Not Forsaken: The Election of a Remnant [Romans 11:1-10]

April 14, 2024

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 04/14/2024

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 11:1-10

Description:  

Avg Guy: It’s official! God has rejected His people, Israel, in favor of the Church.

SBC Host: No. No He hasn’t. In fact, Paul is emphatic over the matter. As an Israelite himself, he is the *perfect example* of why this is absolutely NOT the case.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans in which we see a profound, gracious continuity in God’s dealings with His people — a thread that runs from Abraham to Christ, and beyond.

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In chapter 11, the Apostle Paul introduces us to the concept of a “remnant” — Israelites chosen by God, by grace (not works) — standing as a testament of His faithfulness to His promises…

…promises that are fulfilled not just in historical happenings, but in the reality of Christ’s kingdom, already present and yet fully coming.

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God’s Good Purpose [Romans 8:28]

December 17, 2023

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 12/17/2023

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Romans

Key Text: Romans 8:28

Description:  

Life often unfolds like a tapestry, woven with threads of joy, pain, triumphs, and trials.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans and shows us that in the midst of our uncertainties, there’s a profound promise nestled in the heart of Romans 8:28 —

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— a promise that speaks to the very fabric of our existence and God’s sovereign purpose in the life of every believer.

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It’s About Time! [Ecclesiastes 3:1-15]

August 21, 2022

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 08/21/2022

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Ecclesiastes

Key Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Description:  

SBC Host: It’s one of the first questions that a person learns in a new language—

Avg Guy: Excuse me — guy with the microphone. What time is it?

SBC Host: You’re absolutely right!! That’s the first question!

Avg Guy: No, I’m serious.

SBC Host: Oh, it’s 9:58. Church starts in two minutes.

Avg Guy: Good. There’s still time. Where’s the bathroom?

SBC Host: Down the hall and to the right.

Avg Guy: [takes off down the hall, and calls back] How much does it cost?

SBC Host: [calling to him down the hall] The bathroom is free… and so is church!

Avg Guy: Thanks!

SBC Host: [speaking to podcast audience] …And THOSE are the OTHER questions.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Ecclesiastes in which we talk about “time.” It’s what life is made of.

The ebb and flow of events chronicle our days, and yet to what point??

What are we to do with this time we’ve been given?

We frantically attempt to make more of it, quickly spend it, and then try to find it!

But it brings more questions than answers. God has ALL the answers, but leaves us with questions. So what do we do??

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Don’t spend too long thinking about it…

[clock ticking]

…Because time is moving on.

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Thy Will Be Done [Matthew 6:10b]

July 12, 2020

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 07/12/2020

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: The Church: The Lord’s Prayer, CoronaVirus

Key Text: Matthew 6:10b

Description:

SBC Host: [narrating audio bible] …Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in ear—

Avg Guy: [knocking on booth glass] Excuse me.

SBC Host: I’m kind in the middle of recording here.

Avg Guy: My apologies. But I’ve always wondered, why should we pray to God that “His WILL be done”? I mean isn’t His will always done? He is God after all.

SBC Host: Good point…. Hang tight for just a second.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao welcomes our congregation back in-person after 17 weeks of Corona Captivity in this pandemic of 2020 and continues his series on The Church — specifically the Lord’s Prayer, in which we learn exactly why we are told pray that our sovereign God’s will be done.

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SBC Host: Sounds like this sermon was written just for you. Now if you’ll excuse ME.

Avg Guy: Okay… Bye.

SBC Host: [resumes narrating] …And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors….

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The Nature of Prayer [Matthew 6:9]

June 28, 2020

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 06/28/2020

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: The Church: The Lord’s Prayer, CoronaVirus

Key Text: Matthew 6:9

Description: We do it in private. We do it with our families. And we do it with our church.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, as we move into the homestretch on our Pandemic Stay-Home Virtual Church Service Program, Pastor Monty Simao continues his series on The Church in which he talks about prayer.

Prayer is one of the most essential parts of the Christian life.  

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And while, Christians are commanded to pray and unbelievers pretend to pray, it is Jesus who taught us to pray. What better teacher could we have than God the Son teaching us how to address God the Father.

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Nature of Prayer

  • Christian
  • Corporate
  • Cosmic
  • Consecrated

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The Christian Paradigm for All of Life [selected texts]

May 10, 2020

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 05/10/2020

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: The Church: Christian Living, CoronaVirus

Key Text: Proverbs 23:6-8; John 8:31-32; 1 Chronicles 29:11-13; Isaiah 45:6-7; Job 42:1-6; Romans 8:29-30, 28, 31-36, 37-39; 1 Peter 1:3-6, 2:1-3, 4-5, 2:12-25

Description: 

Avg Guy: The Corona Crisis is Careening out of Control!!! The Constraints are Crazy! Those in Command say we Can’t Congregate, have Crushed Commerce, and have Cut-off Camaraderie! They are Culpable and must be Charged!

SBC Host: Woah! That’s a lot of C’s. Here’s one more: How ought the Christian think about and react to the world around us?

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao preaches a message, as we continue to move through the Pandemic of 2020, that reminds us that what we believe — and the Bible makes this very clear — affects how we behave.

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And because of that, how someone reacts to the circumstances of life, gives us insight as to what hey believe about God.

Do they react in fear or in anger?… or is their reaction one of peace?

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Notes:

3 Foundational Pillars of the Christian Worldview

  1. God is sovereign over all of His CREATION
  2. God is sovereign over our SALVATION.
  3. God is sovereign over the STRENGTHENING of our FAITH.

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Sweet and Bitter [Revelation 10:1-11]

March 31, 2019

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 03/31/2019

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Revelation

Key Text: Revelation 10

Description: And then John looks up and sees an image that makes Colossus of Rhodes look small and the gods of the Roman pantheon look… well, weak.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues our study in the book of Revelation in which witness right along with John… a mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, rainbow on his head, and face shining like the sun with feet like pillars of fire.

And yet, as breathtaking as this image is… this amazing being is just simply one of God’s servants do His bidding. 

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But through this vision, we capture a glimpse of God’s amazing sovereignty over a seemingly chaotic world which will one day come to an end — when the mysteries of the Lord Almighty will be revealed in the renewed world that awaits.

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Notes: 3 Take-aways from Rev 10

  1. God is in ABSOLUTE control
  2. This book has UNIVERSAL ramifications for everyone
  3. There is an END to suffering

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Three Ways God Speaks to Us [Psalm 19:1-14]

January 7, 2018

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Date: 01/07/2018

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Psalm 19

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Average Guy: Believing in God is utter nonsense. It’s ridiculous! Anyone who does has obviously checked his intelligence at the door. I mean how can someone believe in a God they can’t even see?

Scandia Host: That was pretty good.

Average Guy: Thanks, I’ve been practicing.

Scandia Host: Sadly, though, too many people believe this way — so much so that they have their own groups.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Elder Keith Barker opens the book of Psalms to show us that  even the heavens declare His name. They speak of His Glory, His Greatness, His Goodness, and His Grace. Nevertheless, even though God is shouting His existence into creation, a person with perfect vision can still be too blind to see it.

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Notes:

Three Ways God Speaks to Us

  1. Heavens
  2. Hands
  3. Heart

Challenge: 

If you are one who is unsure of God, consider seeking to know Him. Open a Bible to the book of John, ask God to reveal Himself, and read the text with an open mind. It might just prove to be the most exciting decision of your life.

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God’s Funnel [Genesis 11:10-32]

October 23, 2016

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Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 10/23/2016

Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor

Series: Genesis

Key Text: Genesis 11:10-32

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Notes:

  • God is Sovereign over Election
  • God is Sovereign over History
  • God is Sovereign over People

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A Man Called Job (part 1) [Job 1:1-5]

March 23, 2014

Monty Simao 2014Sermon Notes

Date: 03/23/2014

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Job

Key Text: Job 1:1-5

Description: This sermon (part 1 of 2) serves as an introduction to our series in book of Job — the aim of which is to see the Gospel and Christ even in the midst of an ancient book about the suffering of a man called Job. (Listen to Part 2)

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The First Gospel Proclamation [Genesis 3:1-21]

December 9, 2012

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Date: 12/09/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Key Text: Genesis 3:1-21

Description: Christmas is preeminently about God’s promise of a coming Savior who would rescue man from the curse of the fall. God’s mercy and grace is always seen in His works and in His interactions with man.  In the Garden of Eden Adam and Eve shook their fists to Heaven as they rebelled against God and God cursed them according to the covenant agreement.  No sooner had the curse been said God also proclaimed the Gospel of a coming Savior.

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From the Heavenly Places to our Knees [Ephesians 6:18-24]

December 2, 2012

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Date: 12/02/2012

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 6:18-24

Description: This book began proclaiming that God has given the believer every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places and now Paul has taken us from the heavenlies and brought us to our knees. Now as we conclude this book, we are reminded that it is all of God and we require His strength to sustain us …prayer helps us remember that.

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God’s Eternal Plan [Ephesians 3:11-13]

September 19, 2010

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Date: 09/19/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:11-13

Description: God has a plan that is as eternal and perfect as He is. Understanding that God is in control should provide us with a boldness and confidence in approaching God and dealing with the circumstances of life.

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