About the Series
May 2017
A Study Through the Book of Philemon
Do you ever wish your life were as perfect as it appears on Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat? It’s fun to post pictures of ourselves on the perfect date, at the gym, smiling at church, surrounded by a group of friends, or fitting into those skinny jeans a few years ago.
However, God invites us to live authentic, honest lives. Life is filled with many joys, but it’s not always picture perfect. Have you ever been at odds with an old friend? Have you ever been offended or offended someone else? Has life ever taken advantage of you, or left you holding a grudge? Have you ever looked around and realized you’re surrounded by broken people?
Join us for this 4-week, verse-by-verse study through the Book of Philemon. Just like your family, God’s family is messy sometimes. Relax… We don’t have to be picture perfect because Jesus already fulfilled that role for us!
Messages in this Series
Series Resources
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t
This Week's Recommended Book May 28, 2017 - Sermon Series: Not So Picture Perfect Sermon: How Can I Be a Peacemaker? Book: Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek
Bulletin (May 28, 2017)
Pastor's Letter Dear Friends, Welcome to Bible Center! I’m glad you’ve chosen to share your holiday with us. What does Memorial Day mean to you? Maybe it’s the day your favorite pool opens. Perhaps it’s when you plant a few flowers, paint the deck, or blow the dust...
The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict
This Week's Recommended Book May 21, 2017 - Sermon Series: Not So Picture Perfect Sermon: How to Make Friends with Enemies Book: The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande
Bulletin (May 21, 2017)
Pastor's Letter Dear Friends, Welcome to Bible Center! I’m glad you’re here and hope you’ll make yourself at home. Today, we’re thrilled to honor and pray for our graduates! This is an unforgettable time in all of their lives. Some are graduating from high school,...
If You Bite & Devour One Another: Principles for Handling Conflict
This Week's Recommended Book May 14, 2017 - Sermon Series: Not So Picture Perfect Sermon: A Face Only a Mother Could Love Book: If You Bite & Devour One Another: Principles for Handling Conflict by Alexander Strauch
Bulletin (May 14, 2017)
Pastor's Letter Dear Friends, Welcome to Bible Center! I’m glad you’re spending the morning with us. Like Golden Delicious apple pie, Mother’s Day is part of our West Virginia heritage. It’s the third-largest card-sending holiday in the U.S., with 141 million cards...
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making
This Week's Recommended Book May 7, 2017 - Sermon Series: Not So Picture Perfect Sermon: What Does God's Family Look Like? Book: Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Timothy Lane & Paul Tripp
Bulletin (May 7, 2017)
Pastor's Letter Dear Friends, Welcome to Bible Center! Today we begin a new 4-week series, Not So Picture Perfect. We’ll walk verse-by-verse through the Book of Philemon and hear God’s invitation to live authentic, honest lives. Why can Christians live this way?...
Sermon Series | Not So Picture Perfect
May Sermon Series A Study Through the Book of Philemon Do you ever wish your life were as perfect as it appears on Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat? It’s fun to post pictures of ourselves on the perfect date, at the gym, smiling at church, surrounded by a...