Four Oaks East Podcast

Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9Title: Hope
Big idea: Since Jesus was dead and is now alive there is hope, even in the hardest things. 

Passage: Philippians 2:5-11
Big Idea:  Jesus’ lowly lordship shows God’s method for majesty, so wonder and work in the humility of Jesus.
1) Recognize Jesus' lowly lordship
2) Revel in Jesus' meek mentality
3) Rehearse God's method for majesty

Gregory Hutchins
Big Idea: In the kingdom of heaven, the way in is also the way up, so humble yourself like a child
The Query about Greatness
The Qualification for Greatness
The Quest for Greatness-Scriptural Submission-Prayerful Dependence-Boasting in Weakness (through serving and suffering)

Text: Matthew 17:22-27
Big Idea: Followers of Jesus rejoice in the privilege of their tax-exempt status as sons, and then lovingly yield that privilege to serve others. 
1. Jesus' tax-exemption confirms his deity and rightful place in God’s economy.2. Our tax-exempt status is not merely for personal enjoyment but is entrusted to us for the sake of love and the benefit of others.3. Receive Jesus’ payment by faith and rejoice in your tax-exempt status as sons and daughters of God.

Big Idea: Faith that prayerfully petitions God and resolutely rests on God will experience spiritual power.