recommended books

The Gospel:

The Cross He Bore by Frederick Leahy

Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray

The Truth of the Cross by R. C. Sproul

The Cross of Christ by John Stott


Missions and Evangelism:

Tell the Truth by Will Metzger

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer

Let the Nations Be Glad! by John Piper


Theology:

Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett

Covenant Theology by Greg Nichols

Knowing God by J. I. Packer

Desiring God by John Piper

The Pleasures of God by John Piper

Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves

The Deep Things of God by Fred Sanders

The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul

Chosen by God by R. C. Sproul

A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson


Christology:

Knowing Christ by Mark Jones


Discipleship:

The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs

Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung

In Christ Alone by Sinclair Ferguson

The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson

Finally Free by Heath Lambert

Spiritual Depression by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

A Quest for Godliness by J.I. Packer

Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper

More than a Battle by Joe Rigney

Holiness by J.C. Ryle

The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes

The Ten Commandments by Thomas Watson

When People Are Big and God is Small  by Ed Welch


Scripture:

Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung

Fundamentalism and the Word of God by J.I. Packer

Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul


Sin and Temptation:

Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices by Thomas Brooks

Overcoming Sin and Temptation by John Owen

The Sinfulness of Sin by Ralph Venning


Prayer:

Praying with Paul by D. A. Carson


Devotional:

The Valley of Vision by Arthur Bennett

Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon


Biblical Studies:

A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament by Michael Kruger

A Biblical Theological Introduction to the Old Testament by Michael Kruger

The Visual Word by Patrick Schreiner


The Church:

Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever

The Deliberate Church by Mark Dever

What is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert

Going Public by Bobby Jamison

The Baptism of Disciples Alone by Fred Malone

Elders in Congregational Life by Phil Newton


Spiritual Gifts:

The Final Word by O. Palmer Robertson

Spiritual Gifts by Patrick Schreiner


Culture:

Fault Lines by Voddie Baucham

Christless Christianity by Michael Horton

Strange New World by Carl Trueman


Vocation:

Do More Better by Tim Challies

What's Best Next by Matt Perman


Biography:

To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson by Courtney Anderson

Spurgeon by Arnold Dallimore

George Whitefield Volumes 1 & 2 by Arnold Dallimore

C.S. Lewis by Alistair McGrath

D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Volumes 1 & 2 by Iain Murray

John Paton: Missionary to the New Hebrides by John Paton

Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther by Roland Bainton


History:

2000 Years of Christ's Power (4 Volumes) by Nick Needham

Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley

for families

Marriage:

Family Shepherds by Voddie Baucham

When Sinners Say "I Do" by Dave Harvey

The Masculine Mandate by Richard Phillips

This Momentary Marriage by John Piper

For Glory and a Covering by Douglas Wilson

Reforming Marriage by Douglas Wilson



Parenting:

Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham

Family Worship by Joel R. Beeke

Gospel-Powered Parenting by William P. Farley

A Neglected Grace by Jason Helopoulos

Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp

Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp

Instructing a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp

Father Hunger by Douglas Wilson

Future Men by Douglas Wilson


Family Storybook Bibles:

The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm

The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski

The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung


Catechisms:

A Baptist Catechism

New City Catechism


Kid's Bibles:

ESV Kid's Bible


Music:

Trinity Hymnal

Hymns of Grace

Seeds Family Worship

Sovereign Grace Kids


Online Resources:

Why Do We Want Our Children in the Worship Service? by Josh King

Should We Have a Children's Ministry? by Josh King

A Child Was Bored in the Service by Geoff Thomas

Leading Family Worship by Joel Beeke

11 Reasons to Worship with Your Family by Jason Helopoulos

The What, When, and How of Family Worship by Jason Helopoulos

Why We Fail at Family Devotions by Tim Challies

The Family: Together in God’s Presence by John Piper

Suggestions for Helping Your Child Worship by Sally Michael

Children in Worship—Lets Bring it Back by Jason Helopoulos

Children in Worship—Mom Tested Tips by Jason Helopoulos