Ontario United Reformed Church

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong><br>Taylor Kern<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 13:24–37<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Español

We all have those days we dream about—the ones we think will finally satisfy. But even the best days leave us longing for something more. That longing points us to “The Day”—the Day of the Lord. It’s the climactic moment in history when Christ will return, the dead will rise, and creation will be made new. What will this Day look like, and how should it change how we live today? Listen to explore...

We live in a sleepy culture. As a Christian do you live in expectation of our Lord's coming? Today's message tells us what the coming of King Jesus will be like. Think of the spectacular displays we see in nature. They pale in comparision. We can get caught up in all the things going on in our lives that we give little thought to our Lord's return. Listen to today's message to...

Jesus helps us prepare for troubling times ahead by commanding us to 1) Watch for the signs of judgment 2) Flee from the coming judgment and 3) Trust in God’s protective care through judgment<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Evening<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. T. R. Kern<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong>...

Who do you go to when troubles come? In today's message we learn that the Lord is the One to whom we should go and how we can be sure He will hear us.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Mr. Ben Phelps<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Psalm 20<br><br&gt...

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. T. R. Kern<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 13:14–23<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Español

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Evening<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Romans 13:1–7<br>Belgic Confession: Article 36<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Belgic Confession

Este sermón se centra en el llamado de Jesús a sus seguidores a perseverar fielmente hasta el final, incluso en medio de persecuciones y pruebas. Basado en Marcos 13:9-13, el mensaje destaca tres acciones clave: mirar más allá de las cosas temporales de este mundo, no ser engañados por falsos salvadores y mantener la fe bajo presión. Jesús mismo soportó el sufrimiento y la cruz, y a través de su E...

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. T. R. Kern<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 13:1–13<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Mark

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Evening<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 6:22–59<br>Belgic Confession: Article 35<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Belgic Confession

En este sermón, reflexionamos sobre cómo el bautismo fortalece nuestra identidad en Cristo, recordándonos diariamente que pertenecemos a Él. A través de Colosenses 2, el apóstol Pablo nos muestra que el bautismo no es solo un rito de iniciación, sino una señal viva de que estamos unidos a Jesús en Su muerte, resurrección y victoria. Nos ancla en la seguridad de Su amor y nos afirma que somos compl...

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. T. R. Kern<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Colossians 2:6–15<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Mark

We all long to experience the divine. Should we expect the Holy Spirit repeat the extraordinary outpouring on the day of Pentecost on a regular basis? If not, then when and where should we expect to find the Spirit of God to be at work sanctifying his people? What are the ordinary ways in which the Holy Spirit unites sinners to Christ in order to save and perfect them? We answer, the Holy Spirit o...

¿Alguna vez has pensado en cuánto de nuestras vidas mostramos a los demás para obtener su aprobación? Las redes sociales están llenas de logros y momentos perfectos, y aunque no hay nada de malo en compartirlos, es fácil caer en la trampa de medir nuestro valor según la percepción de otros. Pero Jesús nos recuerda en Marcos 12 que la verdadera espiritualidad no depende de las apariencias ni del re...

Today's message tells us that Jesus is David's greater Son. He sees what is in our hearts.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 12:35–44<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br&g...

In this sermon we consider the topic of reformed worship.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Evening<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 20:1–6<br>Belgic Confession: Article 32<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Be...

En Marcos 12:28-34, Jesús responde a una de las preguntas más profundas que un ser humano puede hacer: "¿Cuál es el mandamiento más importante?". Jesús revela que la clave está en el amor: primero, amar a Dios con todo nuestro ser, y luego, amar a nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos. Este mandamiento no solo resume la ley de Dios, sino que también señala una verdad profunda: el amor g...

Have you ever considered that our universal longing for love points to something greater than ourselves—evidence of God's existence? Our desire to love and be loved reveals that we were made for more than just survival; we were created for relationship and something eternal. Jesus announced the arrival of God’s kingdom, a place of perfect love and fulfillment. As we wait for its fullness, God...

In this sermon we consider the qualifications and tasks of overseers and deacons.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Evening<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Timothy 3:1–15<br>Belgic Confession: Article 31<br><br><strong>Series:...

¿Que crees sobre la vida después de la muerte? ¿Que pasará con nuestras almas, cuerpos y relaciones personales, como matrimonios? En este sermón sobre Marcos 12:18-27, Pastor Taylor examina el escepticismo de los Sadduceos que no creían en la resurrección, la razón de Cristo para creerla, y la prueba de Dios que nos da certeza de ella.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br&gt...

What do you believe about life after death? What will happen to our souls, bodies, and personal relationships, such as marriages? In this sermon on Mark 12:18-27, Pastor Taylor examines the skepticism of the Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, Christ's reason for believing in it, and the proof God gives us that provides certainty about it.<br><br><strong>Time...

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Evening<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. T. R. Kern<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Timothy 3:1–13<br>Belgic Confession: Article 30<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Belgic Confession

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br>Read <strong>by:</strong><br>Taylor Kern<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 12:13–17<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Español

In this message we learn how the 5th commandment extents beyond parents to all those in authority over us, including God Himself who has ultimate authority over us. This helps us understand what it means to love God and our neighbor.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br&gt...

What are the marks that distinguish a true church in a world of blurred lines? In this sermon, we explore the Belgic Confession's Article 29 alongside Paul's letter to the Corinthian church to learn about the essential characteristics that define a faithful church: the pure preaching of the gospel, the proper administration of the sacraments, and the practice of discipline. Despite their...