Assurance

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:3-5, focusing on the preservation and perseverance of the saints. He argues that God's power guards believers through faith unto a salvation ready to be…

In "Appointment of the Father," Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, arguing that the Christian's hope of salvation is firmly grounded in two great privileges: the sovereign, selective…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 10:22-30, focusing on the distinguishing marks, amazing privileges, and identifying actions of Christ's true sheep. He addresses three crucial questions: the…

Pastor Martin delivers a supplemental message to his 'Are You For Real?' series, expounding Matthew 7:24-27, Hebrews 5:7-9, and 1 John 2:3-5 to demonstrate that true faith in Christ is always…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:1-9, asserting that the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a blessed spiritual reality for every justified sinner, and without it, there is no saving…

In this communion meditation, Pastor Martin expounds Philippians 3:3, defining the 'true circumcision' as those who worship by the Spirit of God, glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the…

In "Entering By the Narrow Gate, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, emphasizing that salvation is found only through the narrow gate and restricted way, as taught by Jesus in…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 7:36-50, focusing on the sweet gospel assurance of forgiveness. He begins by asking what the 'sweetest words' one could hear are, using various life scenarios to…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, challenging the 'carnal Christian' theory that suggests a saved person can live habitually in sin without evidence of spiritual transformation. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:18-19, focusing on the 'riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.' He first clarifies that this inheritance is God's gift to His people, not God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, answering the question: 'Has the gospel come to you in word only, or in power?' He argues that when the gospel comes in power, it produces…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 8:31-32, highlighting the 'spiritual goldmine' of promises, privileges, and prospects for the child of God. He divides the text into two main headings: the greatness of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:33-34, addressing the question, "Who is he that condemneth?" He argues that no one can justly condemn God's elect due to the four objective activities of…

In 'The Good Ground Hearer, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the parable of the sower, specifically Mark 4:8 and 4:20, to teach about the varying degrees of fruitfulness among true…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5, arguing that true conversion, evidenced by God's election, is always accompanied by the gospel coming 'not in word only, but also in power.' He…

In "The Lordship of Christ, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the forgotten fundamental of biblical assurance of salvation, primarily drawing from 1 John 5:13 and Romans 8:15-16. He argues…

In "No Crisis Experience #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin systematically refutes the widespread teaching of a post-conversion crisis experience as either promised or commanded by God for living the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 6:37, focusing on the latter half: "and him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out." He first clarifies that "coming" to Christ is synonymous with saving…

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series "Some Missing Notes in Contemporary Gospel Preaching" by expounding key texts from Matthew, John, Hebrews, and 1 John to demonstrate the indispensable…

In this New Year's sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:32, presenting it as a 'New Year's Promise' for believers. He argues that God's ultimate act of not sparing His own Son, but…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, arguing that discouragement in the face of repented sin is a potent tool of Satan to hinder a believer's progress in grace. He illustrates this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 50:10-11, addressing the common experience of spiritual darkness in the lives of true believers. He defines the 'fear of the Lord' and 'obedience to His…

In this pre-membership class, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity, distinctives, and discernment of a holy life as the evidence of true conversion. He systematically refutes 'easy…

In "No Crisis Experience Commanded #4," Pastor Martin continues his series on principles of Christian living, focusing on the unbiblical nature of 'crisis experience' theology. He expounds Romans 6…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 8:31-32, highlighting the 'promises, privileges, and prospects' of a Christian. He argues that God the Father's ultimate act of love in delivering His own Son for us…

In the sixth and final sermon on Psalm 46, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the repeated pronouncement of faith in verses 7 and 11: 'The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:31-32, revealing it as a spiritual goldmine of Christian promises, privileges, and prospects. He meticulously unpacks the greatness of God the Father's…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:33-34, addressing the profound question, "Who is he that condemneth?" He argues that for God's elect, the assumed answer is "no one," a…

Pastor Martin expounds on Luke 8:18 and James 1:22-25, emphasizing the critical importance of being a 'doer of the Word' rather than merely a hearer. He argues that true assurance of salvation is…

In this Easter Sunday sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Romans 8:34, "Who is he that condemneth?" He argues that true assurance of no condemnation is rooted not in vague feelings, but in a biblical…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Romans 8:34, focusing on the question, "Who is he that condemneth?" He argues that the believer's confidence against condemnation rests entirely on the person…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 8:34, focusing on Christ's intercession as the fourth pillar of Christian assurance. He argues that Christ's ongoing intercessory work, rooted in His endless life and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 5:15-18, addressing the nature of 'saving religion' and challenging listeners to self-examination. He defines saving religion by its essence (union with…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the unique struggles with assurance of salvation faced by the 'second generation' – those raised in Christian homes and churches. He identifies four reasons for…

In "The Damning Delusion of Presumption," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the unique spiritual liabilities of the 'second generation'—those raised in Christian homes and churches. Expounding on…

Pastor Martin expounds Hebrews 2:1-4 and 3:7-12, warning the 'second generation' (those raised in a biblically rich environment) about the unique dangers of neglecting salvation and hardening their…

In "Not Everyone that Says Lord Lord, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:21-23, warning against the danger of a false profession of Christianity. He argues that mere verbal…

In the second part of his sermon on Matthew 7:21-23, Pastor Martin warns against spiritual self-deception, emphasizing that not everyone who professes 'Lord, Lord' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven…

In 'Not Everyone that Says Lord Lord, Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:21-23, addressing why many will be deceived about their salvation on Judgment Day. He…

Pastor Martin expounds John 10:27-30, focusing on Christ's description of His sheep and the certainty of their salvation. He argues that God's most glorious display of attributes is in the salvation…

In 'Warning to Professing Christians,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:21-23, emphasizing that a mere verbal profession of faith ('Lord, Lord') is insufficient for salvation. He contrasts…

Pastor Martin expounds Hebrews 2:1-4 and Hebrews 3:7-12, warning the 'second generation' (those raised in a biblically rich church context) about the unique dangers of neglecting salvation and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:6, asserting that God initiates, continues, and completes the work of grace in all true saints. He argues that this divine commitment to perseverance is…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 37:23-24, offering encouragement to 'tried and tested saints' who have recently undergone a season of intense self-examination. He addresses the 'condition…

In "Hebrews 7:25, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 7:25, focusing on Christ's unchangeable priesthood and His ability to save to the uttermost. He argues that Christ's perpetual…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:1-2, focusing on the recipients' geographical location and foundational spiritual privileges. He first highlights the fulfillment of Christ's Great Commission in the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:3-7, addressing the profound paradox of abounding joy and crushing grief in the Christian life. He defines the nature and source of both, arguing that…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3, focusing on the biblical doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. He argues that Paul's rejoicing stems from the certainty that all truly united to Christ…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a five-part series on the perseverance of the saints, primarily expounding 1 Thessalonians 3 and Romans 8. He reviews the three principles of…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11, focusing on the 'hope of salvation' as a helmet for the Christian. He argues that this hope is grounded in the eternal 'appointment of the Father'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:1-17 and Galatians 4:4-6, outlining four experiential blessings of adoption: the gift of the Spirit of adoption, the pledge of the Father's provision, the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 John 3:1-4 and John 1:11-13, focusing on the privileges of adoption in Christ. He argues that believers receive an irreversible legal status as children of God and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the third privilege of adoption: being made heirs of a rich inheritance. Drawing primarily from Galatians 3-4 and Romans 8, he establishes the fact of believers'…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds 1 John 3:1-4, focusing on the seventh blessing of adoption: the hope of future glorification. He affirms believers' present position as children of God, explains their…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 38, guiding listeners through David's experience of divine chastisement and desertion due to his sin. Martin distinguishes between a believer's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 'framework' of true devotion to God, building upon the 'foundation' of biblical conversion discussed previously. Drawing primarily from Romans 3-5, Galatians…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Kings 19:1-8, detailing Elijah's prayer to die after his triumph on Mount Carmel. He analyzes the prophet's prayer, identifying contributing factors like physical exhaustion…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:11-14, focusing on the believer's 'inheritance in Christ.' He meticulously establishes the proper translation of 'inheritance' as something believers…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:13-14, focusing on the Holy Spirit's sealing work as the 'earnest of our inheritance.' He defines 'earnest' as a down payment, asserting that the Spirit's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 3:12-14, issuing a solemn warning against apostasy and the 'evil heart of unbelief.' He emphasizes that while true believers will persevere, their…