Sermon | Joseph and Potiphar (Genesis 39:1-24)
God's faithfulness in the midst of temptation
Sep 06, 2020•47 min
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That‘ll Preach - Special Episode | Safe Families for Children
Darlena Watson joins us for a special episode on the ministry of Safe Families. Safe Families for Children is a movement fueled by compassion to keep children safe and families intact. They temporarily host children and provide a network of support to families in crisis while they get back on their feet. Resources: "21 Ways to Care for the Fatherless" The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield ThinkOrphan.com Safe-families.org...
Sep 04, 2020•34 min
That‘ll Preach | Dealing with Temptation (Old Dead Guys Series)
Bryan and Paul tackle the topic of temptation with C.S. Lewis's classic book The Screwtape Letters. Why are we so easily tempted? The answers might surprise you.
Sep 01, 2020•39 min
Sermon | Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38:1-30)
We continue our series on Joseph's life by discussion of God's grace through Judah's family line.
Aug 31, 2020•32 min
Teaching | Peace to You: Rejoicing (Series on Philippians)
We wrap up our series on Philippians with God's command to rejoice in all circumstances. But how do we do that when things are so uncertain? Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege
Aug 28, 2020•12 min
That‘ll Preach | How to Pray (Old Dead Guys Series)
Prayer is central to the Christian life, but why do we find it so hard to do? Bryan and Paul tackle this topic with the help of John Calvin. Calvin is known for his work on God's sovereignty, but his best stuff is on prayer. He gives us four keys to prayer rooted in the fatherly and kind character of God.
Aug 25, 2020•32 min
Sermon | Joseph‘s Dreams (Genesis 37:1-36)
We begin our mini-series God Meant Good on the life of Joseph.
Aug 24, 2020•48 min
Teaching | Peace to You: Discipline (Series on Philippians)
Discipline brings freedom. Find out how. Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege
Aug 20, 2020•11 min
That‘ll Preach | Does God Have Feelings? (Old Dead Guys Series)
Bryan and Paul tackle how we understand the way the Bible speaks in human terms about God. How can we know God if he's infinite? Can we know anything about him? And why does it matter that we talk about it in the first place? Is it just because Bryan and Paul have no other hobbies? Yes. That is a major reason. But also God has revealed who he is to us. And that means his nature and identity are crucial for us to think through. We bring in our buddy Thomas Aquinas to help us in this task. He's de...
Aug 18, 2020•30 min
Sermon | God‘s Faithfulness to Jacob (Genesis 35:9-15)
The story of God's salvation through the life of Jacob.
Aug 17, 2020•46 min
Teaching | Peace to You: Friendship (Series on Philippians)
We all feel the emotional burnout of this quarantine. This is why we need genuine friendship. Christian friendship is special because it is bound together by the Holy Spirit himself. But what does this mean on a practical level? Dive into Philippians with us to find out. Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege
Aug 14, 2020•11 min
That‘ll Preach | Understanding the Trinity (Old Dead Guys Series)
Bryan and Paul talk about the Trinity. No big deal. Simple stuff. But seriously -- we're talking about who God is and why it matters. We also introduce the Cappadocian fathers who were instrumental in giving us language to understand the Trinity. We also start our own sorority called Cappa Cappa Docia. We've got theology and cringeworthy jokes for days. What more can you ask for?
Aug 11, 2020•28 min
Sermon | The Gospel of Abraham (Genesis 12-15; Romans 4)
The apostle Paul writes Romans 4 to help us understand the gospel according to Abraham. We continue our study in the book of Genesis by allowing scripture to interpret scripture - looking at how Paul interprets and understands the events of Genesis through the lens of Romans.
Aug 10, 2020•43 min
Teaching | Peace to You: Humility (Series on Philippians)
Humility is a cornerstone of peace. We are called to be what we are -- creatures dependent upon God. We know this because Jesus, the perfect man, lived his life dependent upon God. Christ is God himself, but he humbles himself to our level to give his life for us. And because of this we too can adopt this mindset of humility. And we too can follow him to glory. Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege
Aug 07, 2020•13 min
That‘ll Preach | Young and Restless (Old Dead Guys Series)
Why are our hearts so restless? It seems like everything we strive for never satisfies us despite all media and pop culture tell us. Our world tells us that love is the answer to everything, but rarely does it question the object of our love. Bryan and Paul tackle the topic of love, hope, and fulfillment through the eyes of one of the greatest Christian thinkers to ever live: St. Augustine.
Aug 04, 2020•31 min
Sermon | The Story So Far (Genesis 1-11)
We revisit the content and context of Genesis 1-11 by looking first at Genesis 1:1-5 to gain perspective on the story of redemption woven through scripture.
Aug 03, 2020•42 min
Teaching | Peace to You: Gratitude (Series on Philippians)
We start a new series today on peace. God promises that despite the troubles we have in this life we can have a peace that surpasses understanding. But how do we grasp this peace? With the Apostle Paul and his letter to the Philippians as a guide we will learn how to put peace into practice. The first tactic for peace: gratitude. Don't miss this series.
Jul 31, 2020•15 min
That‘ll Preach | How to be Human (Old Dead Guys Series)
We dive into a new series today called Old Dead Guys. Each week we take one topic and recruit a Christian theologian to help us think through it. This week we're looking at the topic of humanity. What does it mean to be a human? Is Christianity about denying our humanity or something more? Athanasius was a theologian of the early church who pondered this question and worked through ideas that have shaped the core of our faith.
Jul 28, 2020•26 min
Sermon | Cast Your Anxieties on Him (1 Peter 5:5-14)
Peter teaches us on the importance of humility in trials and the hope God offers to those who trust him.
Jul 27, 2020•48 min
That‘ll Preach - Ep. 11 | Putting it All Together (Tallahassee Vice)
Bryan and Paul wrap up the Tallahassee Vice series on the Seven Deadly Sins by providing practical application. If you haven't listened to the Tallahassee Vice series... what are you doing with your life? Probably nothing because we're in a pandemic. So get to it!
Jul 21, 2020•18 min
Sermon | Shepherds of God‘s Flock (1 Peter 5:1-5)
How does God care for His church? He gives them the gift of pastors and elders to care for their souls.
Jul 20, 2020•45 min
Teaching | Revelation Revealed Myth #10: Heaven is Forever
Heaven will be wonderful, but it is only a step towards our ultimate hope. God promises he will make all things new -- including this world. Our great hope is that we will live forever in a physical world where the heavens and earth are renewed by God's glory. Revelation ends with a city descending from heaven to earth in a final act of redemption. Heaven is not forever. It is just the beginning. Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege
Jul 18, 2020•11 min
That‘ll Preach - Ep. 10 | Sex, Lust, and Change (Tallahassee Vice)
Christian conversations about sex and lust can often devolve into legalistic finger-wagging or childish indulgence. Bryan and Paul take a serious look at what lust does to the dignity of sex and how we can break its cycle of shame, self-loathing, and slavery. Let's put the juvenile talk aside and dive in.
Jul 14, 2020•37 min
Sermon | Do Not Be Surprised (1 Peter 4:12-19)
Peter gives surprising advice to Christians fearful of the future: don't be surprised when trials come, but also have faith that God will overcome.
Jul 13, 2020•51 min
Teaching | Revelation Revealed Myth #9: Christianity‘s Future is Bleak
It can be intimidating to be a Christian in a time of rapid cultural change, but the church still has reason to hope. Christ's call to disciple the nations will succeed not by our efforts, but by the power of the Spirit in Christ's church through the preaching of the gospel. Christianity will face set backs, but in the end all of our sacrifices and efforts will forge the path for new generations to prosper. Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege
Jul 11, 2020•11 min
That‘ll Preach - Ep. 09 | How Our Food Connects to Our Faith (Tallahassee Vice Series)
Gluttony is a sin, but it goes deeper than just eating that extra slice of pizza. It's fundamentally about selfishness. Gluttony makes our pleasure and preferences the center of the universe when it comes to food and drink. You can be a glutton because you're too picky with food. You can be fit and still a glutton because you do not consider others at the dinner table. How do we combat this sin in our lives? One effective way: fasting. Bryan and Paul tackle the root and symptoms of gluttony as w...
Jul 07, 2020•26 min
Sermon | Real Unity (Ephesians 4:1-16)
Real Unity
Jul 06, 2020•43 min
Teaching | Revelation Revealed Myth #8: Revelation is Literal
Dragons? Beasts? Prostitutes? What does it all mean? Symbols lie at the heart of Revelation. Let's dive in to find out what they mean and why they matter. Watch on IGTV: @fouroakscollege
Jul 04, 2020•13 min
That‘ll Preach - Ep. 08 | Anger Issues (Tallahassee Vice Series)
Why are we so angry? We might not express anger in outbursts of rage, but we often carry with us a gnawing frustration with others. We act cold and distant to people we love to punish them. We wish the worst on others and find delight in their misery. Our anger destroys relationships, work environments, churches, and communities because we simply do not get what we want. Is there an escape from the prison of anger? Yes there is. Find out how.
Jun 30, 2020•28 min
Sermon | Self-Controlled and Sober-Minded (1 Peter 4:6-11)
Peter exhorts us to have sober minds and servant hearts as the church faces opposition.
Jun 30, 2020•41 min
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