Four Oaks East Podcast

Church Discipline

Pastor Joshua Hughes
Text: Matthew 18:15-20
Big idea: Because sin is so serious, kingdom citizens have a duty to discipline.
1. Discipline is commanded and structured within a clarified community1 Peter 4:8Proverbs 19:111 Cor. 5:4-5

Losers for Jesus

Text: Matthew 18:10-14Big Idea: Jesus, the Good Sheperd, rejoices over us as he seeks the strays and loves the lost. 
3 Implications from the Text:1. The gospel of grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone defines everything about us and what we do. 2. Those who are captivated by dependent faith are compelled to love dependent, “little ones” kind of people.  3. We must strive to make & keep this church a hospital for hurting people. 

Kingdom Responsibilities

Text: Matthew 18:5-9
Big idea: Kingdom people must embrace a kingdom ethic in dealing with siblings, sin, and self.
# 1. Kingdom People Welcome the Weak Worshipfully
Matthew 10:40Romans 15:1-3, 73 John 9-10

Hope (Easter)

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. 

Lowly Lordship

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

Greatness

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)

Death and Taxes

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.

Faith, Prayer, and Power

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

The Transfiguration

Discipleship as a Way of Life and Death