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.