Duty

In "Responsibilities to God, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Hebrews 10:25, arguing that a fundamental duty and privilege of church membership is consistent presence at congregational…

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'Privilege of Prayer,' drawing primarily from Hebrews 10:19-22, Hebrews 4:14-16, Galatians 4:4-6, and Romans 8:15-27. He argues that prayer is not merely a duty but an…

In "Receive Him with All Joy," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:25-30, focusing on the Philippians' duty to receive Epaphroditus. He defines this duty as receiving him "in the Lord with…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 22:13, which describes the 'sluggard' as a 'fantasizer' who invents specious excuses for inaction, such as a lion in the street. He contrasts this with real…

In "Husbands and Wives Before God #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces his series on Ephesians 5:15-33, emphasizing that the duties of husbands and wives are rooted in God's redemptive grace and…

Pastor Martin concludes his sermon series on adoption by expounding Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:11-12, and Philippians 2:12-16, arguing that a core duty of God's adopted children is to live such…

In 'Christian Liberty #20,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 15:1-3, presenting it as the 'crowning directive' to the strong in faith. He argues that the strong are under a solemn, God-imposed…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 17, particularly verses 14-18, to delineate the paradoxical relationship of the Christian to the world. He first describes the world as under Satan's control, an…

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…