While our modern Christmas celebrations may increase problems and pressures, God’s Spirit can enable us to keep our hearts calm and focused on the incomparable value of knowing Christ.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Barclay, William B. The Secret of Contentment. P & R Publishing, 2011.
- Burroughs, Jeremiah. The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. Banner of Truth, 1981.
- Eastman, Dick. No Easy Road: Inspirational Thoughts on Prayer. Baker Books, 1971.
- Hiebert, D. Edmond. Working with God Through Intercessory Prayer. BJU Press, 1991.
- Lindsell, Harold. When You Pray. Tyndale House, 1969.
- Lloyd-Jones, Martyn. A Life of Joy and Peace: An Exposition of Philippians. Baker Books, 1995.
- Lutz, Susan. Thankfulness: Even When It Hurts. P & R, 2002.
- MacArthur, John. Anxious for Nothing: God Cares for the Cares of Your Soul. Victor Books, 2006.
- Mitchell, Curtis C. Praying Jesus’ Way: A New Approach to Personal Prayer. Revell Co., 1977.
- Moody, D. L. Prevailing Prayer. Moody Press, 1987.
- Mueller, George. Answers to Prayer: From George Muller’s Narratives. Moody Press, 1984.
- Spurgeon, Charles. Power in Praising God. Whitaker House, 1998.
- Strauss, Lehman. Sense and Nonsense About Prayer. Moody Press, 1974.
- Wiersbe, Warren. This is the Life: Enjoying the Blessings and Privileges of Faith in Christ. Bakers Books, 2014.
- Wilson, Doug. Joy at the End of the Tether: The Inscrutable Wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Canon Press, 1999.