Because God draws near to the church that responds rightly to his correction, we must do everything a joyful church requires of us and pray for everything only God can supply to make it so.
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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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- Alcorn, Randy. Happiness. Tyndale House Publishers, 2015.
- Bowman, Robert M., Jr. Why You Should Believe in the Trinity. Baker Books, 1989.
- Edwards, Jonathan. Charity and Its Fruits. Banner of Truth, 1969.
- Erickson, Millard J. Making Sense of the Trinity. Baker Books, 2000.
- Holmes, Jonathan. The Company We Keep: In Search of Biblical Friendship. Cruciform Press, 2014.
- Pettegrew, Larry D. The New Covenant Ministry of the Holy Spirit. Kregel Publications, 2001.
- Ryken, Philip Graham, ed. The Communion of the Saints. P&R Publishing, 2001.
- Strauch, Alexander. The Hospitality Commands: Building Loving Christian Community. Lewis & Roth Publishers, 2016.
- Swindoll, Charles R. Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living. W Publishing Group, 2002.
- Welch, Edward T. Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love. Crossway, 2015.
- White, James R. The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of Christian Belief. Bethany House Publishers, 1998.
- Whitney, Donald S. Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church. Moody Press, 1996.
- Wilkins, Steve. Face to Face: Meditations on Friendship and Hospitality. Canon Press, 2002.