OVCC - Christmas Light.- 12/24/11 - Paul Bergmann

December 24, 2011. Pastor Paul gives a Christmas Eve message on the Light of the World.

OVCC - Genealogies-It's Messy.- 12/18/11 - Paul Bergmann

December 18, 2011. Pastor Paul works through the genealogies of Jesus.

OVCC - Just Breathe.- 12/11/11 - Paul Bergmann

December 11, 2011. Pastor Paul speaks about the need to breathe. Guest starring Kate Smith.

OVCC - Empathy Test.- 12/04/11 - Paul Bergmann

December 4, 2011. Pastor Paul gives a message on the empathy Jesus can have for us, having come in the flesh as one of us.

OVCC - Advent Begins.- 11/27/11 - Paul Bergmann

November 27, 2011. Pastor Paul begins the season of Advent.

OVCC - Community Means...- 11/20/11 - Paul Bergmann

November 20, 2011. Pastor Paul speaks about living in Community and interviews several members of the church.

OVCC - Grace-It Doesn't Add Up.- 11/13/11 - Paul Bergmann

November 13, 2011. Pastor Paul speaks on Grace, and how we really should never want what we actually deserve. God is good.

OVCC - Broken. For You.- 11/06/11 - Paul Bergmann

November 6, 2011. Pastor Paul offers a short message on communion and the healing of brokenness.

OVCC - Greed to Renewal.- 10/30/11 - Paul Bergmann

October 30, 2011. Pastor Paul suggests that Greed in NOT good.

OVCC - That's it? Yup.- 10/23/11 - Paul Bergmann

October 23, 2011. A simple message on prayer from Pastor Paul.

OVCC - Don't Be Hatin'(myself).- 10/16/11 - Paul Bergmann

October 16, 2011. Pastor Paul explains how we might slip into self hatred with misunderstandings about God's love for us.

OVCC - Surrender, You Basket Case! - 10/09/11 - Paul Bergmann

October 9, 2011. Pastor Paul continues to explore what Jesus has in store for us, working in our lives to create a "masterpiece".

OVCC - How Awesome is This Place?. - 10/02/11 - Paul Bergmann

October 2, 2011. Pastor Paul offers some ideas on the "fig tree" episode with Nathaniel.

OVCC - Not Alone. - 09/25/11 - Paul Bergmann

September 25, 2011. Pastor Paul offers the concept of God's ever present love and support through Spirit and Community.

OVCC - Transform(Rhodes Update). - 09/18/11 - Paul Bergmann

September 18, 2011. Pastor Paul speaks about transforming as followers of Jesus and interviews the Rhodes about their work in Kenya. NOTE: Some recording errors occurred during taping. There are a few skips but it is still a great podcast!

OVCC - Presenting...The Sabbath. - 09/11/11 - Paul Bergmann

September 11, 2011. Pastor Paul introduces his upcoming series.

OVCC - Through the Struggles. - 09/04/11 - Paul Bergmann

September 4, 2010. Pastor Paul talks about being in Community through difficult times.

OVCC - Difficult Kids? Stone Them! - 08/28/11 - Paul Bergmann

August 28, 2011. Pastor Paul addresses the often misused and difficult to understand passages about raising children and corporal punishment.

OVCC - Let'sTalk About Chicks, Man. - 08/21/11 - Paul Bergmann

August 21, 2011. Pastor Paul discusses the literal reading of a few passages about women, and why we need context, interpretation, and understanding when learning from the Bible.

OVCC - Through the Trials. - 08/14/11 - Paul Bergmann

August 14, 2011. Pastor Paul takes us through a discussion of God's will for us during the hard times.

OVCC - Are We Out of Our Minds? - 08/07/11 - Paul Bergmann

August 7, 2011. Pastor Paul discusses the difficulty of the Bible as a whole, and presents some of the considerations when reading and learning from scripture.

OVCC - You Wanna Get Well? - 07/31/11 - Paul Bergmann

July 31, 2011. Pastor Paul speaks on the desire for, and the implications of, "getting well".

OVCC - Communicate Love. - 07/24/11 - Paul Bergmann

July 24, 2011. Pastor Paul speaks about communication and understanding one another.

OVCC - Death, You DO Sting(Stink)!- 07/17/11 - Paul Bergmann

July 17, 2011. Pastor Paul discusses the passing of his father and how we relate to death. Is there hope? Yes.

OVCC - Community= Not Bored.- 07/10/11 - Ryan Smith

July 10, 2011. Pastor Ryan discusses church as community.

OVCC - The Main Thing.- 07/03/11 - Paul Bergmann

July 7, 2011. Pastor Paul and Belgian Missionary Eric Zander discuss patriotism, church development, and loving like Jesus.

OVCC - The Dirty Work.- 06/26/11 - Paul Bergmann

June 26, 2011. Pastor Paul talks about the honor and biblical design of our desire and ability to work.

OVCC - Wake Up, Follow My Lead!- 06/19/11 - Paul Bergmann

June 19, 2011. Pastor Paul and Pastor Ryan update everyone on the success of the Wake Up! trip. We hear about the beauty of lives that are patterned on the example of Jesus.

OVCC - Love-Not Just a Good Lyric.- 06/12/11 - Ryan Smith

June 12, 2011. Pastor Ryan offers the concept of Love in action, not just as a quaint saying.

OVCC - Eat, Drink, Remember.- 06/05/11 - Paul Bergmann

June 5, 2011. Pastor Paul offers an explanation of Communion.

OVCC - Ascension: Now Go and Do.- 05/29/11 - Paul Bergmann

May 29, 2011. Pastor Paul looks at the ascension and what we are asked to do until Jesus returns again.

OVCC - We're Left Behind!- 05/22/11 - Paul Bergmann

May 22, 2011. Pastor Paul talks about believing and what it means to have been "left behind" for God's will to be done.

OVCC - Scars.- 05/15/11 - Paul Bergmann

May 15, 2011. Pastor Paul talks about the scars we may bring with us into the afterlife...

OVCC - Drop the Guilt.- 05/08/11 - Ryan Smith

May 8, 2011. pastor Ryan offers the post resurrection tale of Peter and the disciples. Screwed up royally, then forgiven and restored with purpose.

OVCC - Emmaus: Don't you know?- 05/01/11 - Paul Bergmann

May 1, 2011. Pastor Paul walks us through the events after the resurrection and the encounter on the road to Emmaus.

OVCC - Lent:Forgive.- 04/17/11 - Paul Bergmann

April 17, 2011. Pastor Paul offers more on Lent as we head to the final week of the Easter season.

OVCC - Dinner with Shorty.- 04/10/11 - Paul Bergmann

April 10, 2011. Pastor Paul continues through Lent with the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector.

OVCC - Man, I'm hungry!- 04/03/11 - Paul Bergmann

April 3, 2011. Pastor Paul continues us through Lent with the breaking of a corporate fast.

OVCC - It's Out of Control.- 03/27/11 - Paul Bergmann

March 27, 2011. Pastor Paul moves us further into Lent.

OVCC - Watch your tongue, FOOL.- 03/20/11 - Paul Bergmann

March 20, 2011. Pastor Paul continues taking us through the Lent season with a discussion of "taming the tongue".

OVCC - Lent: Focus on the thing.- 03/13/11 - Paul Bergmann

March 13, 2011. Pastor Paul takes us into the Lent season with a reminder to focus on the main things of importance on our paths.

OVCC - The Exodus Exodus.- 02/27/11 - Paul Bergmann

February 27, 2011. Pastor Paul "closes the book" on the book of Exodus.

OVCC - About the Building.- 02/20/11 - Paul Bergmann

February 7, 2011. Pastor Paul heads toward the end of the Exodus study, and discusses the temple / church building.

OVCC - Exodus: Pitching Tent.- 02/13/11 - Paul Bergmann

February 13, 2011. Pastor Paul discusses the building of the first tabernacle.

OVCC - Love, Love, Love.- 02/06/11 - Paul Bergmann

February 06, 2010. Pastor Paul offers a more complete understanding of Love from the Biblical perspective.

OVCC - Please bury #2.- 01/30/11 - Paul Bergmann

January 30, 2011. Pastor Paul continues through the Commandments and the Law of Moses.

OVCC - The Big Ten.- 01/23/11 - Paul Bergmann

January 23, 2010. Pastor Paul walks through the ten commandments and the context of why the new ways were so radical.

OVCC - Sinai: Radical Revelation.- 01/16/11 - Paul Bergmann

January 16, 2011. Pastor Paul continues through Exodus with the revelation of the 10 commandments at Sinai.

OVCC - Exodus: The Grumbling.- 01/09/11 - Paul Bergmann

January 09, 2011. Pastor Paul continues in Exodus with the grumbling and dissatisfaction of the Israelites in the desert.

OVCC - New Year, New Ears.- 01/02/11 - Paul Bergmann

January 02, 2011. Pastor Paul welcomes a new year and discusses the role of the Pastor/Teacher. Are we listening?

OVCC - Post Christmas: Redemption.- 12/26/10 - Paul Bergmann

December 26, 2010. Pastor Paul discusses giving, the Christmas story, and redemption.

OVCC - The Hope of Christmas - 12/19/10 - Paul Bergmann

December19, 2010. Pastor Paul offers some context to prepare us for the Christmas story,

OVCC - Christmas Liberation.- 12/05/10 - Ryan Smith

December 5, 2010. Pastor Ryan looks at Christmas through a first century view of liberation.

OVCC - Exodus: Parting the Sea.- 11/28/10 - Paul Bergmann

November 28, 2010. Pastor Paul continues in Exodus with the Israelite's escape from Egypt.

OVCC - Exodus: Why do you do that?- 11/14/10 - Ryan Smith

November 14, 2010. Pastor Ryan explores the tradition of Exodus and explaining how our observances relate to the past.

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.