Christian Living

In "A Life of Steadfast Hope, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:13, calling believers to a life of steadfast hope rooted in the grace to be brought at the revelation of Jesus…

In 'A Life of Steadfast Hope, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Peter 1:13, arguing that the Christian life is fundamentally shaped by the conscious conviction of Christ's return. He…

In 'The Precept Mandating Brotherly Love,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:22, focusing on the command to 'love one another from the heart fervently.' He argues that this precept is…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:11-12, making a powerful appeal for proper conduct among believers in an unbelieving world. He grounds this appeal in their identity as 'sojourners and…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:11-14, focusing on the Christian's duty of submission to 'every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake.' He addresses common objections to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:17, focusing on the command to "Honor all men." He argues that this duty is grounded in humanity's created dignity as image-bearers of God, despite the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:17, focusing on the command to "Love the brotherhood." He explains this duty as a continuous, willed commitment to the collective body of believers…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of 1 Peter 2:18-25, focusing on the revealed will of Christ for Christian servants, specifically household slaves in the Roman Empire. He details the command…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:18-25, focusing on the first incentive for Christian servants to submit to their masters: such a lifestyle is acceptable to God. He argues that this…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:21-25, focusing on Christ's suffering as the second incentive for Christian servants to patiently endure undeserved suffering. He argues that believers are called to…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:18-24, focusing on Christ's example of patiently enduring undeserved suffering as an incentive for Christian servants. He details Christ's sinless character…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:8, focusing on five graces that should mark the people of God in their relationships: like-mindedness, sympathy, brotherly affection, tender-heartedness…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:8-12, focusing on the Christian's 'unnatural response' to injustice. He argues that believers are called to refrain from rendering evil for evil or reviling…

In "Happy Life: Ancient Recipe," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:10-12, drawing heavily from Psalm 34, to present a biblical formula for a life worth loving and days that are truly good…

In "Three Practical Gleanings," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:13-17, focusing on the inevitable suffering of true Christians and how they are to respond. He extracts three practical…

In "Arm Yourselves w/the Mind of Christ #2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:1-6, urging believers to adopt the mindset of Christ in suffering. He emphasizes the centrality of the cross in…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:7-11, focusing on verses 8-9, to instruct suffering saints on living a life of mutual love within the church. He emphasizes that this love, grounded in the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:3, focusing on 'labor of love' as one of the three 'crown jewels' of Christian virtue. He defines 'labor' as intense, costly toil and 'love' as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:12, arguing that the goal of all true ministry, whether parental or pastoral, is to see God's people 'walk worthy of God.' He defines 'walk' as the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10, focusing on Paul's attitude and affections for the Thessalonian believers after being forcibly separated from them. Martin…

Pastor Martin begins an exposition of 1 Thessalonians 4, focusing on the theme of the Christian's 'walk' and how believers 'ought to walk' to please God. He emphasizes that true prayer and desire…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2, focusing on the motivation, directive, and measure of holy living. He argues that the highest motivation for believers is to please God, not…

In "Love of the Brethren," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, arguing that brotherly love is a peculiar affection among God's people, essential for Christian living and witness…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:10b, exhorting believers to "abound more and more" in brotherly love. He first defines the audience as true Christians, not mere professors, and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, urging believers to cultivate 'sanctified quietness, self-interest, and industriousness.' He argues that these virtues are essential for…

In 'How God Prods His Children,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, focusing on the structure of apostolic exhortation rather than its substance. He argues that God stirs…

Pastor Martin concludes his exposition of 1 Thessalonians 5:11, focusing on the repeated duty to 'exhort one another' and the newly introduced command to 'build each other up.' He argues that this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:14, focusing on the commands to 'encourage the fainthearted' and 'support the weak,' and 'be long-suffering toward all.' He defines the fainthearted…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:15, urging believers not to retaliate evil for evil but to actively pursue good towards all people. He grounds this command in the…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:26, "Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss," arguing that this command, while culturally specific, reveals enduring principles for Christian fellowship. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 11:19-26, focusing on Barnabas's exhortation to the Antiochian believers to "cleave unto the Lord with purpose of heart." Martin first provides a brief…

In "What is the Straightened Way? Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:13-14, focusing on the "straightened way" that leads to life. He argues that this way is…

In "What is the Straightened Way? Part 8," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:13-14, John 15:17-21, and John 17:13-19, focusing on the fourth and final component of the 'restricted way'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on a biblical perspective for the new year, contrasting it with worldly views. He expounds on Proverbs 27:1 and James 4:13-15, emphasizing three certainties…

In this New Year's sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Colossians 3:1-4 and Hebrews 12:1-3, urging believers to fix their minds directly upon Jesus Christ in three crucial areas. First, in living the…

In this New Year's sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 90, particularly verses 1-10, to establish humanity's inherent weakness and mortality. He then exhorts believers to consider afresh…

Pastor Martin delivers the second sermon in his 'Counsel for the New Year' series, focusing on the command to 'fix your mind upon' Jesus Christ. He expounds Colossians 3:2 as the biblical principle…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on Colossians 3:1-2, urging believers to 'set their minds upon the things that are above' by fixing their thoughts on the certainties of the future. He outlines three…

In this New Year's Day sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin exhorts believers to renew their commitment to fundamental biblical priorities in their personal, domestic, church, and worldly interactions. He…

In this New Year's exhortation, Pastor Martin addresses four distinct groups within the church: aged, ripened, homesick saints; mature, stable, middle-aged saints; younger, vigorous, visionary…

Pastor Martin concludes a series on foundational truths, likening them to ballast for spiritual stability. He expounds on the identity of the enthroned Christ as the believer's Guide, Protector, and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 12:1-2, establishing a framework for a biblical perspective on singleness. He argues that prolonged singleness is an abnormality resulting from the Fall, yet…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin provides pastoral guidance on establishing a good working home library for Christians, emphasizing the importance of reading in an increasingly audio-visual society. He…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin provides a bibliography of recommended books on singleness, marriage, and Christian ethics, aiming to equip listeners with resources for deeper study. He highlights…

In "Bridled Tongue: Constructing a Bridle, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds James 1:26, arguing that a bridled tongue is the measure of true religion. He provides biblical warrant for…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the 'Bridled Tongue,' focusing on the indirect materials for constructing this spiritual bridle. Expounding passages like Ephesians 5:18-19, Colossians…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 8:11-12 and Romans 14:13-15, arguing that the truth of Christ's atoning death for believers must radically influence how they treat one another. He demonstrates…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the often-overlooked topic of 'The Christian and Common Courtesy.' He argues that courtesy is not a peripheral concern but a…

In "Christian Benevolence," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 58:6-9, Proverbs 3:27-28, Galatians 6:6-10, and 1 John 3:16-18 to lay a biblical foundation for active Christian benevolence…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Christian duty and privilege of hospitality to strangers, drawing primarily from Romans 12:13, Hebrews 13:1-2, and 1 Peter 4:9. He argues that hospitality is a…

Pastor Martin introduces a series on Christian liberty by providing its historical background in both apostolic and Reformation eras. He argues that the doctrine was forged in the New Testament due…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the second sermon in a series on Christian liberty, focusing on a broad biblical and theological statement of the doctrine. Using the Westminster Confession of Faith…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the theological basis of Christian liberty, primarily drawing from Galatians 4 and Romans 8. He identifies four pillars: the sonship of believers, their servitude…

In the fourth sermon of a series on Christian Liberty, Pastor Albert N. Martin distinguishes between the essence of liberty (an inward spiritual reality) and its exercise (an outward expression in…

In "Directives to the Stronger Brother, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Romans 14-15 and 1 Corinthians 8 & 10, laying out practical guidelines for exercising Christian liberty…

In 'Directives to the Stronger Brother, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Christian liberty, focusing on the responsibilities of the 'stronger brother' towards the 'weaker…

In this sermon, "Directives to the Weaker Brother," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on Christian liberty by expounding Romans 14-15 and 1 Corinthians 8 & 10. He outlines three…

In this question-and-answer session, Pastor Martin addresses the practical outworking of Christian liberty, particularly concerning how believers discern and respond to the consciences of others…

In "Christian Liberty #01," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a new series by laying the foundational groundwork for understanding Christian liberty, arguing that it must be approached through the lens…

In "Christian Liberty #02," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on John 8:31-36 and Romans 6-8, laying the foundational pillars of Christian liberty. He argues that true freedom is found only in Christ…