Though costly, we ought to rejoice that making a difference in people’s live for Christ has such gratifying present benefits.
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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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- Bridges, Jerry. The Joy of Fearing God. Waterbrook Press, 1999.
- Henry, Matthew. The Pleasantness of a Religious Life: A Puritan’s View of the Good Life. Christian Focus, 1998.
- Johnson, Barbara. Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy. Word Publishing, 1990.
- Lloyd-Jones, Martyn. A Life of Joy and Peace: An Exposition of Philippians. Baker Books, 1995.
- Lloyd-Jones, Martyn. Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure. Eerdmans, 1965.
- Ortberg, John. Gifts: The Joy of Serving God. Zondervan, 2000.
- Swindoll, Charles. Laugh Again. Word Publishing, 1991.
- Taylor, Hudson, et al. Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret. Moody Press, 1987.
- Wilson, Doug. Joy at the End of the Tether: The Inscrutable Wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Canon Press, 1999.