The River Valley Church Bookstore can be found in our lobby. It offers amazing resources for our church's edification. Pastor Mark has hand-picked several hundred books, which are sold at-cost and available for purchase at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings.
Adult Resources
Bible
- Asking the Right Questions by Matthew Harmon
- Day by Day Chronological Bible
- ESV Hardcover Black Pew Bible
- Fundamentalism and the Word of God by J.I. Packer
- How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee
- How to Study Your Bible by Kay Arthur
- One Bible, Many Versions by Dave Brunn
- Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung
Biblical Theology
- According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy
- An Introduction to the New Testament by D.A. Carson
- Commentary on the New Testament by D.A. Carson
- God's Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts
- New Bible Commentary by Gordon Wenham
- The Christ of the Covenants by O. Palmer Robertson
- The God Who is There by D.A. Carson
Biography & Church History
- Amy Carmichael by Ian Murray
- Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley
- J.C. Ryle: Prepared to Stand Alone by Ian Murray
- Jonathan Edwards by Ian Murray
- Reading Scripture with the Reformers by Timothy George
- Revival and Revivalism by Ian Murray
- Robert Murray M'Cheyne by Andrew Bonar
- Spurgeon by Arnold Dallmore
- The Affectionate Theology of Richard Sibbes by Mark Dever
- The Forgotten Spurgeon by Ian Murray
- The Great Awakening by Joseph Tracy
- The Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones by Ian Murray
- The Mighty Weakness of John Knox by Douglas Bond
- The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey by Michael Haykin
- The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts by Douglas Bond
- The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen by Sinclair Ferguson
Christ/Atonement
- In My Place Condemned He Stood by J.I. Packer
- Pierced for our Transgressions by Steve Jeffery
- Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
- The Cross of Christ by John Stott
- The Gospel for Real Life by Jerry Bridges
- The Great Exchange by Jerry Bridges
Christian Life
- Consider the Lillies by Jonny Ardavanis
- Finding the Will of God by Bruce Waltke
- Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
- God's Battle Plan for the Mind by David Saxton
- Grounded in the Gospel by J.I. Packer
- Growing in Grace by Jonathan Master
- Holiness by J.C. Ryle
- In Christ Alone by Sinclair Ferguson
- Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung
- Regeneration by David McWilliams
- Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges
- Salvation by Ian Hamilton
- Sanctification by David Campbell
- Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
- Suffering by Paul David Tripp
- The Bible by Derek Thomas
- The Christian Life by Sinclair Ferguson
- The Christian Mind by William Edgar
- The Church by Mark Johnston
- The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- The Devoted Mind by Kris Lundgaard
- The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges
- The Enemy Within Kris Lundgaard
- The Good News We Almost Forgot by Kevin DeYoung
- The Hole in Our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung
- The Joy of Fearing God by Jerry Bridges
- The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger
- The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
- Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
Christian Worldview
- A Time for Confidence by Stephen Nichols
- Burial or Cremation: Does It Matter? by Donald Howard
- Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen
- Christianity and Wokeness by Owen Strachan
- Faultlines by Voddie Baucham
- Finding Truth by Nancy Pearcey
- The Great Evangelical Disaster by Francis Schaeffer
- Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey
- What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? by Strachan & Peacock
- What Does the Bible Say About Lust? by Strachan & Peacock
- What Does the Bible Say About Transgenderism? by Strachan & Peacock
Church
- Ashamed of the Gospel by John MacArthur
- Biblical Eldership by Alexander Stauch
- Fight for Your Pastor by Peter Orr
- Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
- The Book Your Pastor Wishes You Would Read by Christopher Ash
- What is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung
Counseling
- A Painful Past: Healing and Moving Forward by Lauren Whitman
- Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Edward Welch
- Anger: Calming Your Heart by Robert Jones
- Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace by Lauren Whitman
- Assurance: Resting in God's Salvation by William Smith
- Blame it on the Brain by Edward Welch
- Depression: Finding Christ in the Darkness by Edward Welch
- Fearing Others: Putting God First by Zach Schlegel
- Forgiveness: Reflecting God's Mercy by Hayley Satrom
- Grief: Walking With Jesus by Bob Killeen
- How People Change by Timothy Lane
- Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul David Tripp
- Marriage Conflict: Talking as Teammates by Steve Hoppe
- Money: Seeking God's Wisdom by Jim Newheiser
- Our Sufficiency in Christ by John MacArthur
- Parenting & Disabilities: Abiding in God's Presence by Stephanie Hubach
- Patience: Waiting With Hope by Megan Hill
- Rest: Creating Space for Soul Refreshment by Heather Nelson
- Seeing with New Eyes by David Powlison
- Singlesness: Living Faithfully by Jenilyn Swett
- Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
- Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope by Stuart Scott
- When People are Big and God is Small by Edward Welch
Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms
- A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith by Samuel Waldron
- A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 by Rob Ventura
- Confessing the Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn
- The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith (in Modern English)
- The Heidelberg Catechism
- To the Judicious and Impartial Reader - Volume 2 by James Renihan
Devotionals
- Dawn of Redeeming Grace by Sinclair Ferguson
- The Advent of Glory: 24 Devotions for Christmas by R.C. Sproul
Eschatology
- A Case for Amillennialism by Kim Riddlebarger
- A Postmillennial Primer by Andrew Sandlin
- Christ's Victorious Kingdom by John Jefferson Davis
- Dispensationalism: Rightly Dividing the People of God? by Keith Mathison
- For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem by
G.A . Henty - He Shall Have Dominion by Kenneth Gentry
- Postmillennialism Made Easy by Kenneth Gentry
- Postmillennialism: An Eschatology of Hope by Keith A. Mathison
- The Last Days According to Jesus by R.C. Sproul
- The Olivet Discourse Made Easy by Kenneth Gentry
- The Promise of the Future by Cornelis P. Venema
- The Prophecy of Daniel in Preterist Perspective by Jay Rogers
- The Puritan Hope by Iain H. Murray
- Understanding Dispensationalists by Vern S. Poythress
- Victory in Jesus: The Bright Hope of Postmillennialism by Greg L. Bahnsen
Evangelism/Mission
- Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
- Let the Nations be Glad! by John Piper
- The Gospel According to Jesus by John MacArthur
- The Unsaved Christian by Dean Inserra
- Today's Evangelism by Ernest Reisinger
- Today's Gospel by Walter Chantry
God
- God Is by J.I. Packer
- Knowing God by J.I. Packer
- None Greater by Matthew Barrett
- The Attributes of God by Arthur Pink
- The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
- The Pleasures of God by John Piper
- The Sovereignty of God by Arthur Pink
Holy Spirit
- God, Greed, and the Prosperity Gospel by Costi Hinn
- Keep in Step with the Spirit by J.I. Packer
- Signs of the Apostles by Walter Chantry
- Strange Fire by John MacArthur
- The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson
Marriage & Family
- Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp
- Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham
- Finishing Our Course with Joy by J.I. Packer
- Glow Kids by Nicholas Kardonas
- How To Lead Your Family by Joel Beeke
- Married for God by Christopher Ash
- Parenting by Paul David Tripp
- The Grand Design by Owen Strachan
- The War on Children by John MacArthur
- When Sinners Say I Do by Dave Harvey
Prayer
- A Simple Way to Pray by Martin Luther
- A Way to Pray by Matthew Henry
- Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon
- Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans by Robert Elmer
- Praying with Paul by D.A. Carson
- Valley of Vision by Arthur Bennett
Puritans
- A Heavenly Conference - Between Christ and Mary by Richard Sibbes
- A Lifting Up for the Downcast by William Bridge
- A Quest for Godliness by J.I. Packer
- A Sure Guide to Heaven by Joseph Alleine
- All Loves Excelling by John Bunyan
- All Things for Good by Thomas Watson
- All Things Made New by John Flavel
- An Ark for All God's Noahs by Thomas Brooks
- Apostasy from the Gospel by John Owen
- Christ Set Forth by Richard Baxter
- Christian Love by Hugh Binning
- Comfort and Holiness from Christ's Priestly Work by William Bridge
- Communion with God by John Owen
- Contentment, Prosperity, and God's Glory by Jeremiah Burroughs
- Duties of Christian Fellowship by John Owen
- Dying Thoughts by Richard Baxter
- Facing Grief - Counsel for Mourners by John Flavel
- Faith Seeking Assurance by Anthony Burgess
- Flowers from a Puritan's Garden by C.H. Spurgeon
- Glorious Freedom by Richard Sibbes
- Gospel Life by John Owen
- Gospel Ministry by John Owen
- Heaven on Earth by Thomas Brooks
- Holy Helps for a Godly Life by Richard Rogers
- Indwelling Sin in Believers by John Owen
- Josiah's Reformation - Cultivating & Maintaining Tender Heart by Richard Sibbes
- Justification Vindicated by Robert Traill
- Learning in Christ's School by Ralph Venning
- Letters of Samuel Rutherford
- Meet the Puritans by Joel Beeke
- Prayer by John Bunyan
- Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices by Thomas Brooks
- Preparations for Sufferings by John Flavel
- Puritan Reformed Theology by Joel Beeke
- Select Practical Writings by Robert Traill
- Sermons of the Great Ejection
- Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks by Thomas Brooks
- Spiritual-Mindedness by John Owen
- Stop Loving the World by William Greenhill
- Temptation: Resisted and Repulsed by John Owen
- The Acceptable Sacrifice by John Bunyan
- The Blessed and Boundless God by George Swinnock
- The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes
- The Christian's Great Interest by William Guthrie
- The Crook in the Lot by Thomas Boston
- The Cure for Unjust Anger by John Downame
- The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson
- The Fear of God by John Bunyan
- The Glorious Feast of the Gospel by Richard Sibbes
- The Glory of Christy by John Owen
- The Glory of Grace by Lewis Allen and Tim Chester
- The Godly Man's Picture by Thomas Watson
- The Great Gain of Godliness by Thomas Watson
- The Heart of Christ by Thomas Goodwin
- The Holy Spirit by John Owen
- The Incomparableness of God by George Swinnock
- The Lord's Supper by Thomas Watson
- The Love of Christ by Richard Sibbes
- The Mortification of Sin by John Owen
- The Mystery of Providence by John Flavel
- The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
- The Puritans by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
- The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs
- The Secret Key to Heaven by Thomas Brooks
- The Shorter Catechism Explained from Scripture by Thomas Vincent
- The Sinfulness of Sin by Ralph Venning
- The Spirit and the Church by John Owen
- The True Bounds of Christian Freedom by Samuel Bolton
- The Way to True Peace and Rest by Robert Bruce
- Triumphing Over Sinful Fear by John Flavel
- Turn and Live by Nathaniel Vincent
- Worldly Saints by Leland Ryken
Reformation
- Christ Alone by Stephen Wellum
- Faith Alone by Thomas Schreiner
- God's Glory Alone by David Vandrunen
- God's Word Alone: The Authority of Scripture by Matthew Barrett
- Grace Alone by Carl Trueman
- The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther
- The Unquenchable Flame by Michael Reeves
- What is Reformed Theology by R.C. Sproul
- Why the Reformation Still Matters by Michael Reeves
Study Bibles
- Church History Study Bible
- ESV Study Bible
- NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible
- The Reformation Study Bible
Study Tools
- 1-2 Peter & Judah ESV Scripture Journal
- Deuteronomy ESV Scripture Journal
- Ephesians ESV Scripture Journal
- Philippians ESV Scripture Journal
- Revelation ESV Scripture Journal
Systematic Theology
- Concise Systematic Theology by John Frame
- Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin
- Reformed Systematic Theology-Vol. 1 (Revelation & God) by Beeke & Smalley
- Reformed Systematic Theology-Vol. 2 (Man & Christ) by Beeke & Smalley
- Reformed Systematic Theology-Vol. 3 (Spirit & Salvation) by Beeke & Smalley
- Reformed Systematic Theology-Vol. 4 (Church & Last Things) by Beeke & Smalley
- Salvation Belongs to the Lord by John Frame
- Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof
- Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief by John Frame
Worship
- Family Worship Bible Guide by Joel Beeke
- The Sing! Hymnal by Getty Music
Resources for Kids and Teens
Kids
- 1689 in Rhyme: Old Truth for Young Hearts by Kerry Reignier
- A is for Adam by Answers in Genesis
- Anselm of Canterbury by Simonetta Carr
- Athanasius by Simonetta Carr
- Augustine of Hippo by Simonetta Carr
- B.B. Warfield by Simonetta Carr
- Bible History ABCs by Stephen Nichols
- Byang Kato by Simonetta Carr
- Caspian Crashes the Party by Edward T. Welch
- Charles Haddon Spurgeon by Simonetta Carr
- D is for Dinosaur by Answers in Genesis
- Evangelical Heroes (Vol 1) by Beeke & Bond
- Evangelical Heroes (Vol 2) by Beeke & Bond
- God by Devon Provencher
- God & Me, Vol 1: I Need to Trust in God by Joel Beeke
- God & Me, Vol 2: I Need to Hope in God by Joel Beeke
- God & Me, Vol 3: I Need to Love God by Joel Beeke
- God & Me, Vol 4: I Need to Love Other People by Joel Beeke
- God Is: Holy by Jessica Scott
- I Really, Really, Really Like Fossils by Answers in Genesis
- Irenaeus of Lyon by Simonetta Carr
- Jesus by Devon Provencher
- John Bunyan by Simonetta Carr
- John Calvin by Simonetta Carr
- John Knox by Simonetta Carr
- John Knox: The Boy Who Changed a Country by Sinclair Ferguson
- John Newton by Simonetta Carr
- John Owen by Simonetta Carr
- Jonathan Edwards by Simonetta Carr
- Julia Gonzaga by Simonetta Carr
- Lady Jane Grey by Simonetta Carr
- Little Pilgrim's Big Journey
- Little Pilgrim's Big Journey 2
- Little Pilgrim's Big Journey 3
- Marie Durand by Simonetta Carr
- Martin Luther by Simonetta Carr
- N is for Noah by Answers in Genesis
- Patrick of Ireland by Simonetta Carr
- Peter Martyr Vermigli by Simonetta Carr
- Phillis Wheatley by Simonetta Carr
- Puritan Heroes by Mathes & Beeke
- Reformation ABCs by Stephen Nichols
- Reformation Heroes by Kleyn & Beeke
- Teach Me to Pray: Praying God's Word from A to Z by Kristen Wetherell
- The Answers Book for Kids, Vol. 1-8 by Answers in Genesis
- The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung
- The Biggest Story ABC by Kevin DeYoung
- The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung
- The Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos
- The Church History ABCs by Stephen Nichols
- The Doctor Who Became a Preacher by Rebecca VanDoodewaard
- The Donkey Who Carried a King by R.C. Sproul
- The Flood of Noah by Answers in Genesis
- The Gospel by Devon Provencher
- The Lightlings by R.C. Sproul
- The Magnificent Time Machine: A Journey Back to the Cross by Sinclair Ferguson
- The Man Who Preached Outside by Rebecca VanDoodewaard
- The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New by Marty Machowski
- The Pilgrim's Progress: A Poetic Journey by Paul Cox
- The Plan: How God Got the World Ready for Jesus by Sinclair Ferguson
- The Priest With Dirty Clothes by R.C. Sproul
- The Prince's Poison Cut by R.C. Sproul
- The Woman Who Helped a Reformer by Rebecca VanDoodewaard
- The Woman Who Loved to Give Books by Rebecca VanDoodewaard
- Tiny Hands Hymns by Hannah Estes
- Tiny Hands Prayers by Hannah Estes
- Tiny Hands Promises by Hannah Estes
- When You See a Rainbow by Answers in Genesis
- What Did God Make? by Sarah Ascol
- Who Made You? by Sarah Ascol
- Why Did God Create? by Sarah Ascol
- Why We Gather by Joey Tomlinson
- WonderFull by Marty Machowski
Pre-Teens & Teens
- 12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust: Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith That Will Change Your Life by Paul David Tripp
- Church History by Simonetta Carr