We must remember that prayer is not an effort to overcome God’s unwillingness, but rather we pray persistently in faith to a good and generous God in hopes of advancing his good plans.
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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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- 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.
- 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.
- Hiebert, Edmond. Working with God Through Intercessory Prayer. BJU Press, 1991.
- Hunter, Bing. The God Who Hears. InterVarsity Press, 1986.
- Kelly, Douglas. If God Already Knows Why Pray? Christian Focus, 1969.
- Moody, D. L. Prevailing Prayer. Moody Press, 1987.
- Phillips, J. B. Your God is Too Small. Touchstone Books, 1997.
- Pink, Arthur W. The Attributes of God. Baker Books, 1975.
- Piper, John. The Roots of Endurance: Perseverance in the Lives of Newton, Simeon & Wilberforce. Crossway, 2006.
- Schreiner, Thomas & Bruce Ware. Still Sovereign: Perspectives on Election, Foreknowledge & Grace. Baker, 2000.
- Sproul, R. C. Does Prayer Change Things? Reformation Trust Publishing, 1998.
- Tiessen, Terrance. Providence & Prayer: How Does God Work in the World? InterVarsity, 2000.
- Water, Mark, ed. The New Encyclopedia of Christian Martyrs. Baker Books, 2001.