In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the importance of knowing history and encourages the audience to learn about their own family roots. He shares a personal story about his grandmother who had polio and emphasizes the need to appreciate and learn from the past. The speaker then introduces the book of Jude and highlights a phrase from it that will serve as the theme for the week. He mentions the availability of outlines and overheads for the sermon but acknowledges that they may not be ideal for this particular setting.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tradition of Amish singing and compares it to the beauty of four-part harmony. He mentions a specific song called "Das Lob Lied" that was sung in the Amish Church, taking 20 minutes to sing four verses. The speaker then introduces an outline and timeline of history that he will make available to the audience. He emphasizes the importance of knowing where we came from and why, in order to know where we are going as Mennonites.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of properly correlating the Old Testament and the New Testament in understanding the word of God. He emphasizes the need for consistency in applying biblical principles in our lives. The speaker shares a story about a four-year-old girl who noticed inconsistencies in her father's preaching and the actions of the church. He also poses a thought-provoking question about whether we, as imperfect individuals, have the right to demand perfect obedience from our children. The sermon encourages listeners to reflect on their own actions and strive for alignment between their beliefs and their behavior.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the influence of persuasive speakers who teach new things and how easily we succumb to their influence. He then briefly reviews the timeline of church history, focusing on the Constantinian change in 313 which brought about four theological issues that changed the nature of the church. The speaker also mentions the eight marks of the fallen church, but doesn't go into detail about them. Towards the end, the speaker refers to Psalm 90, written by Moses, and highlights God's sovereignty and his role as our dwelling place throughout generations.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a man named John who was a slave. John's master, Mr. Robinson, bought him with the intention of setting him free and educating him. Over the course of two years, John worked for his master and learned various skills. Mr. Robinson had a program where he would buy slaves, set them free, and educate them before sending them off to work for someone else. The speaker emphasizes that what Mr. Robinson did for John to set him free from slavery was significant, but it pales in comparison to what the Lord has done for believers in setting them free from sin and offering them eternal life.

The video mentioned in the sermon transcript is titled "And When They Shall Ask" and it focuses on the story of Israel entering the Jordan River and placing stones as memorials. The video starts by depicting the wealth and freedom enjoyed by the Russian Mennonite community. However, some young people studying in universities warned their parents about potential upheaval in Tsarist Russia, which the parents initially scoffed at. The video also includes a scene of a man being executed with a war axe, highlighting the unimaginable hardships faced by people in the past.