Bright Wings: The Blog of Pastor Erik Braun

I want to put a finer point on my call away from radical, impassioned living from Sunday’s sermon. Can you believe that I don’t want you to be a passionate Christian? Let me dig in a bit more.

Last night on a call in radio show the topic was, oddly enough, ‘finding and living your passion’. The gist was that until you find what you are truly passionate about, career or otherwise, and... Read on

Pastor Josh and Pastor Erik discuss Four Oaks' vision for Multi-Site expansion and the theological and philosophical reasons behind it.

Are Multi-site Churches Biblically Faithful?

Over at his blog Thabiti Anyabwile has written a good critique of the multi-site approach to church growth and multiplication. I mean, it would’ve been good if it were actually just a critique with concerns and warnings. Instead it is a kind of wholesale rejection with facile mischaracterization. It is a shame really. Many of his warnings and... Read on

Wiping Out Ninevah: Is God Just in these Judgments?

As we walk through the book of Jonah together I find that there are so many things to address, so many great questions, but sadly, not enough time to answer them! One of these questions has to do with God’s warning of judgment against Ninevah.

“Arise, and go to Ninevah, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up... Read on

“For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.” 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

I grew up one of five children. I would often ask my parents, “Which one of us do you love the most?” They would always say, “You are all so different, but we love... Read on

Pastor Scott and Pastor Josh discuss what it means to be on mission in our lives individually and as a church family.

Pastor Erik and Pastor Josh discuss the person and work of the Holy Spirit, examining his role and function in the life of the believer and in the church.

As a follow up to Pastor Erik's message on men and women last Sunday, here is a conversation between Pastor Josh and Pastor Erik in which they discuss our convictions and how they work themselves out at Four Oaks.

Last Sunday Pastor Paul Gilbert preached on our convictions about membership and community at Four Oaks. Here is a conversation between Pastor Paul and Pastor Josh on Life Together at Four Oaks.

We have been posting conversations between members of our pastoral team about our current sermon series, Four Oaks for the City.

This week, Pastor Josh and Pastor Erik talk about preaching and worship.

For the City :: Preaching & Worship from Four Oaks on Vimeo.