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.
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.
It’s both a privilege and a struggle… yet every moment of hardship is infused with purpose.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues our study in the book of Colossians, where Paul presents a powerful vision of gospel ministry.
In this passage, we see how we are called to rejoice even in suffering, how the gospel is open to all, and how laboring for Christ is not in our own strength — but in His.
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.
Have you ever felt that your faith has been stretched to the breaking point?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study in the book of Colossians in which Paul takes us on a guided tour from “Ruin to Reconciliation” — emphasizing the importance of continuing in the faith. Paul shows us that continuing in the faith is not a matter of *our* strength, but on us relying on Christ’s.
For it is only by understanding the depth of our spiritual ruin that we can fully understand the amazing work of Jesus Christ to reconcile us to God.
— 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.
Over 700 years before Christ, the prophet Isaiah spoke of a Great Light breaking into the darkness — a Child that would bring peace, justice, and restoration to a world weighed down by darkness and despair.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao brings us an advent sermon that explores this stunning prophecy from Isaiah that points us to Jesus, the Messiah.
For Jesus not only fulfills these promises delivered by the prophet nearly 3,000 years ago, but He also transforms our lives this very day.
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1998 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen concludes our study of the Gospel of John.
“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him.”
— Colossians 1:16
Heaven and earth. Visible and invisible. They’re not just a poetic way of communicating; they’re a powerful way of expressing totality.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study in the book of Colossians, where we see Paul masterfully and artistically describe Christ using merisms: a style in which, by contrasting extremes, the communicator is able to more completely express a level of comprehensiveness… of wholeness — from the very ends, to all points in between.
This is critical as Paul lays a necessary foundation about Christ in the first part of his letter to the people of Colossae. It’s a foundation that paints a breathtaking picture of the Lord Jesus Christ’s supremacy and centrality to all of creation.
For he is not just saying that Christ is significant; he is saying that Christ is everything.
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1998 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen continues with our study of the Gospel of John.
And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, in a dream, saying,
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
Merry Christmas and welcome to our special Scandia Bible Church Christmas Eve Service for 2024, as we gather and praise the coming of our Lord and Savior with our traditional Lessons and Carols service — a progression of scripture readings, congregational hymns, and instrumental and vocal music from our church family… to remind and retell the story of stories that would forever change the world.
If we can just get beyond the lights, gifts, and celebrations…
What is the true meaning of Christmas??
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, on this Sunday before Christmas, Pastor Monty Simao turns to the book of 1 Timothy where Paul cuts to the heart as to why we celebrate Advent. And he does it with a simple, clear, yet profound, answer to our question.
The true meaning of Christmas is that…
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”
— God’s incredible grace and mercy made visible in the coming of Jesus… bringing hope to a broken world.
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1998 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen continues with our study of the Gospel of John.
[Automated Crosswalk Voice]: Walk-sign. On. Follow Christ.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study in the book of Colossians in which we learn that the more we learn about Christ… the more we can follow Christ…
…deepening our understanding of His will for our lives… pleasing Him in every respect, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in our knowledge of Him and our gratitude of Him…
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1998 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen continues with our study of the Gospel of John.
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1998 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen continues with our study of the Gospel of John.
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1998 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen continues with our study of the Gospel of John.
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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