Oak Pointe Church • Novi
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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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Israel then, Israel today (Part 7)
God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son (Part 7) Israel then, Israel today Excursus Imagine you’re on a road trip when your GPS suddenly sends you off the highway and down a quiet backroad. Feeling confused, you slow down, wondering why you’re being taken off course. But miles later, you see…
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The House God Is Building (Part 6)
God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son (Part 6) The House God Is Building Hebrews 3:1-6 Imagine a little girl on a playground, eager to show her friends that she can cross the monkey bars on her own. She reaches and pulls up with all her strength, but beneath her stands her older brother,...
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Humanity's Faithful Older Brother (Part 5)
God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son (Part 5) Humanity's Faithful Older Brother Hebrews 2:10-18 Whether we like to admit it or not, we all long for someone to look up to. Young children find courage when they see an older sibling try something first. We follow influencers hoping they’ll…
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Humanity’s Perfect Human (Part 4)
God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son (Part 4) Humanity’s Perfect HumanHebrews 2:5-9Imagine a garden designed with breathtaking intention. Every flower is perfectly selected, its color and fragrance revealing the gardener’s care. Trees and vines grow all throughout the garden, creating...
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What Keeps Us From Drifting? (Part 3)
God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son What Keeps Us From Drifting? Hebrews 2:1-4 We often hear children declaring, “I don’t need help!” They strive for independence, insisting they can do things all on their own. And in many ways, they’re right. Learning to do things by themselves builds the...
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Jesus, Greater than the Angels (Part 2)
God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son Jesus, Greater than the Angels Hebrews 1:4-14 Throughout history, people have looked to creation for guidance and meaning. Astrologers search the skies for direction in the stars, biologists study the intricacies of living creatures to understand the...
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God’s Final Word (Part 1)
God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son Hebrews 1:1-3 In a court trial, countless voices speak out. Lawyers argue, witnesses testify, evidence is weighed, and opinions fly. But everyone waits for one moment: the judge’s final word. When the gavel strikes, the matter is settled. The final say...
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Words that Give Life (Part 11)
Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes (Part 11) Proverbs Speech (assorted text) Fire is one of the most powerful forces in the world capable of fueling engines, heating the cold, lighting the dark, and mesmerizing us with its colorful beauty. While its display is awe-inspiring, it...
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Wisdom or Folly: Which Banquet Will You Choose? (Part 10)
Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Wisdom or Folly: Which Banquet Will You Choose? Proverbs 9 We make decisions every day, often without even noticing. What time should I wake up? What should I wear? How should I respond to this message? Social psychologist Roy Baumeister even...
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The Power and Promise of Wisdom (Part 9)
Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Proverbs 8 It’s well known that the very best maple syrup comes straight from the tap of a maple tree. Québec, Canada produces more than 70% of the world’s maple syrup, drawing millions of visitors each year who seek to taste its sweetness…
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In Praise of The Strong Woman! (Part 8)
Wisdom Calls: In Praise of the Strong Woman Proverbs 31 As humans, we love to celebrate. Even when the world feels heavy or dark, we still find reasons to commemorate birthdays, milestones, and anniversaries. We’ve even created enough national holidays to fill every day of the year – some of the...
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Sex in the Absence of Wisdom (Part 7)
Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Proverbs 7 There are certain realities in life that are so obvious we rarely think to acknowledge them. A seed cannot grow without water, a car cannot drive without tires, and for some, coffee isn’t coffee if it’s decaf. These are givens –...
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Wisdom Protects (Part 6)
Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes (Part 6) Wisdom Protects Proverbs 6 Medieval battle strategies used to look vastly different from the ones we rely on today. What has become electronic and invisible in modern warfare was once expressed through shields, helmets, and carefully...
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Sexual Fulfillment: Trap or Treasure (Part 5)
Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Sexual Fulfillment: Trap or Treasure Proverbs 5 Imagine this: You’re driving home after a long day, ready to collapse on the couch. You pass a billboard that depicts a perfectly crafted, double-patty cheeseburger, waiting for you at exit 5.…
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How the Gospel Makes us Wise (Part 4)
Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes (Part 4) How the Gospel Makes us Wise Proverbs 4 In 1994, evangelical author Jerry Bridges wrote a simple yet profound phrase: “Preach the gospel to yourself every day.” The phrase has echoed through churches around the world because it…
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Wisdom That Doesn’t Answer All of Your Questions (Part 3)
Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Proverbs 3 Our world is saturated with messages of self-reliance. In a single day you might drive past a billboard shouting “Just do it!”, wander through a bookstore aisle labeled “Self-Help”, watch a movie where the underdog climbs his way to...
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The Benefits of Wisdom (Part 2)
Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Picture this: A woman walks out of a store with grocery bags stacked up both arms. Her hands are shaking, items are slipping, and the door in front of her seems impossible to open. Bystanders step in to help, but she insists, “No, I’ve got…
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Wisdom Calls (Part 1)
Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes (Part 1) Proverbs 1 As you settle into bed, you pick up your phone for a quick scroll. Your intentions are harmless. You just want to catch up on the world or maybe even learn something new. “Cut off your toxic friends immediately,” one...
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The Calling of Congregational Worship (Part 2)
The Calling of Congregational Worship (Part 2) Worship: More Than Music, a Life of Worship Whether you are a new believer or have been walking in the faith for years, we’ve all stepped into a church for the first time. Maybe you noticed people raising their hands, kneeling or singing at the top…
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The Believer’s True Worship (Part 1)
The Believer’s True Worship (Part 1) Worship: More Than Music, a Life of Worship We give things up all the time. Marriage involves giving up certain comforts and conveniences to care for another person. Parenting requires giving up sleep, time, and personal space for the sake of a child.…
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Our Turn with Guest Speaker David Nelms
Our Turn with Guest Speaker David Nelms The Timothy Initiative “It’s my turn!” a child shouts from the top of the playground slide. After watching others race down the long curving slide with laughter and joy, he finally steps forward. He’s seen what’s possible and now it’s finally his moment....
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Praying for Our Daily Needs (Prayer Part 2)
Praying for Our Daily Needs (Prayer Part 2) Matthew 6:11-13 We depend on food and water to survive. An individual can only go for about 40 days without food, and only three days without water. We depend on the air in our lungs; without it, we survive only a few minutes. Every breath, every sip,...
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Lord, Teach Us to Pray (Prayer Part 1)
Lord, Teach us to Pray Prayer (Part 1) Matthew 6:9-10 Most things in life don’t come naturally to us. We need a tour guide when we travel, a mentor to walk with us through parenting, and a teacher to help us learn how to read. In the same way, it’s unrealistic to assume that everything in the...
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Pentecost Part 2: Fulfillment and Harvest
Pentecost (Part 2) Fulfillment and Harvest Acts 10:23-48 Children often insist, “I can do it myself!” as they wobble on their new bike or reach for shoelaces they haven’t quite learned to tie. Teenagers can also strive for independence, convinced they can navigate life themselves. Even adults…
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Pentecost Part 1: Promises in the Famine
Pentecost (Part 1) Promises in the Famine Joel 2:28-32 Awaiting someone’s promised arrival can be thrilling. Children write letters to Santa weeks in advance, bursting with excitement at the thought of his Christmas visit. Families crowd around the airport, scanning every traveler for the…
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Instruments of God’s Grace (with Guest Speaker Steve Zarrilli)
Instruments of God’s Grace Guest Speaker Steve Zarrilli Acts 9:36-42 Our world celebrates the loud. We chase after famous people on bright stages, quote authors and podcasters we’ve never met, and take on the agendas that shout the loudest. Yet something in us still longs for the quiet – the soft...
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Student Takeover: Come and See
Come and See John 1:43-51 We don’t always grasp how good something is until we experience it ourselves. A famous landmark, a five-star restaurant, even a New York Times bestseller may be highly recommended, but you only know it’s worth it once you’ve seen it for yourself. In the same way, Jesus...
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The Seed and the Storm (Part 14)
The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King (Part 14) The Seed and the Storm Mark 4:35-41 There’s a reason we’re drawn to action movies, thrilling fiction, and dramatic rescue stories: everyone loves a big, cinematic save. But what about the rescues that feel quiet? What about when the...
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The Unconcealable Kingdom (Part 12)
The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King The Unconcealable Kingdom Mark 4:21-25 We’ve all heard the phrase “let’s address the elephant in the room.” It describes that moment when something feels too important to ignore, or so obvious that there might as well be a full-sized elephant...
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The Seed of the Kingdom (Part 13)
The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King (Part 13) The Seed of the Kingdom Mark 4:26-34 We’ve all been there. The teacher assigns a group project, and you’re paired with two people who likely won’t do a thing. You spend all week working, and by the time presentation day arrives, your…
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Easter: Risen to Lead You
Risen to Lead YouEaster SundayMark 14:26-29Humans are often captivated by life’s great mysteries. Questions about why we dream, how life began, or what lies beyond our solar system can feel unexplainable. Yet one question continues to puzzle even the sharpest historians: What sparked the rise of...
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The Parable of the Sower (Part 11)
The Summons: Grappling with God’s Kingdom and King The Parable of the Sower Mark 4:1-20 We’ve all heard that gentle but pointed question, “Are you listening to me?” Not because we’re hard of hearing, but because our attention has drifted. Parents asking a child to repeat back their words aren’t...
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When the Kingdom Become God's Family (Part 10)
The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King Mark 3:20-35 When the Kingdom Becomes God’s Family Family is often the first way we understand who we are. We introduce ourselves through the people we’re connected to, and we give our time and affection to those who share our blood. In Jesus’…
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Crowds Versus Followers (Part 9)
The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King Crowds Versus Followers Mark 3:7-19 We’re often swept into whatever the majority is doing – the music everyone listens to, the clothes everyone wears, even the phrases we use just to blend in. Crowds feel safe and familiar. They offer belonging...
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New Wine Into Old Wineskins (Part 8)
The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King New Wine Into Old Wineskins Mark 3:1-6 No one likes change. Whether it’s a new manager, a new president or a new housing development moving in right across the street, we all know the complaints that come with unfamiliarity. Moving away feels...
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The King is Here (Part 7)
The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King (Part 7) The King is Here Mark 2:23-28 Rules can often leave a bitter taste. They can feel confining, stifling creativity and limiting freedom. Authority figures can silence people rather than guide them. Parents can fail to explain the heart...
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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....
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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,...
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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…
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AI, Identity, and What it Means to be Human
AI, Identity, and What it Means to be Human Abdu Murray A woman sits with a knitting pattern, carefully planning each stitch of her creation. She chooses the yarn, the needles and the design, already envisioning the finished work before the first knot is even made. Similarly, God knew you before...
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The Cry of Your Soul (Part 4)
Advent: The Beginning of the Good News Mark 1:9-13 Jon Morales
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Advent and the Spirit (Part 3)
Advent: The Beginning of the Good NewsMark 1:1-8 Jon Morales Imagine a candle burning in a dark room, providing both warmth and light. Picture a lantern being held by a traveler who is seeking to find their way amidst the night. Consider the sun, the brightest light we daily behold, replacing the...
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Advent and Repentance (Part 2)
Advent: The Beginning of the Good News Mark 1:1-6 Jon Morales Gifts arrive in many shapes and sizes. They are often wrapped in paper and ribbons as signs of preparation for the grand reveal. And just as wrapping paper implies readiness for the gift inside, so our hearts must bear the mark of...
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Advent: The Beginning of the Good News (Part 1)
Advent: The Beginning of the Good News Mark 1:1-3 Jon Morales For many of us, Christmas preparation involves decorating the tree, hanging up the stockings, and stringing the lights. Meals with family are enjoyed while carols play, and excitement builds for this long-awaited day. While these...
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Life in the Son, Death in Idolatry (Part 13)
Can We Know God? 1 John 5:13-21 Jon Morales There are so many things we long to be certain about: Will we retire securely? Will we pass the next exam? Will our parenting be fruitful? To bridge the gap between uncertainty and assurance, we gather data, do our research and make educated guesses -...
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