Beyond the List: Lessons From Paul’s Closing Words [Romans 16:1-16, 21-23]

November 10, 2024

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 11/10/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 16:1-16, 21-23

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Every single person, every single act of service, matters deeply to God.

This includes you.

— That’s the heart of Paul’s message.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao nears the end of our study in the book of Romans where we find Paul seemingly rolling the credits of acknowledge for the conclusion of his letter.

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But upon closer inspection, we discover he is not just listing names, but honoring individuals — teachers, hosts, friends, and those who have worked tirelessly in the background — because it all does matter to God.

God’s vision for the church values every member, every gift, and every quiet labor of love. This isn’t just Paul’s list; it’s a picture of what it means to belong to a family of faith.

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Delays, Detours, and Divine Timing: Following God’s Plans [Romans 15:22-33]

October 27, 2024

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 10/27/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 15:22-33

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Avg Guy: I have plans! I have things I want to do — places I want to go…

SBC Host: …And let me guess… those “plans” — at least for right now — aren’t God’s plans… are they?

Avg Guy: No, they’re not.

The struggle is real.

How can we support each other in this area? How do we stay committed to God’s plans when our desire might be for different plans?

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we find Paul in the middle of delays, detours, and the desire to visit Rome — but he continues to stay dedicated to serving the church and uniting believers across cultures.

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And it is through this challenge of responsibility that we witness Paul’s heart for prayer, partnership, and perseverance.

We learn what it means to “strive together” in prayer and the gospel. And ultimately, we see how Paul offers us a model for living out our faith, building unity, and trusting God’s timing in all things.

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