace quiets our fears. His Spirit empowers us to live fully. His purpose gives meaning to every step we take. Wherever you are, Jesus is ready to meet you — and change everything.

Speaker: Matt Petty

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The Cross & Resurrection Change Everything | Easter at Burnt Hickory

What if the final words of Jesus on the cross—"It is finished"—hold the key to your freedom today? This Easter message explores how these three words changed everything, not just for those who witnessed the crucifixion, but for everyone seeking hope, healing, and transformation in their lives now.

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This message explores how the historical events of Easter continue to impact lives today. Whether you're seeking to understand how much Jesus loves you, considering giving your life to Him, or finding yourself "in a deep, dark, heavy moment" needing to come back to faith, discover how the cross and resurrection offer more than religious tradition—they provide the power to transform your story completely.

Speaker: Matt Petty

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Held in the Gardener's Hands | Power and Promise | John 15:1-8

Walking through the rich Holy Land context of John 15, this message unpacks Jesus' intimate teaching to His disciples after the Last Supper as they crossed the Kidron Valley toward the Mount of Olives. Using the familiar metaphor of vineyards, Jesus reveals Himself as the true vine and God as the gardener who tends to believers in two essential ways.

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Key Scripture: John 15

Whether you're questioning your faith journey, struggling with spiritual growth, or seeking to understand God's purpose in difficult seasons, this message reminds us that "the gardener isn't looking to get rid of you. He's looking to reconnect you."

Speaker: Marty Godfrey

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"The Way, The Truth, and The Life" – Power and Promise

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.

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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

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