Ottawa Valley Community Church Sermons

Substitutionary Atonement means that Jesus took our place in taking the punishment that we deserve. Why did this need to happen? Is this fair? What does this mean for how we forgive others, and ourselves?

Why would the cross matter today? "Chirstus Victor" is an important concept in church history, referencing the cross's victory over the powers of darkness. Ahren teaches on what that means for us today, as believers in Christ in a world where spiritual darkness is something we deal with.

The crucifixion of Jesus Christ changed the world. Over the next couple of weeks, we'll take a quick look at the centuries of "terminology" and get right to the heart of how this horrible and wondrous event made the world a better place... why it matters to me and you. This is where spiritual joy, belonging, intimacy, safety, purity, security and peace comes from! This week, Ahren taught on the re...

In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16:23-24 God wants to fill you with joy and give you anything you ask in Jesus' name. Does this mean just ending a prayer by saying "in Jesus' name", however? O...

Psalm 90:12 (NIV) Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

God's Kingdom is among us even if not fully consummated. What does the King desire? Ask of us? What does it look like to submit to His Lordship? This is way more than a theological concept!

What role does the bible play in our faith? How we live? Make decisions? Linda shares.

Paul prays for the Ephesian church to have the strength to see how big God's love is. Why would it require strength? Do we want to see this, ourselves? Ephesians 3:14-19 ESV For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inne...

Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, God is everywhere, and we have the beautiful invitation before us to practice his presence.

Stacey shares the amazing parallels from traditional Jewish weddings, and the Marriage of the Lamb with the Church!

What does it mean to have Jesus at the center of our lives? Kathleen shares her own experiences, and some key practices.

Psalm 25: 14 (ESV) The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant. Jake teaches us about what it means to fear God, based on the Israelite's experience in Exodus chapter 20 (the giving of the 10 commandments). God doesn't want us to fear Him in a destructive way - He wants to live in relationship with us. Don't miss the invitation of a lifetime. Psalm...

From 2 Samuel 12 - Ahren applies principles for Fathers from David's experience losing a child in infancy to illness. What can we learn from David here? How does this compare to what our culture sees as a father today? Read 2 Samuel 12:15-22 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+12%3A15-22&version=NLT

Continuing our series on the book of Acts - what was it that "cut to the heart" in Peter's sermon on Pentecost? How does the Holy Spirit similarly convict us today? How do we respond ?

Continuing our series on the book of Acts - we look at the model given by Peter when he stood up and preached on Pentecost. What can we learn from this message about sharing Jesus' story in our culture, today?

Andrea challenges us to think outside of the box and seek God personally, and for OVV as a family; asking how we can partner with what God is already doing, to reach out to our local area.

For Pentecost Sunday, we look at the story in the book of Acts and unpack the different responses in the crowd when the Holy Spirit first fell. How are we responding to Him, today ? Read Acts chapter 2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2&version=ESV

Continuing our series on the early church, we look at the amazing impact of women in the book of Acts as leaders, prophets, apostles, home church hosts ... the list goes on. We believe women can teach men, don't "need to be quiet in church", and should follow the Spirit's gifting and calling on their life, regardless of what that is!

What were the marching orders given to the early church? Ahren teaches us how Jesus instructed and met with the Early Church after His resurrection, and leads us in a prayer asking that we would be empowered to continue the same mission today.

Have you ever had to make a tough decision? Felt unsure about where God was leading you? How do we receive guidance from God? Ahren takes a look at how Paul made up his mind about a tough decision in Acts 20.

It's worth exploring what Jesus said about the end times, and the bigger picture of your life - whether you believe in Him or not. Is there more to life than your 100 year existence? Does the bible just basically teach "be good and you'll go to heaven"? Is there hope if you feel like you don't measure up? Is there more to life than this? What about after death? Jake explores the last chapter of th...

Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus had supernatural compassion when he was trying to get some time alone and rest - and even fed thousands of people with a small amount of food. Ahren teaches us about the Holy Spirit's love filling our hearts when we've got nothing left, and what it means to act on this, having faith that God can multiply what (seemingly) little we have.

1 Peter 2:5 "you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." What does this mean about community and church?

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Is this for real? Ahren walks through some of the key points of evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. And yes, there is evidence. You can believe Jesus rose from the dead, rationally. What would this mean about how we live our lives today?

Everyone has things in their life that rob them of peace. How do we enter in to God's reality of peace that "passes understanding"? The peace that had Jesus sleeping in the boat during a storm, while the apostles all freaked out! Read Phlippians 4:4-7 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A4-7&version=NLT Read Matthew 8:23-27 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matth...