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June 2016
Sweet tea. Ice-cold lemonade. The laughter of children. A walk on the beach. Sleeping in. An all-day fishing trip. A crispy-bacon breakfast. An afternoon nap in a hammock. How does God feel about these earthly pleasures? How much does God want us to enjoy summer vacations and seasons of rest?
We are praying that this upcoming sermon series offers a breath of fresh air to Christians who are burdened by false standards, impossible expectations and misguided ideas of holiness. God certainly calls us away from idolatry, but He welcomes us to a banquet of rest where we can taste and see that He is good. Pastor Shawn Thornton, Bible Center’s former Senior Pastor (1997-2008), will be joining Pastor Friend for this series by preaching here on Sunday, June 12th.
May this four-part sermon series invite us into greater worship and gratitude for the God of all good gifts!
Messages in this Series
Matt Friend - June 5, 2016
Who Invented Pleasure?
Scripture References: Psalms 16:1-11
From Series: "The Ridiculously Deep Doctrine of Vacation"
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June 19 –
Sermon: What Dads & Kids Teach Us About Vacation
Book: Abba’s Child by Brennan Manning
June 12 –Sermon: When the Resort Becomes the Cave (Thornton)
Book: All But Normal: Life on Victory Road by Shawn Thornton
June 5 –Sermon: Who Invented Pleasure?
Book: Becoming Worldly Saints: Can You Serve Jesus and Still Enjoy Your Life? by Michael E. Wittmer
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Bulletin (June 5, 2016)
Pastor's Letter Dear Friends, Good morning and welcome to Bible Center Church! Whether you are fully rested or barely hanging by a thread, we pray today’s service will be a special blessing to you. On a scale of 1-10 (with “10” being fully rested and “1” being far...
Sermon Series | The Ridiculously Deep Doctrine of Vacation
Sweet tea. Ice-cold lemonade. The laughter of children. A walk on the beach. Sleeping in. An all-day fishing trip. A crispy-bacon breakfast. An afternoon nap in a hammock. How does God feel about these earthly pleasures? How much does God want us to enjoy summer...
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