The Shield of Faith [Ephesians 6:15]

October 14, 2012

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Date: 10/14/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:15

Description: Paul has divided the whole Armor of God into two categories. We study the first piece of armor in the second category which is the shield of faith. We learn what faith is and how to wield it and why and how it protects us. We also learn how even our faith is nothing but the trust that we place upon the person and work of Christ.

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The Gospel of Peace to Prepare you for War [Ephesians 6:15]

October 7, 2012

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Date: 10/07/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:15

Description: Although it may sound strange to read about peace when we are being equipped for war, it is not strange at all. War and peace are always two sides of the same coin, and when you are at war with one party it usually means that you have established peace with another.  We are warring against the devil because we have experienced peace with God.  We need to remind ourselves of this peace with God: that Christ has purchased and firmly planted our feet into it so that we will be able to stand firm.

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Classic Edition – Letters to the 7 Churches – Sardis [Revelation 3:1-6]

October 7, 2012

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Date: 01/11/1998

Preacher: James Allen, pastor

Series: Letters to the 7 Churches

Key Text: Revelation 3:1-6

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 his series in the book of Revelation in which he unpacks the “Letters to the Seven Churches” — letters that show us some very important things about the relationship that exists between Jesus and His churches.  In this sermon (part 6 of 8) he examines the letter to Sardis.

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The Meeting on the Mountain [1 Kings 18:1-45]

September 30, 2012

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Date: 09/30/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Kings 18

Description: Israel had wandered away from Jehovah God, and they were worshiping false gods.  Elijah, a bold and brave Prophet, is used of God to point the people back to Himself.

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A Problem or a Situation [Mark 4:35ff]

September 23, 2012

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Date: 09/23/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Mark 4:35ff

Description: Storms will come and go in our lives. Jesus’ intent at such times is to have us find refuge in His promises.

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Breastplate of Righteousness [Ephesians 6:14b]

September 16, 2012

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Date: 09/16/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:14b

Description: The enemy is a slanderer and a liar. In our passage today, Paul shows us how Christ’s righteousness is as a shield about the sinner and protects us from the enemy’s lies and enables us to stand in the spiritual battle that we are engaged in.

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Gird Yourself with the Belt of Truth! [Ephesians 6:14a]

September 9, 2012

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Date: 09/09/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:14a

Description: In our Key Text today, Paul gives us the first of six pieces of armor.  It is this first piece, described as the “Armor of God,” which he commands us to put on so that we will be able to stand firm against the attacks of the enemy.

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Our Anchor Holds [Hebrews 6:19]

September 2, 2012

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Date: 09/02/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Hebrews 6:19

Description: Nearly all of the Bible can be read and understood at face value.  But there are some sections that can be confusing and misleading if not approached properly.  One such section we’ll look at today is the 6th chapter of the Book of Hebrews.

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Classic Edition – Letters to the 7 Churches –Thyatira [Revelation 2:18-29]

September 2, 2012

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Date: 01/04/1998

Preacher: James Allen, pastor

Series: Letters to the 7 Churches

Key Text: Revelation 2:18-29

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 his series in the book of Revelation in which he unpacks the “Letters to the Seven Churches” — letters that show us some very important things about the relationship that exists between Jesus and His churches.  In this sermon (part 5 of 8) he examines the letter to Thyatira.

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Being Ready [1 Peter 3:15]

August 26, 2012

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Date: 08/26/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Peter 3:15

Description: Each day of our lives we are exposed to unsaved people. If we are not ready to share Christ it won’t happen. The answer is simple: be ready.

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In the Strength of His Might (part 2) [Ephesians 6:12-13]

August 19, 2012

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Date: 08/19/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:12-13

Description: Paul describes our enemy and who it is we do not battle against and who we do battle against.

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Classic Edition – Letters to the 7 Churches – Pergamum [Revelation 2:12-17]

August 18, 2012

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Date: 12/21/1997

Preacher: James Allen, pastor

Series: Letters to the 7 Churches

Key Text: Revelation 2:12-17

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 his series in the book of Revelation in which he unpacks the “Letters to the Seven Churches” — letters that show us some very important things about the relationship that exists between Jesus and His churches.  In this sermon (part 4 of 8) he examines the letter to Pergamum.

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In the Strength of His Might (part 1) [Ephesians 6:10-11]

August 12, 2012

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Date: 08/12/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:10-11

Description: There is so much confusion over the concept of Spiritual Warfare.  Much of it stems from not understanding our position as believers in Christ and not understanding all that Christ has accomplished on our behalf. We need to remember that we fight from a position of victory and the battle has been won.

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Spiritual Warfare [1 Peter 5:8]

August 5, 2012

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Date: 08/05/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Peter 5:8

Description: The Bible is very clear about who is behind every bad thing that happens to individuals or families, or even nations. God’s Holy Word is the only absolute source of information on this topic and God has much to say about it.

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Holiness [1 Peter 1:15-16]

July 29, 2012

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Date: 07/29/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 

Description: We speak of the world spiraling down into depravity but in reality that’s where it has always been. God has an absolute standard of holiness. That call for holiness in our lives is clear in Scripture.

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Classic Edition – Letters to the 7 Churches – Symrna [Revelation 2:8-11]

July 22, 2012

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Date: 12/14/1997

Preacher: James Allen, pastor

Series: Letters to the 7 Churches

Key Text: Revelation 2:8-11

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 his series in the book of Revelation in which he unpacks the “Letters to the Seven Churches” — letters that show us some very important things about the relationship that exists between Jesus and His churches.  In this sermon (part 3 of 8) he examines the letter to Symrna.

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Slaves of Christ [Ephesians 6:5-9]

July 22, 2012

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Date: 07/22/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:5-9

Description: The single most prevalent description in the Bible of the Christian’s relationship with Christ is the slave/master relationship. If that is the case, why don’t we notice it when we are reading Scripture and what does that view of our Christian status declare about how we should then live?

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Christian Parenting [Ephesians 6:4]

July 15, 2012

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Date: 07/15/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:4

Description: Paul provides parents with two commands:  The first is negative as he tells parents what they are not to do.  The second is positive as Paul instructs Christian parents on their responsibilities and duties before the Lord.

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Following Far Off [Matthew 26:58]

July 8, 2012

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Date: 07/08/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Matthew 26:58

Description: For all of us who follow Jesus, each morning we have the fresh opportunity to draw close to Him. There is always the temptation as we go through our day that we, like Peter, will spend our day following Jesus at a distance — far off.

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Conscience [Romans 2:15]

July 1, 2012

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Date: 07/01/2012

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Romans 2:15

Description: God has created and placed in every person an awareness of good and bad.  We all use this marvelous tool daily but we don’t often identify it as conscience.

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