Ottawa Valley Community Church Sermons

We were so happy to have Mark and Debbie back to visit and share their story of moving to Mexico to follow God's calling for them. The theme of their message this Sunday was Embracing Discomfort. Sometimes we have a false belief that God wouldn't want us to be uncomfortable or wouldn't be leading us down the path blocked by obstacles. But God never promises us an easy life.

Brian shared his testimony with us on Sunday, and spoke to us about the lessons he learned from the book of James. He shared how temptations come from our own sinful desires and attitudes of comparison, and how only god can produce a real change to our thoughts and our conduct.

This week, we heard from Jono on the parable of the Sower and the Seed (Matthew 13). He shared that in order to really hear what God is saying to us through scripture, we have to be willing to dialogue with him. We have to engage with the text and seek a deeper understanding. Jesus isn’t interested in people who only want a surface level relationship with him. He wants intimacy and discussion.

In this message, Ahren walks us through a simple pattern or liturgy designed to break devotional bible reading into practical steps. WITHDRAW, INVITE, READ, MEDITATE, APPLY, CELEBRATE, ARTICULATE.

I Samuel - The Providence of God (chapter 9) by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Pentecost Sunday by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Join us as Ahren helps us tackle the question, "Why does the 'old gospel story' matter in our complex modern world?"

This week, Ahren leads us in looking at the idea of calling and vocation. How do we have a right posture to hear the voice of God in our lives? It is the servant's heart that draws the voice of the Lord. Is our posture, "What are you going to do for me?" , or is it, "Lord, what can I do for you?"

Baptism - Finding Identity in Jesus by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Mother's Day by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Stuff I Wished We'd Talked About During Lent by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Hannah Shares about her Mission with YWAM by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Easter Sunday 2025 - Saved to the Uttermost by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Lenten Reflections - Palm Sunday by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Lenten Reflections - The Last Passover by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Lenten Reflections - Mary Washes the Feet of Jesus by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Ahren talks about how the vision for OVC has changed to one of being a discipling church, and what that looks like on a personal and community level.

Guest speaker Joey Molloy talks about the 3 kinds of people who need to hear us sharing the gospel: those who don't know Jesus, ourselves, and the next generation.

What do we do with suffering? Ahren speaks about how God uses suffering to produce fruit and faith in our lives, to bring Himself glory, and to bring comfort to others.

There are 4 main ways that the Holy Spirit shapes our identity in Christ: scripture prayer, community, and suffering. Ahren speaks on the first 3 and how we need to have a balance in order to become who God has made us to be.

A Light Has Dawned - Advent Week 2 by Ottawa Valley Community Church

A Light Has Dawned - Advent Week 1 by Ottawa Valley Community Church

His Glory, Our Good Part 4 by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Who Gets Remembered by Ottawa Valley Community Church

Remembrance Day by Ottawa Valley Community Church