Author Archives: Wesley Penner

The Nephilim

The Nephilim are mentioned twice throughout scripture. The first time is in Genesis 6. The introduction of the Nephilim leads to the story of Noah and the flood that destroys life on earth. The way that scripture is interpreted, the … Continue reading

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What is revealed for the church in the pandemic

This message was shared by Luke Charles on Sunday September 26, 2021. Scripture Reading: Rom 14:13-23 It may seem like a long, long time ago, but let’s try to put ourselves in the situation we found ourselves in during March … Continue reading

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Unity of the Spirit

There are many places within society where people come together with the same spirit. Sporting events are places where people of all backgrounds join together to cheer their team on. Concerts are another common example. There are other events that … Continue reading

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Babylon the great

After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. With a mighty voice he shouted: “ ‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!’ She has become a dwelling … Continue reading

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The Reign of God

From 2015 to 2018 I preached a series of messages on the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. This messaged was preached in 2018. Article 24: The Reign Of God. Then I heard every creature in heaven and on … Continue reading

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The nations

From 2015 to 2018 I preached a series of messages on the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. This messaged was preached in 2018. Article 23: Church’s Relation To Government And Society. The nation of Israel and Judah were … Continue reading

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Peace, Justice and Nonresistance

From 2015 to 2018 I preached a series of messages on the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. This messaged was preached in 2018. Article 22: Peace, Justice and Nonresistance. In 1660 a book was written, called Martyrs Mirror. … Continue reading

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Christian Stewardship

From 2015 to 2018 I preached a series of messages on the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. This messaged was preached in 2018. Article 21: Christian Stewardship. Article 21 talks about being stewards, or managers, of God’s property. … Continue reading

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Truth

From 2015 to 2018 I preached a series of messages on the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. This messaged was preached in 2018. Article 20: Truth. It is common practice in courts of law to make people swear … Continue reading

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Marriage

From 2015 to 2018 I preached a series of messages on the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. This messaged was preached in 2017. Article 19: Marriage. Rahab the prostitute helped the Israelite spies leave Jericho. When Jericho was … Continue reading

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