Erik's Blog

Radical, Passionate Living is Overrated

2011-12-13T21:09:06+00:00

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 pursue that passion you will be discontent. Caller after caller rang in to support that notion. Hey,]]>

Multi-Site and Four Oaks

2011-10-14T12:54:02+00:00

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Are Multi-site Churches Biblically Faithful?

2011-09-29T14:45:48+00:00

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 concerns could be better heard without the silly rhetoric and foolish caricatures. Please read his post]]>

God’s Judgements and Mercy

2011-09-19T17:45:00+00:00

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 before me.” Jonah 1:2

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Loving and Leading :: Reflections from 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

2011-08-23T19:21:20+00:00

“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 you all the same!” I was incredulous. Certainly one of us was the favorite. Of course on a good day]]>

Gospel, Missional Living

2011-08-03T13:14:59+00:00

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Holy Spirit

2011-07-27T16:58:53+00:00

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Four Oaks for the City: Men and Women

2011-07-20T14:34:09+00:00

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Life Together

2011-07-14T13:21:25+00:00

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Four Oaks for the City: Preaching and Worship

2011-06-29T13:12:06+00:00

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.

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