November 28, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/28/2021
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Hebrews
Key Text: Hebrews 11:7
Description:
Telephone Vignette
Store: Bob’s Lumber.
Customer: Yes. Hello. I need 3.1 million board feet of gopher wood delivered out to my place tomorrow morning please.
Store: Can I get a name on that order?
Customer: Noah.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews where we are learning a lot about faith right now. And Noah is yet another example of one that put action behind his belief.
To the outsider, he would have looked crazy. Everything around Noah said that building a boat — a ship of such enormity — was a ridiculous endeavor. He didn’t even live near a boat launch!
…And yet without a cloud in the sky — BY FAITH — Noah knew that it was about to rain.
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November 21, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/21/2021
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Hebrews
Key Text: Hebrews 11:5-6
Description:
[Voice Compilation]
So all the days that Adam lived were…
So all the days of Seth were…
So all the days of Enosh were…
So all the days of Kenan were…
So all the days of Mahalalel were…
So all the days of Jared were…
So all the days of Methuselah were…
So all the days of Lamech were…
So all the days of Noah were…
…AND HE DIED.
They ALL died — except two: Elijah and Enoch… the two men in all of history who have not tasted the pains of death. Why?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and explains that the Bible records much about Elijah; but about Enoch…not so much.
Consequently, throughout church history, Enoch’s sparse record has been a source of speculation.
The author of Hebrews, however, helps us decipher what it was about the life of Enoch that was so pleasing to God — so pleasing that he spared him death.
…And the answer may not be what we think.
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November 14, 2021
Sermon 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.
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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November 7, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 11/07/2021
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Hebrews
Key Text: Hebrews 11:1-3
Description:
SBC Host: To live by faith — what does it mean??
Avg Guy: …It means, mustering the courage and taking a leaping step into the dark.
Avg Gal: …It’s channeling the power that comes from positive thinking to bring about what you want.
SBC Host: These are NOT Biblical views of faith.
Avg Guy/Gal: Oh.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and shows how the author not only defines faith for us, but gives us example after example of those that went before, who knew what it meant to live by faith: the saints of the Old Testament.
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October 31, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/31/2021
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Reformation Sunday
Key Text: Luke 24:13-27; John 2:13-22, 5:39-47
Description:
“Christ-Centered.”
It’s an adjective that has become more and more popular in recent years when describing any number of activities either in the church or in the lives of God’s people. And while this descriptor is helpful and often a necessary reminder, we usually don’t give credit where credit is due for this perspective in the Christian life.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, on this Reformation Sunday, Pastor Monty Simao takes some time to reflect on this term, because it’s one that involves the Reformers.
For as the Reformers returned to the authority of Scripture, they, also, began to see that Jesus, Himself, revealed Himself as the “scope” of all the Scriptures.
What this means is that the credit goes to Christ: for all of Scripture is “Christ-Centered” — it all points to Him, and therefore, Jesus is the target and the end of all revelation from God.
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October 24, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/24/2021
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Hebrews
Key Text: Hebrews 10:35-39
Description:
What does it mean that the righteous shall live by faith?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and explains that we often hear this phrase and immediately think it’s about the doctrine of justification… because Paul uses that expression to teach that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
But there is another part to it: Not only are we justified by faith, but we live and hope by faith as well.
In the darkest of days, the believer should live by faith, meaning that the people of God continue to trust in Him and cling to His promises even when distress and disaster have come to them.
Knowing not only that God is faithful and will not let their soul come to destruction, but also that Christ is coming to bring an end to all calamity in a final judgment that is so complete, it will right every wrong.
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October 17, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/17/2021
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Hebrews
Key Text: Hebrews 10:32-35
Description:
Remember the “Good Ol’ Days”?
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and explains that when we encounter difficult times, it’s natural for us to remind ourselves of former days that were better — probably because we feel that doing so will give us the needed courage to face our current challenge.
The writer of Hebrews takes the opposite approach, though. Instead of recalling former times of ease, he tells his readers to recall former times of hardship! … times of affliction and persecution.
Why?
Because when we remember God’s past faithfulness during trying times, we are encouraged to persevere…in the hope of our eternal reward.
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October 13, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/14/2001
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: Mark
Key Text: Mark 16:14-18
Description:
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 2001 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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October 10, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/10/2021
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Hebrews
Key Text: Hebrews 10:26-31
Description:
WARNING: The only plan of salvation is hinged upon Jesus Christ.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and reminds us that it is Christ’s perfect righteousness — and only His righteousness — that makes us acceptable to God.
Christ offered the perfect sacrifice of His own blood and it was through His blood that the New Covenant was established. There is no salvation in any other covenant nor is there any other way to God.
Therefore, the one who repudiates the New Covenant has no sacrifice that can be offered to God to make himself acceptable. He has repudiated the only basis of receiving forgiveness, mercy, and grace and will only find wrath apart from Christ, and it is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the Living God.
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October 6, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 01/07/2001
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: Mark
Key Text: Mark 16:12-13
Description:
Join us as we turn the back the clock to 2001 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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October 3, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 10/03/2021
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Hebrews
Key Text: Hebrews 10:19-25
Description:
While the Gospel is good news about what Christ has done and not good news about what we have done, it does have ramifications on what we do.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Hebrews and explains that these changes in our life are the fruit of regeneration — brought about by God.
…And yet in a practical way we are encouraged to pursue this fruit by pursuing Christ and asking ourselves:
“How then shall I live in light of what Christ has done for me?”
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September 26, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 12/31/2000
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: Mark
Key Text: Mark 16:9-11
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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September 19, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 12/24/2000
Preacher: James Allen, pastor
Series: Mark
Key Text: Mark 16:1-8
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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September 12, 2021
Sermon 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.
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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September 5, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 09/05/2021
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Hebrews
Key Text: Hebrews 10:1-10
Description:
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!
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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August 29, 2021
Sermon 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.
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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August 22, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/22/2021
Preacher: David Teves, guest preacher
Series: Five Solas
Key Text: Ephesians 2:1-10
Description:
Avg Guy: I’m a pretty good person. I go to church, read my Bible, say nice things to people. I’m certainly not like HER. She’s the epitome of sex, drugs, and rockin’ roll!!
SBC Host: Careful.
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, brother in Christ, David Teves fills in at the pulpit to continue his 5 Solas Series, in which, this time, we look at Grace — the GIFT (not anything of YOUR doing), but the gift of God from which we have been saved through faith… so that NO ONE may boast.
Because you see when we start comparing ourselves to our neighbor to estimate our standing in the Heavenly Court — the devil only laughs.
When you understand that the comparison has never been with your neighbor — but with the Almighty, Infinite God of the Universe — you indeed realize, that right from the beginning, you were DEAD.
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August 15, 2021
Sermon Notes
Date: 08/15/2021
Preacher: Josh Peglow, guest preacher
Key Text: 3 John 1:9-12
Description:
Avg Guy: As Christians, we must choose carefully who we imitate.
SBC Host: —Wait a minute… Are you trying to imitate *ME*??
Avg Guy: Well, ya.
SBC Host: Okay. Try it with less whine, then. Like this:
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Josh Peglow fills in at the pulpit and opens the book of 3rd John to show us that God has provided mature believers… (Okay, now your turn)
Avg Guy: …as an example to encourage our sanctification.
SBC Host: (It’s a start).
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Choose Carefully who you Imitate…
- A NEGATIVE Example: Diotrephes (9-10)
- the Character of a BAD example
- the Behavior of a BAD example
- the Indictment of a BAD example
- A CALL to Imitate the WORTHY (11)
- the Command to Imitate
- the Test
- A POSITIVE Example: Demetrius (12)
- the Universality of a GOOD example
- the Integrity of a GOOD example
- the Approval of a GOOD example
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August 8, 2021
Sermon 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.
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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August 1, 2021
Sermon 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.
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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