July 7, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 26, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 05/26/2024
Preacher: David Teves, deacon
Key Text: Matthew 7:21-29
Description:
Sand or Rock?
…two types of foundations on which to build your house.
BUT ONLY ONE CAN WITHSTAND THE STORM.
Which one will you choose??
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Deacon David Teves shares that there are only two types of people in this world: those who will enter the kingdom of God, and those who will not.
In the conclusion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns against self-deception — for not everyone who outwardly professes Him as Lord, or who does mighty works in His name, will enter the kingdom of heaven.
You see it all depends on the FOUNDATION in which you build and live your life upon: the firm, stable, secure foundation of Christ… or the unsound, decrepit, parlous foundation of the world.
For truly only those who are grounded on the Rock — true disciples living a life of obedience to Him — will enter.
To the others, Christ will declare:
“I never knew you.”
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May 19, 2024
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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
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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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April 28, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 04/28/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 11:25-36
Description:
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:
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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April 21, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 04/21/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 11:11-24
Description:
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.
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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April 14, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 04/14/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 11:1-10
Description:
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.
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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April 7, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 04/07/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 10:14-21
Description:
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.
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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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.
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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March 24, 2024
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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.
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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March 10, 2024
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Date: 03/10/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 10:9-13
Description:
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.
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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March 3, 2024
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Date: 03/03/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 10:5-8
Description:
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.
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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February 25, 2024
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Date: 02/25/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 9:30 — 10:4
Description:
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.
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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February 11, 2024
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Date: 02/11/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 9:14-18
Description:
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.
…For it is in His hands, we find our purpose, our calling, and our only source of mercy.
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February 4, 2024
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Date: 02/04/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 9:14-18
Description:
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.
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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