November 13, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/13/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 12:10-13:4
Description: Spiritual Giant or Faithless Coward? What do you think of when you hear the name Abraham?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Genesis and shows us that
Abraham is often described as the “Father of the Faith”
…but as we will see in our message, Abraham is given that title not because of his mighty faith and obedience (because just like you and I, he falls short), but because he is the spiritual father of all who believe the promises of God. In other words, it’s not Abraham’s faith that earns him the epitaph… but rather our Almighty God who is proven faithful.
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Notes:
- Have FAITH in God no matter your CIRCUMSTANCES
- Have FAITH in God no matter your FEELINGS
- Have FAITH in God because God is FAITHFUL
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November 6, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/06/2016
Preacher: Keith Barker, elder
Key Text: Matthew 13:24-30; 37-42
Description: Many folks, with the best of intentions, sit each week in their favorite church pew and are presented with a lovely talk that comes close to being from the Word of God.
The man up front is wearing a nice suit, has a traditional hair cut, a big Bible, and a degree in theology.
He reads a passage and then gives a stirring and interesting talk. The congregation all listen intently, shake hands, smile, and go home… feeling like, by attending church, they’ve done their bit to please God.
In today’s message we are going to be taught – by Jesus’ own words – a Truth that could make some folk reassess their relationship with the Lord Jesus.
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October 30, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/30/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 11:27-12:9
Description: When God calls… do you answer?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Genesis, in which we come across one of the most pivotal moments in redemptive history: God’s call of Abram – the father of all those who believe… the line in which God chose to make a great nation and ultimately deliver His Son, Jesus Christ. Pivotal indeed. But it’s also pivotal because we learn a lot in this moment in history. We learn that there is nothing “super-human” about Abram – he’s more like us than we think… And we learn that God is more amazing than we ever dared imagine.
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Notes:
- God is PATIENT when our Faith is Weak
- God CALLS us into a Foreign and Hostile land
- God KEEPS all of His Promises
- God REASSURES us Along the Way
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October 23, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/23/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 11:10-32
Description: Is God really in control??? Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Genesis and shows us that even through the Bible’s genealogies we can see God at work, sovereignly orchestrating the affairs of man to bring about His purposes. For He is sovereign over EVERYTHING – sovereign over the BIG things in life, and even sovereign over those things, which to you and I, may seem too small to matter.
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Notes:
- God is Sovereign over Election
- God is Sovereign over History
- God is Sovereign over People
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October 16, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/16/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 11:1-9
Description: …And pride overtook their hearts, as they set out to build a tower so high that it reached Heaven… a tower so high that everyone around the world would know about it and want to be part of it.
They would be great. They would be famous. And God had no place in their equation.
So God came down and confused their language. And the building stopped.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Genesis in which we see that even after the flood of Noah, man still rebelled against God. God had commanded man to be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth; instead – to keep from being scattered – the people gathered together and built a city and a tower. They weren’t interested in honoring God’s name, they wanted a name for themselves. And while the Tower of Babel may be gone, man is still sinfully trying to make a name for himself and, just like during the time of Babel, this too will be judged.
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Notes:
- BEWARE of the False Unity that the World offers APART from GOD.
- BEWARE of Pride because it will be JUDGED by GOD.
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October 9, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/09/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 10
Description: Genesis Chapter 10 is often skipped over. Most of us struggle through these long and ancient genealogies. Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our Study in the book of Genesis in which he takes us through the descendants of Noah in Chapter 10… and shows us that while genealogies are often tedious to move through, God always has a purpose for what He reveals in His Word. Oftentimes to see His purpose, though, we need to view a passage through the eyes of redemptive history. And when we do this with Genesis 10, we see more than a genealogy: what we see is a picture of God’s judgment, grace, and Gospel.
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Notes:
- The Table of Nations shows us God’s JUDGEMENT
- The Table of Nations shows us God’s GRACE
- The Table of Nations shows us God’s GOSPEL
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October 2, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/02/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 9:18-29
Description: For 950 years, Noah walked with God. But in the last captured moment of his life, we read that he was drunk and naked and ridiculed by his own son… leaving many of us wondering: “What happened??? He was such a righteous man.”
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, we see that the Bible is careful to record sad events such as this in the lives of great men, to both warn us – lest we also fall – and for us to remember that God alone – not Noah – is the hero in this story (and in every story), and it is to Christ that we are to look.
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Notes:
- BEWARE OF MORAL FAILURE AFTER SPIRITUAL SUCCESS (Gen 9:18-21)
- Spiritual Success
- God rescues Noah (Gen 6:17-18)
- God blesses Noah (Gen 9:1)
- God covenants with Noah (Gen 9:8-15)
- Moral Failure
- Sin distorts our blessings (Gen 9:21a)
- Sin displays our weaknesses (Gen 9:21b)
- BEWARE OF REJOICING OVER THE CALAMITY OF OTHERS (Gen 9:22-23)
- Sin Glories in Ruin
- Righteousness Glories in Restoration
- BEWARE OF THE FAR-REACHING COSTS OF SIN (Gen 9:24-29)
- Your Sin Will Become Known (Gen 9:24)
- Your Sin Will Bring Devastation to You and Your Family (Gen 9:25)
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September 18, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 09/18/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 9:8-17
Description: When most people consider the Covenant that God made with Noah, they have the tendency to think of rainbows …and not much else. But in this incredible section of Scripture we see promises that extend to every man, woman, and animal, and even the earth itself. And in those promises we see where God’s judgment and mercy meet foreshadowing the final redemptive work of Christ.
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Notes:
- COVENANT PROMISE (Gen 9:8-11)
- COVENANT SIGNIFICANCE (Gen 9:12)
- COVENANT SIGN (Gen 9:12-17)
- Gracious Symbol
- Grace in Judgement – Immanuel (God with us)
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September 11, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 09/11/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 9:1-7
Description: Genesis Chapter 9 put bacon on the menu. Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues our study in the book of Genesis in which we see that with the flood behind us, the old world is gone – it is destroyed. But through God’s grace a new one is provided…with Noah, in a sense, acting as another “Adam” – and all generations of the earth coming through him. And so one of the obvious questions becomes (besides allowing for bacon) in what ways has God’s relationship with man changed since the flood, and in what ways is it still the same? For that you’re going to have to listen, but one thing is for sure: With Chapter 9, we gain a fuller picture of the character of God, as we begin to catch a glimpse of the depth of His love towards man with the great and incredible unfolding of His Covenant of Grace.
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Notes:
- Creation Ordinances (Gen 9:1-7)
- Covenant Stipulations (Gen 9:8-11)
- Covenant Sign (Gen 9:12-17)
Some Questions Answered:
- In what ways did the flood change God’s expectations of men?
- Does God expect of Noah the same things as He expected from Adam?
- Is man still in the Image of God after the fall into sin?
- Does man still have dominion in a world that was wiped out because of man’s rebellion?
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September 4, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 09/04/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 8
Description: 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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Notes:
- God Remembers Noah
- Noah Waits Upon the Lord
- God Commands Noah
- Noah Worships God
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August 28, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/28/2016
Preacher: Keith Barker, elder
Key Text: 1 Kings 10:1-5; Matthew 12:42
Description:
“The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon and his connection with the Name of God. She came to put his reputation to the test by asking tough questions. She made a grand and showy entrance into Jerusalem—camels loaded with spices, a huge amount of gold, and precious gems. She came to Solomon and talked about all the things that she cared about, emptying her heart to him. Solomon answered everything she put to him—nothing stumped him. When the queen of Sheba experienced for herself Solomon’s wisdom and saw with her own eyes the palace he had built, the meals that were served, the impressive array of court officials and sharply dressed waiters, the lavish crystal, and the elaborate worship extravagant with Whole-Burnt-Offerings at the steps leading up to The Temple of God, it took her breath away.”
— 1 Kings 10:1-5 MSG
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Elder Keith Barker laments the great sadness in the world today: that so many know the name of Jesus… yet do not (or will not) grasp who He is. (Even the Disciples who walked with Jesus during His days traveling the dusty trails in Israel, didn’t understand that indeed He was far greater than even King Solomon). Yes, the Truths of the Bible are hidden only to those who refuse to seek them.
In our sermon, Elder Barker recounts the history of the Queen of Sheba seeking to know whether or not “The Great” King Solomon was as great as his reputation held. … And that’s really the point: this African queen — so many decades ago — set an excellent example for us today. Hearing of the wisdom of Solomon, she sought him with an open heart to confirm the stories of his greatness.
…”Oh that everyone walking the earth today would come to Jesus with the same hunger and honesty seeking the Truth.”
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Notes: 6 Ways Jesus is Greater than Solomon
- Wisdom
- Work
- Worship
- Wealth
- Workers
- Worth
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August 21, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/21/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 7
Description:
“Then the flood came… and the water increased and lifted up the ark…. The water prevailed and increased greatly upon the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. The water prevailed more and more upon the earth, so that all the high mountains everywhere under the heavens were covered…. All flesh that moved on the earth perished…. all in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, died…. They were blotted out from the earth; and only Noah was left, together with those that were with him in the ark.”
(taken from Gen 7:17-23)
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Genesis and covers one of the most well-known and hotly-debated accounts in the Bible: The Flood of Noah. Oftentimes, though, with all the attention it garners, in the midst of exerting our focus and efforts in trying to defend it (or avoid it), we Christians miss something amazing — we miss the amazing part the flood plays in the history of our redemption.
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Notes:
- The Callouses are worth it.
- The Call is to Come in.
- The Carnal man is rescued.
- The Calendar is given.
- The Case for the Flood.
- The Connection to Baptism.
- The Christ of Noah.
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August 14, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/14/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 6:9-22
Description: Everyone knows the story of Noah’s Ark! In fact, it may be the most well-known Bible story outside of Christian circles. Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, we explore Noah and the Ark, as Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the Book of Genesis. And while most are quite familiar with the story of Noah, many do not realize just how important he is in redemptive history… and how his life and calling provide us with a beautiful picture of the final Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
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Notes:
- Noah and Grace
- Noah and Adam
- Noah and the Ark
- Noah and the Covenant
- Noah and Christ
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August 7, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/07/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 6:1-8
Description: In the book of Genesis, who are the “sons of God” and who are the Niphilim?
… Questions that many have asked, and it’s why this passage may be the most controversial passage in the entire book of Genesis. And while many, over the years, have offered answers as to who they think the sons of God and Niphilim are… what we’ll find is that the best answers are the ones that best fit the context of the book of Genesis.
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Notes:
- Intermarriage and Spiritual Decline (Gen 6:1-4)
- Intentions and Spiritual Depravity (Gen 6:5-7)
- Initiative and Singular Grace (Gen 6:8)
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July 31, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/31/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 5
Description: A long list of dead men who lived long ago…what’s the point???
Chapter 5 is one of those chapters we usually skip, after all, just about the whole thing is a genealogy. The Apostle Paul tells us though that:
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”
…And that means that even Genesis 5 is given by God for our benefit. For those who doubt, all we can say is “Come and see.”
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Notes: Genesis Chapter 5
- The purpose of Ancient Genealogies
- The purpose of Genesis Chapter 5
- Key Individuals
- The marks of the Gospel
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July 27, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 04/09/2000
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: Mark
Key Text: Mark 10:41-45
Description: Join us as we turn the back the clock to 2000 to listen to a Scandia Bible Church “Classic.” In this Classic Sermon Pastor James Allen continues our study of the Gospel according to Mark.
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July 24, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/24/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 4:17-26
Description: Chapters 4-6 of Genesis show us the fullness of sin as it takes dominion in the hearts of men. In the opening verses of Chapter 4, that we covered last week, we saw the complete spectrum of human experience from righteous worship to heinous murder. This week, as we study the second half of Genesis 4, we see the formation of culture and the sinfulness that permeates throughout.
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July 17, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/17/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 4:1-16
Description: Chapters 4-6 of Genesis show us the fullness of sin as it takes dominion in the hearts of men. In the opening verses of Chapter 4, we see the complete spectrum of human experience from righteous worship to heinous murder.
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Notes: Genesis Chapter 4
- v 1-2 = Gift of Life
- v 3-5 = Experience of Worship
- v 6-7 = Appeal to Cain
- v 8-12 = First Murder
- v 13-16 = The Unrepentant Sinner and the Patient God
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July 10, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/10/2016
Preacher: Keith Barker, elder
Key Text: James 1:1-4
Description: If your life is a challenge, be encouraged that you are a normal human being. The Bible tells us that there will be ongoing trials, testing and temptations. Christianity will not make you immune. The only difference for a Christian is that they can rest in absolute confidence that their loving God is with them. This truth is developed beautifully in the first verses in the Book of James.
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Notes:
- TEMPTATION
- Fact
- Force
- Form
- Face
- Fruit
- enjoyment
- endurement
- enlargement
- enrichment
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July 3, 2016
Sermon Notes
Date: 07/03/2016
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Genesis
Key Text: Genesis 3:20-24
Description: The last five verses of Genesis Chapter 3 give us a glimpse into the work that Christ would accomplish and a picture of substitutionary atonement. We are left with a picture of a God who is a Savior and who will bring about good in the midst of man’s sin and rescue Adam’s fallen race from their sin and misery.
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