Life is not always smooth. In fact, suffering is almost guaranteed.
…So when you do suffer, is your reflex to dwell on your circumstances… or on Christ — the One who bears you up?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow, pauses on our study in Colossians and takes us to the book of Lamentations, where see Jeremiah move from the depths of despair to the heights of hope.
Because here’s the truth:
Even when everything in your world falls apart, the steadfast love of Christ never does… and never will.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow turns to the book of Lamentations as our congregation continues to struggle in this very real way.
In our passage we read how the author also faced intense suffering and all-consuming pain and sorrow.
But then, something remarkable happens — he chooses to remember.
He remembers that — even in the worst of times — God’s steadfast love never ceases, for His mercies are new every morning. And it is through this recollection that the author finds the hope that transcends even the deepest despair.
…Which ultimately is the reminder we need:
Hope is not something we wait for, but something we remember.
What do you do when everything falls apart and it feels like even God has turned away?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao presses pause on our Romans study and turns to Job, as our church mourns the loss of our dear brother in Christ, Elder Keith Barker.
In the midst of unimaginable suffering, Job offers a surprising declaration of hope:
“I know that my Redeemer lives.”
How can we find that same hope when life feels unbearable?
God helps us with this through the book of Job: a book where despair meets redemption and faith rises from the ashes of suffering.
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.
When looking at the structure of the Church, you can’t help but come across the diaconate — deacons.
But just what is a deacon?
Why are they needed?
And what do they do??
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao takes a necessary break in our study in the book of Romans to further our understanding of deacons — because this morning we’re installing not one, but two!
We’ll see that while the deacon certainly plays a special role in the Church, their role isn’t far off from ours:
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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