Conscience

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the critical importance of maintaining a good conscience as a God-appointed means for spiritual health, drawing primarily from Acts 24:16, 1 Timothy 1:5, and 1…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical directives for attaining a good conscience, focusing on Acts 24:16, 1 Timothy 1:5, Hebrews 9:13-14, Hebrews 10:22, 1 Peter 3:21, Luke 19:8, Philemon…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the critical importance of maintaining a good conscience, building upon previous sermons on attaining it. Drawing primarily from 1 Peter 2:18-21, 1 Peter 3:13-16…

Pastor Martin expounds Acts 24:14-16, where Paul declares his aim to maintain 'a conscience void of offense toward God and toward men.' Martin argues that this dual orientation—uncondemned Godward…

In "The Death of John the Baptist, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 6:14-29, detailing the sordid circumstances surrounding John's imprisonment and execution by Herod Antipas. Martin…

In 'The Death of John the Baptist, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Mark 6:14-29, delving into the moral and spiritual state of King Herod. Martin highlights Herod's…

In "The Death of John the Baptist, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his exposition of Mark 6:14-29, focusing on the imprisonment and beheading of John the Baptist. He draws four main…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the critical importance of maintaining a good conscience before God and men, drawing primarily from Philippians 2:14-15 and Acts 24:16. He argues that Christians…

In "The Pastor's Spiritual Development, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Acts 24:16 and 1 Timothy 1:19, emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining a good conscience before God and…

In "Getting a Good Conscience," Pastor Martin expounds on the necessity of a good conscience for salvation, drawing primarily from Romans 2, Hebrews 9-10, and Revelation 6 & 20. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the critical importance of maintaining a good conscience for perseverance in faith, holiness, and obedience. Building on previous sermons, he defines conscience…

Pastor Martin expounds on the necessity of continually educating one's conscience, building on previous sermons about getting and keeping a good conscience. He argues that a Christian's conscience is…

In 'The Diseases of Conscience, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the means God ordains for believers' perseverance: maintaining a good conscience. Drawing primarily from 1…

In "The Diseases of Conscience, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the causes and cure for a calloused conscience, building on the necessity of maintaining a good conscience for…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the "Functions of Good Conscience, Part 1," emphasizing the vital role of a good conscience in the perseverance of the saints. Drawing primarily from 1 Timothy 1…

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 #14," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-15:7, focusing on the foundation and goal of Christian liberty. He argues that there must be no forced conformity within the…

In "Christmas: 'To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate,'" Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the practical question of Christmas observance for Christians, breaking from his usual expository series. He lays…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the crucial spiritual discipline of maintaining a good conscience, drawing primarily from 1 Timothy 1:5, 18-19, Hebrews 9:14, 10:19, and Acts 24:16. He defines…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the critical issue of how Christians should approach modern instruments of communication (telephone, TV, VCR, computer, internet, email). He…

In "Jesus or Barabbas? Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:6-15 and Luke 23:1-12, continuing his exposition of Christ's trial before Pilate. He highlights three profound lessons: the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 27:25 and Mark 15:6-15, focusing on the chilling cry, "His blood be on us and on our children." He first establishes the historical and biblical setting of…

In this Adult Sunday School message, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the question, "Is Christmas for the Christian?" by expounding principles of Christian liberty from Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians…

Pastor Martin preaches on the 'Necessity of a Good Conscience,' drawing primarily from 1 Timothy 1:3-5 and 1 Timothy 1:18-20. He establishes the inseparable relationship between perseverance in faith…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the doctrine of perseverance, focusing on the necessity and means of 'keeping a good conscience.' Drawing primarily from 1 Peter 3:13-16, Hebrews 13:18, 1 Timothy…

In "The Diseases of Conscience, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of perseverance, specifically focusing on the means God ordains to keep His people in the way, with a…

In "Functions of Good Conscience, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on the perseverance of the saints, focusing on the strategic role of a good conscience. He expounds passages…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 25:18, which likens bearing false witness to being a 'maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.' He emphasizes that false testimony is an instrument of death, causing…

Pastor Martin introduces a sermon series on Psalm 51, emphasizing its critical role in the Christian life for scripturally dealing with sin and maintaining fellowship with God. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, "He that covers his sin shall not prosper, but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall obtain mercy." Building on a previous sermon about the…

In "Additional Perspectives on Brotherly Love," Pastor Albert N. Martin expands on 1 Peter 1:22-23, arguing for the inseparability of faith in Christ and love for His people. He emphasizes the…

Pastor Martin expounds Joshua 7:16-18, detailing God's methodical discovery of Achan's sin through the casting of lots. He draws out three fundamental principles: no external privileges can prevent…

In "Anatomy of a Man of God: His Heart," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on ministerial training by dissecting the spiritual heart of a man called to ministry. Drawing primarily from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Genesis 4:9-15, detailing God's confrontation with Cain after Abel's murder. He outlines the dialogue between God and Cain, highlighting Cain's denial, insolence…

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…

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 'Christian Liberty #12,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-15:7, addressing the proper understanding and exercise of Christian liberty concerning non-moral issues like food, special…

In 'Christian Liberty #13,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8-9, meticulously defining the 'weak' and 'strong' believer not by their overall spiritual state, but by their…

In "Christian Liberty #15," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-15:7, focusing on apostolic directives for the weak and strong in faith regarding matters of Christian liberty. He argues that…

In "Christian Liberty #17," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on Christian liberty by expounding Romans 14:1-4, 14, 22-23, focusing on apostolic counsels to the weak in faith. He defines…

In 'Christian Liberty #19,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:13-21, continuing his series on Christian liberty. He defines true freedom as the desire and ability to do what one ought…

In this Adult Sunday School message, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the question, "Is Christmas for the Christian?" by expounding Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8-10. He argues that Christmas falls…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 18:21, 'How long go ye limping between the two sides? If Jehovah be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him.' He argues that Elijah's mission was to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:42, warning against causing fellow believers to stumble into sin. He reviews the context of the disciples' dispute over greatness and John's confession…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 3:15, where Elisha calls for a minstrel to prepare himself to receive the word of the Lord. He uses this passage, alongside 1 Samuel 16:23, to demonstrate the profound…

In this Q&A session, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the role of subjective 'peace' in decision-making, arguing that it should be disregarded in matters of indifference where biblical principles…

Pastor Martin expounds on the doctrine of justification, primarily drawing from Romans 5:19, Romans 10:4, Galatians 2:15-17, and Philippians 3:7-9. He argues that the ground of a sinner's…

In "The Enunciation of God's Changeless Standard #1," Pastor Martin expounds on the church's commitment to proclaiming God's perfect law, drawing from passages like Romans 7 and Galatians 3. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 1:32 and 2:14-15, arguing that the Ten Commandments comprehensively summarize the obedience God requires of all humanity, not just Israel. He demonstrates that…

Pastor Martin addresses the widespread interest in Mel Gibson's film, 'The Passion of the Christ,' providing biblical guidance for believers on whether to view it. He first identifies four reasons…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of Hebrews 13:3, focusing on the spiritual benefits of remembering persecuted Christians. He argues that obedience to this command contributes to maintaining a…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:27-30, focusing on the 'God-ordained results of undaunted courageousness' in the face of adversity. He argues that a Christian's…

In this pre-membership class sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on three pillars of Puritanism: Christian liberty, God-honoring worship, and experimental religion, drawing heavily from the 1689…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 18:14, contrasting the physical pain inflicted by a rod with the deeper, more destructive wound caused by a 'wounded spirit' inflicted by the tongue. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 19:5 and 19:9, emphasizing the certainty of punishment for false witnesses and liars. He highlights that God's judgment is inescapable, even if human…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 20:19, which warns against tale-bearers and those who open wide their lips. He presents a two-pronged exhortation: to learn to keep secrets and to avoid those who…