Enduring participation in the work of evangelism & discipleship comes from those who have been spiritually conditioned by the disciplines of giving, praying & serving.
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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.
- Berding, Kenneth. What are Spiritual Gifts? Rethinking the Conventional View. Kregel, 2006.
- Blomberg, Craig L. Neither Poverty nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions. InterVarsity Press, 1999.
- Bounds, E. M. The Complete Works of E. M. Bounds on Prayer. Baker Books, 1990.
- Getz, Gene. Biblical Theology of Material Possessions. Moody Press, 1991.
- Hiebert, Edmond. Working with God Through Intercessory Prayer. BJU Press, 1991.
- 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.
- Sanders, Oswald. Spiritual Leadership. Moody Press, 1980.
- 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. Reprint. Word, 2002.
- Whitney, Donald. Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church: Participating Fully in the Body of Christ. Moody, 1996.