True strength isn’t found in preserving yourself from sacrifice, but in gladly spending yourself for others’ spiritual good alongside companions who share that same selfless commitment.
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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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- Berding, Kenneth. What Are Spiritual Gifts? Rethinking the Conventional View. Kregel Publications, 2006.
- Coleman, Robert E. The Master Plan of Evangelism. Spire Books, 1963.
- Engstrom, Ted W. The Making of a Christian Leader. Zondervan, 1976.
- Guinness, Os. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Word Publishing, 1998.
- Laniak, Timothy S. Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible. IVP, 2006.
- Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer. Moody Press, 1994.
- Sauls, Scott. From Weakness to Strength. David C Cook, 2017.
- Spurgeon, Charles H. Lectures to My Students. Hendrickson Publications, 2010.
- Stott, John R. W. Basic Christian Leadership. InterVarsity Press, 2006.
- Swindoll, Charles R. Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living. Word, 2002.
- Whitney, Donald S. Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church. Moody Press, 1996.
- Wiersbe, Warren W. Living with the Giants: The Lives of Great Men of the Faith. Baker Books, 1993.
- Woodbridge, John D. Great Leaders of the Christian Church. Moody Press, 1988.