Every Christian must sense the urgent need to give priority to their church by praying, serving, and working to expand its evangelistic impact on its community for 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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- Berding, Kenneth. What are Spiritual Gifts? Rethinking the Conventional View. Kregel, 2006.
- Bounds, E. M. The Complete Works of E. M. Bounds on Prayer. Baker Books, 1990.
- Carson, D. A. A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers. Baker Books, 1992.
- Eastman, Dick. No Easy Road: Inspirational Thoughts on Prayer. Baker Books, 1971.
- Epp, Theodore H. Present Labor and Future Rewards: The Believer, His Sin, Conduct & Rewards. BTTB, 1960.
- Fabarez, Mike. Exploring the Gospel. Focal Point Ministries, 2014.
- Guinness, Os. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Word Publishing, 1998.
- Hiebert, Edmond. Working With God Through Intercessory Prayer. BJU Press, 1991.
- Hybels, Bill. Too Busy Not to Pray: Slowing Down to Be With God. InterVarsity Press, 1998.
- Ryken, Philip Graham. When You Pray: Making the Lord’s Prayer Your Own. Crossway, 2000.
- Ryle, J. C. A Call to Prayer. Audubon Press, 2002.
- Sanders, Oswald. Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer. Moody Press, 1994.
- Swindoll, Charles. Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living. Reprint. Word, 2002.
- Whitney, Don. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life: Revised and Updated. NavPress, 2014.
- Wilkinson, Bruce. A Life God Rewards: Why Everything You Do Today Matters Forever. Multnomah Books, 2002.