an expository sermon on Isaiah 33 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 19, 2022
The Righteous King and His Righteous Subjects (Isaiah 32)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 32 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 12, 2022
Cast Away Your Idols (Isaiah 31)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 31 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 5, 2022
Eternity: Infinitely Better or Infinitely Worse? (Isaiah 30:18-33)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 30:18-33 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 29, 2022
How to Be an Obedient Child of God (Isaiah 30:1-17)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 30:1-17 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 22, 2022
The Potter and the Clay (Isaiah 29)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 29 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 15, 2022
Give Rest to the Weary (Isaiah 28:9-29)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 28:9-29 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 8, 2022
Do Not Be Drunk with Wine but Filled with the Spirit (Isaiah 28:1-8)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 28:1-8 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 1, 2022
Hard Conversations in the Church (Philemon 1:1-25)
an expository sermon on Philemon 1:1-25 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 24, 2022
Faith and Hope from Christ’s Resurrection (1 Peter 1:17-21)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 1:17-21 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 17, 2022
Remember Paul’s Chains (Colossians 4:7-18)
an expository sermon on Colossians 4:7-18 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 10, 2022
Prayerful Evangelism (Colossians 4:2-6)
an expository sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 3, 2022
Gospel Gratitude at Work (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
an expository sermon on Colossians 3:22-4:1 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 27, 2022
Gospel Gratitude for Obedience and Encouragement (Colossians 3:20-21)
an expository sermon on Colossians 3:20-21 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 20, 2022
Gospel Gratitude for Submission and Love (Colossians 3:18-19)
an expository sermon on Colossians 3:18-19 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 13, 2022
The Good Ground of Gospel Gratitude (Colossians 3:15-17)
an expository sermon on Colossians 3:15-17 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on March 6, 2022
Live a Heavenly Life on Earth (Colossians 3:1-14)
an expository sermon on Colossians 3:1-14 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 27, 2022
A Christian’s Joys (Colossians 1:24-2:5)
an expository sermon on Colossians 1:24-2:5 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 6, 2022
Continue in the Faith (Colossians 1:13-23)
an expository sermon on Colossians 1:13-23 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 30, 2022
Pray for Others to Please Christ Fully (Colossians 1:9-12)
an expository sermon on Colossians 1:9-12 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 23, 2022
Obey God (Acts 5:12-42)
an expository sermon on Acts 5:12-42 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 9, 2022
Give to Support the Church’s Mission (Acts 4:32-5:11)
an expository sermon on Acts 4:32-5:11 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 19, 2021
What You Have, Give (Acts 3:1-4:4)
an expository sermon on Acts 3:1-4:4 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 5, 2021
Three Priorities of a Spiritually Healthy Church (Acts 2:37-47)
an expository sermon on Acts 2:37-47 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 28, 2021
How to Preach the Gospel (Acts 2:22-36)
an expository sermon on Acts 2:22-36 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 21, 2021
Filled with the Spirit (Acts 2:1-21)
an expository sermon on Acts 2:1-21 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 14, 2021
Take It to the Lord in Prayer Together (Acts 1:12-26)
an expository sermon on Acts 1:12-26 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 7, 2021
God’s Church Advances God’s Kingdom (Acts 1:1-11)
an expository sermon on Acts 1:1-11 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 31, 2021
Bring to Remembrance God’s Eternal Justice (Isaiah 26:7-27:13)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 26:7-27:13 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 24, 2021
Keep Faith in God’s Eternal Justice (Isaiah 25:1-26:6)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 25:1-26:6 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 17, 2021
God’s Eternal Justice: Repent, Lament, and Hope (Isaiah 24)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 24 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 10, 2021
From Cursed to Blessed (Isaiah 23)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 23 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 3, 2021
Be Wretched, and Mourn, and Weep! (Isaiah 22)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 22 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 26, 2021
Tell the Truth (Isaiah 21)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 21 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 19, 2021
God’s Wise Folly (Isaiah 19-20)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 19-20 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 12, 2021
The Wrath and Welcome of God (Isaiah 17-18)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 17-18 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 5, 2021
Rejoice in Salvation through Judgment (Isaiah 13-14)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 13-14 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 22, 2021
Faithfully Follow Christ (Matthew 26:31-56)
an expository sermon on Matthew 26:31-56 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on June 6, 2021
Everyone Needs Forgiveness (Matthew 26:1-16)
an expository sermon on Matthew 26:1-16 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on May 23, 2021
Jesus Christ the Righteous (Isaiah 11:1-10)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 11:1-10 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on February 14, 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
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
Family Resemblance (Isaiah 1)
an expository sermon on Isaiah 1 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 22, 2020
Sound Doctrine (Titus 2)
an expository sermon on Titus 2 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 1, 2020
Above Reproach (Titus 1:5-9)
an expository sermon on Titus 1:5-9 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 18, 2020
True Greatness (Matthew 20:17-34)
an expository sermon on Matthew 20:17-34 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 4, 2020
Nothing Impossible (Matthew 17:14-27)
an expository sermon on Matthew 17:14-27 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 16, 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
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
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
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
Recommended Resources on God
Living in the United States in the 21st century, we are blessed with a plethora of theological resources. The Bible, the gospel, and the things of God have never been so accessible as they are now in our society. Below are some of the books and articles that have been most helpful to me both to know God better and to love God better, the focus of Article II of Friendship’s statement of faith.
Resources on the Attributes of God
All That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism by James E. Dolezal
God’s Greater Glory: The Exalted God of Scripture and the Christian Faith by Bruce Ware
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul
Resources on the Trinity
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Relationships, Roles, and Relevance by Bruce Ware
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief by John M. Frame
Resources on God the Son
God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of Christ by Stephen J. Wellum
The Person of Christ by Donald MacLeod
Resources on the Holy Spirit
God’s Indwelling Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments by James M. Hamilton Jr.
Spiritual Gifts: What They Are and Why They Matter by Thomas R. Schreiner
The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson
“The Witness of the Spirit in Romans 8:16: Interpretation and Applications” by Daniel B. Wallace. Pp. 37-52 in Who’s Afraid of the Holy Spirit? An Investigation into the Ministry of the Spirit of God Today, edited by Daniel B. Wallace and M. James Sawyer. (He has published an online version of this essay at bible.org.)
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
Futile Sin and Faithful Salvation (Genesis 11)
an expository sermon on Genesis 11 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 4, 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
In Adam All Die (Genesis 5)
an expository sermon on Genesis 5 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
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
Rejoice in Salvation (1 Peter 1:6-12)
an expository sermon on 1 Peter 1:6-12 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on Sunday, March 3, 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
Jesus, the Righteous Son (Matthew 3:13-17)
an expository sermon on Matthew 3:13-17 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on January 27, 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
Days of Punishment and Recompense (Hosea 9)
an expository sermon on Hosea 9 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 9, 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
Jesus Is the Christ (Matthew 1:1-17)
an expository sermon on Matthew 1:1-17 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on December 2, 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
Honoring God in Politics (Hosea 8)
an expository sermon on Hosea 8 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 4, 2018
How to Be at Peace (Philippians 4:1-9)
an expository sermon on Philippians 4:1-9 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on November 4, 2018
The Horrors of Sin (Hosea 6:11b-7:16)
an expository sermon on Hosea 6:11b-7:16 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 28, 2018
The Hope of Greater Glory (Philippians 3:17-21)
an expository sermon on Philippians 3:17-21 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 28, 2018
The Danger of Worldly Grief (Hosea 6:1-11a)
an expository sermon on Hosea 6:1-11a preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 21, 2018
The False Hopes of Pride and Politics (Hosea 5)
an expository sermon on Hosea 5 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 14, 2018
Know Jesus at Any Cost! (Philippians 3:8-11)
an expository sermon on Philippians 3:8-11 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 14, 2018
Know the Lord! (Hosea 4)
an expository sermon on Hosea 4 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 7, 2018
Rejoice in the Lord! (Philippians 3:1-7)
an expository sermon on Philippians 3:1-7 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on October 7, 2018
God’s New Covenant Love (Hosea 2:14-3:5)
an expository sermon on Hosea 2:14-3:5 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 30, 2018
Encouraging Examples (Philippians 2:19-30)
an expository sermon on Philippians 2:19-30 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 30, 2018
Working out Your Salvation (Philippians 2:12-18)
an expository sermon on Philippians 2:12-18 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 23, 2018
The Folly of Spiritual Adultery (Hosea 2:1-13)
an expository sermon on Hosea 2:1-13 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 23, 2018
Judgment Now … Salvation Later (Hosea 1)
an expository sermon on Hosea 1:1-11 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 16, 2018
Christ’s Humility and Exaltation (Philippians 2:5-11)
an expository sermon on Philippians 2:5-11 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 16, 2018
God’s Gracious Pity (Jonah 4)
an expository sermon on Jonah 4 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson at Friendship Baptist Church on September 9, 2018
Humility in the Church (Philippians 2:1-4)
an expository sermon preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on September 9, 2018
Living Worthy of the Gospel (Philippians 1:27-30)
an expository sermon on Philippians 1:27-30 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson at Friendship Baptist Church on September 2, 2018
The Joy-Filled Life (Philippians 1:18b-26)
an expository sermon preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 26, 2018
Living out Repentance (Jonah 3)
an expository sermon on Jonah 3 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson at Friendship Baptist Church on August 19, 2018
Rejoicing at the Advance of the Gospel (Philippians 1:12-18a)
an expository sermon on Philippians 1:12-18a preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson at Friendship Baptist Church on August 19, 2018
Repentant Prayer (Jonah 2)
An expository sermon preached on Jonah 2 by Pastor Jordan Atkinson at Friendship Baptist Church on August 12, 2018
God’s Judgment on Evil (Jonah 1)
An expository sermon on Jonah 1:1-16 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on Sunday, August 5, 2018
Praying for One Another (Philippians 1:3-11)
An expository sermon on Philippians 1:3-11 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on Sunday, August 12, 2018
Grace and Peace (Philippians 1:1-2)
An expository sermon on Philippians 1:1-2 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on Sunday, August 5, 2018