About the Series
February 2017
Have you ever felt pressured to be more spiritual than Jesus? Were you ever part of a religious system that added extra rules to God’s Word?
C.S. Lewis said: “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.”
Is there a way out? Can we ever heal from spiritual abuse? Join us for this 4-week sermon series as we discover how to heal from hard religion or help our friends who are still trying to recover.
Messages in this Series
Series Resources
Future Grace
This Week's Recommended Book February 26, 2017 - Sermon Series: Ouch! Healing from Hard Religion Sermon: Marinate in Grace Book: Future Grace by John Piper
Bulletin (February 26, 2017)
Pastor's Letter Dear Friends, Welcome to Bible Center! We’re glad you joined us. Today, we finish the four-part series, Ouch! Healing from Hard Religion. Many have shared how this series has given you a greater appetite for grace and hope. This morning, we’ll gaze at...
God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible
This Week's Recommended Book February 19, 2017 - Sermon Series: Ouch! Healing from Hard Religion Sermon: Just Put the Ball in the Hoop Book: God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible by Vaughan Roberts
Bulletin (February 19, 2017)
Pastor's Letter Dear Friends, Welcome to Bible Center! It’s our joy to host the annual Bible Center School Emphasis Sunday. Why am I thrilled with BCS? The fine young men and women on the platform today showcase the answer. They owe their success to: God’s grace,...
When People are Big and God is Small
This Week's Recommended Book February 12, 2017 - Sermon Series: Ouch! Healing from Hard Religion Sermon: Just Put the Ball in the Hoop Book: When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man by Edward T. Welch
Bulletin (February 12, 2017)
Pastor's Letter Dear Friends, Welcome to Bible Center! I’m thrilled you’ve joined us today. Throughout the Bible, God refers to His church as a family. Jesus found us as a ragamuffin group, saved us by His grace, and continues to transform our lives. Together, we...
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse
This Week's Recommended Book February 5, 2017 - Sermon Series: Ouch! Healing from Hard Religion Sermon: Find a Safe Place Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse: Recognizing and Escaping Spiritual Manipulation and False Spiritual Authority Within the...
Bulletin (February 5, 2017)
Pastor's Letter Dear Friends, Welcome to Bible Center! Thank you for being with us today. God’s church is beautiful. Jesus makes a big deal about how much He loves His church. In Weight of Glory, C. S. Lewis recognized, “To be loved by God, to be delighted in as an...
Sermon Series | Ouch! Healing from Hard Religion
February Sermon Series Have you ever felt pressured to be more spiritual than Jesus? Were you ever part of a religious system that added extra rules to God’s Word? C.S. Lewis said: “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the...