Diligence

In this sermon on Proverbs 12:27, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the concept of diligence versus slothfulness. He focuses on the difficulty of precisely translating the Hebrew word 'roasteth' but…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 10:4-5, focusing on the contrast between the 'slack hand' and the 'diligent hand.' He argues that true diligence in work, motivated by a desire to honor God, is…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 21:5, contrasting the 'thoughts of the diligent' which lead to 'plenteousness' with the 'hasty' who 'hasteth only to want.' He argues that true diligence involves…

In "Avoid Laziness - Cultivate Diligence #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical imperative to avoid laziness and cultivate diligence, primarily drawing from the book of Proverbs…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 6:6-11, urging listeners to learn diligence from the ant and avoid the destructive path of the sluggard. He emphasizes that true wisdom requires humility to learn from…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 10:5, emphasizing the necessity of timely labor. He contrasts the wise son who gathers in summer with the foolish son who sleeps during harvest, causing shame. Drawing…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 31:10-31, highlighting the virtuous woman's defining characteristic: diligent industry, primarily with her hands, rather than her mouth. He emphasizes that her fear of…

In "Avoid Laziness - Cultivate Diligence #2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on parental admonition from the book of Proverbs, focusing on the biblical imperative to avoid laziness…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," focusing on the sixth major area of admonition: avoiding laziness and cultivating diligence…

Pastor Martin concludes his series on 'How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children,' focusing on the sixth major area of admonition: avoiding laziness and cultivating diligence. He expounds…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:1-4, outlining the path to attaining true wisdom. He argues that this path involves three essential ingredients: constant and serious exposure to the words…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the disposition of biblical oversight, focusing on four more essential qualities for pastors. He expounds on the disposition of zeal for God's honor and glory…

In "The Disposition of Biblical Oversight, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the essential dispositions for effective pastoral ministry, focusing on tender compassion…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 18:4, using the imagery of deep waters and flowing brooks to describe the wellspring of wisdom that should characterize a wise person's speech. He emphasizes that true…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on a biblical perspective of work and labor, drawing primarily from Genesis 1-3, Romans 12, Ephesians 4 & 6, Colossians 3, and 1 Thessalonians 4. He structures the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 31:10-31, concluding a series on male and female identity. He identifies the fear of the Lord as the foundational virtue of the virtuous woman, from which…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 12:11, contrasting the diligent farmer who tills his land for future provision with the one who pursues 'vain' things and is void of understanding. He emphasizes that…

In this brief sermon on Proverbs 15:7, Pastor Martin emphasizes that true wisdom, which enables one to "disperse knowledge," is not innate but must be diligently acquired. He applies this principle…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 20:4, which describes the sluggard who refuses to plow due to winter and consequently begs in harvest. He applies this proverb primarily to parenting, urging parents…

In the fourth part of his series "No Area of Passivity," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Philippians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Peter 1:3-10, Galatians 2:20, and Romans 8:12-13, arguing…