Recommended Resources
We want you to grow deeper in your love and knowledge of God. Occasionally, we will recommend different books, CD’s, websites, and sermons. We believe that by investing in some of these resources it will have a great benefit in your growth as a child and follower of Jesus Christ. We in no way believe in every thought that is communicated in these resources but have a general view that they will be beneficial to your growth.
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BOOK TITLE: Living the Cross Centered Life
Author: C.J. Mahaney
Description: Please go buy this book! Read and re-read it a couple times. Its an extremely short but ridiculously challenging. After reading it a couple times it has grown my love for Christ and grown my love for what He has done for my via his life, death and resurrection. This book then takes the next step of showing readers how to practically implement Christ at the center of everything you do. I highly reccomend you spending the $10 to buy this book–Gabriel Garcia
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BOOK TITLE: Sex and the Supremacy of Christ
Author: John Piper and Others
Description: This book brings academic study of the scriptures and pastoral wisdom to help both men and women develop a Biblical view of Sex, marriage and even dating relationships. Piper and a dozen or so other writers bring their expertise to help us grow in understanding God’s design for this important subject.–Gabriel Garcia
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BOOK TITLE: Sex Isn’t the Problem…Lust Is.
Author: Joshua Harris
Description: Joshua Harris writes a Biblical but practical short read on how to understand and use the amazing gift of sex. Though we have the opportunity to experience and participate in this God-Glorifying gift, often times we succumb to the temptations of lust and lose out on God’s perfect design. Take the time to be challenge in how you can reclaim healthy and Biblical sexuality while also fighting against the sin that often wants to trip us up.–Gabriel Garcia
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BOOK TITLE: Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die
Author: John Piper
Description: I used this book as a morning devotional; taking fifty days to reflect on the absolute importance of Jesus’ work on the Cross and its implications for my life. I would highly recommend taking the time to go through this short read and allow God to transform and renew your vision for Jesus–Gabriel Garcia
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BOOK TITLE: ESV Study Bible
Author: God
Description: If you are looking for a good study Bible this is a good one to start with. A team of of scholars have come together to not only give a faithful translation but also provide and exorbitant amount of study notes, maps, helpful study guides and theological study points. If you don’t have a study Bible in your resource library this is definitely worth the investments.–Gabriel Garcia
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BOOK TITLE: The Gospel & Personal Evangelism
AUTHOR: Mark Dever
DETAILS: This short book is an extremely challenging and informative read on the subject of evangelism. It lays fourth a Biblical case of what evangelism is and what it is not while also clarifying the essentials to the Gospel message. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to grow in the call to share their faith and understand the Gospel more clearly. This book has challenged me personally in a number of ways and I find myself referring back to it on a regular basis. Go get this book and read it over and over again.–Gabriel Garcia
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BOOK TITLE: The Cross of Christ
AUTHOR: John Stott
DETAILS: This is one those rare books that changed the way I see and understand the centrality of the Cross and its theological and practical implications for my life. I would highly recommended this as addition to your growing library. Don’t feel that you have to read this book straight though because it is dense at times; however, as you slowly digest the material given to us by Stott, it promises to be a blessing to your growth as a follower of Christ.–Gabriel Garcia
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CD TITLE: Just James
ARTIST: J. Moss
REVIEW: J. Moss, to me, has always been a staple in the gospel music genre since I was first introduced to his cd in 2004. Yet, his newest album has taken on a totally different form from his previous ones. Whereas his tracks are normally more amazing soloist renditions, this 10 track album is definitely more of the worship service style. Did I mention there are only 10 tracks? Yeah- a little disappointing, but don’t let that deter you from purchasing this album. I have it on repeat in my car and it serves as constant encouragement and reminder that in spite of my human frailty, God still chooses to love me, and he is therefore worthy of praise. As he says in his song that shares its name with the cd title, Just James, “I keep thinking ’bout where I went wrong/It’s keeping me awake at night, all alone/But then I realize underneath all of us we’re really just the same/I’m just James. Be encouraged. – Sam Brown-Dawson
