February 11, 2024
Sermon Notes
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
Sermon Notes
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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January 28, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/28/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 9:10-13
Description:
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.
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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January 14, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/14/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 9:1-9
Description:
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.
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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January 7, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/07/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 8:31-39
Description:
Questions. Questions that comfort… while at the same time challenge the depths of our faith, and the breadth of our understanding of God’s love.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we explore a passage that demonstrates the unshakeable love of God in Christ Jesus — a love that transcends our trials, our fears, and even our weaknesses.
This is not just theology for the mind, though;
it’s a balm for the soul, especially in times when our faith is tested by the trials of life.
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December 31, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 12/31/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 8:29-30
Description:
Foreknowledge — Predestination — Calling — Justification — Glorification
…each a link in God’s “Golden Chain of Redemption.”
Today on the Scania Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which the Apostle Paul presents us with a breathtaking panorama of God’s redemptive plan…
— a plan that spans from eternity past to eternity future —
…where we are invited to ponder the mysteries of God’s sovereign grace.
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December 24, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 12/24/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Advent
Key Text: Genesis 3:1-21
Description:
Advent — a time of reflection and anticipation.
Today, Christmas Eve morning, on the Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao delves into the story that changed the course of humanity: God’s perfect creation and the entrance of sin into all that He had made.
This story is not just about the first sin, though, it’s a mirror reflecting our own struggles, hopes, and the profound need for redemption.
Because when all that Adam and Eve ought to have expected was God’s wrath, in the midst of Almighty’s curse was (and is) a promise of a Savior to come.
So even as sin entered the world, hope also entered with the promise of Jesus the Savior who would crush the head of the serpent once and for all.
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December 17, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 12/17/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 8:28
Description:
Life often unfolds like a tapestry, woven with threads of joy, pain, triumphs, and trials.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us that in the midst of our uncertainties, there’s a profound promise nestled in the heart of Romans 8:28 —
— a promise that speaks to the very fabric of our existence and God’s sovereign purpose in the life of every believer.
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November 19, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/19/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 8:26-27
Description:
What happens when we can’t pray?
It’s not that we have forgotten HOW to pray, it’s just that we have no words… We’re weak.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we see that when we can’t pray… God helps us:
The Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf when words cannot be found.
For God meets us in our weakness and upholds us in His grace.
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November 12, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/12/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 8:18-25
Description:
Sometimes we find ourselves at the intersection of Suffering and Hope.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we dig deeper into this profound intersection.
For in the midst of affliction and trials, we can find peace knowing we have an assured hope based on the finished work of Christ and the promises of God.
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November 5, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/05/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 8:12-17
Description:
“For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, ‘Abba! Father!’”
Romans 8:14-15
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we uncover the incredible truth that we are not just servants, but adopted children of God… destined for an inheritance beyond imagination.
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October 29, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/29/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 8:12-17
Description:
Movie Trailer Voice-Over Guy: In a world brimming with obligations and expectations, what if our truest debt wasn’t to society or self… but to Spirit?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which as contemplate this debt, we discover the profound transition from obligation to liberation… and from fear to sonship.
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October 1, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/01/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 8:5-11
Description:
What you set your mind on matters.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and preaches that when you go at it on your own — apart from God — you are driven by the flesh. Consequently, your mind is set on the carnal, fleshly aspects of life.
…And lest you think it’s working out, the Bible instructs, it does not end well:
“For the mind set on the flesh is DEATH.…”
But when you live your life transformed by Christ, you can’t help but set your mind above, on the Spirit — which ends very well:
“…For the mind set on the Spirit is LIFE and PEACE.…”
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September 24, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 09/24/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 8:1-4
Description:
Failures. Failures we all too easily relate to.
Today on Scanida Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and points out that with Paul describing his ongoing battle with sin in chapter 7 and the shortcomings he’s experienced because of it, we’d expect to see a judgement against it in chapter 8.
Instead, right at the beginning, what we see is one of the most triumphant announcements in all of Scripture:
“Therefore there is now no condemnation in Christ Jesus.”
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September 17, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 09/17/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 7:13-25
Description:
The BATTLE is REAL.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which Paul addresses, in chapter 7, the very real internal struggle that Christian believers experience everyday: the battle between the desires of the flesh and the desires of the Spirit.
Yes we live in a Romans 7 world… but it is equally true that we live in a Romans 8 world where victory is certain.
But until then, life will be marked by battle and this battle will never lighten up… until we are called home or the Lord comes again.
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August 13, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/13/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 7:7-13
Description:
Like a sleeping dragon, sin reclines guarding its hoard.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and explains that without the law…
√ Men lie at ease.
√ Their consciences are at rest.
√ They think good of themselves.
But then the law comes in and rouses the dragon — turning what was once seemingly peaceful to unleashed fury.
For the more Law reveals, the more Dragon reveals… its true character.
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August 6, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/06/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 7:1-6
Description:
The Believer has experienced a change in relationship with the Law.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we read, as Believers, how this change in our relationship with the Law of God came about.
And what it means concerning our obedience to the Law, now that we are found in Christ.
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July 30, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/30/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 6:15-23
Description:
Whom do you serve?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and poses this question.
Because while it’s not uncommon for an unbeliever to see themselves as living in freedom while Christians submit themselves to bondage, the Bible paints a different picture.
For the one you serve is your master.
If you serve sin, you are enslaved to sin… and your path leads to death.
If you serve righteousness, you are freed from sin… and, instead, enslaved to God who gives eternal life.
Your choice.
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July 16, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/16/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 6:8-14
Description:
LEGALISM.
It’s attractive because it stresses obedience to the law. It’s weak because the law is unable to help us in our plight.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shares how Paul had been accused of preaching a gospel that encouraged immoral living — for some lived as if sin still reigned in their lives.
But that was not what Paul was doing at all!
Rather than encouraging loose living, Paul preached the gospel of GRACE.
For grace is able to do what the law cannot:
Grace gives desire and will to obey…and power to the once powerless.
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July 9, 2023
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/09/2023
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 6:1-7
Description:
Avg Guy: I believe you could argue that sinning is ultimately good!
SBC Host: That’s a pretty big statement. What do you mean?
Avg Guy: Well, we are saved apart from our works, right?
SBC Host: Right.
Avg Guy: And since we know that “when sin increases grace abounds all the more”… It’s obvious the law is now obsolete.
SBC Host: I’m not sur—
Avg Guy: —It’s simple: More sin equals more grace! And who wouldn’t want more grace?? Ergo, sin is good. I rest my case.
SBC Host: Careful. Your line of thinking will not end well.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us that this twisted thinking challenged the Gospel.
Man was turning grace into a license to sin — distorting the God’s Word and corrupting many in the church.
In our passage, Paul responds to these challenges to show the impossibility of such a view — using our union with Christ to show how such an idea would be simply absurd.
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