Burnt Hickory | Sermons

A Request We All Should Repeat! | Missions Sunday We can talk about sports, work, the weather, and just about anything else without thinking twice. But when it comes to talking about Jesus, we sometimes freeze. Why is that? In Ephesians 6:19–20, Paul asks the church to pray that he would have the boldness to share the gospel. It's an interesting request from someone who had already endured so much...

You can attend church, know the right answers, and believe in God. But does the way you live actually reflect your relationship with Jesus? In Revelation 3, Jesus speaks to the church of Laodicea about the danger of lukewarm faith. This was a community with wealth, resources, and plenty of reasons to feel secure. But their confidence in themselves had replaced their dependence on God. In this epis...

We Are the Church | Groundbreaking Sunday Why does church matter? And is there really a difference between going to church and being part of the church? In We Are the Church , we look at what Scripture says about the purpose of the church and why Jesus calls us to something more than showing up on Sundays. Acts 20 reminds us that Jesus gave His life for the church. Matthew 16 shows us that Jesus i...

Love Is… | Marriage Sunday 2026 We say we love our spouse, our kids, fall weather, pizza, and plenty of other things. But with one word carrying so many meanings, how do we know what real love actually is? Scripture gives us a clearer definition. In Love Is... , we explore love as a complete commitment rather than simply a feeling, why being real with God helps us become more honest with one anoth...

Shining to the Final Word | Thriving in Babylon What happens when you pray and the answer doesn’t come right away? Daniel 10 tells us that Daniel prayed for 21 days before receiving an answer. But the delay didn’t mean God hadn’t heard him. Behind what Daniel could see was a spiritual battle he knew nothing about. Shining to the Final Word As Daniel 10–12 unfolds, we get a glimpse of that unseen b...

Praying in the Pause | Thriving in Babylon Have you ever wanted to pray but struggled to know where to begin? Or wondered whether God hears you when an answer seems slow to come? Daniel 9 gives us a look into the prayer life of a man who has followed God for decades. When Daniel reads a promise about the end of Israel’s exile, he doesn’t stop praying because God has already spoken. He prays becaus...

The Whole World in His Hands | Thriving in Babylon Daniel 7 and 8 take us from the story of Daniel’s life into visions of beasts, kingdoms, rulers, and events that would unfold long after Daniel was gone. Why did God show him all of this? Not simply so we could make charts about the future. Prophecy shows us that the God who was faithful in the past will be faithful in the future. In The Whole Wor...

God Still Delivers | Thriving in Babylon Daniel had spent decades faithfully following God. So when a new law threatened his life if he continued praying, he didn’t panic, protest, or hide his faith. He went home and prayed just as he had done before. In Daniel 6, we see why the habits we build before a crisis matter when the pressure arrives. Daniel’s integrity and consistency were so visible tha...

The Writing Is on the Wall | Thriving in Babylon The Babylonian Empire had survived for generations, and King Belshazzar believed his kingdom was secure. Even with an enemy army outside the city, he threw a party and used what had been set apart for God for his own pleasure. Then the writing appeared on the wall. In Daniel 5, Daniel explains the message God gives Belshazzar: his days are numbered,...

Look Up to the True King | Thriving in Babylon Nebuchadnezzar had seen God work again and again. He recognized God's power, but he still hadn't surrendered his life to Him. In Daniel 4, everything changes. At the height of his success, Nebuchadnezzar's pride is confronted, and God uses an unexpected season of humbling to turn his focus away from himself and toward heaven. This message from Thrivin...

When the Heat Gets Turned Up | Thriving in Babylon Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego knew God was able to deliver them. They believed He would. But even if He didn't, they still wouldn't bow. In Daniel 3, we see a faith that isn't dependent on circumstances or outcomes. This message from Thriving in Babylon explores idolatry, cultural pressure, godly conviction, and what happens when following Jesus...

Crisis to Christ | Thriving in Babylon When Daniel faced a crisis he could not solve on his own, he knew where to turn. In Daniel 2, we see Daniel respond with wise composure, radical courage, godly community, heartfelt prayer, and praise. Then, through Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, God reveals that every earthly kingdom will eventually fall, but the Kingdom of Jesus will stand forever. This message fro...

Uncompromised, Different, Blessed | Thriving In Babylon Every generation faces pressure to blend into the culture around them. In this sermon from Daniel 1, we explore how Daniel and his friends remained faithful while living in Babylon and what their example teaches believers today. This message examines Christian identity, biblical conviction, holiness, and the courage to stand apart in a world...

Raise the Banner | The Verse That Changed My Life Every believer faces battles, but God never intended for us to fight them alone. In this sermon from Exodus 17:8-15, we explore the story behind the name Jehovah Nissi, "The Lord is my Banner," and discover how pride, self-reliance, prayer, and community shape the way we walk through life's challenges. This message offers practical encouragement fo...

House Rules for the Heart of Purity | The Verse That Changed My Life Real spiritual growth begins with a heart that treasures God's Word. In this sermon from Psalm 119:9-16, we discover practical ways to guard our hearts, resist temptation, and pursue holiness through Scripture. This message challenges believers to move beyond outward appearances and allow God's truth to shape every part of their...

Called to Be Salt and Light | The Verse That Changed My Life Jesus didn't call His followers to blend into the culture. He called them to influence it. In this sermon from Matthew 5:13-16, we explore what it means to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This message challenges believers to move beyond silent faith and actively reflect Christ in their everyday lives. Through biblica...

In a world filled with uncertainty, it's easy to place our hope in circumstances, people, or outcomes that cannot last. Romans 8 points us to something greater. This message explores why suffering is temporary for those who belong to Christ, how God's plan extends beyond today's struggles, and why the promise of eternity changes the way we live right now. You'll be reminded that our greatest hope...

In this message from The Verse That Changed My Life series, we explore Isaiah 41:10 and God's promise to be with His people in every season. Fear touches every area of life, from uncertainty about the future to stepping into obedience when the cost is unknown. This sermon reminds listeners that courage is not the absence of fear. It is choosing to trust God and obey Him in the middle of it. Discov...

Standing Strong | Father's Day 2026 In a world filled with distractions and spiritual battles, God calls His people to stand firm. This Father's Day sermon explores what scripture says about biblical manhood, spiritual leadership, and resisting the enemy's tactics. Looking at passages from 1 Corinthians 16 and 1 Peter 5, this message examines how pride, anxiety, laziness, and isolation can create...

Childlike Faith | VBS Celebration 2026 In Mark 10:13-16, Jesus welcomes children and teaches that the kingdom of God belongs to those who come to Him with childlike faith. This sermon explores what it means to trust God completely, depend on Him daily, and approach Him with humility and eagerness. Through practical examples and biblical truth, this message challenges us to set aside self-sufficien...

Is This for Me? | Kenya Celebration 2026 God has called every believer to more than simply attending church. In this sermon from Ephesians 4, we explore what it means to walk worthy of your calling, grow spiritually, and actively serve in the body of Christ. Alongside testimonies from students returning from Kenya, this message highlights the importance of discipleship, unity, missions, and saying...

Why Does God Allowing Suffering | A Theology of Suffering Suffering is something every person experiences, but scripture shows us that suffering does not have to be meaningless. In this sermon, we walk through what the Bible teaches about pain, perseverance, spiritual growth, and hope. Using the imagery of the threshing floor and passages like Romans 5 and James 1, this message points to the truth...

Jesus Is My Lord and I Am NOT ASHAMED | Baptism Sunday 2026 Baptism is more than a church tradition. It is a public declaration that Jesus has changed your life. In this sermon, we walk through what scripture teaches about baptism, salvation, obedience, and the symbolism behind going public with your faith. From the teachings of Jesus to the early church in Acts, this message reminds us that bapti...

God Calls, Our Role Is to Say Yes | Burnt Hickory Baptist Church In Isaiah 6, Isaiah encounters the holiness of God and responds with complete surrender. This sermon explores what happens when we see God clearly, recognize our need for Him, and step into the purpose He has for our lives. From salvation to kingdom service, this message reminds us that God is still calling people to trust Him, follo...

Faith, Surrender & Joy | Mother's Day 2026 In this message from 1 Samuel 1, we look at Hannah’s honest prayer before God and what her story teaches about faith, surrender, and joy. Alongside real stories from women in different seasons of motherhood and life, this sermon explores how God remains faithful through infertility, adoption, hardship, parenting struggles, uncertainty, and waiting. No...