As God’s children we are required to selflessly band together to support, encourage and strengthen one another when any of us are suffering, persecuted or attacked.
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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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- Calvin, John. Faith Unfeigned. Banner of Truth, 2010.
- Crossman, Meg. Perspectives Exposure: Discovering God’s Heart for All Nations. YWAM Publishing, 2003.
- Edwards, Jonathan. Charity and Its Fruits. Banner of Truth, 1969.
- Foxe, John. Foxe’s Book of Martyrs. The John C. Winston Co., 1926.
- Hefley, James and Marti. By Their Blood: Christian Martyrs of the 20th Century. Baker Books, 1996.
- Kroll, Woodrow. Struggling with Selfishness: Choosing to Look Past Yourself. Back to the Bible, 1996.
- Mandryk, Jason. Operation World: The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation. Biblica Publishing, 2010.
- McKeehan, Toby and Mark Heimermann. Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus. Albury Publishing, 1999.
- Ryken, Philip Graham. The Communion of the Saints: Living in Fellowship with the People of God. P & R, 2001.
- Swindoll, Charles. Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living. Word, 2002.
- Tada, Joni Eareckson. When God Weeps: Why Our Suffering Matters to the Almighty. Zondervan, 1997.
- Water, Mark. The New Encyclopedia of Christian Martyrs. Baker Books, 2001.
- Wiersbe, Warren. Classic Sermons on Suffering. Kregel Publishing, 1984.
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