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Strengthened with Power [Ephesians 3:16b-17]

November 21, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 11/21/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Description: Paul prays that the Ephesian believers (and us) would be strengthened with power in the inner man so that Christ may dwell in our hearts and that we would be rooted and grounded in the love of Christ.

Notes:

Strengthened with Power

Inner Man vs. Inner Strength

Our Heart is Christ’s Home

Rooted and Grounded in Love

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Is the Reformation Over? [selected texts]

October 31, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 10/31/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Reformation Sunday

Key Text: selected texts

Description: October 31 has historically been celebrated in the church as Reformation Day yet most Christians don’t even know that Reformation Day exists — to them, October 31 is simply Halloween. We have forgotten the great men who risked their lives for the sake of the gospel and have left us a legacy of Christian freedom and who God used to recovered the gospel of grace. In today’s sermon we answer the question “Is the Reformation over?” and explore the five solas which function as the pillars of Reformation doctrine.

Notes:

The 5 Solas

Sola Scriptura (“by Scripture Alone”)

Sola Fide (“by Faith Alone”)

Sola Gratia (“by Grace Alone”)

Solus Christus or Solo Christo (“Christ Alone” or “through Christ Alone”)

Soli Deo Gloria (“Glory to God Alone”)

Faith and Works

Roman Catholic View: Faith + Works → Justification

Reformation View: Faith → Justification + Works

The Formula

Scripture Teaches: Salvation is by Grace alone, through Faith alone, in Christ alone, to God’s Glory alone!

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Praying to our Father [Ephesians 3:14-16a]

October 10, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 10/10/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:14-16a

Description: This sermon covers the introduction to Paul’s apostolic prayer for the Ephesian believers. Paul’s reasons for praying for the Ephesians are found in chapter two of the epistle as Paul teaches about the unity of Christ’s church. Paul now prays that the Ephesians understand these great truths. Many of these truths are ones that Paul struggled in understanding until confronted by the resurrected Lord. We will answer the following questions in this message:

Why is Paul Praying?
How does Paul Pray?
To Whom does Paul Pray?
According to what does Paul Pray?

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God’s Eternal Plan [Ephesians 3:11-13]

September 19, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 09/19/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:11-13

Description: God has a plan that is as eternal and perfect as He is. Understanding that God is in control should provide us with a boldness and confidence in approaching God and dealing with the circumstances of life.

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The Stewardship of the Mystery [Ephesians 3:7-10]

August 22, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 08/22/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:7-10

Description: The life of Paul the Apostle may be one of the greatest examples of the efficacy of God’s grace. Born Saul of Tarsus, Paul would never in a million years have guessed that he would become an Apostle — hand-selected by Jesus Christ to minister to the Gentiles. In fact, he spent his younger years trying to destroy and stamp out the church in its infancy. But God’s grace was given to him and made him a minister of the unfathomable riches found in Christ to the Gentiles. Paul also shows us a glimpse into the sovereign purposes behind the church and that is to declare the Lord’s manifold wisdom to the angels. This is simply an amazing and rich passage of Scripture that deserves our full attention.

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Notes:

1. Unmerited Favor

2. Unfathomable Riches

3. Unveiled Wisdom

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The Mystery of the Gospel [Ephesians 3:3-6]

July 18, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 07/18/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:3-6

Description: Paul reveals a mystery that was made known to him that the Gentiles would hold the same status and be fused together with the Jews in a new people called the church. This was a hard message for the Jews to hear. This was a mystery that was not previously revealed to the OT Prophets and was far greater than the Proselyte structure that had existed in ancient Israel. In this new covenant, the Gentiles would be fellow-heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promises found in Christ Jesus.

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Steward of God’s Grace [Ephesians 3:2]

June 27, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 06/27/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:2

Description: The idea of man’s stewardship goes back to the Garden of Eden. The believer is not just a recipient of God’s grace but has been called as a steward of that grace. Stewardship to the Christian is not a concept focused on tithing but on all aspects of the Christian’s walk.

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In Prison for Christ [Ephesians 3:1]

May 2, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 05/02/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:1

Description: Paul explains his circumstances to the Ephesian believers. He knew that some were discouraged by his imprisonment and persecution. Many of them probably wondered why God allowed those things to happen. But Paul never wondered, Paul knew. He knew that if he was in prison it was only because God wanted him in prison and he knew that God would use whatever circumstances to fulfil His kingdom purpose.

1.Prayer

2. Paul

3. Prisoner

4. Providence

5. Purpose

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From the Guttermost to the Uttermost [2 Samuel 9:1-13]

April 4, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 04/04/2010, Easter Sunday

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Key Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Description: Though you might not think of looking for the Easter Story in the Old Testament, God tells it beautifully through the life of Mephibosheth — a life that was filled with tragedy and shame. In the end, however, he was lifted out of his lowly position and given a place at the king’s table.

Listen in as Elder Monty Simao shows us how the story of Mephibosheth and King David parallels man and the King of Kings.

1. Parallel of Condition

a.     Disgraced Condition
b.     Doomed Condition
c.     Destitute Condition

2. Parallel of Covenant

3. Parallel of Calling

a.     Sought
b.     Sent
c.     Spared
d.     Secured

4. Parallel of Crown

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United [Ephesians 2:19-22]

March 7, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 03/07/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 2:19-22

Description: Paul concludes chapter two of Ephesians by illustrating the unity of the church. He provides three illustrations by explaining to us that the church is: United in God’s Kingdom, United in God’s Family, and United in God’s Temple.

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He is Our Peace [Ephesians 2:14-18]

February 14, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 02/14/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 2:14-18

Description: Christ is our peace, and it is through the cross that He has made reconciliation — not only between a Holy God and sinful man, but also between men. It is in Christ that racism and cultural barriers and animosity ends and where community, faith, and a true oneness can be found.

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Classic Edition – Ephesians 2:11-13

February 12, 2010

Sermon Notes

Date: 01/10/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 2:11-13

Monty Simao - scandia classic Description: Join us as we turn the back the clock to 2009 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon Elder Monty Simao continues our study in the New Testament book of Ephesians.