Burnt Hickory | Sermons

Our perspective of the bigness of God is often overshadowed by our prideful look at ourselves. We see everything around us and assume God's place as lord over our life. When we learn to see God's transcendence, we see things in the correct order of importance. A right view of the transcendence of God elevates our reverence to God. Isaiah 55:8 & 9 says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, n...

We want to show and receive God’s love to those around us, and we live that out practically everyday. We strive to bring hope by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of everyone we come in contact with. We love fiercely—like a family, because everyone is included and our Father loves us all. We’re building biblical community by seeking God’s Word, believing in His promises, and applyin...

Pastor Matt walks through Matthew 17 as we explore the impact of our personal encounter with Jesus.

We are looking at the last non-biblical statement today, one that's attributed to St. Francis - "Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words." Today, we learn that this statement is not only false, but it incorrectly shapes how we share the gospel with the lost. It places emphasis on us doing good works instead of the truth that Christ has saved us from sin. As Christians, we should reshape thi...

"I thank you that I'm not like the rest of these people." Now before you start judging, you've probably said this before, at least in your mind. Satan wants us to believe that our spiritual transformation and our faith walk are more dependent upon us and our behavior rather than completely on God's mercy. The other side of the coin is the desperation that we fall in when we don't meet the mark. As...

This morning, Pastor Matt shows us the difference between proverbs and promises in scripture, and he helps us understand that the power of salvation is up to God alone. When training up children, there is no biblical promise for the outcome - it's up to God in dealing with each individual through the Holy Spirit speaking directly to them that prompts the realization and the need for a relationship...

Special Guest: Wade Morris.

God's not punishing us so that we can receive justice. That's what he's already done through Jesus. The aim of God sent consequences of forgiven sin are to demonstrate the exceedingly evilness of sin, just to show us that, hey sin stings, sin is evil. And it's not just a get out of jail free card. Did I blow it? Yeah! But I know that my Maker, the Creators of the heaven and earth, He has made me w...

When our happiness is based on your circumstances, we are at the mercy of the season of life we find ourselves in and we will never be sucessful at removing all the obsticals in the way of joy. This is why its crucial to have our anchor point outside of ourselves and place our roots in who Jesus is. Oh God, I have tasted thy goodness and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I'm p...