August 25, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/25/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 14:1-12
Description:
It was so trivial.
… But there you were, at odds with another brother or sister in Christ over something like a food choice or a holiday tradition.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and takes us through a section of Scripture that challenges us to rethink how we handle these differences.
What if the real issue wasn’t about who’s right or wrong, but about how we love one another and accept one another in the midst of our diversity?… as we discover how to embrace unity without sacrificing our convictions.
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August 21, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 02/12/1998
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: John
Key Text: John 15:7-11
Description:
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.
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August 18, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/18/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:8-14
Description:
Debt: the state of owing and an obligation to repay.
…But, what if there was ONE debt we should never repay?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we’re challenged to allow this idea to transform who we are — as we live in the light of Christ’s return and cast off the deeds of darkness.
Because there IS one debt we should never repay, but rather embrace.
…And that debt is Love.
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August 14, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 02/05/1998
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: John
Key Text: John 15:1-6
Description:
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.
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August 11, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/11/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:3-4 | Matthew 22:17-22
Description:
And then Jesus said, “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.”
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans — this time gaining additional insight by exploring our passage through the lens of Matthew.
In a world where government authority often intersects with our personal faith, we’re tasked to navigate the tension between our civic duties and our ultimate allegiance to God.
How’s that even possible??
What does it means to ‘render to Caesar,’ while at the time, recognizing the limits of earthly power?
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Pastor Monty’s Guidelines in Determining:
When to Pushback Against Perceived Overreach
1. Maintain respect for legitimate authorities.
2. Discern between core duties and prudential judgements.
3. Evaluate the longterm ramifications.
4. Seek counsel and Christian wisdom.
5. Weigh the testimony to the watching world.
6. Ask, “Is it worth the offense?”
7. Pray for discernment and courage.
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August 7, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/29/1998
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: John
Key Text: John 14:25-31
Description:
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.
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August 4, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/04/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:1-7 | Revelation 13:1-10
Description:
Romans 13. Revelation 13.
— Two chapters of the Bible containing two powerful, yet seemingly contrasting passages: Divine Order and Beastly Rule.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and juxtaposes it with Scripture from the Bible’s final book: Revelation.
In Romans 13, believers are exhorted to submit to governing authorities, recognizing them as instituted by God to maintain order and justice.
But then in Revelation 13, we’re presented with vivid imagery of governing powers depicted as a beast waging war against the saints.
What does all this mean??
And as Christians, what are we to make of it?
If governance in our earthly world can reflect both divine order and opposition to God — in the words of Francis Schaeffer —
“How shall we then live?”
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July 31, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/22/1998
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: John
Key Text: John 14:16-24
Description:
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.
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July 28, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/28/2024
Preacher: Josh Peglow, pastor
Series: 1 Peter
Key Text: 1 Peter 5:1-5
Description:
Humility.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study in the book of 1 Peter in which we learn that humility is the key which church leaders are to ground themselves…
…if they are to faithfully shepherd the church as God intends.
Likewise, that same key applies to the “sheep” that follow.
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July 24, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/15/1998
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: John
Key Text: John 14:7-17
Description:
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.
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July 21, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/21/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:6-7 | Genesis 9:1-7
Description:
Covenance and Governance
…we’re instructed to live under both.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which he begins a wide-angle exploration on the principles of authority and human responsibility — and he does this by not only looking to our current text in Romans, but also by turning back to foundational text in Genesis.
For what we’ll find is that these two passages intersect to not only inform our understanding of authority, the establishment of government, and our role in society… but how we are to govern and steward His creation.
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July 17, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 12/11/1997
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: John
Key Text: John 14:1-6
Description:
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1997 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen continues with our study of the Gospel of John.
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July 14, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/14/2024
Preacher: Josh Peglow, pastor
Series: 1 Peter
Key Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Description:
For doing evil… or for doing good:
Two different reasons one can suffer.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study in the book of 1 Peter in which believers are urged to ensure that their suffering is a result of their Christian witness rather than wrongdoing.
Peter addresses the reality of suffering for being a Christian and encourages us not to be surprised by the fiery trials we may face.
Such suffering is cause for rejoicing, for it is a participation in the suffering of Christ… which means on the day in which it is revealed, we will also share in His glory.
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- Expect trials and Rejoice in Them (12-13)
- Suffer for the Right Reasons (14-16)
- Suffer Expectantly (17-18)
- Trusting Our Faithful God’s Good Will (19)
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July 10, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 12/04/1997
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: John
Key Text: John 13:21-38
Description:
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1997 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen continues with our study of the Gospel of John.
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July 7, 2024
Sermon Notes
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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July 3, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/20/1997
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: John
Key Text: John 13:1-20
Description:
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1997 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen continues with our study of the Gospel of John.
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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 26, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/12/1997
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: John
Key Text: John 12:29-50
Description:
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1997 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen continues with our study of the Gospel of John.
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June 23, 2024
Sermon Notes
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 19, 2024
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/06/1997
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: John
Key Text: John 12:12-28
Description:
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 1997 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon, Pastor James Allen continues with our study of the Gospel of John.
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