The Glorious Ordinary [1 Peter 4:7-11]

May 12, 2024

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Date: 05/12/2024

Preacher: Josh Peglow, pastor

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11

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SBC Host: What would you do if you knew Christ was returning today?

Avg Guy: Clean the house?

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study through 1 Peter in which we’re reminded that “the end of all things is near.”

But our response shouldn’t be to put on a pretty face.

Instead, we should do what we’ve always been called to do: to pray, to love, to be hospitable, to serve with the gifts given us.

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… recognizing that these seemingly routine tasks — when coupled with His imminent return — infuse us with a heightened anticipation that enables us as Christians to live lives filled with great purpose and intentionality, allowing us to not only participate in God’s redemptive work, but — above all else — to bring Him glory.

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Holy and Pleasing: Living as Worshipers [Romans 12:1]

May 5, 2024

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Date: 05/05/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 12:1

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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.

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…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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From Mystery to Majesty: Praising God’s Unfathomable Wisdom [Romans 11:25-36]

April 28, 2024

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Date: 04/28/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 11:25-36

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Paul has a secret.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we see the Apostle Paul revealing a profound secret:

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A time of fullness will come for both Jews and Gentiles, leading to a wider and more inclusive salvation than ever imagined.

It’s a reminder of the depths of God’s grace and the breadth of His plan…which extends far beyond human understanding or expectation.

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The Kindness and Severity of God: The Mystery of the Olive Tree [Romans 11:11-24]

April 21, 2024

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Date: 04/21/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 11:11-24

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It’s a call to humility and warning against arrogance.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we encounter the olive tree — a vivid metaphor representing the integration of God’s people: both Jew and Gentile, united in Christ.

But it’s more than a word picture, it’s a profound discussion on the salvation of the Gentiles and their inclusion into this “tree.”

But we, the Gentile believers, are reminded not to boast against the branches (the Jewish people), but rather to consider our own place with sober judgment and gratitude.

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For it is through this passage that we see a beautiful illustration of the continuity and unity in God’s covenantal plan — showing that the gospel is indeed “to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

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Not Forsaken: The Election of a Remnant [Romans 11:1-10]

April 14, 2024

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Date: 04/14/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 11:1-10

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Avg Guy: It’s official! God has rejected His people, Israel, in favor of the Church.

SBC Host: No. No He hasn’t. In fact, Paul is emphatic over the matter. As an Israelite himself, he is the *perfect example* of why this is absolutely NOT the case.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we see a profound, gracious continuity in God’s dealings with His people — a thread that runs from Abraham to Christ, and beyond.

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In chapter 11, the Apostle Paul introduces us to the concept of a “remnant” — Israelites chosen by God, by grace (not works) — standing as a testament of His faithfulness to His promises…

…promises that are fulfilled not just in historical happenings, but in the reality of Christ’s kingdom, already present and yet fully coming.

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Hearing, Believing, Calling: Proclaiming Salvation to All [Romans 10:14-21]

April 7, 2024

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Date: 04/07/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 10:14-21

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How can one believe in the One of whom they have not heard??
…And how can they hear without someone preaching to them??

Today on Scanida Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which Paul presents a compelling reminder of our responsibility to share the Good News.

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But it’s more than just speaking words: it’s about the universal need for people to hear and respond to the Word.

For it is the transformative power of the gospel that will reach every corner of the earth, calling all to salvation.

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From Lo-debar to the Kings’s Table: Invitation to the Unworthy [2 Samuel 9:1-13]

March 31, 2024

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Date: 03/31/2024, Easter Sunday

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Key Text: 2 Samuel 9

Description:

What does a crippled man from Lo-debar have to do with Easter??

…More than we might initially think.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Resurrection Sunday 2024, Pastor Monty Simao opens the book of 2 Samuel to uncover the profound depths of Easter’s message tucked within an ancient story: the story of Mephibosheth.

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For it is a vivid picture of our own condition before God: broken, in exile, and desperately in need of grace.

And yet, it is also a story of unexpected summons, of grace that seeks us out, and of a royal table where there is always a place reserved for us — not because of who we are…

…but because of Whose we are.

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Sunrise Service 2024: I Am the Resurrection [John 11:25-27]

March 31, 2024

Sermon Notes

Date: 03/31/2024, Easter Sunday

Preacher: David Teves, deacon

Key Text: John 11:25-27

Description:

I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die.

Do you believe this?

… the words of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to Martha.

And welcome to our 2024 Easter Sunrise Service for Scandia Bible Church — held in its traditional location, at the lovely waterside home of Elder Keith Barker.

This morning Deacon David Teves shares a message regarding a different resurrection — the one in which Jesus raised His friend, Lazarus, from the dead.

But in doing so He explained to Martha that *He* was the resurrection… and Martha not only believed Him but said as much.

What about you?

Do YOU believe this?

That’s the real question to ponder this morning.

…For your answer means everything.

 

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Good Friday Service 2024

March 29, 2024

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Date: 03/29/2024, Good Friday

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GOOD FRIDAY — a mark in history that would forever affect eternity.

And welcome to our Scandia Bible Church Good Friday Service for the year of our Lord, 2024.

We invite you to pull of a virtual pew and join us as we reflect on the selfless words of our Lord and Savior… words meant for us — to teach, to comfort, to give us hope — even as he was undergoing the horrific death of crucifixion.

For it was a *GOOD* Friday…

…but only because Sunday would be the GREATEST day of all!

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The Triumphal Entry [John 12:12-19]

March 24, 2024

Sermon Notes

Date: 03/23/2024, Palm Sunday

Preacher: David Teves, deacon

Key Text: John 12:12-19

Description:

They hailed Him, King!

…the king who had come to save them —the Jewish people— from the oppression of the Romans.

But, instead (fulfilling Old Testament prophecy), Jesus —just five days before what would be Good Friday— humbly entered Jerusalem, not on a white steed, but a gray donkey… symbolizing peace, not war.

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Today on this Palm Sunday, Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves examines a passage that most just see as a historical account of the path Jesus took to the cross. But is it more than that?

Does this passage have relevancy for US today?

…And if so, how can we apply it to our lives?

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Judged by Man but Vindicated by God [1 Peter 4:1-6]

March 17, 2024

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Date: 03/17/2024

Preacher: Josh Peglow, pastor

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Description:

Are you armed to suffer for Christ?

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study in the book of 1 Peter in which see that though we must be prepared to suffer for following Christ…

…our hope is in our sovereign Lord and Savior who will make all things right.

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The Simplicity of the Gospel: “Everyone Who Calls” [Romans 10:9-13]

March 10, 2024

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Date: 03/10/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 10:9-13

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How can something so profound… be so incredibly simple??

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us how the Apostle Paul — in just a few verses  distills the monumental truths of faith, confession, and the boundless reach of God’s salvation.

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It’s a message that transcends time, culture, and circumstance, inviting everyone, everywhere, to a life-changing encounter with the God of grace…

…for whoever calls.

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The Righteousness Within Reach: No Distant Savior [Romans 10:5-8]

March 3, 2024

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Date: 03/03/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 10:5-8

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It’s closer than you think.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we are confronted with a startling truth:

When it comes to our spiritual needs, our world has conditioned us to search for complex solutions; when, in fact, the righteousness that leads to salvation is closer than we think.

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For it’s not about lofty achievements or rigorous adherence to law: it’s about faith, belief, and confession — elements deeply woven into the fabric of our being.

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Faith Over Works: Embracing Righteousness Through Christ [Romans 9:30 — 10:4]

February 25, 2024

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Date: 02/25/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 9:30 — 10:4

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It’s not about what WE CAN DO…

but about WHAT’S BEEN DONE.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and invites us into a radical reimagining of what it means to be Right with God.

Because we live in a world where we often find ourselves measuring our worth by our works.

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But… it’s not about what we can DO, but about what has been DONE FOR US, through Jesus Christ.

So, how does this shift change the way we live, believe, and pursue God’s heart??

The answer?… rests in the beautiful gospel simplicity of finding righteousness through belief in Christ Alone.

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The Sufferer Vindicated and Victorious [1 Peter 3:18-22]

February 18, 2024

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Date: 02/18/2024

Preacher: Josh Peglow, pastor

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 3:18-24

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VINDICATED and VICTORIOUS.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study in the book of 1 Peter and shows us how Christ’s suffering unites us with His victory.

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Having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit… Christ died — the Just for the unjust — for sins, once for all.… so that He might bring us to the One in heaven whose right hand He sits: GOD.

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Putting the differing theological theories to the test:

  1. Where did Jesus go?
  2. When did Jesus go?
  3. What did He do there?
  4. Who was His audience?
  5. How well does this fit with Peter’s overall message of Christ’s suffering, victory, and vindication in chapter3, verses 18-22?

“When you have eliminated all that which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”

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The Potter’s Freedom [Romans 9:19-29]

February 11, 2024

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Date: 02/11/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 9:14-18

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SBC Host: The lump of clay doesn’t talk back to its potter.

Lump: Hey what do you think you’re doing!?

SBC Host: …especially when its potter is God.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues our study in the book of Romans in which we seek to understand more about this “potter” who calls us by name.

…And how He has the sovereign right to shape us how He wants.

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…For it is in His hands, we find our purpose, our calling, and our only source of mercy.

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The Sovereignty of God in Mercy and Judgment [Romans 9:14-18]

February 4, 2024

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Date: 02/04/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 9:14-18

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SBC Host: God extends mercy to some but hardens the hearts of others.

Avg Guy: That doesn’t seem fair!

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which the Apostle Paul confronts us with a question of God’s justice… His righteousness.

It’s a passage of mystery, of divine choice and the human heart, that has puzzled and inspired believers for centuries… for it pushes us to the edge of where our understanding meets God’s unsearchable judgements and unfathomable ways.

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And though we may not completely understand, there’s no denying the magnitude of His sovereignty and the depth of His mercy.

For when we acknowledge God’s absolute freedom — though it may challenge — we begin to find comfort as we see our place in His redemptive plan.

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God’s Sovereign Plan: Lessons From Jacob and Esau [Romans 9:10-13]

January 28, 2024

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Date: 01/28/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 9:10-13

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How does God choose?

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues our study in the book of Romans in which  the Apostle Paul confronts us with the profound mysteries of divine sovereignty through the narratives of two prominent biblical figures — two brothers — whose stories transcend time and culture: Jacob and Esau.

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And it is through these siblings that questions are raised that have echoed throughout the corridors of Christian history: How DOES God choose?

And what does it mean to be elected by Him?

And, ultimately, where do we find ourselves in this grand narrative of grace and mercy?

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Sharing Our Hope Amid Suffering [1 Peter 3:13-17]

January 21, 2024

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Date: 01/21/2024

Preacher: Josh Peglow, pastor

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17

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Always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you…. For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong. 

1 Peter 15b, 17

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study in the book of 1 Peter in which we learn that it is when we, the believer, face the strongest opposition, we are most often used of God.

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For when we endure suffering — while maintaining good works and sharing Christ — we are able to demonstrate, for all to see, the HOPE we have within.

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Privileges to No Advantage [Romans 9:1-9]

January 14, 2024

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Date: 01/14/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 9:1-9

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It’s a passage that will:

CHALLENGE you

COMFORT you,

and CONFRONT you…

…with the profound mysteries of God’s sovereignty and grace.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which begin a journey through Chapter 9.

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For it is in this section of scripture that the Apostle Paul expresses his anguish and unyielding love for his Jewish brethren, set against the backdrop of the many spiritual advantages they have received as the descendants of those who received the great promises of God — culminating in Jesus, who is the Christ.

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