Taking back your faith from the american dream, and follow me. He is currently pastorteacher at mclean bible church, and previously he was the senior pastor at the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama, at the time he was the youngest megachurch pastor in the united states. See all books authored by david platt, including radical. David platt the cross of christ sermon jam youtube. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Platts heart, communicated through his writing and ministry, is to make disciples by sharing, showing, and teaching gods word in everyday life. This is a truly important book that arrives at a truly decisive moment for christs church. Responses to radical in his compelling new book, radical, david platt delivers a powerful picture of the church in america today that, on key points, stands in sharp contrast to what the bible shows us about the person and purpose of jesus christ.
David platt was the pastor of one of the fastgrowing megachurches in north america, and yet something was lacking for him in his church experience. David joseph platt is an american pastor and author. Exalting jesus in psalms, volume 2, psalms 51100 is part of the christcentered exposition commentary series. Recovering the heart of the christian faith by timothy keller.
David platt, author of radical and many other great books, has a new book out this tuesday september 17th that shares the truth of the gospel. In radical, david platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. David platts little book is but 240 pages but packs a wallop when it comes to living the christian life. Trillia newbell, author of sacred endurance, enjoy, and the childrens book gods very good idea the message of david platts new book, something needs to change, could not be more timely. David platt has 145 books on goodreads with 146820 ratings. I actually enjoyed both sermons and found both convicting. This book compels each one of us to examine the validity and vitality of our own personal faith. How to be a disciple who makes disciples by robby gallaty is the most recent book i have read. Books by platt include radical, radical together, follow me, counter culture, and the forthcoming book something needs to change, as well as the following volumes in the christcentered exposition commentary series. With a tremble in his voice, pastor and author david platt this week presented his resignation as the leader of the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama.
Many of these books have shaped my faith and literally changed my life. The author david platt is the lead pastor of the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama. Our only hope in this life is in the cross of jesus christ. The radical experiment is a one year challenge given at the end of radical. In this urgent new book, david platt calls believers to authentic discipleship. This is the most recent book to challenge the doctrine of faith alone in a nondoctrinaire way. Davids first love in ministry is disciple makingthe simple, biblical model of teaching gods word, mentoring others, and sharing faith. Is god prompting you to talk to someone a pastor, counselor, or trusted christian friend about it.
David is a passionate teacher and advocate of global missions, having founded radical, a ministry devoted to serving churches and disseminating disciplemaking resources so the gospel might be. A great big list of recommended books tim challies. Follow me is a life and death message for all who claim the name of christ. Platt s first book, released may 4, 2010, was radical, a book about escaping the allure and the doldrums of the american dream. The american dream, one that is shared by all of the western world, calls us to a life of complacency, comfort, and ease.
Randy alcorn on heaven is for real, 90 minutes in heaven, and other books about visits to heaven or hell. David platt on the book heaven is for real and related books there are many popular books about supposed trips to heaven and hellin fact, some of the bestselling christian books are books like heaven is for real which. If your life has been touched by abortion, have you experienced forgiveness and healing from god. David platt is the pastor of the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama. Taking back your faith from the american dream multnomah, 2010 and radical together. David platts book will leave anyone who sincerely engages with his challenge dissatisfiedand faced with a decision. Hes looking for books to read and to recommend to others. At an average of 55 minutes, david platts sunday morning sermons at the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama, are already far. David platt pastor david joseph platt is an american pastor. David platt serves as pastor at mclean bible church in washington, d. Platts education consists of three advanced degrees and a doctorate from new orleans baptist theological seminary. Resources from david platt and radical can be found at. Books by david platt include radical, radical together, follow me, counter culture, and something needs to change, as well as the following volumes in the christcentered exposition commentary series.
My problem with david platts radical is that it means if any church gets serious about the gospel, kingdom stuff can and will happen. These are the best books for preachers ive found to examine new thoughts and angles. Platt invites you to encounter what jesus actually said about. Hes traveled extensively to teach the bible alongside church leaders throughout. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. I dont recall how it was i came across radical but it was a breath of fresh air. Thanks for offering your perspective of the book radical by david platt.
Unleashing the people of god for the purpose of god. R adical proves that dynamite comes in small packages. David platt born july 11, 1979 is one of americas bestknown young, evangelical leaders. David platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and religious. What i enjoy most about authors like david platt and francis chan is that theyre not afraid to call out unbiblical lifestyles and beliefs of modern christianity. Something needs to change by david platt hardcover. He shows what jesus actually said about being his disciplethen invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. I think it would be really difficult to write a followup to a bestselling book, but i think david platt has done about as good a job as can be done in his new radical together hereafter, rt. David platt speakers bureau and booking agent info. Subscribe to my blog on the top right of this page for christian encouragement, resources, book recommendations, and more. Pastor david platt continues to challenge cultural christianity in this muchanticipated followup to radical. Living by the book by howard hendricks according to plan by graeme goldsworthy.
Gallaty is the senior pastor of brainerd baptist church in chattanooga tn and is the president of replicate ministries. Its hard to read this book and not blush a bit at the wealth we enjoy versus the poverty most of the world lives in. Radical small group study member book is a 6session bible study for adults by david platt. We will be giving away a copy of this book in this fridays issue. Platt relates stories of successful men and women who have radically changed their lives to devote more time and money to the pursuit of evangelism and benevolence. David platt to step down from the church at brook hills. After reading this chapter especially the recommendations on pages 5455, what do you think should be your next steps.
We all want our lives to count, and platt helps guide us toward a vision for just that. David platt has 146 books on goodreads with 150668 ratings. In the last few months i have read a number of books on the subject of discipleship, growing up. Something needs to change bible study book paperback. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. David platt books list of books by author david platt. Visit the radical book site for a free chapter download and other great resources. He is the pastorteacher at mclean bible church, and he is also the author of the new york times best seller radical. A christianity today article from the may issue described how birmingham pastor david platt inaugurated a 6hour.
More importantly, they frequently endeavor to remind. David platt, pastorteacher of mclean bible church, is deeply devoted to christ and his word. Akin, and tony merida, this commentary series, to include 47 volumes when complete, takes a christ. Exalting jesus in matthew, exalting jesus in james, exalting.
David helps the reader come to grips with a hard decision this contrast. Unleashing the people of god for the purpose of god in 2011. Here are 50 or 60 contemporary authors ive read and a book by each of them you may enjoy. David platt books list of books by author david platt thriftbooks. But if you ever have the time or desire, check out the sovereign grace churches book of order. I must admit, that the jury is still out when it comes to my personal feelings about david platt. He is the founder and president of radical, a global center for the unreached that serves churches in accomplishing the mission of christ. David platt, the president of our international mission board, recently became the preaching pastor at the mclean bible church, a megachurch in the dc area. Give me a list of 50 or 60 authors youve read and a representative book by each of them. David platt, the pastor of the church at brook hills, is deeply devoted to christ and his word. David platt on the book heaven is for real and related books.
David is a passionate teacher and advocate of global missions. He doesnt ever tell the reader precisely what hes doing, much like dietrich bonhoeffer did in his work the cost of discipleship 1939. In his compelling new book, radical, david platt delivers a powerful picture of the church in america today that, on key points, stands in sharp contrast to what the bible shows us about the person and purpose of jesus christ. Books by david platt share book recommendations with. Known today for his books and his preaching, he was first an academic, earning two undergraduate and three advanced degrees, including a master of divinity, master of theology, and doctor of philosophy from new orleans baptist theological seminary. David challenges christians to wake up, trade in false values rooted in the american dream, and. Continuing on with my personal assessment of the main speakers at t4g, i come to david platt and matt chandler.
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