November 10, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/10/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 16:1-16, 21-23
Description:
Every single person, every single act of service, matters deeply to God.
This includes you.
— That’s the heart of Paul’s message.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao nears the end of our study in the book of Romans where we find Paul seemingly rolling the credits of acknowledge for the conclusion of his letter.
But upon closer inspection, we discover he is not just listing names, but honoring individuals — teachers, hosts, friends, and those who have worked tirelessly in the background — because it all does matter to God.
God’s vision for the church values every member, every gift, and every quiet labor of love. This isn’t just Paul’s list; it’s a picture of what it means to belong to a family of faith.
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October 27, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/27/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 15:22-33
Description:
Avg Guy: I have plans! I have things I want to do — places I want to go…
SBC Host: …And let me guess… those “plans” — at least for right now — aren’t God’s plans… are they?
Avg Guy: No, they’re not.
The struggle is real.
How can we support each other in this area? How do we stay committed to God’s plans when our desire might be for different plans?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we find Paul in the middle of delays, detours, and the desire to visit Rome — but he continues to stay dedicated to serving the church and uniting believers across cultures.
And it is through this challenge of responsibility that we witness Paul’s heart for prayer, partnership, and perseverance.
We learn what it means to “strive together” in prayer and the gospel. And ultimately, we see how Paul offers us a model for living out our faith, building unity, and trusting God’s timing in all things.
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October 13, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/13/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 15:14-21
Description:
“They who had no news of Him shall see, And they who have not heard shall understand.”
What drives a person to dedicate their life to sharing the gospel in places where Christ has never been named??
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues our study in the book of Romans where we see Paul’s burning passion to preach the good news — not to build on someone else’s foundation — but to bring the light of Christ to the ends of the earth.
For it is through his example we learn what it means to boldly live out our calling, to serve with humility, and to carry the message of Christ where it is most needed.
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October 6, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/06/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Key Text: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Description:
“Life feels overwhelming… and my struggles seem to never end.”
When this seems to be our reality, how do we keep going?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao brings us to 2 Corinthians as our church continues to feel the weight of overwhelm.
In Paul’s letter, he reminds us not to lose heart, even when our outer circumstances are tough.
Why?
…Because our temporary troubles are producing something far greater:
An eternal glory that outweighs them all.
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September 22, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 09/22/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Key Text: Job 18-19
Description:
What do you do when everything falls apart and it feels like even God has turned away?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao presses pause on our Romans study and turns to Job, as our church mourns the loss of our dear brother in Christ, Elder Keith Barker.
In the midst of unimaginable suffering, Job offers a surprising declaration of hope:
“I know that my Redeemer lives.”
How can we find that same hope when life feels unbearable?
God helps us with this through the book of Job: a book where despair meets redemption and faith rises from the ashes of suffering.
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September 15, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 09/15/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 15:1-13
Description:
Christian unity.
How do we build a church community that truly reflects the love and unity of Christ?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we’re called — in our world filled with division and self-interest — to something radically different: bearing with one another, living in harmony, and overflowing with hope and joy through the power of the Holy Spirit.
For when we follow Christ’s example, we can transform our relationships and unite in glorifying God together.
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September 8, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 09/08/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 14:13-23
Description:
Avg Guy: My Life. My Freedom!
SBC Host: Hold up a minute. True Christian freedom is not just about exercising your right… It’s also about doing what’s right. For an action that frees you… may enslave another.
Avg Guy: Oh.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans which calls the Christian to navigate the delicate balance between liberty and love.
For true Christian freedom calls us to something greater — building each other up, promoting peace, and putting love first.
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August 25, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/25/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 14:1-12
Description:
It was so trivial.
… But there you were, at odds with another brother or sister in Christ over something like a food choice or a holiday tradition.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and takes us through a section of Scripture that challenges us to rethink how we handle these differences.
What if the real issue wasn’t about who’s right or wrong, but about how we love one another and accept one another in the midst of our diversity?… as we discover how to embrace unity without sacrificing our convictions.
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August 18, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/18/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:8-14
Description:
Debt: the state of owing and an obligation to repay.
…But, what if there was ONE debt we should never repay?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we’re challenged to allow this idea to transform who we are — as we live in the light of Christ’s return and cast off the deeds of darkness.
Because there IS one debt we should never repay, but rather embrace.
…And that debt is Love.
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August 11, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/11/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:3-4 | Matthew 22:17-22
Description:
And then Jesus said, “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.”
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans — this time gaining additional insight by exploring our passage through the lens of Matthew.
In a world where government authority often intersects with our personal faith, we’re tasked to navigate the tension between our civic duties and our ultimate allegiance to God.
How’s that even possible??
What does it means to ‘render to Caesar,’ while at the time, recognizing the limits of earthly power?
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Pastor Monty’s Guidelines in Determining:
When to Pushback Against Perceived Overreach
1. Maintain respect for legitimate authorities.
2. Discern between core duties and prudential judgements.
3. Evaluate the longterm ramifications.
4. Seek counsel and Christian wisdom.
5. Weigh the testimony to the watching world.
6. Ask, “Is it worth the offense?”
7. Pray for discernment and courage.
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August 4, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/04/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:1-7 | Revelation 13:1-10
Description:
Romans 13. Revelation 13.
— Two chapters of the Bible containing two powerful, yet seemingly contrasting passages: Divine Order and Beastly Rule.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and juxtaposes it with Scripture from the Bible’s final book: Revelation.
In Romans 13, believers are exhorted to submit to governing authorities, recognizing them as instituted by God to maintain order and justice.
But then in Revelation 13, we’re presented with vivid imagery of governing powers depicted as a beast waging war against the saints.
What does all this mean??
And as Christians, what are we to make of it?
If governance in our earthly world can reflect both divine order and opposition to God — in the words of Francis Schaeffer —
“How shall we then live?”
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July 21, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/21/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:6-7 | Genesis 9:1-7
Description:
Covenance and Governance
…we’re instructed to live under both.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which he begins a wide-angle exploration on the principles of authority and human responsibility — and he does this by not only looking to our current text in Romans, but also by turning back to foundational text in Genesis.
For what we’ll find is that these two passages intersect to not only inform our understanding of authority, the establishment of government, and our role in society… but how we are to govern and steward His creation.
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July 7, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/07/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Key Text: 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Description:
Integrity. Dignity. And a deep faith that guides both personal conduct and ministry.
This is what Paul penned to Timothy nearly 2000 years ago as to what to look for in a deacon.
But that was a long time ago! What do these qualifications look like in modern day?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao takes time out to remind us of this important office within the church as we install two more into service.
In his message, he helps us understand the vital role deacons play in promoting spiritual health and effective ministry within the church. Plus, we explore how the timeless principles that apply to those in the diaconate, also apply to ALL who seek to serve faithfully and lead with integrity.
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Bret Litten (L) and Blake Bieber (R),
officially installed into the SBC Diaconate.
—July 7, 2024—
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June 30, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 06/30/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:3-5
Description:
Avg Guy: Okay… I think I’m getting this. The first two verses in Romans 13 tell us that the reason we submit to authority is because God put them there.
SBC Host: You’re getting it.
Avg Guy: And and then in verses 3 an 4, we read that He put them there for OUR GOOD.
SBC Host: Yes.
Avg Guy: But let’s admit… there ARE instances in which they’re NOT doing things for my good — because THEY themselves are NOT good — and that puts them in direct disobedience to the One who put them in power. And when THAT happens, the *submit-to-authority-thing* does not apply. Because they are breaking the contract and don’t deserve submission or honor. Right??
SBC Host: That’s a popular interpretation. But it’s not exactly what the text means.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we confront a hot passage.
It’s a passage — especially over the past few years — that has been twisted to mean something that it doesn’t. And while there are times when civil disobedience is warranted (we’ll see that later), this is not the text to support it. But rather this is a passage of God’s command to government, and what they are to ideally subscribe to.
- But what happens when what they do is not ideal?
- How, as Christians, do we work through this?
- And how do we live in a way that honors God by respecting these those that lead… while also upholding our conscience?
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June 23, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 06/23/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:1-2
Description:
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we are called to a sometimes challenging but crucial aspect of our faith — submitting to governing authorities.
For these words from Paul remind us that all authority ultimately comes from God, and because of that truth, our response to earthly authorities reflects our obedience to Him.
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June 16, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 06/16/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 12:17-21
Description:
Repay no one evil for evil; and as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Leave vengeance in God’s hands.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we confront a passage that challenges us to rise above our natural instincts and embrace a radically different way of dealing with conflict and injustice.
We’re reminded of the transformative power of responding to evil with good and showing kindness, even to our enemies.
It’s a power that in the face of wrongdoing, cultivates our hearts to seek peace and trust His justice.
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June 9, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 06/09/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 12:9-16
Description:
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.
…A powerful exhortation from Paul to love sincerely, to hate what is evil, and to cling to what is good. He challenges us to be devoted to one another in love, to honor others above ourselves, and to serve the Lord with zeal.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we seek God’s grace to embody these principles in our daily lives as we interact with others.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
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June 2, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 06/02/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 12:3-8
Description:
“A body isn’t really a body, unless there is more than one part.”
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we see Paul use the human body as a beautiful illustration to represent a healthy church
— an illustration that emphasizes the diversity of gifts and the importance of each member functioning within their God-given role… with humility, interdependence, and active participation
…in the body of Christ.
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May 19, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 05/19/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 12:2
Description:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which see Paul — in just a few words — call us to a radical transformation, urging us to break free from worldly molds and embrace a new way of thinking and living.
But what does this transformation look like??
…And how can we renew our minds in a world that constantly pressures us to conform?
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May 5, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 05/05/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 12:1
Description:
One verse.
One verse will challenge.
It will challenge you to think deeply about what it means — in the most practical and profound way — to live out your faith.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we look at one verse considered to be a cornerstone of the New Testament:
Paul, urging you to present your body as a living sacrifice.
…But what does that even mean??… and is it even possible??
By His grace this
One verse will (also) shift.
It will shift your perspective on service, sacrifice, and the ongoing supplies given you, in the gospel of grace.
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