The Hickory Rock Baptist Church Podcast
207 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Weekly sermons from Hickory Rock Baptist Church in Louisburg, North Carolina.
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Not To Be Served, But To Serve---Matthew 20:20-34
March 26, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this week’s sermon, we are confronted with the importance of humility and servanthood in the lives of all who follow Christ. Just as Jesus committed His life to serving God and serving others, so too must all who seek to follow Him.
Something Better Than Fair---Matthew 20:1-19
March 12, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' parable about the vineyard workers. This parable reminds us of the incredible, scandalous, and costly nature of God's grace.
Go, Give, Come, Follow---Matthew 19:16-30
March 05, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler and how the rich man's good intentions were undone by his misplaced love.
To Such As These---Matthew 19:13-15
February 26, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this week's sermon, we see where Jesus is intentional in making time for those who others easily ignore and overlook and how He calls us to be intentional in our relationships.
What God Has Joined Together---Matthew 19:1-12
February 19, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' words on the sanctity of marriage, divorce, and celibacy.
A New Identity and Purpose---2 Corinthians 5:17-21
February 12, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore Paul's words about our identity and purpose as followers of Christ. Paul reminds us that we have been charged to proclaim the gospel to those who do not know it.
Joy Out Of Mourning---Psalm 30:1-12
February 05, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we look to Psalm 30 to be reminded that God's constant and unchanging character and goodness allow us to have joy even in the most difficult circumstances.
Doing Life Together: Part 4---Matthew 18:21-35
January 29, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore the profound importance of forgiveness and are reminded that those who have been forgiven so much must likewise be committed to forgiving.
Doing Life Together: Part 3---Matthew 18:15-20
January 22, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue walking through Jesus' teaching on how to do life together as His followers. In this text, we will see what we are to do if someone sins, how we are to respond if they refuse to listen, and we are reminded of God's presence with us if we must go through this painful process.
Doing Life Together: Part 2---Matthew 18:10-14
January 15, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this week's sermon, we will explore why we must live together and treat each other in the way Jesus teaches us.
Doing Life Together: Part 1---Matthew 18:1-9
January 08, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' words about how we are to live together as a community of believers. We unpack His call to humble ourselves, not hurt one another, and to pursue holiness wholeheartedly.
The Humility of the Son---Matthew 17:24-27
January 01, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore an often overlooked display of Jesus' humility, and we learn from this scene the importance of humility in our lives.
Christmas in the Kingdom---Revelation21:1-5, 22:1-5
December 25, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at the future hope we have of Christ's return and being joined with Him in His kingdom.
Christmas on the Cosmic Scale---Revelation 12:1-12
December 11, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' birth from a different perspective and see how it was the turning point in a vast cosmic war against God.
Christmas in the Garden---Genesis 3:1-15
December 04, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore Genesis 3 and unpack the beautiful demonstration of God's grace and mercy it contains.
From the Mountaintop Back to Reality---Matthew 17:9-23
November 27, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at three major mistakes made by the disciples, each of which highlights the danger of not listening to Jesus.
A Transfigured Heart---Matthew 17:1-8
November 20, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this week’s sermon, we look at Jesus’ transfiguration in front of Peter, James, and John. We see that this was an overwhelming moment, a moment of misdirected thanks, and a moment of Fatherly correction
The Opportunity Cost of Following Jesus---Matthew 16:21-28
November 13, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore the commitment Jesus had to following God's demands, and the commitment Jesus demands His followers have.
Who Do You Say I Am?---Matthew 16:13-20
November 06, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this week’s sermon, we explore the incredibly important question Jesus posed to the disciples, and unpack the importance of Peter’s confession.
Selfish Demands and Silly Confessions---Matthew 16:1-12
October 30, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this week’s sermon, we take a look at the selfish demands made of Jesus by the Pharisees and Sadducees, and at the silly conclusion that Jesus’ disciples jump to.
The Loving King---Matthew 15:21-39
October 23, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this week' s sermon, we explore three amazing displays of Jesus' kingly love. We see that He is the King who goes to His enemies, that He is the King who leads His enemies to glorify God, and that He is the King who breaks down the walls that separate His enemies.
The Heart of the Problem---Matthew 15:1-20
October 09, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' words about ritualism and how our tendencies toward self-righteousness reveal the true nature of our hearts.
From Death to Life---Romans 6:1-4
October 02, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week we enjoy a special baptism service. We explore Paul's words in Romans 6:1-4 to help better understand the meaning and significance of baptism. We learn that baptism is the external sign of the internal change experienced by a believer, and that it announces their eternal hope in Christ.
A Better Healing---Matthew 14:34-36
September 25, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this week's sermon, we conclude chapter 14 of Matthew by looking at Jesus' miracles of healing in Gennesaret. We explore how this further reveals Jesus' identity and authority, and how these healings are a preview of the superior healing Jesus came to give us.
You Are the Son of God!---Matthew 14:22-33
September 18, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at the miracle of Jesus walking on water. We learn how this further reveals to us Jesus' identity and authority, and what that means for us today.
Bring Them To Me---Matthew 14:13-21
September 11, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at the feeding of the 5,000. We learn how this further reveals Jesus' identity as God, and also how it demands we trust Him with our daily needs.
Looking Back, Looking Forward---Matthew 14:1-12
September 04, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this week's sermon, we learn of the death of John the Baptist. We reflect on his unyielding commitment to his mission, and how his faith points us to the greater faith and obedience of Christ.
He's Just the Carpenter's Son---Matthew 13:53-58
August 28, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at the rejection of Jesus by the people in Nazareth. We unpack how big of a problem familiarity poses for us, and how we fight against it.
The Kingdom of Heaven is...---Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
August 21, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue exploring Jesus' parables. We continue to learn and discover the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven, and how we must live for it.
Who is Worthy?---Revelation 5:1-14
August 14, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this week's sermon, we take time to understand what worship is, and why Christ alone is worthy of our worship.
The Two Kingdoms---Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
August 07, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' parable about the wheat and tares. As we explore this passage, we learn that there are very serious consequences that come with pursuing a false kingdom.
The Sower, the Seed, and the Soil---Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
July 24, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' parable of the sower. We examine the seed that is sown, and how different people respond to the truth of the Kingdom.
Parables, Parables, Parables---Matthew 13
July 10, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore parables. We learn what they are, and why Jesus used them to teach. We also learn how they are just as relevant for us today, and why we must conform our lives to the truth that Jesus' parables present.
What More Could We Ask For?---Matthew 12:38-50
July 03, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore two instances in which people make demands of Jesus. We explore the lessons Jesus teaches in response to these demands, and learn that our view of the cross shapes how we react when Jesus doesn't work on our terms.
Neutrality Isn't An Option---Matthew 12:22-37
June 26, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' response to the allegations of the Pharisees. We see how neutrality isn't an option for Christ's followers in this world, and how everything we say and do either leads us toward, or away from, the Kingdom.
The Father, The Servant, and the Plan---Matthew 12:15-21
June 19, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' moves following the Sabbath confrontation. We discover how Jesus is the Chosen Servant foretold by Isaiah, and how this brings hope to the world.
Sabbath Mornin' Comin' Down---Matthew 12:1-14
June 12, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at the two Sabbath controversies that Matthew presents to us. We look at Jesus' rebuke of the Pharisees, and how He instructs us to truly observe the Sabbath.
Rebuke and Relief---Matthew 11:20-30
June 05, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue in Matthew 11. We look at Jesus' words of rebuke toward unrepentant towns, and His promise of rest to those who come to Him.
Learning to Lament---Psalm 42-43
May 29, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore the biblical concept of lament. We learn how to lament properly, and why we must do so.
Three Questions---Matthew 11:2-19
May 22, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' defense of John the Baptist, and look at three crucial questions that text asks of us.
Jesus Over All--Matthew 10:34-11:1
May 15, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue exploring the demands of discipleship. We study and unpack the demands Jesus makes of us, and how we must prioritize him over everything else.
A Disciple...---Matthew 10:24-33
May 08, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue exploring Jesus' words regarding discipleship. We examine the three characteristics a disciple must embody, and how we live this out in our lives.
What To Expect When You're A Disciple---Matthew 10:16-23
May 01, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this week's sermon, we continue in Matthew 10. We explore Jesus' words of warning to the disciple about the threat of persecution, and we learn how to be more faithful in our own discipling efforts.
The Fool's Vineyard---Proverbs 24:30-34
April 24, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this week's sermon, we explore what the author of Proverbs recounts to us about seeing the vineyard of a fool. We unpack the lesson of this text, so that we see how it applies to us.
Back to the Garden:Easter 2022---John 20:11-18
April 17, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this week's Easter sermon, we look at John's account of the resurrection. We explore Mary's grieving in the garden, we greet the gardener, and we go from the garden with the Gospel.
Instructions from the King---Matthew 10:5-15
April 10, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at the instructions Jesus gives His disciples before sending them out. We explore how Jesus instructs the disciples regarding their task, how He instructs them to trust, and how Jesus instructs the disciples to test.
Volunteered for Service---Matthew 10:1-4
April 03, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this week's sermon, we see how Jesus calls His followers into service. We see how Jesus empowers His followers for the work He calls them to, and how Jesus brings unity to His followers.
The Good Shepherd-King---MAtthew 9:35-38
March 27, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' reaction to the crowds that come to Him. We see how Jesus feels deeply for these people, and how He encourages His followers to pray for laborers to come join in the harvest.
The Good Shepherd-King---Matthew 9:35-38
March 27, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' reaction to the crowds that come to Him. We see how Jesus feels deeply for these people, and how He encourages His followers to pray for laborers to come join in the harvest.
The Song of the King---Matthew 9:27-34
March 20, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' healing of the blind, deaf, and mute. We unpack why this is such an important event, and what it reveals to us about who Jesus is.