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>John 16:5–24<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Español

In this sermon we consider the three criteria for good works: they must be done in faith, follow God’s will, and be for God’s glory. Also, from Ephesians 2:8-10 we see the power behind good works, the parameters of good works, and the purpose of good works.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Re...

We might often think that the ideal time to live in would be the time of Jesus. It would be wonderful to walk with Him and hear Him teach. Jesus told us that it would better for us if He went away. Why is the absence Jesus a time of blessing for the world? Today's message tells us why we are more blessed by His absence.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning&lt...

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Evening<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Colossians 3:1–17<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 33<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>The Three Pillars of the Christian Faith

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. T. R. Kern<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 15:1–17<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Español

In today's messsage we will learn about how we can have a deeper communion with Christ and one another by abiding in Christ, abounding in love with one other and a true knowledge of Christ's friendship.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. T. R. Kern<br><br><strong>...

Discipleship comes at a cost—there are no discount tickets in God’s kingdom. In this sermon, pastor Taylor unpacks 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, where Paul rebukes the Corinthians for treating grace as if it were cheap, living no differently than the world. He calls them to three realities: <br> 1. Suffer Wrong for Peace – True disciples prioritize unity over personal rights, following Christ’s exam...

<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>John 14:1–24<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Español

We may be orphans in this world with no family or friends who are there for us, but In Christ we go from being Orphans to Children of God.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 14:1–24<br><br><str...

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Evening<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Titus 2:11–14<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 32<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>The Three Pillars of the Christian Faith

Jesús, el Rey de reyes, hace lo impensable la noche antes de su crucifixión: se arrodilla para lavar los pies de sus discípulos. En este asombroso acto de humildad, redefine la grandeza, mostrando que el verdadero liderazgo se encuentra en el servicio. Aunque Pedro se resiste, Jesús insiste, enseñando que primero debemos ser servidos por Él antes de poder servir verdaderamente a otros. En un mundo...

Jesus, the King of Kings, does the unthinkable on the night before His crucifixion—He kneels to wash His disciples’ feet. In this stunning act of humility, He redefines greatness, showing that true leadership is found in service. Though Peter resists, Jesus persists, teaching that we must first be served by Him before we can truly serve others. In a world obsessed with status and self-sufficiency,...

What if God became one of us? The truth is—He did. The incarnation of Jesus Christ is not just a doctrine; it’s the mystery that changes everything. Conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, Jesus took on flesh—not as a distant observer, but as our Savior on a mission to redeem us. <br> <br>In this sermon, we’ll explore how Christ’s miraculous conception reveals His div...

<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>Romans 15:1–9<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Español

We learn in this message what a true Gospel Community looks like.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Romans 15:1–7<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Gospel Culture in the Upper Room

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Evening<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Hebrews 1:5–14<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 13<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>The Three Pillars of the Christian Faith

An orchestra is made up of many member who all have a part to play in order to play a symphony. The body of Christ likewise has many member all of who are given gifts by the Holy Spirit to work together to build one another up. This message encourage us to use those gifts within the body of Christ.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong...

Christ is our Prophet Priest and King<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. T. R. Kern<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Luke 4:16–21<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 13<br>Isaiah 61:1–4<br><br><strong>Series:</strong>&...

What do Jesus and a rooster have in common? When Jesus was arrested and many came forward to give false testimony about him, Peter denied him with greater & greater intensity. A nearby rooster, faithful to that for which it was created, sounded out in Peter's ears the truth of his ficklenss. Jesus also, faithful to his calling, maintained a truthful witness about who he was citing Daniel...

Pastor Taylor Kern’s sermon presents Jesus as the only Savior in three points: The Name of the Savior, emphasizing that salvation is found in Him alone; The Necessity of the Savior, explaining that our problem is sin and we cannot save ourselves; and The Nature of the Savior, showing that only someone fully God and fully man could accomplish our redemption. It concludes with an invitation: to bow...

El sermón de Pastor Taylor Kern presenta a Jesús como el único Salvador en tres puntos: El Nombre del Salvador, resaltando que solo en Él hay salvación; La Necesidad del Salvador, explicando que nuestro problema es el pecado y no podemos salvarnos a nosotros mismos; y La Naturaleza del Salvador, mostrando que solo alguien plenamente Dios y plenamente hombre podía llevar a cabo nuestra redención. C...

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Brad Lenzner<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 20:1–18<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>Guest Exhorters

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Evening<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. Daniel Ventura<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 45<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 10<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>The Three Pillars of the Christian Faith

Tres manifestaciones de la traición: un beso deshonesto, una espada celosa, y una huida de desnudez<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. T. R. Kern<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Mark 14:43–52<br><br><strong>Series:</strong><br>E...

In today's message we'll learn about a disengenuous kiss, betrayal by the zealous sword and a flight of nakedness. <br>Are you one who offers lip service, while your heart is cold toward Jesus? Do you rely on your own strength to solve your problems or do you rely on Jesus? Maybe you are one who flees when darkness comes. Listen to this message to hear what Jesus can do for you.&lt...