Big, festive, and costly celebrations are not something Christians came up with for Christmas; God has set a precedent and left us an example of celebrating our redemption in joyful and celebratory ways.
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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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- Brown, William. The Tabernacle: Its Priests and Its Services. Hendrickson Publishing, 1996.
- Carson, D.A. From Sabbath to Lord’s Day: A Biblical, Historical and Theological Investigation. Wipf & Stock, 2000.
- DeMoss, Nancy. The Attitude of Gratitude: Developing a Thankful Heart. Life Action Ministries, 2000.
- Edersheim, Alfred. The Temple: Its Ministry and Services (updated edition). Hendrickson Publishing, 1994.
- Getz, Gene. Real Prosperity: Biblical Principles of Material Possessions. Moody Press, 1990.
- Kurtz, J. H. Offerings, Sacrifices and Worship in the Old Testament. Hendrickson Publishing, 1998.
- Piper, Noel. Treasuring God in Our Traditions. Crossway Books, 2007.
- Rainey, Barbara. Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember. Crossway Books, 2003.
- Ratzlaff, Dale. Sabbath in Crisis. LAM Publications, 1995.
- Riggle, H.M. The Sabbath and the Lord’s Day. LAM Publications, 2001.
- Ryken, Leland. Redeeming the Time: A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure. Baker, 1995.
- Stiegemeyer, Julie. Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend. Concordia Pub., 2003.
- Swindoll, Charles. Hope Again. Word Publishing, 1996.
- Swindoll, Charles. Laugh Again. Word Publishing, 1991.
- Wilson, Doug. Joy at the End of the Tether: The Inscrutable Wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Canon Press, 1999.