Burnett Church Podcast

What if peace isn’t something you find—but something you’re given?In this message, we explore why so many of us feel anxious, overwhelmed, and pulled in different directions—and how Jesus offers something deeper than just temporary relief. Not the absence of problems, but a kind of peace that puts us back together.If you’ve been carrying stress, worry, or that constant mental noise you can’t seem to turn off, this talk will help you discover how to stop carrying it alone—and experience the peace only Jesus can give.

Finding Joy That Lasts: Beyond the Dopamine HitEver cried at Disney World—the "happiest place on earth"? Pastor Tim shares a vulnerable moment from his youth that reveals a profound truth: you can't manufacture real, lasting joy.In this message, we dive into Jesus' teaching from John 15 about the vine and branches, discovering that authentic joy isn't found in the next shopping trip, vacation, or dopamine hit from scrolling our phones. Instead, Jesus offers us something deeper—an unshakable joy that stays with you even on Monday mornings, in traffic, and through life's hardest moments.Drawing from six years of church planting in Toronto, Tim unpacks how joy transforms when we flip our priorities: Jesus first, others second, yourself last. You'll hear the story of John and Cora—a couple whose lives were changed by a simple act of helping them move—and discover how serving others shifts our perspective from "I have to" to "I get to."If you've ever felt like something's wrong with you because you can't just "be happy," this message is for you. Learn why cultivating joy takes time (like a vineyard that needs 6-7 years to produce mature fruit), and discover practical steps to remain in Jesus and experience the complete joy He promises.Key Takeaway: Real joy doesn't come from perfect circumstances—it comes from remaining connected to Jesus and living outward toward others.

In this message from the "Reassembly Required" series, we explore why our usual relationship repair tactics—convincing, convicting, coercing, and controlling—never work. Just like using the wrong tool from a broken toolbox, these approaches only make things worse. Drawing from Romans 12, discover the first crucial decision for healing broken relationships: choosing to "get back to" people instead of "getting back at" them. Learn why forgiveness alone isn't enough, and how God's example of reconciliation calls us to move beyond our comfort zones—even when we're not the ones at fault. This practical teaching challenges followers of Jesus to see others through God's eyes and take the first step toward genuine restoration

Spoiler: This episode starts off with a bit of a silly look at how NOT to fix your relationships. The good stuff comes later ;) Also, sorry for the echo'd audio. We have a technical glitch.

Pastor Melissa teaches us how life with Jesus is designed to be an everyday help to us.

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Christmas feels chaotic, but maybe that chaos reveals why grace—and the coming of Jesus—is the surprising, unsettling solution we all actually want to be true.

What makes a church irresistible? Jesus didn’t point to big programs or impressive people—He pointed to a tiny seed and a pinch of yeast. In Part 3 of our Deep & Wide series, we explore the Kingdom of God as Jesus described it: surprising, expansive, and always moving toward those who feel far away. When God’s people live as Kingdom carriers—welcoming without judgment, valuing outsiders, and working the field together—the church becomes a place people run toward. This is the kind of community Jesus imagined…and the kind Burnett is becoming.

Ever lose something that mattered to you? Jesus said that’s exactly how God feels about every person who’s wandered away from Him. This week we’ll look at Luke 15 and discover that God’s love doesn’t wait for us to find our way home—He runs to meet us where we are.

This week, Pastor Tim unpacks what happens when God nudges you to do something that feels bigger than you. Through the stories of the feeding of the five thousand and Peter walking on water, we see how faith grows when we take a step to serve others — even when we don’t feel ready.

In Part 3 of Five Things God Uses to Grow Our Faith, Tim unpacks Matthew 6 and the hidden power of private disciplines—giving, prayer, and fasting. Why does God reward what’s done in secret? Practical steps to grow real, resilient faith.

This weekend we launched our new series Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith. We explored what it would look like to live with absolute confidence that God is with us, for us, and working through us. Looking at the story of the Roman centurion in Matthew 8, we saw how Jesus was amazed not by obedience, but by extraordinary trust. God’s greatest desire is a relationship built on faith, and over the coming weeks we’ll unpack the five key ways He grows that faith in our lives

Join us as Pastor Tim begins a new series called "Parenting in the 21st Century" where we seek wisdom on how to build up our next generation. 

Join us as Pastor Tim begins a new series called "Parenting in the 21st Century" where we seek wisdom on how to build up our next generation. 

Join us as Pastor Tim begins a new series called "Parenting in the 21st Century" where we seek wisdom on how to build up our next generation. 

Our friend Ryan Guerra concludes a 3 part series called Unbroken. In this series we explore God's promises to heal and restore our relationships - with Him, with each other and with ourselves. 

Our friend Ryan Guerra continues a 3 part series called Unbroken. In this series we explore God's promises to heal and restore our relationships - with Him, with each other and with ourselves. 

Our friend Ryan Guerra kicks off a 3 part series called Unbroken. In this series we explore God's promises to heal and restore our relationships - with Him, with each other and with ourselves. 

This is part two in our series called "Reactions Speak Louder". In this series, we're exploring the example Jesus set and called us to emulate through the power of the "Over-Underreaction". 

This is part one in our series called "Reactions Speak Louder". In this series, we're exploring the example Jesus set and called us to emulate through the power of the "Over-Underreaction".