ThanksLIVING [Hebrews 13:15-19]

July 3, 2022

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 07/03/2022

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 13:15-19

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Avg Guy: Are sacrifices that we see in the Bible still required?

SBC Host: What do you mean?

Avg Guy: Well, because sacrifices were such a part of Old Testament worship, are there any sacrifices or offerings pleasing to God in the New Covenant?

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and addresses this very question.

Avg Guy: After all, even if the sacrifice of atonement in Christ is complete and perfect, there were other sacrifices that were part of the Old Testament economy.

SBC Host: That’s corr—

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Avg Guy: Do any of these carry over??

SBC Host: Wel—

Avg Guy: And they are still required in the life of the Christian?

SBC Host: You’d better listen up.

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Outside the Camp [Hebrews 13:9-14]

June 26, 2022

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 06/26/2022

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 13:9-14

Description:  

SBC Host: No one wants to be on the “outside.”

Avg Guy: It is on the INSIDE where we want to be!

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and shows us how as much as our desire to be on the “inside” is true for us, it was even more true for the Israelites. For to be on the “outside” usually referred to the curse of being outside the camp or outside the city.

It meant being away from God and His people… apart from His blessing.

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And yet, the author of Hebrews gives us an entirely new way to understand what it is to be considered on the outside… for it is OUTSIDE the gate that Christ suffered and died: And in this traditional place of curse, Christ and all His benefits are found.

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Acceptable Through Faith [Hebrews 11:4]

November 14, 2021

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 11/14/2021

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 11:4

Description:

Two brothers went before the Lord to offer a sacrifice. One was accepted…the other, rejected.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews in which we examine this perplexing situation.

After all, as brothers, Cain and Abel had the same parents and were likely raised the same way. They both believed in God. And they both offered sacrifices from their labor and toil.

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But the end of the story leaves one brother dead and the other exiled.

Why??

…The very question the author of Hebrews seeks to answer.

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I Remember Their Sins No More [Hebrews 10:11-18]

September 12, 2021

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 09/12/2021

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 10:11-18

Description:

GOD: “I REMEMBER YOUR SINS NO MORE.”

SBC Host: You heard Him. The finality and decisiveness of the sacrifice of Jesus for our sins is such that God declares that, in Christ, our sins are as good as forgotten.

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and explains that because of this, there will never be a need for another sin atoning sacrifice.

Christ has done it all!  …His words spoken at the cross, proven true: “It is finished.”

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Obedience and Sacrifice [Hebrews 10:1-10]

September 5, 2021

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 09/05/2021

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 10:1-10

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SBC Host: Pretend you’re an Israelite, and I ask you to make a drawing of “the law,” what would you draw? …What image would best represent it?

Avg Guy: I have no idea.

SBC Host: Exactly.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and explains that while we — being in possession of the New Testament — certainly have a richer, more complete idea of what the shadows of the law of the Old Testament pointed toward… we would struggle knowing what to draw too!

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For even with this additional knowledge, we can’t fully grasp the expanse of the multiple facets of what the law actually entails — until we begin to see the lines of the sketch take shape: revealing an image of obedience and sacrifice that foreshadows the fullness of the reality of the law which we will one day completely see and experience in all of its glory.

For the sketch is Christ.

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The Certainty of Death and Judgment [Hebrews 9:23-28]

August 29, 2021

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/29/2021

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 9:23-28

Description: It’s a subject that most would rather ignore, but all agree is certain: DEATH. And inextricably linked to this inevitability is an even more avoided topic: JUDGEMENT.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and reminds us how the Scriptures necessarily tie death and judgment together. After all, death comes as the consequence of sin.

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But we need to understand, death is NOT the end… rather, it’s the BEGINNING of eternity — an eternity where we either enter into the fullness of joy in the presence of our Heavenly Father, or an eternity filled with condemnation when we are cast into the lake of fire.

Because you see, which eternity becomes your destiny, hinges on that very topic most of us would rather not ponder: JUDGEMENT.

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Last Will and Testament [Hebrews 9:15-22]

August 8, 2021

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/08/2021

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 9:15-22

Description: Forgiveness of sins and shedding of blood. The two are tied together in Scripture and cannot be separated.

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and shows us that this truth was clearly seen in the Old Testament shadow and is perfectly fulfilled in the New Testament reality — the sacrifice of Christ.

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The Blood of Jesus [Hebrews 9:11-15]

August 1, 2021

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/01/2021

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 9:11-15

Description:

Blood.

Why does the Bible speak so often about it?

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews in which he addresses the question about the Bible’s focus on blood…

Avg Guy: Wait a minute! Blood, that’s an Old Covenant thing. I mean with all the goat sacrifices and such.

SBC Host: I understand. But that doesn’t mean the NEW Covenant is not without blood — Christ’s.

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Avg Guy: Good point.

SBC Host: The question is not about whether there is blood, but rather, when it comes to the blood that God requires for us to be right in His eyes, how does the blood sacrifice of animals pale in comparison to the blood sacrifice of Jesus?

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The Heavenly Sanctuary [Hebrews 8:1-6]

July 11, 2021

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 07/11/2021

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 8:1-6

Description:

Tabernacle Building Vignette

writer: We can stop pitching the tent, Eliakim, for the Lord has pitched the True Tent… our True Tabernacle of the Heavenly Realm!

Eliakim: There you go again! You and your writings.

writer: Eliakim, listen to me!…. Don’t you see? Jesus is our Priest, now… our High Priest in heaven… And His work far surpasses what our priests here on earth could EVER do!

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews, where we learn right alongside them about a better ministry….

writer: Don’t you read Torah?

Eliakim: God warned Moses on the mountain. That’s all I need. Now we have a tabernacle to erect. Grab your hammer, and help me! Follow the plan.

writer: Yes, you are right. God warned Moses to follow the pattern because it had to be precise. This tent, and everything that our earthly priest do in here in it, is but a shadow — a hint — of what goes on in the True Sanctuary of Heaven.

And the work that has been given to our High Priest, Jesus, is much greater than the work of OUR priests.

…Eliakim, don’t you find it strange that this tent we erect, time and time again, has no chair for the priest in which to sit?

Eliakim: How can he! Have you seen all the offerings and sacrifices?? He has far too much work to do!

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writer:  That is my point, Eliakim. Jesus’ work is different. He has obtained a more excellent ministry than our priests, and the New Covenant which He brings is much greater than the Old… because it is based on better promises.

Eliakim, in the Heavenly Tabernacle there are places to sit. And Jesus, our High Priest, at the right hand of the throne of His Father… SAT DOWN!

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The Perfect Priest and Sacrifice [Hebrews 7:26-28]

July 4, 2021

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 07/04/2021

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Hebrews

Key Text: Hebrews 7:26-28

Description:

SBC Host: What type of priest and sacrifice does God require to save men?

Avg Guy: Bulls and goats, right??

SBC Host: It is true that some have thought that the sacrificial shadows of bulls and goats sufficed; but that doesn’t take into consideration that the sacrifices themselves were offered by priests who were just as in need of a savior, as the people they represented.

Avg Guy: Good point! …Then I know, the answer must be Christ!

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and shows us that to say Christ is a fitting high priest or was a fitting sacrifice is to say that Jesus perfectly fit God’s requirement, as well as man’s need.

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The Levitical Priesthood could never do that.

But Christ’s perfect priesthood is able to perfect imperfect people and make them fit for heaven.

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The Great Day of Wrath [Revelation 6:9-17]

January 20, 2019

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 01/20/2019

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Revelation

Key Text: Revelation 6:9-17

Description: Last week on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, we saw the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse who were sent out at the bidding of Christ as He opened the first four of the seven seals.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, we come to seal number five and six as Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Revelation.

With the opening of the fifth seal we witness the martyrs that have come out of this present evil age, crying for God to judge the evil doers and avenge them.

SBC logo 204x204The sixth seal is God’s response… for with the opening of this seal, we get a glimpse of the final day of wrath, of de-creation, and the absolute terror the enemies of God will experience.

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Sacrifice of Praise [Hebrews 13:15]

December 17, 2017

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 12/17/2017

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Key Text: Hebrews 13:15

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Scandia Host: Sacrifice and Praise.

Average Guy: Wait a minute are we playing a game of opposites?

Scandia Host: No, but I can see what you mean. Because “sacrifice” sounds somber and costly.

Average Guy: –And “praise” sounds joyful… and a lot easier than “sacrifice.”

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao takes to the pulpit once again – following the fresh sting of the sudden loss of his son – and points out that when it comes to these two words, it’s not always one or the other, for the author of Hebrews tells us that we are to offer a sacrifice of praise. In fact, much of the New Testament describes the Christian life as the intersection between these two terms, where they not only meet but become intertwined into the very warp and woof of what it means to be a Christian.

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The Lord will Provide [Genesis 22:1-24]

April 23, 2017

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 04/23/2017

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Genesis

Key Text: Genesis 22

SBC logo 204x204Description: It’s a living parable of substitutionary sacrifice with extraordinary theological and historical significance. Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Genesis, where we find ourselves starting in chapter 22 with a test of Abraham, but concluding in the pages of the New Testament with a picture of redemption… redemption found only in Jesus Christ.

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God Remembered Noah [Genesis 8:1-22]

September 4, 2016

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 09/04/2016

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Genesis

Key Text: Genesis 8

SBC logo 204x204Description: The ark didn’t save Noah, God did.  Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues our study in the book of Genesis where we come to understand that Noah’s faith wasn’t in a vessel of wood and pitch but rather in the Lord — the Lord God Almighty, who even as His wrath poured forth judgement on mankind and creation, was able to show Noah His goodness and mercy.

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  • God Remembers Noah
  • Noah Waits Upon the Lord
  • God Commands Noah
  • Noah Worships God

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Jephthah: Hero of Feeble Faith [Judges 12:1-7]

August 9, 2015

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/09/2015

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Judges

Key Text: Judges 12:1-7 and Hebrews 11:32

Description:  After Jephthah’s defeat of the Ammonites and the wicked sacrifice of his own daughter, his troubles are not over.  He is rebuked by the Ephraimites and ends up fighting against them and over 40,000 Ephraimites die.  Israelite killing Israelite.

With all of the sinfulness and tragedy in the life of Jephthah, the book of Judges is not the only place we see mention of his name.  Jephthah surprisingly is listed in the “Hall of Faith” in Hebrews 11.  We explore how Jephthah might have “made the cut”.

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From Victory to Tragedy [Judges 10:17-11:40]

August 2, 2015

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/02/2015

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Judges

Key Text: Judges 10:17-11:40

JephthahDescription:  The Judge Jephthah was a man who was despised and rejected by his brethren but who ended up saving them from the hand of the Ammonites. Yet even as God used him, he did an unthinkable act and sacrificed his daughter to God…a sacrifice that God didn’t want and certainly didn’t approve of.

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Freedom Not Compulsion [Philemon 1:13-14]

February 1, 2015

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 02/01/2015

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Philemon

Key Text: Philemon 1:13-14

Description:  Paul is careful not to force Philemon to do anything, but rather he makes an appeal based on love and allows the Holy Spirit to lead Philemon in Christian freedom to serve God.

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  1. Paul’s Initial Purpose
  2. Paul’s Self Denial
  3. Paul’s Sincere Compliment

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Christian Love [1 John 3:10-18]

November 24, 2013

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Date: 11/24/2013

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: 1 John

Key Text: 1 John 3:10-18

Description: John provides a look at the central command of the Christian: to emulate Christ in the manner in which the Christian manifests love toward his fellow man.

  • Christian Love Recalls the Lord’s Command (v.11)
  • Christian Love Rejects Hatred (v.12-15)
  • Christian Love Requires Sacrifice (v. 16)
  • Christian Love Reaches Out (v17-18)

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The Lamb of God [John 1:29-34]

October 16, 2011

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Date: 10/16/2011

Preacher: Frank Acevedo, elder

Series:  John

Key Text: John 1:29-34

Description: In John 1:29-34 we have A Grand Declaration of who Jesus is and the revelation of how God is going to do it, followed by the continuing testimony of the Baptist.

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Servants in Submission to Their Sovereign (part 3) [1 Peter 2:21-25]

April 19, 2010

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Date: 04/18/2010

Preacher: Frank Acevedo, elder

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Description: The Good Shepherd is one of the thrusts of Biblical scripture. This illustration encompasses many ideas, including God’s care for his people and his discipline to correct the wandering sheep. The tendency of humans to put themselves into danger’s way and their inability to guide and take care of themselves apart from the direct power and leading of God is also reinforced with the metaphor of sheep in need of a shepherd.

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