God does not allow his people to “keep to themselves,” instead he requires that we get actively involved in meeting the needs of our brothers & sisters in 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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- Alcorn, Randy. Money, Possessions, and Eternity. Tyndale House, 2003.
- Bellah, Robert. Habits of the Heart: Individualism & Commitment in American Life. UC Press, 1996.
- Blomberg, Craig L. Neither Poverty nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions. InterVarsity Press, 1999.
- Crossman, Meg. Perspectives Exposure: Discovering God’s Heart for All Nations. YWAM Publishing, 2003.
- Frazee, Randy. The Connecting Church. Zondervan, 2001.
- Getz, Gene. Biblical Theology of Material Possessions. Moody Press, 1991.
- Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn. Ephesians 4:1-16. An Exposition on Christian Unity. Baker Books, 1998.
- Mandryk, Jason. Operation World: The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation. Seventh Edition. Biblica Publishing, 2010.
- Putnam, Robert. Bowling Alone: The Collapse & Revival of American Community. Touchstone, 2001.
- Ryken, Philip Graham. The Communion of the Saints: Living in Fellowship with the People of God. P & R, 2001.
- Schaeffer, Francis. The Church at the End of the Twentieth Century. Crossway Books, 1994.
- Smith, Christian. Passing the Plate: Why American Christians Don’t Give Away More Money. Oxford Press, 2008.
- Swindoll, Charles. Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living. Word, 2002.
- Whitney, Donald. Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church: Participating Fully in the Body of Christ. Moody, 1996.