We must count the high cost of helping people pursue Christ and be willing to pay it – for god’s sake and their good.
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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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- Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Cost of Discipleship. SCM Press Ltd., 1959.
- Fabarez, Mike. Expanding Your Ministry: More Ministry Beyond Your Comfort Zone. Message #01-05
- 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.
- Mayhue, Richard. The Healing Promise: Is It Always God’s Will to Heal? Christian Focus Publications, 1997.
- McKeehan, Toby and Mark Heimermann. Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus. Albury Publishing, 1999.
- McKeehan, Toby and Mark Heimermann. Jesus Freaks Volume 2: Stories of Revolutionaries Who Changed Their World. Bethany House, 2002.
- Miller, Kevin A. Secrets of Staying Power: Overcoming the Discouragements of Ministry. Word Books, 1988.
- Shelly, Marshall. Well-Intentioned Dragons: Ministering to Problem People. Word Books, 1985.
- Stowell, Joseph. Shepherding the Church into the 21st Century. Victor Books, 1994.
- Water, Mark, ed. The New Encyclopedia of Christian Martyrs. Baker Books, 2001.
- White, John. Excellence in Leadership: Reaching Goals with Prayer, Courage & Determination. InterVarsity, 1986.