OVCC - Exodus: Moses Had a Little Lamb - 11/07/10 - Paul Bergmann

November 7, 2010. Paul continues in Exodus, presenting the imagery of the Lamb in the first Passover.

OVCC - Exodus: God gives us the Finger - 10/24/10 - Paul Bergmann

October 24, 2010. Pastor Paul looks at the 10 plagues, miracles, and the Finger of God as an indicator of the Kingdom of Heaven upon us.

OVCC - Exodus: Faith in the Gap - 10/17/10 - Paul Bergmann

October 17, 2010. Pastor Paul continues in Exodus, looking at Moses first attempt to confront Pharaoh.

OVCC - Exodus: From Bondage to Communion - 10/03/10 - Paul Bergmann

October 3, 2010. Pastor Paul outlines the overarching story of God's redemption of the world. From creation through revelation, God's plan is to free us from exile, bondage, and captivity.

OVCC - Exodus: Drop the Fig Leaf. - 09/26/10 - Paul Bergmann

September 26, 2010. Pastor Paul rewinds into Genesis to bring forward several themes for understanding the life of Moses.

OVCC - Exodus: The Name Game - 09/19/10 - Paul Bergmann

September 19, 2010. Pastor Paul continues in Exodus where Moses is called up the mountain and learns the name of God.(Kind of...)

OVCC - Exodus! All right! - 09/12/10 - Paul Bergmann

September 12, 2010. Pastor Paul begins the teaching on Exodus. Moses was an angry dude.

OVCC - Enter Exodus.- 09/05/10 - Paul Bergmann

September 5, 2010. Pastor Paul introduces the Book of Exodus as our upcoming series.

OVCC - Time to get paid.- 08/29/10 - Paul Bergmann

August 29, 2010. Pastor Paul speaks about the parable of the "day laborers".

OVCC - Job: "Can I get a Witness?" .- 08/15/10 - Paul Bergmann

August 15, 2010. Pastor Paul Bergmann speaks on the book of Job. Was he really patient in the face of his troubles?

OVCC - Worship: "Assume the Position" - 08/08/10 - Paul Bergmann

October 8, 2010. Pastor Paul talks about the history and meaning of "worship".

OVCC - The "How" of Prayer.- 08/01/10 - Ryan Smith

August 1, 2010. Pastor Ryan takes us through the Lord's prayer and prepares us for communion.

OVCC - SHOUT to the Lord! (Psalms) - 07/25/10 - Paul Bergmann

July 25, 2010. Today we were blessed with the testimonies of the Teen Challenge girls, and Pastor Paul explores the writing of the Psalmists. Are the true pourings out of our hearts offensive to God?

OVCC - The Godmother, Part 1.- 07/18/10 - Paul Bergmann

July 18, 2010. Pastor Paul explores the context of God's attributes as both female and male.

OVCC - The Condemned? - 07/11/10 - Paul Bergmann

July 11, 2010. Pastor Paul examines the account of the woman caught in adultery.

OVCC - Following God in the Practical- 06/27/10 - Paul Bergmann

June 27, 2010. Pastor Paul takes us through the story of Jesus preaching from the boat of Peter.

OVCC - Love Your Neighbor & Wake Up! - 06/20/10 - Paul Bergmann

June 20, 2010. Pastor Paul teaches on the parable of the Good Samaritan. Guest Stephen McGee shares about his journey of faith.

OVCC - Goals:Are You Choosing a Good Story? - 06/13/10 - Ryan Smith

June 13, 2010. Pastor Ryan looks at the overall context of the Old Testament in terms of Story. Are your goals leading to an engaging life story?

OVCC - The Community of Communion.- 06/06/10 - Paul Bergmann

June 6, 2010. Pastor Paul offers the experience of community through the celebration of communion.

OVCC - Genesis: Case Closed.- 05/30/10 - Paul Bergmann

May 30, 2010. Pastor Paul concludes our study in the Book of Genesis.

OVCC - Genesis: Joseph's Story Continues.- 05/23/10 - Paul Bergmann

May 23, 2010. Pastor Paul continues through the story of Joseph in Genesis.

OVCC - Genesis: Joseph and his Bro's.- 05/16/10 - Paul Bergmann

May 16, 2010. Pastor Paul continues through the story of Joseph.

OVCC - Genesis: Joseph's wild ride continues.- 05/09/10 - Paul Bergmann

May 9, 2010. Pastor Paul continues through the story of Joseph.

OVCC - Financial Freedom??? - 05/02/10 - Paul Bergmann

May 2, 2010. Pastor Paul speaks on the parable of storing up treasure.

OVCC - Genesis: Do the Right Thing- 04/25/10 - Paul Bergmann

April 25, 2010. Pastor Paul continues with the Story of Joseph, continually falling on hard times and persecution, but always choosing to "do the right thing" in the eyes of God.

OVCC - I Love a Parade! - 03/28/10 - Paul Bergmann

March 28, 2010. Pastor Paul prepares us for Easter with the different "Parades" into Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday.

OVCC - Genesis: Wrestling with God- 03/21/10 - Paul Bergmann

March 21, 2010. Pastor Paul continues in Genesis with the famous "wrestling" scene between Jacob and the mystery figure, ultimately ending with salvation and Jacob's new name of Israel.

OVCC - Homes of Hope.- 03/07/10 - Paul Bergmann

March 7, 2010. Pastor Paul gives an introduction to the upcoming Homes of Hope mission to build homes in Mexico.

OVCC - Where God shows up.- 02/28/10 - Paul Bergmann

February 28, 2010. Pastor Paul Bergmann continues in Genesis with Jacob marking the place where God became present to him.

OVCC - The God of... - 02/21/10 - Ryan Smith

February 21, 2010. Pastor Ryan Smith explores the references to God as "The God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob", and others.

OVCC - Genesis: Continued - 02/14/10 - Paul Bergmann

February 14, 2010. Pastor Paul Bergmann continues in Genesis with Jacob & Esau.

OVCC - Women at Wells - 01/24/10 - Paul Bergmann

January 24, 2010. Pastor Paul continues in Genesis, Book of Beginnings.

OVCC - Genesis: "Halftime!" - 01/17/10 - Paul Bergmann

January 17, 2010. Pastor Paul gives a summary of the Genesis study to date, and prepares us for the second half of the "Book of Beginnings".

OVCC - Bringing the Good News - 01/10/10 - Paul Bergmann

January 10, 2010. Pastor Paul discusses the overall theme of "The Good News" and how the church is called to be a light.

OVCC - It all screams EXODUS! - 12/27/09 - Paul Bergmann

December 27, 2009. Pastor Paul discusses the overall message of the New Testament and the whole Bible story in relation to "Exodus".

OVCC - A Very Jewish Christmas - 12/20/09 - Paul Bergmann

December 20, 2009. Pastor Paul gives context and depth to the Christmas story.

OVCC - Abraham & Isaac: THE Sacrifice - 12/13/09 - Paul Bergmann

December 13, 2009. Pastor Paul continues through Genesis and the calling of Abraham. In one of the most important chapters to world religion, we begin the study of Abraham's sacrifice of his son Isaac.

OVCC - Hospitality in Sodom and Gomorrah continued - 11/29/09 - Paul Bergmann

November 29, 2009. Pastor Paul continues in Genesis with Sodom and Gomorrah. Hospitality is a key theme to understanding God's message about the destruction of the fabled cities.

OVCC - Abraham, Lot, Sodom and Gomorrah, Oh my! - 11/22/09 - Paul Bergmann

November 22, 2009. Pastor Paul continues in Genesis with the calling of Abraham. Today's sermon takes an alternative viewpoint in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the actions of Lot, Nephew of Abraham.

OVCC - Abraham Continued: From Circumcision to Baptism - 11/15/09 - Paul Bergmann

November 15, 2009. Pastor Paul continues in Genesis with the calling of Abraham. The rituals of circumcision and Baptism are introduced to enter into covenant with God.

OVCC - Abraham-What's in a name? - 11/08/09 - Paul Bergmann

November 8, 2009. Pastor Paul explores the role and meaning of names, as we continue in Genesis with the calling of Abraham.

OVCC - Doubting the Stars - 10/25/09 - Paul Bergmann

October 25, 2009. Pastor Paul continues in Genesis with the calling of Abraham. God's promise of blessing the world through Abraham's offspring is met with doubt, confusion, and finally Belief. Abraham's responses to God speak to us today in our own response to God's call and promises.

OVCC - He is sufficient reward. - 10/18/09 - Paul Bergmann

October 18, 2009. Pastor Paul continues in Genesis with the calling of Abraham, and discusses the blessing and promises of God.

OVCC - The Thinker - 10/11/09 - Paul Bergmann

October 11, 2009. Pastor Paul breaks from his series on Abraham to discuss the Arts, the Pastor's role, and Christians in the Ojai community.

OVCC - Fellowship: Caring, Sharing.-10-04-09 - Ryan Smith

October 4, 2009. Pastor Ryan discusses fellowship and eating together as one of the highest forms of sharing in community.

OVCC - The call of Abraham continued - 09/27/09 - Paul Bergmann

September 27, 2009. Pastor Paul continues in Genesis with the calling of Abraham.

OVCC - Abraham: Hearing the Call - 09/20/09 - Paul Bergmann

September 20, 2009. Pastor Paul moves forward with the story and journey of Abraham, and explores the idea of "Hearing the Call of God".

OVCC - Return to Genesis - 09/13/09 - Paul Bergmann

September 13, 2009. Pastor Paul reviews the Book of Genesis, leading us back into the study at Chapter 11, where the journey of Abraham begins.

OVCC - Talking Teen: Love Languages - 09/06/09 - Paul Bergmann

September 6, 2009. Pastor Paul talks about the "Love languages" of teens, and how different styles of communication are so important to understand.

OVCC - Holy Spirit continued: Raw, fresh, moving. - 08/30/09 - Paul Bergmann

August 30, 2009. Pastor Paul and the Ladies of Teen Challenge offer more thoughts on the mystery of God's Spirit, moving through individuals, churches, and the world.

OVCC - Breathing God, The Spirit - 08/23/09 - Paul Bergmann

August 23, 2009. Pastor Paul offers more concepts relating to the Spirit of God, revealed to us even in our own breath.

OVCC - The Holy Spirit: Confusing and Comforting - 08/16/09 - Paul Bergmann

August 16, 2009. Pastor Paul continues to tackle the definition and identity of the Holy Spirit.

OVCC - The Holy Spirit: Confused? Me too. - 08/09/09 - Paul Bergmann

August 9, 2009. Pastor Paul begins to dig into the concept of The Holy Spirit. What is it? Who is it? Can we even understand it? There are many fascinating and diverse opinions on the subject and we will explore several ideas. This important aspect of God's being is mysterious, but holds great weight in our understanding of God's relationship to the world.

Family Service August 2, 2009 - No podcast

This week was our Family service at OVCC. A brief message was presented by Pastor Richie in 2 parts, surrounding Communion and the Children's presentation. We were also visited by Missionaries from Morocco: Maher & Suhair Haddad.

For a complete copy of the service on DVD, please contact the church office. There is no audio recording posted this week.

OVCC - Living the Kingdom - 07/26/09 - Ryan Smith

July 26, 2009. Pastor Ryan Smith explores the "work" of the Kingdom of God and what it means to be a part of it.

OVCC - Citizenship of the Kingdom - 07/19/09 - Paul Bergmann

July 19, 2009. Pastor Paul introduces the idea of citizenship: not of country, but of the Kingdom of Heaven. Also a preview of teachings on the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit.

OVCC - Personal Story-God is there - 07/12/09 - Paul Bergmann

July 12, 2009 - Pastor Paul shares his own story and family history. Looking back through our own stories and journeys in life we see that God is there at all times.

OVCC - Economy and Faith - 07/05/09 - Paul Bergmann

July 5, 2009. Pastor Paul speaks on the Economy, America, and the Christian worldview on money in general. Will we be all right?

OVCC - The Good News in Action - 06/28/09 - Paul Bergmann

June 28, 2009. Pastor Paul continues his Summer "conversation" with stories and updates about the "Good News" in action. OVCC brings the love of God to the community in many ways, and this Sunday message explores the many facets of putting our beliefs into action.

OVCC - Waking Up! to God - 06/21/09 - Paul Bergmann

June 21, 2009. Pastor Paul explores the idea of "Waking Up" to God. This Father's Day Message focuses on the story of the Prodigal Son. (This podcast contains only the sermon portion of the service. For a full copy of the Sunday 10 am service, please call the church office for a DVD.)

OVCC - Genesis to Revelation, God's Plan Revisited - 06/14/09 - Paul Bergmann

June 14, 2009. Pastor Paul revisits the overall story of God's revelation and plan for the World. From Genesis to Revelation, the mission of God to heal and reconcile the world to himself is ongoing, and we are invited to be part of the restoration of Shalom.

OVCC - Tired, Lord, DEEP tired. - 06/07/09 - Richie Litonjua

June 7, 2009. Pastor Richie speaks on being "tired" in a physical and spiritual sense. Today's family service and communion remind us to focus on the true hope that is in Christ.

OVCC - Genesis, Book of Beginnings - 05/31/09 - Paul Bergmann

May 31, 2009. Pastor Paul continues his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings! Today Pastor Paul wraps up his series at Chapters 10 & 11, to be continued following a Summer of exploring various topics.

OVCC - Genesis, Book of Beginnings - 05/24/09 - Paul Bergmann

May 24, 2009. Pastor Paul continues his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings! Here we find Noah "rebooting" the plan of creation and civilization, and the introduction of Kosher practices given by God.

OVCC - Genesis, Book of Beginnings - 05/17/09 - Paul Bergmann

May 17, 2009. Pastor Paul continues his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings! This week we continue to explore the implications of Noah's Ark and the Flood.

OVCC - Genesis, Book of Beginnings - 05/10/09 - Paul Bergmann

May 10, 2009. Pastor Paul continues his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings! Today's teaching includes discussion of the Noah's Ark / Great Flood story.

OVCC - Family & Community Service - 05/03/09 - Paul Bergmann, Ryan Smith

May 3, 2009. Pastors Paul Bergmann and Ryan Smith present and discuss recent events. Testimony from the OVCC Women's Retreat and the monthly Children's story begin the service.

OVCC - Genesis, Book of Beginnings - 04/26/09 - Paul Bergmann

April 26, 2009. Pastor Paul continues his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

OVCC - Genesis, Book of Beginnings - 04/19/09 - Paul Bergmann

April 19, 2009. Pastor Paul continues his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

OVCC - Fishing, Drifting - 04/05/09 - Richie Litonjua

April 5, 2009. Pastor Richie Litonjua prepares us for the Easter week with his Palm Sunday message about re-focusing on the central message and purpose of Jesus.

OVCC - Genesis, Book of Beginnings - 03/29/09 - Paul Bergmann

March 29, 2009. Pastor Paul continues his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

OVCC - Genesis, Book of Beginnings - 03/22/09 - Paul Bergmann

March 22, 2009. Pastor Paul continued his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings! Mike Greenslit gives testimony and talks about Prayer watch 2009.

Pastor Paul Bergmann

March 15th, 2009, Pastor Paul continued his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Paul Bergmann

March 8th, 2009, Pastor Paul continued his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Paul Bergmann

March 1st, 2009, Pastor Paul continued his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Ryan Smith

February 22nd, 2009, Pastor Ryan continued our series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Paul Bergmann

February 15th, 2009, Pastor Paul continued his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Paul Bergmann

February 8th, 2009, Pastor Paul continued his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Paul Bergmann

February 2nd, 2009, Pastor Paul continued his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Paul Bergmann

January 25th, 2009, Pastor Paul continued his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Paul Bergmann

January 18th, 2009, Pastor Paul continued his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Paul Bergmann

January 11, 2009, Pastor Paul continured his series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Paul Bergmann

January 4th, 2009, Pastor Paul began his new series from the book that began it all, Genesis. Whether you are Christian, Jew, Muslim, or non believer, you will find our study of Genesis illuminating as we explore the Jewish book of all beginnings!

Pastor Richie Litonjua

December 28th, 2008, Pastor Richie helped us prepare for the new year by challenging our "Passion for God", through the book of Nehemiah.

Pastor Paul Bergmann

December 21st, 2008, Pastor Paul completes his series, "The Seven Oy's of Jesus".

Pastor Paul Bergmann

November 30th, 2008, Pastor Paul continued his series, "The Seven Oy's of Jesus".

Pastor Paul Bergmann

November 23rd, 2008, Pastor Paul continued his series, "The Seven Oy's of Jesus".

Pastor Paul Bergmann

November 16th, 2008, Pastor Paul continued his series, "The Seven Oy's of Jesus".

Bill and Laura Rhodes

November 9, 2008, Missionaries Bill and Laura Rhodes and their family shared about their ministries in Kenya and Darfur.

Pastor Paul Bergmann

November 2nd, 2008, Pastor Paul began his new series, "The Seven Oy's of Jesus" and discussed our human struggle with hypocrisy.

Pastor Paul Bergmann

October 26th, 2008, Pastor Paul continued his series on, "Thin Moments: Sacred Ways of Connecting with God" and discussed the universal need for confession.

Pastor Paul Bergmann

October 19, 2008, Pastor Paul Bergmann discussed the importance of artistic expression in the church through icons. He used historical photos to show how a picture helps us to express emotions that words cannot reveal. When we as humans attempt to capture Christ in artwork or icons, we will fail to express all of his divinity, but we can venerate his humanity captured in the artwork.

Pastor Paul Bergmann

October 12th, 2008, Pastor Paul reviewed the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur "the day of atonement" and discussed the celebratory implications it means for us to have our high priest, Jesus Christ, sit down and finalize our redemption!

Pastor Paul Bergmann

October 5th, 2008 We celebrated our 50th anniversary together with special music, a video presentation, and a vision statement from Pastor Paul. It was wonderful introducing old friends with new ones.

Pastor Paul Bergmann

September 28th, 2008, Pastor Paul continued his series on, "Thin Moments: Sacred Ways of Connecting with God" and continued his discussion on submission and its universal application.

Pastor Paul Bergmann

September 21st, 2008, Pastor Paul continued his series on, "Thin Moments: Sacred Ways of Connecting with God" and challenged the historical view of submission in the home, on the job, and with children.

Pastor Paul Bergmann

September 14, 2008, Pastor Paul continued his series on, "Thin Moments: Sacred Ways of Connecting with God".

Pastors Richie Litonjua & Ryan Smith

September 07, 2008, Pastor Richie shared a devotional on what it means to be a community church and Pastor Ryan shared the impact of Hume Lake in the youth ministry this summer.

Pastor Paul Bergmann

August 24th, 2008, Pastor Paul continued his series on, "Thin Moments: Sacred Ways of Connecting with God".

Pastor Paul Bergmann

August 31th, 2008, Pastor Paul continued his series on, "Thin Moments: Sacred Ways of Connecting with God" and discussed the need for fasting in our pilgrimage.