Finland Mennonite Church Podcast

Unwavering Allegiance
Sent Here | September 27, 2026
Pastor Gerry Clemmer

In this message, Pastor Gerry explores Acts 4 and 5 and the tangible results of coming together as the body of Christ. The early church demonstrated genuine oneness and generous sharing, giving powerful testimony to the Lord Jesus. Through the contrast between Barnabas, who laid what he had at the apostles' feet, and Ananias and Sapphira, who held back, we are challenged to consider what wholehearted allegiance to Jesus truly looks like.

Gerry leaves us with two questions: What other allegiances keep us from surrendering all to Jesus? And what time, talent, or treasure is God asking us to lay down at His feet? Following Jesus is more than an outward appearance. It calls for genuine inward heart change and an allegiance that holds nothing back.

Superpowers for Daily Encounters
Sent Here | September 20, 2026Pastor Kris Wint

In this message, Pastor Kris Wint explores Acts 2–4 and the power Jesus promised His followers through the Holy Spirit. As Peter and John move through ordinary rhythms of life, the Spirit gives them the words and courage to point others to Jesus through both their actions and their witness.

The early disciples were not wealthy, powerful, influential, or exceptionally educated. They were ordinary people who had been with Jesus and were empowered by the Holy Spirit to faithfully represent Him in everyday encounters. As people sent by God, we too are called to be bold and compassionate witnesses wherever we live, work, study, worship, and play.

Not so Secret Agents

Sent Here | September 13, 2026

Pastor Kris Wint

In John 20:21 Jesus tells his disciples, "As the Father has sent me, so I send you." In this opening message of the Sent Here series, Pastor Kris Wint explores what it means to be a sent people and the relational implications of this calling.

Go Be a Blessing
People of Blessing | September 6, 2026
Pastor Gerry Clemmer

In the final message of the People of Blessing series, Pastor Gerry Clemmer brings the series to a close by turning to Romans 12 and four distinctives of a follower of Jesus: sincere love, radical hospitality, blessing our enemies, and humility in our relationships. Each calls us to reflect the character of Christ in the way we treat the people around us.

The message concludes with Communion, where the congregation is reminded that we are blessed through Christ and sent to be people of blessing. As a tangible first step, each person blesses the person to whom they pass the Communion plate, putting into practice the invitation of the series: Go be a blessing.

Contentment vs Comparison
People of Blessing | August 30, 2026Pastor Kris Wint

In this message, Pastor Kris Wint explores the tension between contentment and comparison, showing how envy can rob us of joy and leave us continually dissatisfied. Through the teaching of Jesus and the example of Paul, we discover that true contentment is not something we achieve through greater effort, but something we experience as we know Christ more deeply and receive His sufficient grace.

As people of blessing, we are called to celebrate the good others experience, trust God with our own circumstances, and find strength in Christ whether we are experiencing success or struggle. The invitation is not simply to become more content, but to know the One who strengthens us to be content in all things.

Forgiveness vs Bitterness
People of Blessing | August 23, 2026
Allan Yoder, Advisor to the Finland Elder Team

In this message, Allan Yoder explores the choice between forgiveness and bitterness and the impact each can have on our lives and relationships. As followers of Jesus, we are called to extend the same grace and forgiveness that we have received from Christ, even when forgiveness is difficult.

Generosity vs Greed
People of Blessing | August 16, 2026Pastor Kris Wint

In this message, Pastor Kris Wint explores the contrast between greed and generosity, asking what shapes our hearts and how we respond to what God has entrusted to us. Through Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12 and Paul’s words to the Corinthians, we discover that true generosity is rooted in the grace of Christ. We become generous because God has first been generous toward us.

As people blessed by God and sent to be a blessing, we are invited to grow in generosity not only with our money and possessions, but also with our time, words, attention, affection, and the grace we have received in Christ. Wherever we live, work, study, worship, and play, we can reflect the generosity of the God who has given so freely to us.

Sent HERE: Senior High Stay Local Service Trip Recap
People of Blessing — August 9, 2026Senior High Youth Group Service Team Panel

In this special episode, our Senior High students share about their week of serving locally as part of our 2026 Stay Local Service Trip. Through a panel discussion, they reflect on serving with The Philadelphia Project, The Open Link, East Greenville Senior Center, and Blessings of Hope, and share what they learned about following Jesus, serving others, choosing gratitude over grumbling, and seeing God's love at work in, around, and through them.

As part of our People of Blessing series, this conversation gives us a glimpse of what it looks like to be people who receive God's blessing and carry that blessing to others. Listen as our students reflect on what it means to be SENT HERE: to follow Jesus and be a blessing wherever God has placed us.

📸 Photos: Service Team🎬 Video: Carter Nice | See Nice Productions🎵 Music: Rend Collective — “Build Your Kingdom Here”

Transformed to Bless

People of Blessing — August 2, 2026

Pastor Kris Wint

In Genesis, God promised Abram that all nations would be blessed through him. In Revelation, the throne of God is surrounded by people of every tongue, nation and tribe. But what happens in between and how this promise come to be realized? In this message, Pastor Kris shows how Jesus fulfills this promised blessing and then empowers and transforms His followers to extend the blessing.

People of Blessing will unpack in tangible ways how followers of Jesus are to be a blessing in the places we live, work, study, worship and play.

The Israel of God
Threads — July 26, 2026
Pastor Kris Wint

"Is Israel still the people of God?" In this message, Pastor Kris traces the biblical thread of God's covenant people, showing how the promises made to Abraham, Israel's calling, and the prophets all find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. As the true and faithful Israel, Jesus establishes a new covenant and welcomes all who trust in Him into God's family. Through Christ, the Church becomes God's kingdom people, called to live as a royal priesthood, blessing the world by faithfully representing Him wherever we live, work, study, play, and worship.

Threads explores how the entire Bible points to Jesus Christ. As our faith statement declares: "The point of the Bible is God, who is fully revealed in Jesus Christ; and the purpose of the Bible is to transform us into the image of Christ."