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The Living Shall Not Precede

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, focusing on the doctrine of the return of Christ and the state of deceased believers. He emphasizes that the core comfort for grieving…

Unconverted at Day of the Lord

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, focusing on verse 3, to describe the attitude of the unconverted at the Day of the Lord and the Lord's destructive activity towards them. He…

General Resurrection, Judgment at 2nd Coming

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Thessalonians 5, arguing against the popular dispensational view of multiple comings of Christ and separate resurrections. He systematically presents biblical…

Second Coming Ushers in Eternity

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:4, Matthew 25, 2 Peter 3, and 1 Corinthians 15 to argue against the dispensational view of Christ's return, asserting that the Second Coming is a…

The New Heavens and the New Earth Part 1

In "The New Heavens and the New Earth Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:18-22 and 2 Peter 3:10-13, arguing that the return of Christ will usher in a regenerated cosmos where…

The New Heavens and the New Earth Part 2

In "The New Heavens and the New Earth Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Peter 3:8-15a, completing his sermon on the certainty of Christ's return and the ushering in of new heavens and a new…

Eternity: Where? What? Why?

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the certainty of eternity, posing the question: "In 125 years, where will you be, what will be your condition, and why?" He systematically expounds the biblical…

Dominant Emphases of the Olivet Discourse
Gospel of Mark Mark 13:5-37

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13, the Olivet Discourse, identifying its two main focuses: the destruction of Jerusalem and the second coming of Christ. He argues that the Lord's central…

Life Between the First and Second Advents
Gospel of Mark Mark 13:5-13

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:5-13, focusing on Christ's Olivet Discourse as a guide for believers living between His first and second advents. He outlines three key areas…

The Coming of the Son of Man
Gospel of Mark Mark 13:24-27

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:24-27, focusing on the second coming of the Son of Man. He details its relative timing (after the tribulation of 70 A.D.), startling accompaniments (celestial…

The Nearness of Jerusalem’s Destruction
Gospel of Mark Mark 13:28-31

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:28-37, the final section of the Olivet Discourse, focusing on Christ's application of His prophecies. He details Christ's teaching on the nearness of…

The Concealed Time of the Second Coming
Gospel of Mark Mark 13:32

In 'The Concealed Time of the Second Coming,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:28-37, focusing on the Olivet Discourse's conclusion regarding Christ's return. He meticulously distinguishes…

Revealed Duties While Awaiting Christ’s Return
Gospel of Mark Mark 13:33-37

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:33-37, the conclusion of the Olivet Discourse, focusing on the revealed duties of believers in light of Christ's unrevealed return. He emphasizes the general…

Gleanings from the Olivet Discourse, Part 2

In "Gleanings from the Olivet Discourse, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Mark 13, focusing on the provisions God makes for His people during the inter-advental period and…

Importance / Primary Focus / Our Attitude
Heaven and Hell Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46

Pastor Martin preaches on the doctrines of heaven and hell, primarily expounding Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46 and drawing heavily from Ezekiel 3:17-21 and Acts 20:26-27. He argues for the importance of…

A Place / Perfection of Soul and Body
Heaven and Hell John 14:1-3

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on heaven and hell, focusing on the question, "What is heaven?" He expounds passages from John 14, Philippians 3, Colossians 3, Romans 8…

Kingship of Christ in Revelation 11:15-18
Lordship Controvery Revelation 11:15-18

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 11:15-18, presenting it as the culmination of Christ's kingship in the book of Revelation. He uses an extended analogy of a cross-country trip to explain…

Dominant Emphases of the Olivet Discourse
Olivet Discourse Mark 13:1-37

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13, known as the Olivet Discourse, focusing on two crucial redemptive-historical events: the destruction of Jerusalem and the second coming of Christ. He argues…

Life Between the First and Second Advents
Olivet Discourse Mark 13:5-13

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:5-13, focusing on Christ's Olivet Discourse as a guide for believers living between His first and second advents. He outlines three imperatives: 'Take heed…

The Coming of the Son of Man
Olivet Discourse Mark 13:24-27

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:24-27, focusing on the second coming of the Son of Man. He details its relative timing after the destruction of Jerusalem, its startling celestial…

Gleanings from the Olivet Discourse, Part 2

In 'Gleanings from the Olivet Discourse, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Mark 13, extracting two further 'bundles' of truth from the Olivet Discourse. He first emphasizes…

Goal of the Knowledge of Christ
Philippians Phil. 3:11

Pastor Martin expounds Philippians 3:7-11, focusing on Paul's ultimate goal: attaining the 'out-resurrection from among the dead.' He argues that this passage embodies two fundamental principles of…

What He Will Do with the Devil, Part 1

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 12, along with numerous other biblical texts, to establish what will happen to the devil and his angels at the return of Christ. He lays out six…

What He Will Do with Heaven and Earth, Part 1

In "What He Will Do with Heaven and Earth, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Peter 3:1-13 and Genesis 1-3, laying the theological groundwork for understanding the radical renovation of the…

What He Will Do with Heaven and Earth, Part 2

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Peter 3:1-13, continuing his series on the Second Coming of Christ by addressing the future of the physical creation. He argues that at Christ's return, the present…

What He Will Do with Heaven and Earth, Part 3

In "What He Will Do with Heaven and Earth, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:19-22 and 2 Peter 3:7-13, arguing that the physical creation, subjected to futility by God due to man's…

The Abiding Message of Revelation, Part 2

In "The Abiding Message of Revelation, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of the book of Revelation, focusing on its enduring relevance for believers. He outlines five core…

Second and Third Visions (Robert Fisher)

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of the Book of Revelation, focusing on the second and third visions (chapters 4-21:8). He details the spiritual warfare behind earthly persecutions, identifying…

Fourth Vision and Conclusion (Albert Martin)

Pastor Albert Martin expounds Revelation 21:9-22:5, focusing on the fourth vision of the New Jerusalem. He argues that this vision is a 'zoom lens' on the eternal state of the redeemed, not a literal…

Conclusion; Q. and A. (Part 1) (Albert Martin)

In this sermon, Pastor Albert Martin concludes a series on the Book of Revelation, focusing on the seventh dominant theme: the invisible warfare between God and the devil behind all visible events in…

Times and Seasons at Day of the Lord
1 Thessalonians 1 Th. 5:1-2

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, focusing on the 'times and seasons' related to the 'Day of the Lord.' He contrasts the Thessalonians' prior ignorance (addressed in 1 Thess 4) with…

One Return of Christ

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, arguing for one singular return of Christ that simultaneously brings final salvation to believers and sudden, inescapable judgment to the wicked. He…

Practical Implications of Day of the Lord
1 Thessalonians 1 Th. 5:4-5

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5, contrasting the 'darkness' of the unregenerate with the 'light' of believers concerning the Day of the Lord. He defines darkness as ignorance of God's…

How God Prods His Children
1 Thessalonians 1 Th. 5:1-11

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…

The Certainties of the Future

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…

Basic Questions About Death, Part 2

In "Basic Questions About Death, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on death, addressing three fundamental questions: what follows immediately upon death, what is the ultimate…

Bible, Death, the Child of God: Two Facts
2 Corinthians 5:1-10

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical understanding of death for the child of God, prompted by the death of his sister. He first establishes two foundational facts: the dual nature…

“Conscious, Eternal Punishment”

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the critical doctrine of conscious, eternal punishment, lamenting a tragic defection among prominent evangelicals who have embraced the doctrine of…

Death's Immediate Sequel for the Believer
2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Pastor Martin preaches on the immediate sequel to death for the believer, drawing from passages like 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Philippians 1:21-23, Hebrews 12:23, and Revelation 14:13. He establishes two…

Conscious, Endless Suffering

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fifth principle of Christ's teaching on hell, 'Conscious, Endless Suffering,' primarily drawing from Matthew 25:46 and Revelation 14:11. He systematically…

God's Sovereignty Over Eternity
Matthew 25:31-46

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 25:31-46, focusing on God's sovereignty over eternity as revealed in Christ's role as the sovereign judge. He details the identity of the sovereign (Jesus…

Gleanings from the Olivet Discourse, Part 1

In "Gleanings from the Olivet Discourse, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin returns to Mark 13 to extract two crucial pastoral principles. First, despite global disruptions, the church must prioritize…

A Place / Torment / Body and Soul
Heaven and Hell Matthew 10:28

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the biblical doctrine of Hell, drawing primarily from Matthew 10:28, Matthew 25:41, and Matthew 13:41-43, 49, along with other New Testament passages. He argues…

Service / Rest / Communion w/Redeemed
Heaven and Hell Revelation 14:13

In this sermon, Pastor Martin continues his series on heaven and hell, focusing on the question, 'What is heaven?' He expounds on Revelation 14:13, 7:13-17, and 22:3, along with Luke 12:35-37 and…

Principles in Handling the Book of Revelation
Lordship Controvery Revelation 1:1-9

Pastor Martin introduces a series on the kingship of Christ in the book of Revelation by first establishing proper principles for interpreting the book. He argues that Revelation is not a cryptic…

Introduction to the Olivet Discourse
Olivet Discourse Mark 13:1-4

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces Mark 13, the Olivet Discourse, emphasizing its length, difficulty, and intensely pastoral nature. He expounds Mark 13:1-4, detailing the disciples' awe at the…

The Nearness of Jerusalem’s Destruction
Olivet Discourse Mark 13:28-37

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:28-37, focusing on Christ's prophecy regarding the destruction of Jerusalem and the certainty of His words. He argues that the 'fig tree parable' and 'this…

The Concealed Time of the Second Coming
Olivet Discourse Mark 13:32-37

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:32-37, focusing on the concealed time of Christ's second coming and the necessity of constant watchfulness. He meticulously distinguishes the…

The Revealed Duties While Awaiting Christ’s Return
Olivet Discourse Mark 13:28-37

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:28-37, the conclusion of the Olivet Discourse, focusing on the revealed duties of believers in light of Christ's certain but unrevealed return. He emphasizes…

Exposition of Matthew 24:12-13

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 24:12-13, detailing the Christian's danger and duty in an age of abounding lawlessness. He describes a societal condition of multiplying lawlessness, predicts…

Parable of the Ten Virgins
Matthew 25:1-13

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 25:1-13, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, placing it within the broader context of Christ's second coming as described in Matthew 24. He systematically unpacks…

The Christian's Hope
Philippians Phil. 3:20-21

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 3:20-4:1, contrasting the worldly mindset of false professors with the heavenly citizenship and hope of true Christians. He delineates the Christian's…

Longing for His Return, Part 2

In "Longing for His Return, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the return of Jesus, expounding Hebrews 9:27-28, Philippians 3:20-21, and 2 Timothy 4:8. He argues that an eager…

Longing for His Return, Part 3

In "Longing for His Return, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Romans 8:18-25 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, arguing that true believers in a healthy spiritual state eagerly await Christ's…

Basic/Fundamental Issues, Part 1

In "Basic/Fundamental Issues, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 2 Peter 3, Mark 13, Matthew 25, John 14, and other New Testament passages to establish two foundational truths about the…

Basic/Fundamental Issues, Part 2

Pastor Martin continues his series on the return of Christ, focusing on fundamental issues from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5. He establishes that Christ's return is certain…

What He Will Do with His Own, Part 4

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 5:25-27, the eleventh message in his series on the return of Christ. He focuses on the third aspect of Christ's work for His own: that all true believers…

Review; Observations; Applications

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers an extensive review of his 18-sermon series on 'The Return of Christ in New Testament Faith and Experience,' focusing on Acts 1:9-11 and Luke 24:51 as foundational…

Gracious Consolations

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'so what' of Christ's return, focusing on the gracious consolations it offers to believers. Drawing primarily from Romans 5, 1 Peter 1, and 1 Thessalonians 4, he argues…

Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 25:1-13, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, emphasizing the critical importance of watchful readiness for Christ's second coming. He argues that…