God forbids his people to be lazy and lethargic, instead he commands and enables us to always serve the body of Christ with zeal, passion and perseverance.
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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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- Barnett, John. Living Hope for the End of Days: 365 Daily Devotionals from the Book of Revelation. BFM Books, 2006.
- Bounds, E. M. The Complete Works of E. M. Bounds on Prayer. Baker Books, 1990.
- Ferguson, Sinclair B. Deserted by God? Hope in Troubled Times. Banner of Truth, 1996.
- Hiebert, Edmond. Working with God Through Intercessory Prayer. BJU Press, 1991.
- Lloyd-Jones, Martyn. Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure. Eerdmans, 1965.
- Mack, Wayne A. It’s Not Fair! Finding Hope When Times are Tough. P & R Publishing, 2008.
- Piper, John. The Roots of Endurance: Perseverance in the Lives of Newton, Simeon & Wilberforce. Crossway, 2006.
- Pritchard, Ray. An Anchor for the Soul: Help for the Present, Hope for the Future. Moody Press, 2000.
- Stanley, Lynn. The Fruit of the Spirit is Patience. Focus Publishing, 1999.
- Stowell, Joseph. Eternity: Reclaiming a Passion for What Endures. Moody Press, 1995.
- Tada, Joni Eareckson. Seeking God: My Journey of Prayer & Praise. Wolgemuth & Hyatt Publishers, 1991.
- Taylor, Justin, Jerry Bridges, et al. Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints. Crossway, 2008.
- Thrasher, Bill. A Journey to Victorious Praying: Finding Your Discipline & Delight in Your Prayer Life. Moody, 2003.
- Wilson, Doug. Joy at the End of the Tether: The Inscrutable Wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Canon Press, 1999.