RECOMMENDED BOOKS
We've begun compiling this list of books and articles as a resource for those seeking to gain wisdom through reading. It's a list that's constantly being added to!
There is something about reading that videos and audio just can't duplicate. It's like studying Scripture and/or a topic with someone who has taken the time to know the subject deeply. Not only that, but we go at our own pace, stopping to learn what a word means or to think about an idea and continuing once we are ready to move forward. Our prayer is that these words help you understand who God is and what he thinks about any given subject so that we might put ourselves under his rightful place of authority in our lives.
Bibles
English Standard Version - We use this in preaching and teaching because it is accurate to the Greek and readable. You can learn more about the ESV here. Or buy any number of binding styles here.
Reading the Bible
How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour by Gordon Fee
Reading the Bible with Heart & Mind by Tremper Longman
The Church
Why We Love The Church by Kevin DeYoung -
Systematics
Berkhof's Systematic Theology - This was the standard text in Seminary.
A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith by Robert Reymond - This should be the standard text in Seminary, it's really great.
Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin
Prayer
With Christ in the School of Prayer by Andrew Murray
A Hunger for God: Desiring God Through Fasting and Prayer by John Piper
Prayer by John Bunyan
Heart of Prayer: What Jesus Teaches Us by Jerram Barrs
The Message of Prayer by Tim Chester
Valley of Vision - Collection of Puritan Prayers, they're beautiful.
Reformed Theology
Whatever Happened to The Gospel of Grace?: Rediscovering the Doctrines That Shook the World by James Montgomery Boice
What Is a Reformed Church? (Basics of the Faith) by Stephen Smallman
What Is Reformed Theology?: Understanding the Basics by R.C. Sproul
Why Do We Baptize Infants? (Basics of the Faith) by Bryan Chapell
Singleness/Dating/Purity
Sex, Dating, and Relationships by Gerald Hiestand
Sex and Money: Pleasures That Leave You Empty and Grace That Satisfies by Paul David Tripp
Redeeming Singleness: How the Storyline of Scripture Affirms the Single Life by Barry Danylak
Singleness Redefined: Living Life to the Fullest by Carolyn Leutwiler
Pre-Marriage Counseling
Preparing for Marriage Gods Way: A Step-by-Step Guide for Marriage Success Before and After the Wedding by Wayne Mack
Marriage
This Momentary Marriage by John Piper
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
Gospel-Centered Marriage: Becoming the Couple God Wants You to Be by Tim Chester
Reforming Marriage by Doug Wilson
Men
The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men by Richard Phillips -
Sex and Money: Pleasures That Leave You Empty and Grace That Satisfies by Paul David Tripp
Disciplines of a Godly Man by Kent Hughes
The Complete Husband: A Practical Guide to Biblical Husbanding by Lou Priolo
Women
Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God by Noel Piper
Eve in Exile by Rebekah Merkle
Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney
Parenting
The Duties of Parents by J.C. Ryle -
Shepherding a Child's Heart - Parent's Handbook by Tedd Tripp
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by David Paul Tripp
Gospel-Centered Family: Becoming the Parents God Wants You to Be by Tim Chester
Adventures in Odyssey audio cds
Seeking the Truth
Coming Soon
The Christian Life
Gospel Treason by Brad Bigney
Sanctification / Growth in Holiness
Hole in Our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung
Worldliness by C.J. Mahaney
Holiness by J.C. Ryle
Worship
A Brief History of Christian Worship by James White
Worship Sourcebook - This is a great resource for putting together worship liturgy.
Community
Coming Soon
Discipleship
Coming Soon
Evangelism
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
Jesus the Evangelist by Richard Phillips
The Heart of Evangelism by Jarram Barrs
Decision Making
Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung
Suffering
Behind a Frowning Providence by John Murray
Counseling
Quick Reference Guide for Counseling by John Kruis
Quick Reference Guide for Counseling Women by Patricia Miller
Apologetics
Coming Soon
Christian Biographies
Coming Soon
Ministry
Sensing Jesus: Life and Ministry as a Human Being by Zack Eswine
Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry by David Paul Tripp
Literature
Here is some great literature, I especially recommend it for people who aren't readers. It wasn't until college when I picked up The Hobbit over Christmas break that I became a reader. If you just don't consider yourself a reader, find a great one and get hooked.