May 21, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 05/21/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 4:1-12
Description:
If there was ever any counterargument to the doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone, the Jews need only point to their forefather Abraham. After all, he was the first and great patriarch. He was even recognized as the “friend of God.” If anybody had a resume of “works” to gain justification, he did.
But, he didn’t.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us how Paul masterfully reminds the reader that the justification God provides has nothing to do with what what Abraham did, or what we do, for God. It’s about what GOD DID for Abraham… and what GOD DOES for us.
Abraham did not achieved justification by working to please God, but by believing God. It was God’s grace through Abraham’s faith that brought about his righteous state… and God purposely did all this, while Abraham was still [gasp!] uncircumcised.
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May 14, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 05/14/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 3:27-31
Description:
Now that we’re beginning to understand the truth of justification, what do we do with it?? How does it apply to our lives?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which the apostle Paul masterfully distills for us the implications of the doctrine of justification:
…humility of heart,
…unity of believers,
…and conformity to the law.
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May 7, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 05/07/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 3:21-26
Description:
Avg Guy: When it comes to justification, I have so many questions!
SBC Host: Okay.
Avg Guy: Well, for starters, WHAT IS IT?? … Is it MORE than the removal of sin?… Are we simply pardoned by God? And if so, how can God be JUST if he gives the wicked a pass and declares them as righteous?! Surely THAT would be a travesty of justice!
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows in our passage that not only does Paul address these questions, but throughout the rest of the book of Romans, he expands upon these truths.
For THIS is the heart of the gospel.
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April 23, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 04/23/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 3:21-26
Description:
It’s the “Heart of the Gospel.”
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans to share with us what some call the most important paragraph every written — words of the most important person and most important news.
It’s the crux of Christianity. For the central and most critical point of the Christian faith is contained in this concise and precise explanation by Paul: justification by faith alone.
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April 16, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 04/16/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 3:9-20
Description:
Avg Guy: Here’s my take: Man is good… basically. But sometimes there are exceptions where — either because of circumstances or people — he becomes evil.
SBC Host: Interesting, but that’s NOT the Bible’s take.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which he shows us how the Bible paints a much bleaker picture regarding the human condition. It’s a picture of BAD NEWS: man’s inability to do anything righteous or good.
But the Bible also proclaims the contrasting GOOD NEWS of the Gospel of Jesus Christ… good news that overwhelms even the sorrowful picture of Romans chapter 3.
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April 9, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 04/09/2022, Easter Sunday
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Key Text: Matthew 27:1-26; John 3:16
Description:
How can there be some much hatred for the one Man who has never sinned?
This Easter Morning on the Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao focuses on HATE. And causes us to consider its polar opposite: LOVE.
For the trials and crucifixion of Jesus show us no greater example of the extreme chasm of these two words — these two actions — than the love of God and the hatred of men.
Jesus came to save sinners because of the great love of God.
As we look back on this day, it’s hard to imagine how one of His own disciples would betray Him. And how the crowds at His own trial would demand His crucifixion.
On one hand, we relate. For we have all experienced hate on some level.
…But, if we’re honest, when it comes to wrongdoing, we’re guilty.
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April 2, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 04/02/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 3:1-8
Description:
Avg Guy: What’s the use of being a Jew??
SBC Host: Excuse me?
Avg Guy: Well, so far in Romans we’re learning — whether Jew or Gentile — God is impartial and judges us on the law in light of the revelation we’ve received.
SBC Host: That’s right.
Avg Guy: So then, is there any advantage to being numbered among the Jewish nation? Is the Jew still honored in some way?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which he reveals Paul’s response to this question… a response which just might surprise you.
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March 26, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 03/26/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 2:17-29
Description:
Be honest.
Have you ever felt ELITE because you were affiliated or associated with a certain group?
Perhaps it was a fraternity or sorority in college, an all-star sports team, or a select choir or drama club.
Sometimes even involvement in good things can become a foothold for pride.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and reminds us that the Jews felt a national pride that instead of fostering gratitude toward God often resulted in self-importance and sadly blinded them from seeing things in true Spirit-given light.
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March 12, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 03/12/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 2:12-16
Description:
SBC Host: Paul says that God is not partial.
Avg Guy: How can that be fair?! I mean, don’t you think the Jews had an inside edge with Moses and all those prophets directing them? What advantage did the Gentiles have??
SBC Host: That’s a fair question.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which find an answer to this question.
For in our passage we find the standard that God will hold man accountable to.
…And how God will account for those who have been given less.
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March 5, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 03/05/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 2:1-11
Description:
The false gospel of moralism. It’s a perennial problem within the church.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us this problem has less to do with the changing generations and more to do with the sin that plagues the human heart.
In our passage Paul cuts through the weeds of moralism to expose the coming judgment of God.
For God’s judgment brings reward to the believer… but ought to strike terror in those who are trusting in their own goodness.
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February 26, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 02/26/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 1:24-32
Description:
To those who “abandon” Him, He “abandons” them… and gives them over to the consequences of their own sin.
Today on the Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us that this is one of the ways in which God’s wrath is revealed.
When man demands life on his own terms, God essentially says,
“Have it your way.”
…And without God’s restraint of sin, there is no limit to man’s depravity.
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February 19, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 02/19/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 1:18-23
Description:
SBC Host: Have you every questioned what happens to the poor native who never hears the gospel, never meets a Christian, or never reads the Bible?
Avg Guy: Yes! I’ve had that question for a long time. Will God judge that person??
SBC Host: You’re not alone in wondering this… Especially when we consider that there are many others who have repeatedly heard the gospel, been given the opportunity to repent, and yet continue to reject Christ.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us that the Bible provides the answer to our quandary… quite clearly.
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February 5, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 02/05/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Key Text: Acts 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Description:
When looking at the structure of the Church, you can’t help but come across the diaconate — deacons.
But just what is a deacon?
Why are they needed?
And what do they do??
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao takes a necessary break in our study in the book of Romans to further our understanding of deacons — because this morning we’re installing not one, but two!
We’ll see that while the deacon certainly plays a special role in the Church, their role isn’t far off from ours:
the emulation of Christ, Himself.
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January 29, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/29/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 1:16-17
Description:
What is the Gospel?
Ask a number of different Christians this question, and you’re likely to hear a number of different answers. But how many people would say that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation?
Paul would.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us how Paul shares that the gospel is not just simply a message… but POWER.
And when the gospel is preached, the power of God is at work… not an aimless power but a directed power.
For the gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
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January 22, 2023
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Date: 01/22/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 1:8-15
Description:
What if you could listen to the prayers of Paul?
…What if you could look over his shoulder and peek at his itinerary and plans of all the things he wishes to accomplish?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us how the introduction allows us this opportunity… and it’s a good thing.
For God has used His Word to model through Paul, shaping how we, as well, are to submit our prayers and plans before the Lord.
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January 15, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/15/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 1:1-7
Description:
Do you ever wonder about your standing before God?
Do you wonder if God is angry with you when you are weak?
…Or do you wonder if God compares you with other Christians who seem to have it all together?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we are just about through the Apostle Paul’s salutation to the believers in Rome — a salutation that goes WAY beyond a simple greeting.
For we find him laying a foundation of gospel truth that when correctly understood makes those questions we started with go away… and can only result in praising our great God from whom all blessings flow.
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January 8, 2023
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Date: 01/08/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 1:1-7
Description:
And [the jailer] called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas, and after he brought them out, he said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus….”
Acts 16: 29-31a
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we see Paul strike upon the key to understanding the Gospel: “the obedience of faith.” …words that seemingly don’t belong together.
For obedience is all about YOU — following the rules, adhering to the Law… but faith is different: It’s about HIM — and putting your trust and belief in the Gospel.
…Making “the obedience of faith” simply a command to believe.
For while the Law says DO-DO-DO… the Gospel says DONE.
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January 1, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/01/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 1:1-7
Description:
[scribing vignette]
Apostle Paul: Tertius, my amanuensis, grab pen and ink… I must write to the church in Rome.
Tertius of Iconium: At the ready Paul.
Apostle Paul: [dictating] Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord…
Bible scholars agree: Of all his epistles, Paul’s letter to the Romans stands out.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao embarks upon a new study in the book of Romans— a letter that many not only credit as Paul’s magnum opus, but as the clearest articulation of the Gospel found anywhere in the Scriptures.
Apostle Paul: [dictating] …to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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December 18, 2022
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Date: 12/18/2022
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Ecclesiastes
Key Text: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
Description:
How do you sum up a book that seemingly is all about uncovering the vanity and meaninglessness of life??… life under the sun?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao brings us to the conclusion of our study in the book of Ecclesiastes and shows us the ONE THING we should walk away with after reading this book: The secret to NOT having a meaningless life.
… And that secret??… The fear of the Lord.
After all, it is the fear of the Lord that is the fruit of the Gospel. Not a fear of dread… but of love, awe, and wonder.
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December 4, 2022
Sermon Notes
Date: 12/04/2022
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Ecclesiastes
Key Text: Ecclesiastes 11:7 – 12:8
Description:
You’ve been given the opportunity to address today’s youth. What will your message be?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Ecclesiastes and presses us to consider what we’d say if we had such an opportunity.
What words of wisdom would you give to a young person just starting out in life? Would you tell them about education? …Investments? Would you share insights about love and family?
As you consider what you’d say, you might want to consult our passage in Ecclesiastes, for Solomon had some timeless words of advice for them… advice that may surprise you.
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