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Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Oak Pointe Church in Novi, MI where we want to see a movement of people who know Jesus and are making Him known. To learn more visit our website at oakpointe.org or download the Oak Pointe App.

  1. On That Day They Will Fast (Part 6)

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    On That Day They Will Fast (Part 6)

    The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King (Part 6) On That Day They Will Fast Mark 2:18-22Picture this: A sweet smell of pot roast wafts from the kitchen to your room. As you draw closer, you hear vegetables sizzling on the stove and catch a glimpse of the apple pie baking in the oven. Your mother has spent hours preparing a feast for you. But when she serves you a generous helping, you push the plate away. “Does it not look appetizing?” she asks, though you know it does. “Are you not hungry?” she wonders, as your stomach growls. Why deny a delicious and nourishing meal? Fasting has been a spiritual discipline for thousands of years, yet many of us still wrestle with questions like these. What is the point? How can going without food deepen our spiritual life? Join us this Sunday as we listen to Jesus’ words and discover how fasting can deepen our fellowship with the bridegroom.

    37 min
  2. The Sanitized vs the Scandalous Church (Part 5)

    FEB 16

    The Sanitized vs the Scandalous Church (Part 5)

    The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King The Sanitized vs the Scandalous Church  Mark 2:13-17  Jon Morales  Have you ever voiced an unpopular opinion? One that makes people look up from their plates at a dinner party or causes passionate debate amongst friends? These opinions can often be polarizing, occasionally causing people to choose sides, leaving little room for neutrality.  Similarly, Jesus had an approach to ministry that sparked strong reactions. It was unpopular to many religious leaders of the day and didn't fit neatly into their expectations. Some called it a scandal, but Jesus called it the gospel.  Join us this Sunday to discover how Jesus' relational ministry invites us into a life of radical hospitality and healing.

    39 min
  3. The Kingdom of Forgiveness  (Part 4)

    FEB 8

    The Kingdom of Forgiveness  (Part 4)

    The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King Mark 2:1-12  Jon Morales  Most of us spend a good portion of our lives learning how to respond to authority. We learn it early, through the parent that tells us when to cross the street, the teacher who decides when recess ends, and the boss who sets the deadlines. Some of these voices are trustworthy while others leave us questioning. But when we encounter the voice and power of Jesus, we experience a different kind of authority at work—one that didn’t make empty promises or use His position for personal gain. This kind of authority chose service over status, lifting others up rather than prioritizing Himself.  Join us this Sunday in our Mark series as we discover what the authority of Jesus does for our biggest problem.  And come ready to experience anew how we should respond.

    37 min
  4. Kingdom Intentionality (Part 3)

    FEB 1

    Kingdom Intentionality (Part 3)

    The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King Mark 1:35-45 Nate Lee Most of us have a junk drawer where all kinds of household items get tossed: pens, chargers, receipts and keys, all piled together until it’s hard to tell what’s important. Our lives can often feel the same way. Tasks stack up, responsibilities blur, and the things that matter most get buried under everything else. Thankfully, we’re not left to sort through the mess on our own. We have a God who knows exactly what belongs where, a master organizer who can reorder our priorities the moment our hearts are open to His work. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series in the Gospel of Mark and explore what it means to let the King set our priorities.

    32 min
  5. A Day in the Life of Jesus (Part 2)

    JAN 25

    A Day in the Life of Jesus (Part 2)

    The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and KingMark 1:21-34 Jon Morales It is a common reality in the art world to find a masterpiece hidden beneath an ordinary layer of paint. Countless stories tell of lost Picassos or Magrittes uncovered in the midst of restoration projects. An art restorer’s task is to look past the surface to reveal the masterpiece that lies below. When a famous painting is found beneath layers of plain paint, the goal is not to create something new but to uncover what was always there. Once he is finished, the restorer ultimately reclaims the artist’s original design. In much the same way, God is reclaiming His beautiful masterpiece. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series in the Gospel of Mark and discover how Jesus entered our world to take back what belongs to Him.

    37 min
  6. The Time Has Come (Part 1)

    JAN 18

    The Time Has Come (Part 1)

    The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King Mark 1:14-20  Jon Morales  Picture a typical day in your life: your morning routine, your commute to work, your wind-down time at night. Over the years, these rhythms settle in and become second nature to you. You perfect your breakfast recipe, learn the quickest route across town, and end each evening preparing for the next day. Eventually, the familiar becomes most comfortable.  But what if that comfort was never meant to be the end goal? What if our routines were meant to be interrupted? What if we were made for more?  Join us this Sunday as we begin a new series in the Gospel of Mark and discover the kind of life the King is calling us into.

    38 min
  7. Our Giving and the Nations’ Joy (Part 2)

    JAN 11

    Our Giving and the Nations’ Joy (Part 2)

    Vision Sundays Psalm 67  Jon Morales When you think of missions, what comes to mind? Traveling overseas to serve the poor? Building homes and raising support? Bold evangelism in the streets? For many, the idea of reaching the nations feels overwhelming, whether it’s too costly, too time-consuming, or beyond our comfort zones. It’s easy to assume that “this calling must be for someone else.”  However, God reminds us that His plan for the nations involves something simple yet powerful: our generosity.  Join us as we read Psalm 67 and discover how our surrender can bring blessing, joy and salvation to the nations.

    43 min
  8. The Nations – Purchased for God (Part 1)

    JAN 4

    The Nations – Purchased for God (Part 1)

    Vision Sundays Revelation 5:9 Jon Morales In Japan, a sign of respect is to finish all the food on your plate, avoiding “mottainai”, or wastefulness. In China, leaving a small amount of food on your plate is polite, communicating that the host has provided more than enough. In Germany, punctuality is highly valued and arriving exactly on time can even be seen as late. In Spain however, arriving late is often the norm, as it shows that the guest is relaxed and not rushing the host. These are only a few of the numerous examples of diverse ways of life we see exemplified across our world. What can unite nations that are so different from one another? Could it be that we all have a need for food? That we all crave sleep? Perhaps that we all have the desire to be loved? The answers to these may all be yes, but none of them are fully complete. Join us this Sunday as we discover what truly unites the nations together.

    38 min
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Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Oak Pointe Church in Novi, MI where we want to see a movement of people who know Jesus and are making Him known. To learn more visit our website at oakpointe.org or download the Oak Pointe App.

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    Oak Pointe Church
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    2007 - 2026
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