Oasis: College & Young Adult Ministry

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Messages and conversations from Oasis, the College and Young Adult Ministry at GracePoint Church in Brookings, SD. Find us on Instagram: @oasis_gpw.

  1. FEB 2

    MESSAGE: Anger vs. Justice | February 1, 2026

    Week 4 of the series " Beneath the Surface", confronts the instinctive human response of anger to a broken and violent world, and challenges believers to pursue God’s justice and mercy instead. The story of Jonah reveals how even righteous outrage can become distorted when anger hardens into resentment, as Jonah grows furious at God for extending compassion to the brutally violent people of Nineveh. Scripture makes clear that human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires (James 1:20), and God’s haunting question—“Is it right for you to be angry?”—is left unanswered so the listener must wrestle with it personally. The New Testament calls followers of Jesus to be slow to anger and quick to listen (James 1), to love and pray for enemies (Matthew 5), and to overcome evil with sincere, self-giving love (Romans 12). The central invitation is to resist reactive anger and instead embody Christlike justice—one rooted not in revenge, outrage, or power, but in humility, mercy, patience, and love that reflects the heart of God to a hurting world.

    33 min

  2. JAN 26

    MESSAGE: Shame vs. Conviction | January 25, 2026

    Week 3 of the series " Beneath the Surface", contrasts the destructive power of shame with the redemptive purpose of conviction, showing that shame tells us we are wrong while conviction lovingly reveals that something we did was wrong and invites us toward life with Jesus. Through John 8 and the story of the woman caught in adultery, we see how Jesus responds to both self-righteous religious leaders and exposed sinners with conviction—not condemnation—offering freedom, honesty, and transformation. Shame isolates, distorts identity, and drives us to hide, but conviction is evidence of God’s love, calling us out of hiding and into grace, repentance, and restored relationship. Jesus ultimately absorbs our shame on the cross, putting it to death so we no longer have to live under its weight. The core invitation is clear: reject the spiral of shame, respond to conviction with humility, and step into the abundant life of grace that Jesus offers. Note Guide: https://gpw.churchcenter.com/episodes/605168/notes

    33 min

  3. JAN 19

    MESSAGE: Lust vs. Love | January 18, 2026

    The second week of the series, "Beneath the Surface",  explores how lust is an all-consuming, selfish craving for things like power, success, status, or control. It is a good desire that has been corrupted beneath the surface. Lust is a destructive, soul-cancer that damages relationships, purpose, and identity. While Christ-like love (as seen in 1 Corinthians 13:1-8) is the “most excellent way” to live with influence and ambition without being mastered by them. Paul’s description of love reveals how love centers others while lust centers self. Rather than striving to master all sixteen qualities of love through effort alone, believers are called to fix their focus on Jesus, trusting that abiding in Him produces genuine love from the inside out. When Jesus becomes the focus, love becomes the foundation, and lust loses its power.

    36 min

  4. JAN 12

    MESSAGE: Fear vs. Faith | January 11, 2026

    The first week of the "Beneath the Surface" series addresses "Fear vs. Faith". The story of Jesus walking on water in Matthew 14:22–33 shows how fear and faith act like competing lenses that shape how we interpret our circumstances. Just as glasses clarify physical vision, faith allows us to see God’s character and power clearly, while fear distorts reality by convincing us we are abandoned, forgotten, or beyond rescue. The disciples’ terror causes them to misinterpret Jesus as a threat, but when Jesus speaks, Peter steps out in faith and experiences God’s power—until fear again shifts his focus and he begins to sink. But Jesus was never absent: He had sent the disciples away for their protection, was praying for them through the storm, and revealed His divine authority by walking on the water, showing He is Lord over chaos and creation. In the same way, we are called to keep “putting on” the glasses of faith by meeting with Jesus, trusting His unseen work, and stepping out of the boat toward Him, knowing that even when we stumble, He will always reach out and catch us.   Note Guide: https://gpw.churchcenter.com/episodes/596651/notes

    32 min

  5. 12/15/2025

    MESSAGE: From Eternity to Eternity | December 14, 2025

    In the final week of the "Foreshadowing: From Symbol to Savior" series, we are reminded that the story of God, from before the creation account in Genesis to the visions of John recorded in Revelation, has always been for God to be near to His creation and for His presence to be accessible to humankind.

    26 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    MESSAGE: From the Forbidden Fruit to the Fruit of the Spirit | December 7, 2025

    The second week of the "Foreshadowing: From Symbols to Savior" series looks at the difference between the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden and the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5. The fruit that God forbid in the garden brought about destruction and brokenness. But God's plan of redemption, healing, and growth would come through the gift of the Fruit of the Spirit, empowering the people of God to live in relationship with Him and others. Starting from the key idea that we often grab what looks good, scripture reminds us that "sin always overpromises and underdeliver", while God "grows what is truly good".

    35 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    MESSAGE: From the Snake to The Cross

    The first week of the "Foreshadowing: From Symbols to Savior" series, starts with the story of Numbers 21, showing how God’s response to Israel’s disobedience foreshadows the salvation found in Jesus. After the Israelites repeatedly complain and reject God’s provision, He disciplines them by sending venomous snakes, yet simultaneously provides a surprising means of rescue: a bronze serpent lifted on a pole, which heals anyone who looks at it in faith. This strange, illogical act becomes a powerful symbol of God’s redemptive plan—punishment meant not for revenge but for restoration. Jesus identifies Himself with this image in John 3:14–15, revealing that just as the Israelites looked upon the snake to live, humanity must look to the crucified Christ to be saved. As the very next verse (John 3:16) reveals, salvation has never been earned by effort but received through humble belief, and that God’s discipline always aims to lead His people back to life, even when His method seems unexpected or absurd.

    41 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    MESSAGE: Psalm 23 - The Good Shepherd | November 23, 2025

    In Psalm 23, David portrays God as a Good Shepherd who provides, protects, and remains present with His people. He describes God leading him to rest, restoring his soul, guiding him toward righteousness, and staying close even in life’s darkest valleys. God defends him against enemies, blesses him abundantly, and promises His goodness and presence for all his days. The psalm emphasizes God’s care, provision, guidance, and unfailing companionship. The God who leads, protects, and provides in Psalm 23 is the same Jesus who knows His people personally and gives His life for them. In John 10:14–15, Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd, claiming a personal and intimate knowledge of His followers—just as He knows the Father and the Father knows Him. He demonstrates the depth of His love by stating that He lays down His life for His sheep, revealing the sacrificial nature of His care.

    29 min
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Messages and conversations from Oasis, the College and Young Adult Ministry at GracePoint Church in Brookings, SD. Find us on Instagram: @oasis_gpw.

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  • Creator
    GracePoint Wesleyan Church
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    369
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