God designed and directed all Christians to faithfully attend church, participate in a small group, and engage in some kind of ministry that is beneficial to the church.
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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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- Robert Bellah. Habits of the Heart: Individualism & Commitment in American Life. UC Press, 1996.
- Kenneth Berding. Confusing Word and Concept in ‘Spiritual Gifts’. Journal of the ETS, 2000.
- Bob Buford. Halftime: Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance. Zondervan, 1994.
- Ajith Fernando. Reclaiming Friendship. Herald Press, 1993.
- Randy Frazee. The Connecting Church. Zondervan, 2001.
- Julie Gorman. Community That Is Christian. Victor Books, 1993.
- Os Guinness. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Word Publishing, 1998.
- D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Ephesians 4:1-16. An Exposition on Christian Unity. Baker Books, 1998.
- Andrew Murray. Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness. Bethany House, 2001.
- Robert Putnam. Bowling Alone: The Collapse & Revival of American Community. Touchstone, 2001.
- Philip Graham Ryken. The Communion of the Saints: Living in Fellowship with the People of God. P & R, 2001.
- Oswald Sanders. Spiritual Leadership. Moody Press, 1980.
- Francis Schaeffer. The Church at the End of the Twentieth Century. Crossway Books, 1994.
- Charles Swindoll. Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living. Word, 2002.
- Donald Whitney. Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church: Participating Fully in the Body of Christ. Moody, 1996.