God has an important and fulfilling plan to utilize each of us in this world and in his church and that looks a lot better than the futile life we led before 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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- Begg, Alistair. Made for His Pleasure: Ten Benchmarks of a Vital Faith. Moody Press, 1996.
- Buford, Bob. Halftime: Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance. Zondervan, 1994.
- Guinness, Os. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling The Central Purpose of Your Life. Word Publishing, 1998.
- Helm, Paul. The Callings: The Gospel in the World. Banner of Truth, 1988.
- Needham, David. Alive for the First Time: A Fresh Look at the New Birth Miracle. Multnomah Press, 1995.
- Piper, John. A Godward Life: Savoring the Supremacy of God in All of Life (Book 2). Multnomah Press, 1999.
- Ryken, Leland. Redeeming the Time: A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure. Baker, 1995.
- Ryken, Leland. Worldly Saints: The Puritans as They Really Were. Zondervan, 1986.
- Sherman, Doug and William Hendricks. Your Work Matters to God. NavPress, 1987.
- Sproul, R. C. Almighty Over All: Understanding the Sovereignty of God. Baker Books, 1999.
- Swindoll, Charles. Living Above the Level of Mediocrity. Word Publishing, 1987.
- Youssef, Michael. If God is In Control Why Is My Life Such a Mess? Thomas Nelson, 1998.