an expository sermon on Isaiah 11:11-12:6 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 21, 2021
Do Not Fear Idolaters (Isaiah 10:5-34)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 10:5-34 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 7, 2021
How to Turn Away God’s Anger (Isaiah 9:8-10:4)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 9:8-10:4 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 24, 2021
Rejoice in Jesus (Isaiah 9:1-7)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 9:1-7 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 17, 2021
Healthy Fear of God (Isaiah 8)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 8 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 10, 2021
The Holiness of God (Isaiah 6)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 6 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 20, 2020
Yield Good Grapes (Isaiah 5)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 5 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 13, 2020
Trust in God, Not Man (Isaiah 2:22-4:6)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 2:22-4:6 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 6, 2020
Family Resemblance (Isaiah 1)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 1 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 22, 2020
Addition by Subtraction (Titus 3:9-15)
an expository sermon on Titus 3:9-15 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 15, 2020
Sound Doctrine (Titus 2)
an expository sermon on Titus 2 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 1, 2020
The Danger of False Teaching (Titus 1:10-16)
an expository sermon on Titus 1:10-16 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 25, 2020
Above Reproach (Titus 1:5-9)
an expository sermon on Titus 1:5-9 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 18, 2020
Despite Disappointment (Haggai 2:1-9)
an expository sermon on Haggai 2:1-9 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson
Honor Marriage and Singleness (Matthew 19:1-12)
an expository sermon on Matthew 19:1-12 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 6, 2020
Nothing Impossible (Matthew 17:14-27)
an expository sermon on Matthew 17:14-27 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 16, 2020
God’s Beloved Son (Matthew 17:1–13)
an expository sermon on Matthew 17:1–13 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 9, 2020
Jesus Must Not Bear the Cross Alone (Matthew 16:20-28)
an expository sermon on Matthew 16:20-28 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 2, 2020
Blessings of Confessing Christ (Matthew 16:13-19)
an expository sermon on Matthew 16:13-19 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on July 26, 2020
Beware False Teaching (Matthew 16:1-12)
an expository sermon on Matthew 16:1-12 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on July 19, 2020
Spiritual Defilement (Matthew 15:1-20)
an expository sermon on Matthew 15:1-20 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 28, 2020
Worship the Son of God (Matthew 14:22-36)
an expository sermon on Matthew 14:22-36 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 21, 2020
Trust Jesus’s Compassion (Matthew 14:13-21)
an expository sermon on Matthew 14:13-21 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 14, 2020
Hold Jesus in Honor (Matthew 13:53-14:12)
an expository sermon on Matthew 13:53-14:12 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 7, 2020
Scribes Trained for the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13:44-52)
an expository sermon on Matthew 13:44-52 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 31, 2020
The Sure Triumph of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13:24-43)
an expository sermon on Matthew 13:24-43 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 24, 2020
In on the Secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13:10-17)
an expository sermon on Matthew 13:10–17 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 17, 2020
The Gospel Plant (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)
an expository sermon on Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 10, 2020
The Power of Words to Justify or Condemn (Matthew 12:33-50)
an expository sermon on Matthew 12:33–50 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 3, 2020
The Spirit-Filled Servant (Matthew 12:15-32)
an expository sermon on Matthew 12:15–32 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 26, 2020
The Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-14)
an expository sermon on Matthew 12:1-14 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 19, 2020
Hear and Obey the Gospel (Acts 2:22-41)
Easter 2020 sermon on Acts 2:22-41 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson
Eternal Recompense or Eternal Rest? (Matthew 11:20-30)
an expository sermon on Matthew 11:20-30 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 5, 2020
Believe for Christ’s Deeds (Matthew 11:1-19)
an expository sermon on Matthew 11:1-19 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 29, 2020
How to Love Christ (Matthew 10:32-42)
an expository sermon on Matthew 10:32-42 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 22, 2020
Withhold Nothing from God (Genesis 22:1-19)
an expository sermon on Genesis 22:1-19 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 15, 2020
Be Wise and Innocent (Matthew 10:16-31)
an expository sermon on Matthew 10:16-31 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 15, 2020
Strength from God (Genesis 20-21)
an expository sermon on Genesis 20-21 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 8, 2020
Jesus’s Compassion (Matthew 9:35-10:15)
an expository sermon on Matthew 9:35-10:15 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 8, 2020
Calling All Sinners (Matthew 9:1-34)
an expository sermon on Matthew 9:1-34 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 1, 2020
Son of Man and Son of God (Matthew 8:18-34)
an expository sermon on Matthew 8:18-34 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 23, 2020
Wait with Patience (Genesis 16:1-18:15)
an expository sermon on Genesis 16:1-18:15 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 16, 2020
The Lord Our Healer (Matthew 8:1-17)
an expository sermon on Matthew 8:1-17 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 16, 2020
Boast in the Cross Alone (Galatians 6:11-18)
an expository sermon on Galatians 6:11-18 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 9, 2020
Righteous by Faith (Genesis 15)
an expository sermon on Genesis 15 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 2, 2020
Sow to the Spirit (Galatians 6:6-10)
an expository sermon on Galatians 6:6-10 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 2, 2020
Blessing and Bravery (Genesis 13-14)
an expository sermon on Genesis 13-14 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 26, 2020
Fulfill the Law of Christ (Galatians 5:26-6:5)
an expository sermon on Galatians 5:26-6:5 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 26, 2020
Fear-full Disobedience (Genesis 12:10-20)
an expository sermon on Genesis 12:10-20 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 19, 2020
Walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-25)
an expository sermon on Galatians 5:16-25 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 19, 2020
Faith Working through Love (Galatians 5:2-15)
an expository sermon on Galatians 5:2-15 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 12, 2020
Faith-full Obedience (Genesis 12:1-9)
an expository sermon on Genesis 12:1-9 preached by pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 5, 2020
Christ Has Set Us Free (Galatians 4:21-5:1)
an expository sermon on Galatians 4:21-5:1 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 5, 2020
Pity and Restore (Lamentations 5)
an expository sermon on Lamentations 5 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 15, 2019
Be As I Am (Galatians 4:8-20)
an expository sermon on Galatians 4:8-20 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 15, 2019
When Punishment Is Accomplished (Lamentations 4)
an expository sermon on Lamentations 4 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 8, 2019
Hope in the Midst of Affliction (Lamentations 3)
an expository sermon on Lamentations 3 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 1, 2019
Why Christ Came (Galatians 4:1-7)
an expository sermon on Galatians 4:1-7 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 1, 2019
A Child of God by Faith (Galatians 3:15-29)
an expository sermon on Galatians 3:15-29 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 24, 2019
Under a Cloud (Lamentations 2)
an expository sermon on Lamentations 2 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 17, 2019
Be Blessed by Faith (Galatians 3:1-14)
an expository sermon on Galatians 3:1-14 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 17, 2019
Live by Faith (Galatians 2:11-21)
an expository sermon on Galatians 2:11-21 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 10, 2019
Comfort from Confession (Lamentations 1)
an expository sermon on Lamentations 1 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 3, 2019
Preserve the Gospel (Galatians 1:18-2:10)
an expository sermon on Galatians 1:18-2:10 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 3, 2019
Accept God’s Judgment (Amos 9)
an expository sermon on Amos 9 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 27, 2019
Please God, Not People (Galatians 1:10-17)
an expository sermon on Galatians 1:10-17 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 27, 2019
Spiritual Famine (Amos 8)
an expository sermon on Amos 8 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 20, 2019
Don’t Desert the Gospel (Galatians 1:1-9)
an expository sermon on Galatians 1:1-9 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 20, 2019
Intercession and Confrontation (Amos 7)
an expository sermon on Amos 7 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 13, 2019
Hear and Do Jesus’ Words (Matthew 7:13-29)
an expository sermon on Matthew 7:13-29 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 13, 2019
Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters (Amos 5:18-6:14)
an expository sermon on Amos 5:18-6:14 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 6, 2019
Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, the last ten minutes of the sermon are unavailable on audio. Pastor Jordan’s sermon notes for the missing audio are below:
Because the elites in Samaria and Jerusalem were complacent about their sin, God decrees that they will “be the first of those who go into exile” (Amos 6:7). God will bring their rebellious revelry to an end! And that’s exactly what happened. Both Israel (2 Kgs 15:29-30; 17:6) and Judah (2 Kgs 24:1-2, 10-15; 25:2, 6-12) went into exile in multiple stages. In both cases, the kings and nobles were among those exiled in the first wave of foreign conquests. God’s word of judgment came to pass historically, so we can be sure it will come to pass in the end, as well!
We Christians should heed the warning of God’s judgment against the complacency of the elites in Israel and Judah. One of the repeated themes of the Book of Hebrews is the need for us Christians to persevere in the faith, not to apostatize and abandon the Lord we claim. Have you ever thought about the first way that the author of Hebrews describes apostasy? He first warns us to beware of drifting away from the gospel we have heard and not to neglect our great salvation (Heb 2:1-4). Apostasy at first is not the outright rejection of Christ; it does not begin when you walk out of church and never return. Apostasy begins with complacency, with drifting in the sea of life without being truly anchored in Christ by faith and with neglecting the means of grace God has provided (e.g., Bible reading, prayer, congregational worship and fellowship). Similarly, Peter commands us to be diligent to confirm our calling and election, based on the truth that God has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Pet 1:3-11)!
Finally, God commands us in this text to let justice roll down like waters because otherwise God’s wrath will roll over you (Amos 6:8-14). God swears to destroy Samaria (v. 8). Whole households will die (vv. 9-10). All houses, whether great or small, will be destroyed (v. 11).
God continues by berating Israel for the absurdity of their complacent injustice (vv. 12-13). Horses can’t run on rocks. You can’t plow a rocky mountainside with oxen to harvest grain or some other crop. Nevertheless, Israel has committed an equal (if not worse) folly: they have perverted justice. Furthermore, they are rejoicing over their recent military conquests of Lo-debar and Karnaim from Syria. As they rejoice over their capture of Lo-debar, they rejoice literally over “nothing,” as that is the meaning of the town’s name. And that boasting is especially foolish because Israel itself will be conquered by a foreign army (v. 14). All of Israel will be oppressed, even its expanded territory over Jeroboam II (cf. 2 Kgs 14:25).
Again, if you are not a Christian, you must see the tsunami of God’s wrath that threatens to consume you if you remain unrepentant in your sin. Repent and believe in the gospel! Don’t rejoice over nothing the way Israel did. Don’t foolishly remain in your sin the way Israel did. Repent! Go to the cross of Jesus and his empty tomb. Cry out to him for forgiveness of your sin and for eternal life! The glorious gospel promise is that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Rom 10:13). If you will confess Jesus’ Lordship (divine authority) over your life personally, if you will believe that God raised him from the dead because he had accepted Jesus’ sacrifice for your personal sin in your place, then you will be saved (Rom 10:9-10).
Prayer and the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:7-12)
an expository sermon on Matthew 7:7-12 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 6, 2019
Seek the Lord, and Live (Amos 5:1-17)
an expository sermon on Amos 5:1-17 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 29, 2019
Don’t Be Judgmental (Matthew 7:1-6)
an expository sermon on Matthew 7:1-6 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 29, 2019
Seek God’s Kingdom and Righteousness (Matthew 6:19-34)
an expository sermon on Matthew 6:19-34 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 22, 2019
Prepare to Meet Your God (Amos 4)
an expository sermon on Amos 4 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 22, 2019
Hear and Testify God’s Word (Amos 3)
an expository sermon on Amos 3 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 15, 2019
The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:7-15)
an expository sermon on Matthew 6:7-15 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 15, 2019
Unhypocritical Righteousness (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18)
an expository sermon on Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 8, 2019
Freely You Received; Freely Give (Matthew 5:38-48)
an expository sermon on Matthew 5:38-48 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 1, 2019
God’s Irrevocable Punishment against Israel (Amos 2:4-16)
an expository sermon on Amos 2:4-16 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 25, 2019
Honest Speech (Matthew 5:33-37)
an expository sermon on Matthew 5:33-37 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 25, 2019
Avoid Adultery (Matthew 5:27-32)
an expository sermon on Matthew 5:27-32 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 18, 2019
God’s Irrevocable Punishment against the Nations (Amos 1:1-2:3)
an expository sermon on Amos 1:1-2:3 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 11, 2019
Anger Danger (Matthew 5:21-26)
an expository sermon on Matthew 5:21-26 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 11, 2019
The Old Testament’s Fulfillment and Function (Matthew 5:17-20)
an expository sermon on Matthew 5:17-20 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 4, 2019
Cursing and Blessing for All Nations (Genesis 9:18-10:32)
an expository sermon on Genesis 9:18-10:32 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on July 28, 2019
Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)
an expository sermon on Matthew 5:13-16 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on July 28, 2019
A Covenant Relationship with God (Genesis 8:20-9:17)
an expository sermon on Genesis 8:20-9:17 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on July 21, 2019
Happiness in Peace or Persecution (Matthew 5:9-12)
an expository sermon on Matthew 5:9-12 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on July 21, 2019
Reverent Fear (Genesis 6:9-8:19)
an expository sermon on Genesis 6:9-8:19 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on July 7, 2019
Happiness in Righteousness (Matthew 5:6-8)
an expository sermon on Matthew 5:6-8 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on July 7, 2019
Gross Corruption and Confounding Grace (Genesis 6:1-8)
an expository sermon on Genesis 6:1-8 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 30, 2019
Happiness in Humility (Matthew 5:1-5)
an expository sermon on Matthew 5:1-5 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 30, 2019
In Adam All Die (Genesis 5)
an expository sermon on Genesis 5 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 23, 2019
The Last Stand (1 Peter 5:8-14)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 5:8-14 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 23, 2019
Rule over Sin, or Be Ruled by Sin (Genesis 4:1-16)
an expository sermon on Genesis 4:1-16 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 2, 2019
Live for the Will of God (1 Peter 4:7-11)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-11 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 2, 2019
Cease from Sin (1 Peter 4:1-6)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 4:1-6 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 26, 2019
Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake (1 Peter 3:13-17)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 3:13-17 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 12, 2019
The Gospel for Marriages (1 Peter 3:1-7)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 3:1-7 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 28, 2019
Jesus: Forsaken for Your Forgiveness (Mark 15:33-39)
Holy Week sermon preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 19, 2019
Jesus: New Covenant Passover Lamb (Mark 14:12-25)
Holy Week sermon preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 18, 2019
Jesus: Anointed for Burial (Mark 14:1-11)
Holy Week sermon preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 17, 2019
Jesus: Authoritative Son from Heaven (Mark 11:27-12:12)
Holy Week sermon preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 16, 2019
How to Endure Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 2:18-25)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 2:18-25 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 7, 2019
Love One Another (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 17, 2019
God’s Creation of Humanity (Genesis 1:26-31)
an expository sermon on Genesis 1:26-31 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 10, 2019
Bless God! (1 Peter 1:3-5)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 1:3-5 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 24, 2019
The Wisdom of Walking in God’s Ways (Hosea 14)
an expository sermon on Hosea 14 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 24, 2019
Chosen by God (1 Peter 1:1-2)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 1:1-2 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 17, 2019
Learn from the Past (Hosea 11:12-12:14)
an expository sermon on Hosea 11:12-12:14 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 3, 2019
Triumph over Temptation (Matthew 4:1-11)
an expository sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 3, 2019
What You Sow, You Shall Reap (Hosea 10)
an expository sermon on Hosea 10 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 6, 2019
Bear Fruit in Keeping with Repentance (Matthew 3:1-12)
an expository sermon on Matthew 3:1-12 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 6, 2019
Crisis at Christmas (Matthew 2:13-23)
an expository sermon on Matthew 2:13-23 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 23, 2018
Seek and Worship Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)
an expository sermon on Matthew 2:1-12 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 16, 2018
Jesus is God with Us (Matthew 1:18-25)
an expository sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 9, 2018
In Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:21-23)
an expository sermon on Philippians 4:21-23 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 25, 2018
Fruits of Contentment (Philippians 4:10-20)
an expository sermon on Philippians 4:10-20 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 18, 2018