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.
When answers run dry and leaders fail… where do you turn?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues our study in the book of Zechariah, where we are called to reject the voices that offer false comfort and turn instead to the only Comfort Who never fails.
As our Shepherd, He calls us to pray, to trust, and to follow — for from Him comes our cornerstone, our strength, and our every hope.
What kind of King rides in on a donkey…?? —And then wins by dying??
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah, where we’re called to behold a different kind of King—
One who brings salvation through humility,
wages war through the cross,
and secures peace by His own blood.
The question is:
Is this the King you’re clinging to…
or are you chasing after another?
What if they didn’t drive your fears?
… because you already knew the end of the story.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah in which we climb into the “crow’s nest of prophecy” — not to escape the chaos of history, but to see that God is writing it.
For the Lord rules empires, brings down pride, and guards His people.
The question is: When trouble marches toward your life, do you believe that God has already encamped around you?
What if your worst days — your days of grief and judgment — weren’t just in your past, but were being transformed into something glorious?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah in which we see that God will turn mourning into joy, and His people into a global witness. Not because they’re impressive, but because He is with them.
We all know that consequences are real — that our past defines our future… or so it seems.
But what if that’s not the case, at least not entirely?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah in which we see that our future is not defined by our past, but, ultimately, by God’s promises.
For after having read through a chapter of rebuke, we see in this chapter God speaking words of restoration — declaring what He will do for His people.
What if your prayers… your giving… your fasting — and all of your religious habits and routines — weren’t really for God?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues our study in the book of Zechariah in which we see the Lord confront a people with decades of spiritual tradition… asking one searing question:
“Was it for Me — even for Me?”(Even just a little?)
This isn’t just a question for ancient Israel. It’s a question for us — even for us.
It’s a call to examine our hearts — and return to worship that God truly receives.
It wasn’t tradition. It wasn’t politics. It was prophecy.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah in which we see God giving His people a striking sign:a priest crowned like a king.
Avg Guy: But why would a priest wear a crown??
They wouldn’t, unless… that crown pointed forward to Jesus — the true Priest-King who would build God’s temple, rule with righteousness, and bring peace through His own sacrifice.
The headlines scream chaos.
Injustice seems to go unchecked.
And it’s easy to wonder if God sees… or is really in control.
That’s the world we live in.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah where we are reminded that even when the world looks quiet or the wrong side seems to be winning, the unseen armies of God are moving at His command.
For behind every event, above every empire, and through every hardship, the sovereign King is at work—and His purposes never fail.
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”
— a statement by Jesus, that a first didn’t make any sense… until the empty tomb.
His resurrection is the proof.
The proof that He is who He claimed to be.
The proof that His authority stands forever.
Happy Resurrection Sunday and welcome to our Scandia Bible Church Sunrise Service 2025… for what signifies an Easter morning with a touch of extra blessing.
For though our brother, Elder Keith Barker, has gone home to the Lord, he would smile with approval knowing our church gathers once again to continue his legacy of meeting and worshiping together our risen Lord on this most joyous of occasions… at his earthly waterfront home, which we know as the Barker House.
What if everything you’ve ever done, everything you’ve ever thought, or everything you’ve ever intended — every hidden sin — was written down and made visible?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah in which we’re given a vivid and unsettling vision of this very thing: a flying scroll exposing sin and a woman in a basket — confined, contained, and carried away.
It’s a picture of God’s holy standard and His active judgment. And yet, it also serves as a backdrop making the gospel shine all the brighter.
For on this Palm Sunday, we should see that Christ didn’t just come to be praised — He came to purify.
And He came to carry the curse so we wouldn’t have to.
What do two olive trees in a vision 2,500 years ago have to do with your life today?
…More than you might think.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah in which we see the prophet pressing for understanding about his vision of the two olive trees.
We’ll see that their meaning is rich in symbolism and spiritual truth.
But ultimately, what we’ll learn is that these two trees point us straight to Jesus Christ — our High Priest and King, and to the Spirit who empowers His people now.
For from Him, the oil of the Spirit flows into the lives of His people, giving power, perseverance, and light in a dark world.
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.
Have you ever questioned whether your quiet acts of faithfulness really make a difference?
…Maybe it’s setting up chairs, praying for someone year after year, or simply striving to remain steady in the daily grind
— it can all feel so small.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah where you see if you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone. In our passage, God speaks directly to this discouragement.
He reminds His people — He reminds us — that His purposes are not fulfilled by human strength, but by His Spirit.
In His hands, mountains are leveled, temples are completed, and no act of faith — however small — is ever wasted.
We REJOICE because of our salvation! We REJOICE because His grace abounds and saves!
But, just why is it that we rejoice??
…Is it because we’ve escaped judgment? (Of course!) …But is there something more??
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah where we have seen from the vision that Joshua the high priest has been cleansed, filthy garments removed—he has been saved.
But now, God speaks:
He calls Joshua to obedience, gives him a promise, and points him to Someone greater — the coming Servant, the Branch, the Cornerstone.
For what we see through this vision is that His saving us through His grace, is just the beginning… because grace not only saves, it TRANSFORMS.
Have you ever felt the weight of guilt or the sting of accusation?
Have you ever wondered if you could truly be accepted before a holy God?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah where we are taken into a divine courtroom.
Joshua the High Priest, stained with sin, stands accused — filthy and unworthy.
Satan is ready to condemn: “Look at him covered in sin! He’s mine!
But then, something incredible happens… God, Himself, intervenes — with all-knowing knowledge of the Lamb slain for sinners — rebukes the accuser: NO SATAN! Legally, he’s MINE.
…And removes Joshua’s filthy garments, and clothes him in righteousness.
Where is your true home? Have you settled too comfortably in a world that is passing away? Or are you living as a citizen of Zion, rejoicing in the presence of your King?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah where we see God call His people to flee Babylon—the symbol of the world’s fleeting security and rebellion against Him. Instead, He invites them to Zion, the city of His presence, where He promises protection, joy, and eternal belonging.
Because you see, in a world that lures us with comfort, distraction, and false hope, God calls us to something greater: to build our lives on His unshakable kingdom.
— needing to rebuild… but not even knowing how to piece life back together?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah in which we learn that that was the reality of his day. For the nation of Judah — the remnant of Israel — had returned from exile to Jerusalem, only to find their once-great city in ruins.
How could it be restored??
They were discourage, vulnerable, and uncertain about the future.
But in Zechariah 2, God gives them —God gives us— a vision that defies human expectation:
A CITY WITHOUT WALLS.
…a place of expansion, security, and glory — secured not by walls, BUT BY GOD HIMSELF, who is both its protector and dwelling place.
Have you ever felt like your life is too broken to fix??
…like no matter what you do, you just can’t make things right?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Zechariah to share a passage that is filled with hope, restoration, and God’s unstoppable promises. In this passage we see how God’s mercy forgives, Spirit dwells, power rebuilds, and protection ensures. Because here’s the good news:
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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