Four Oaks Midtown Podcast

Teaching | Hosea: The Insanity of Idolatry (Hosea 8-9)

Our series on Hosea continues as we look at the connection between idolatry and exile. We may not bow before clay figures, but we still have idols today. God wants to pull us away from them so that our joy might be restored.

That‘ll Preach | Evangelism For Normal People (Why Church Matters Series)

Does the thought of sharing your faith make you break out into hives? Fear not, Bryan and Paul are here to help. You don't need to be a biblical scholar or a world-class debater to be a faithful witness. You can be a normal person who trusts in the power of God's Word and Spirit. This is evangelism for normal people.

Sermon | Joseph Revealed (Genesis 45:1-28)

Joseph reveals himself to his brothers.

Teaching | Hosea: Do You Want to Be Healed? (Hosea 6-7)

Our Hosea series continues with a question: do we really want to be healed? God's mercy is greater than we can imagine, but our pride keeps us from what we need. We cannot receive healing on our terms. We must submit to what God has revealed in his word.

That‘ll Preach | You Are Your Habits (Why Church Matters Series)

We are creatures of habit. The question is what habits do we cultivate? Bryan and Paul talk about the importance of liturgy. Liturgy has been one of the primary tools throughout church history of forming Christians through repetition, ritual, and reflection. Christianity takes practice. It takes thoughtful discipline. And it takes actually being around other Christians doing the same things.

Sermon | Joseph‘s Test (Genesis 44:1-34)

Joseph tests his brothers.

Teaching | Hosea: A Warning to Leaders (Hosea 4-5)

We continue our Hosea series with a sober warning to leaders. We also look at why we should be careful in applying OT Israel passages to our nation today.

That‘ll Preach | The Church is Your Mom (Why Church Matters Series)

We know God is our Father, but rarely do we consider the church as our mother. But this is the historic position. Cyprian, a third century bishop, once said, "No one can have God as Father who does not have the church as Mother." Now before your Roman Catholic alarms go off, let's remember that John Calvin quoted Cyprian favorably. Mr. Reformer himself believed that the church is God's tool for raising Christians. She nurtures us and brings us to full maturity. Bryan and Paul dive into a new series called Why Church Matters to bring a deeper understanding of how God works through the church to grow healthy Christians.

Sermon | God‘s Gracious Gathering (Genesis 43:1-34)

The gathering of brothers in Joseph's story.

Teaching | Hosea: How God Loves (Hosea 3)

Our series on Hosea continues with a look at how God's discipline demonstrates his love. This series is meant to help you get familiar with the themes and ideas of the OT as well as remind you of God's unchanging character.