Books

Books by our Senior Pastor, John R. Sittema

  • Meeting Jesus at the Feast: Israel's Feasts and the Gospel-  John R. Sittema, order by phone (Reformed Fellowship, Inc: 616-532-8510 or 877-532-8510), on the publisher's website, or on Amazon.com
  • With a Shepherd's Heart: Reclaiming the Pastoral Office of Elder. John R. Sittema, order online
  • Called to Preach: Pondering God's Commission for Your Life.  Monograph about the pastoral ministry, available from Mid America Reformed Seminary
  • Baptism at Christ Church. John R. Sittema, download
  • Ancient Truths for Today's Young Disciple. John R. Sittema, download

 

Theology

  • Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Volumes. John Calvin ISBN: 978-0664220280
  • What is Reformed Theology?: Understanding the Basics R.C. Sproul ISBN: 978-0801065590
  • Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology John Frame ISBN: 978-1596380189
  • Redemption Accomplished and Applied John Murray ISBN: 978-0802811431
  • Attributes of God A.W. Tozer ISBN: 978-0875099576
  • The Prodigal God, Tim Keller
  • The Holiness of God R.C. Sproul ISBN: 978-0842339650
  • The Holy Spirit Sinclair Ferguson ISBN: 978-0830815364
  • Not the Way It's Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. ISBN: 978-0802842183
  • The Bondage of the Will Martin Luther ISBN: 978-0800753429
  • The Pursuit of Man: The Divine Conquest of the Human Heart  A.W. Tozer ISBN: 978-1600660986
  • Getting the Gospel Right Cornelis P. Venema, order here
  • The Doctrine of Repentance Thomas Watson ISBN: 978-0851515212
  • Holiness by Grace  Bryan Chapell ISBN: 978-1581344653
  • Holiness  J.C. Ryle ISBN: 978-1878442338
  • Surprised by Hope, N.T. Wright
  • Heaven, Randy Alcorn

 

Apologetics

  • Reason for God, Tim Keller
  • Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis ISBN: 978-0060652920
  • Basic Christianity, John R. Stott
  • The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel
  • The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel
  • Miracles C.S. Lewis ISBN: 978-0060653019
  • Prophetic Untimeliness Os Guinness ISBN: 978-0801065606
  • Time for Truth Os Guinness ISBN: 978-0801064036
  • The Problem of Pain C.S. Lewis ISBN: 978-0060652968

 

Discipleship

  • Augustine of Hippo: Confessions St. Augustine of Hippo ISBN: 978-1591094005
  • Essential Truths of the Christian Faith, RC Sproul.
  • An Unstoppable Force: Daring to Become the Church God Had in Mind Erwin Raphael McManus ISBN: 978-0764423062
  • Following Jesus: Biblical Reflections on Discipleship N.T. Wright ISBN: 978-0802841322
  • Simple Christianity, N.T. Wright
  • Basic Christianity John Stott ISBN: 978-0830834037
  • Discipline of Grace Jerry Bridges ISBN: 978-1576839898
  • Grow in Grace Sinclair Ferguson ISBN: 978-0851515571
  • The Imitation of Christ Thomas à Kempis ISBN: 978-0486431857
  • Keep in Step with the Spirit, Finding Fullness in Our Walk with God J.I. Packer ISBN: 978-0801065583
  • The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving Randy Alcorn ISBN: 978-1590525081
  • The Grace and Truth Paradox: Responding with Christlike Balance Randy Alcorn ISBN: 978-1590520659
  • The Purity Principle: God's Safeguards for Life's Dangerous Trails Randy Alcorn ISBN: 978-1590521953

 

Devotional

  • The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions Arthur G. Bennett(Editor) ISBN: 978-0851512280
  • Conversions (inspiring stories of conversions through history), ed. By Hugh T. Kerr and John M. Mulder
  • Daily Readings, J.C. Ryle
  • To Be Near Unto God Abrham Kuyper ISBN: 978-1573833653

 

Christian Living

  • The Four Loves C.S. Lewis ISBN: 978-0151329168
  • War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles (Resources for Changing Lives) Paul David Tripp ISBN: 978-0875526041
  • Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel (Resources for Changing Lives) Edward T. Welch ISBN: 978-0875526065
  • Sex and the Supremacy of Christ John Piper, Justin Taylor ISBN: 978-1581346978
  • Depression: A Stubborn Darkness-Light for the Path Edward T. Welch ISBN: 978-0976230809
  • A Grief Observed C.S. Lewis ISBN: 978-0060652388
  • Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World Joshua Harris ISBN: 978-1590525197
  • The Enemy Within Kris Lungaard ISBN: 978-0875522012
  • Wait Until Then Randy Alcorn ISBN: 978-1414310411
  • The Call Os Guinness ISBN: 978-0849944376
  • Overcoming Sin and Temptation John Owen ISBN: 978-1581346497
  • Spiritual Warfare: Winning the Daily Battle With Satan Ray C. Stedman ISBN: 978-1572930445
  • The Life of a God-Made Man Dan Doriani ISBN: 978-1581343083
  • Surviving a Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage Lee Strobel, Leslie Strobel ISBN: 978-0310220145
  • When He Doesn't Believe: Help and Encouragement for Women Who Feel Alone in Their Faith Nancy Kennedy ISBN: 978-1578564347
  • Your Home A Place of Grace Susan Hunt ISBN: 978-1581341850
  • When Life and Beliefs Collide Carlyn Custis James ISBN: 978-0310250142
  • Tell the Truth Will Metzger ISBN: 978-0830823222

 

Bible Study Helps

  • Meeting Jesus at the Feast: Israel's Feasts and the Gospel- John R. Sittema, order by phone (Reformed Fellowship, Inc: 616-532-8510 or 877-532-8510), on the publisher's website, or on Amazon.com
  • Promise and Deliverence, 4 Volumes S.G. De Graaff ISBN:
  • The NIV Study Bible
  • The Reformation Study Bible (NIV)
  • The ESV Study Bible
  • Matthew for Everyone, Mark..., Luke..., John..., Acts..., Paul..., Hebrews...,etc. by Tom Wright. (A wonderful commentary series; written for laymen, highly recommended).
  • Isaiah, commentary by Ray Ortlund, Jr.

 

Christian Worldview

  • Engaging God's World: A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. ISBN: 978-0802839817
  • No Place for Truth David Wells ISBN: 978-0802807472
  • God in the Wasteland David Wells ISBN: 978-0802841797
  • The Good of Affluence: Seeking God in a Culture of Wealth John R. Schneider ISBN: 978-0802833631
  • Total Truth, Nancy Pearcey

 

Raising Children

  • Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens, 2nd Ed. Paul David Tripp ISBN: 978-0875526058
  • Teach Them Diligently: How To Use The Scriptures In Child Training Louis Paul Priolo ISBN: 978-1889032207
  • Parenting With Scripture: A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments Kara Durbin ISBN: 978-0802465429
  • Shepherding Your Child's Heart Tedd Tripp ISBN: 978-0966378603
  • Honey For A Child's Heart Gladys Hunt ISBN: 978-0310242468
  • Heirs of the Covenant Susan Hunt ISBN: 978-1581340112

 

Ministry Training

  • With A Shepherd's Heart: Reclaiming the Pastoral Office of Elder, John R. Sittema. (http://www.reformedfellowship.net/study_materials.htm)
  • Spiritual Mothering Susan Hunt ISBN: 978-0891077190
  • From Fear to Freedom Rose Marie Miller ISBN: 978-0877882596
  • Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change Paul David Tripp ISBN: 978-0875526072
  • Leading with a Limp, Dan B. Allender