One word. …And suddenly the most powerful man on earth is powerless.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study in the book of Esther, where Queen Vashti’s refusal of the king’s command sends his wounded pride spiraling into anger.
And instead of repentance, the king reaches for damage control.
But sin has a way of snowballing.
One sinful choice leads to another. Pride gives way to panic. And before long, a personal humiliation becomes an empire-wide decree.
Yet beneath all of the pride, foolishness, and grasping for control, God remains absolutely sovereign.
And while King Ahasuerus uses his power to protect his own glory, Jesus Christ leaves heavenly glory to deal with our sin.
Because the answer to sin is not better damage control.
It looked like a bread problem. But the Apostles saw something different — something far more dangerous…
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao takes a break from our study in the book of Matthew as we ordain to the office of deacon, Arnold Teves and Derek Orn.
Born out of a practical crisis, the diaconate addressed something far greater — a threat to the unity of Christ’s church and to the ministry of the Word.
And in that, we see something beautiful about Christ’s care for His Bride:
physical needs matter, unity must be guarded, and those called to preach and pray must be freed to do so faithfully.
Because deacons are more than men who simply get things done.
They’re men who bear burdens, protect peace, and by serving the body, help keep the Word at the center of the church.
There may be no command of Christ more challenging and more unnatural to the human heart than this: “Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.”
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues our study in the Gospel of Matthew —
as Jesus brings His exposition of the Law to its staggering climax.
The world loves those who love in return.
But kingdom citizens are called to something wholly different:
to reflect their Father, who sends sun and rain upon the righteous and the unrighteous alike.
And when Jesus commands, “Be perfect,”
He strips away every claim to self-righteousness and drives us to the Savior —
Sermon Archives
Given New Life
in SBC Classic Edition
We’re in the process of digging through the colossal SBC Sermon Archive Library to bring forth the rich and timeless Biblical Truths found within the hundreds and hundreds of sermon cassettes from yesteryear, in our Tape to Podcast Project.
Currently on the workbench:
The Jim Allen Gospel of John Study (1997-1998) is now complete and in our SBC Classic Edition collection!
Watch our Steeple Study grow! … Great for a listen-study through a book or series.
Our Find-A-Sermon resource page helps you find what you’re looking for.
With the increased release of sermons from our archives, SBC Classic Edition is now podcasting on its own dedicated feed, separate from our current Sunday sermons.
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