Abraham Justified by Grace [Romans 4:1-12]

May 21, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 05/21/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 4:1-12

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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.

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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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The Implications of Justification [Romans 3:27-31]

May 14, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon 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?

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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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The Heart of the Gospel (part 2) [Romans 3:21-26]

May 7, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon 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!

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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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The Heart of the Gospel (part 1) [Romans 3:21-26]

April 23, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon 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.

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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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Adam’s Legacy of Sin [Romans 3:9-20]

April 16, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon 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.

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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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Sunrise Service 2023: Why the Resurrection Matters [1 Corinthians 15:12-20]

April 9, 2023

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Sermon Notes

Date: 04/09/2023, Easter Sunday

Preacher: David Teves, deacon

Key Text: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Description:

He is risen! … and indeed, He is risen!

…But does it really even matter??

Happy Resurrection Sunday from Scandia Bible Church, 2023!

We want to welcome you to our Sunrise Service Sermon, as our church finds its way back, after a 4 year hiatus, to gather in its tradition for this special time at the lovely waterside home of Elder Keith Barker.

Music this morning being provided by our church family.

And our Sunrise Service message… being delivered by brother in Christ, David Teves, who will show that, indeed, the resurrection means EVERYTHING.

 

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Without the Resurrection…

    1. Preaching would be WORTHLESS.
    2. Faith would be USELESS.
    3. Christ would be a LIAR.
    4. the Cross would mean NOTHING.
    5. Those who have Died before us would be in RUIN.
    6. Following Him would be a WASTE of our time.

 

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The Faithfulness of God [Romans 3:1-8]

April 2, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 04/02/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 3:1-8

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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?

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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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Exposing Hypocrisy [Romans 2:17-29]

March 26, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon 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. 

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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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God’s Judgment Extends To All [Romans 2:12-16]

March 12, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon 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.

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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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The Impartial God [Romans 2:1-11]

March 5, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 03/05/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 2:1-11

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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.

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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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God Gave Them Over [Romans 1:24-32]

February 26, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 02/26/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 1:24-32

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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.

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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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The Wrath of God is Revealed [Romans 1:18-23]

February 19, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon 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.

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God’s Glory Alone [selected texts]

October 23, 2022

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Sermon Notes

Date: 10/23/2022

Preacher: David Teves, guest preacher

Series: Five Solas

Key Text: selected texts

Description:

How can you be made righteous?

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, David Teves fills in at the pulpit and finally puts a bow on the Five Sola Series he began preaching over 3 years ago.

You see “Scripture Alone,” “Faith Alone,” “Grace Alone,” and “Christ Alone” — the topics of his past sermons — all answer the singular question: “HOW?”

HOW can sinful man be made righteous? 

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This morning, we explore the follow-up, deeper, more profound question: “WHY?”

WHY can sinful man be made righteous?

The answer: God’s Glory Alone.

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Christ Alone [John 1:1-18]

May 22, 2022

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Sermon Notes

Date: 05/22/2022

Preacher: David Teves, guest preacher

Series: Five Solas

Key Text: John 1:1-18

Description:

Alone.

In Grace Alone. In Faith Alone. In Scripture Alone. In Glory to God Alone. And… In Christ Alone.

Today on the Scandia Bible Church Podcast, David Teves returns to the pulpit to continue his Five Solas Series… Five Solas which provide the answer as to how and why a sinful man can be made righteous.

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But of all the solas, it is the sola of “In Christ Alone” that ties all of the others together.

But just who is Christ? What work did He do? And how does this give us hope?

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Christ as…

  • God
  • Creator
  • Savior
  • Profit, Priest, & King

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Snowed In!!… Service Canceled!!!

December 26, 2021


Grace Alone – God’s Gift of Salvation [Ephesians 2:1-10]

August 22, 2021

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Sermon Notes

Date: 08/22/2021

Preacher: David Teves, guest preacher

Series: Five Solas

Key Text: Ephesians 2:1-10

Description:

Avg Guy: I’m a pretty good person. I go to church, read my Bible, say nice things to people. I’m certainly not like HER. She’s the epitome of sex, drugs, and rockin’ roll!!

SBC Host: Careful.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, brother in Christ, David Teves fills in at the pulpit to continue his 5 Solas Series, in which, this time, we look at Grace — the GIFT (not anything of YOUR doing), but the gift of God from which we have been saved through faith… so that NO ONE may boast.

Because you see when we start comparing ourselves to our neighbor to estimate our standing in the Heavenly Court — the devil only laughs.

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When you understand that the comparison has never been with your neighbor — but with the Almighty, Infinite God of the Universe — you indeed realize, that right from the beginning, you were DEAD.

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Murmuring [Numbers 12:1-16]

March 21, 2021

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Date: 03/21/2021

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Numbers 12

Description:  Do you have a critical spirit?

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Elder Keith Barker pinch-hits for Pastor Monty and shares a message on murmuring from the book of Numbers that should give us all pause.

If we’re honest, our critical spirit nature does nothing but reveal our utter depravity and absolute need for Him.

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Snowed In!… Service Canceled

February 14, 2021


Word of Promise or Word of Judgment [Hebrews 4:12-13]

February 7, 2021

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 02/07/2021

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 4:12-13

Description: God’s word reflects God’s nature.  And because He is living and active, His word must also be.

…It is purposeful.

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and shows that not only does God’s word reveal God to us, but it reveals us… the innermost secrets of our hearts — exposed.

Ultimately, for each one of us, God’s word will either be a word of PROMISE or a word of JUDGEMENT.

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Wisdom in Action [James 3:13-18]

January 10, 2021

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Date: 01/10/2021

Preacher: Josh Peglow, guest preacher

Key Text: James 3:13-18

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Avg Guy: Oh to be wise. Wisdom is such a good thing!

SBC Host: It is… if the source is right.

Avg Guy: Huh?

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, brother in Christ, Josh Peglow, fills in at the pulpit and shows us that wisdom — as the book of James lays out — can come from above… or from below.

And therefore, the child of God must be on guard to desire and pursue true Christian wisdom which eschews prideful strife and promotes peace.

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  1. God Wants Us to Exemplify Peaceful Wisdom (13)
  2. Counterfeit Wisdom Produces Strife (14-16)
  3. Godly Wisdom Produces Peace (17-18)

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