It’s natural for us to want to help— to feel as though we must *do* something.
…The desire to share in a sense of accomplishment by adding to our salvation — even validating it — is real.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves takes us to the book of Galatians,
where the Apostle Paul tells us not only that we don’t need to… but not to.
In fact, he issues some of the strongest warnings in all of Scripture:
The moment we add our work to His, the Gospel is corrupt.
And though false teachers may sound convincing, the truth remains clear — Salvation is not found in what we do… but in what Christ has done.
It’s a problem Christians have struggled with throughout the ages: The burden they feel when striving to live a life they can never attain.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves brings us a new study from the book of Galatians —
where the Apostle Paul confronts the lies and false teachings burdening the believers in Galatia…
teachings that added requirements, where Christ had already finished the work.
For the only solution to this burden is not found in what you do —
…but in what’s already been done for you, on the cross.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves takes us to 2 Corinthians where we see Paul reminding believers of the coming judgement of Christ — and is therefore motivated to persuade others to Christ.
Paul encourages the Corinthians not to be like those infiltrating the church, who are focused on outward appearances and not on the heart.
Rather, the Love of Christ should be the controlling influence of our of lives in everything we do… because Christ gave His life for us, and we should live for Him.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves reminds us — though the noise of this world may clamor otherwise — we have no hope in leaders, politicians, or even pastors.
Our only hope is Christ, alone.
Christ is God. Christ is Creator of the universe. Christ is Savior of the world.
No other leader can say that!
The love Christ has for us and the work He has done for us should lead us to hearts of thankfulness and gratitude. It should give us a desire to be in His Word and to seek Him above all else.
For presidents and governors will come and go, but Christ reigns forever.
…And then, out of the tomb walked a man wrapped from head to toe in burial clothing… a man who — without a doubt — was once dead, but now — for all to see — ALIVE!
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves brings us a message from an account in the Bible, that while familiar to most, is nothing short of a miracle.
And though the super natural aspect of this event takes center stage, what we’ll find is that the Lord has multiple lessons buried within — lessons that undeniably point us to the truth that Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, is worth following.
…two types of foundations on which to build your house.
BUT ONLY ONE CAN WITHSTAND THE STORM.
Which one will you choose??
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves shares that there are only two types of people in this world: those who will enter the kingdom of God, and those who will not.
In the conclusion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns against self-deception — for not everyone who outwardly professes Him as Lord, or who does mighty works in His name, will enter the kingdom of heaven.
You see it all depends on the FOUNDATION in which you build and live your life upon: the firm, stable, secure foundation of Christ… or the unsound, decrepit, parlous foundation of the world.
For truly only those who are grounded on the Rock — true disciples living a life of obedience to Him — will enter.
…the king who had come to save them —the Jewish people— from the oppression of the Romans.
But, instead (fulfilling Old Testament prophecy), Jesus —just five days before what would be Good Friday— humbly entered Jerusalem, not on a white steed, but a gray donkey… symbolizing peace, not war.
Today on this Palm Sunday, Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves examines a passage that most just see as a historical account of the path Jesus took to the cross. But is it more than that?
For it’s one thing — and easy — to say we *love* one another with our words. But it’s quite another — and hard — to show it with our actions.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves shows us what true love looks like by directing us to the perfect example…. And we find it in the book of 1 John.
For it is in this example, that Jesus clearly displays how love is put into action when He willingly, and lovingly, went to the cross and sacrificed Himself for us.
Everyone has trials and difficulties… but how should we deal with them? When our situation feels hopeless, is it simply a matter of pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps? Or is there something else??
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves joins us once again and points us to the book of Psalms… which demonstrates that if we truly want to go from hopeLESS to hopeFUL, we must shift our focus off ourselves and onto Christ.
For Christ alone is our salvation and our cause for joy.
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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