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Facing the Day of Judgment God's Way
Romans 8:33-34

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:33-34, addressing the most solemn fact in human history: the Day of Judgment. He argues that God's way of facing this day without terror is not by denying…

Judgment of Believers (SS Open Forum)
2 Corinthians 5:10

In an open forum Sunday school session, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the apparent contradiction between 2 Corinthians 5:10 and John 5:24 regarding the judgment of believers. He clarifies that…

Most Terrible Words
Mt. 25:41

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 25:41, focusing on the 'most terrible words' Christ will utter to the lost: 'Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire.' He argues these words are…

The Most Terrifying Words Ears Can Hear, Part 1

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 25:41, focusing on the terrifying words, 'Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire.' He argues that these words are terrifying due to the majesty and…

The Most Terrifying Words Ears Can Hear, Part 2

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 25:41-46, focusing on the terrifying nature of the words 'Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire.' He argues these words are…

Ungodly Shall Not Stand
Psalm 1 Ps. 1:5

Pastor Martin expounds Psalm 1:5 -- 'Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.' He shows this conclusion flows from the fact that the…

The Times of Ignorance, Part 1

In "The Times of Ignorance, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 17:30-31, focusing on God's appointed day of judgment and the man ordained to judge, Jesus Christ. He argues that the…

Our Hope, Joy and Crown of Rejoicing
1 Thessalonians 1 Th. 2:19-20

Pastor Martin concludes his exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2, focusing on verses 19-20, where Paul identifies the Thessalonian believers as his 'hope, joy, and crown of rejoicing.' He defines these…

The Day of God's Wrath

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 6:12-17, focusing on the terrifying reality of "the great day of their wrath." He argues that a unique day of God's wrath is surely coming, that every…

Any One Not Prepared to Die is a Fool
Luke 12:13-21

In "Any One Not Prepared to Die is a Fool," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 12:13-21, using the parable of the rich fool to issue a stark warning against materialism and, more profoundly…

Are You Prepared to Die?
Hebrews 9:27

Pastor Martin preaches on the urgent need for spiritual preparedness for death, prompted by a recent funeral. He lays out three undeniable facts: life is brief and uncertain, death is unavoidable and…

Day of God's Wrath (1996 Conf. in CA)
Rev. 6:12-17

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 6:12-17, focusing on the 'great day of their wrath.' He argues that a unique day of God's wrath is surely coming, and every person by…

Body and Soul Will Suffer

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 10:28, arguing that hell is a place where both soul and body will suffer God's wrath. He establishes this truth by examining Christ's explicit statements…

Degrees of Punishment

Pastor Martin expounds on the doctrine of degrees of punishment in hell, drawing primarily from Matthew 10, 11, 12, and Luke 12. He argues that God's justice demands varying degrees of punishment…

God's Inescapable Command
Acts 17:30-31

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 17:30-31, focusing on God's universal command to repent. He systematically unpacks the identity of the commanding God as Creator, Sovereign, and Judge, and…

Theological Implications of the Resurrection #4
Gospel of Mark Mark 16:1-8

In "Theological Implications of the Resurrection #4," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 16:1-8, Acts 10:39-43, and Acts 17:30-31 to demonstrate that the resurrection of Christ is God's ultimate…

Degrees / Unending / Just Punishment
Heaven and Hell Luke 12:45-48

In this fourth sermon on the doctrines of heaven and hell, Pastor Martin expounds on the nature of hell, focusing on three propositions: degrees of punishment, unending conscious torment, and hell as…

General Description of the Heirs
Heaven and Hell 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

In this fifth sermon of a series on Heaven and Hell, Pastor Martin addresses the question, "Who will be sent to hell?" He expounds 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 and Matthew 13:40-42, 49-50, providing general…

Specific Descriptions of the Heirs, Part 1
Heaven and Hell Revelation 21:8

In "Specific Descriptions of the Heirs, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 21:8, detailing eight specific character traits that mark those destined for hell: the fearful…

Christ Performs the Work of Resurrection, Judgment
Here We Stand John 5:17-29

The final demonstration from the third group of witnesses to Christ's deity: He performs the work of raising the dead and executing final judgment, a work only God can perform. Pastor Martin expounds…

Meaning of the Word
Justification Romans 8:33-34

Pastor Martin expounds the biblical meaning of the word "justify," arguing that it is a forensic, declarative term meaning "to pronounce just," not "to make righteous." He demonstrates this through…

What Does 'To Justify' Mean in the Bible?
Justification Romans 8:31-34

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical meaning of 'to justify,' primarily referencing Romans 8:31-34 and other passages from Deuteronomy, Proverbs, Luke, Isaiah, and Romans. He argues that…

Getting a Good Conscience

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…

What He Will Do with His Own, Part 1

Pastor Martin expounds on the second coming of Christ, focusing on what Christ will do with His own. He argues that at His return, all true believers, whether dead or alive, will be fully conformed…

What He Will Do with His Own, Part 2

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 19:11-27, Matthew 25:14-30, and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, continuing his series on the return of Christ. He focuses on what Christ will do with His own people at…

What He Will Do with His Own, Part 3

In "What He Will Do with His Own, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Corinthians 6:1-3 and Revelation 2-3, detailing the believer's future participation in Christ's final judgment of the…

What He Will Do with the Wicked, Part 1

In "What He Will Do with the Wicked, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on John 5:28-29 and Matthew 25:31-46, detailing the events surrounding Christ's return for unbelievers. He explains that…

What He Will Do with the Wicked, Part 2

In 'What He Will Do with the Wicked, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 2 Thessalonians 1:3-10, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 25:41, and Luke 13:27, focusing on the terrifying reality of Christ's…

Separating Sheep from Goats, #1 (Mat. 25:31-46)

Pastor Albert Martin expounds Matthew 25:31-46, focusing on Christ's return and the final judgment. He systematically unpacks the identity of Jesus as the glorious, kingly Judge and His five…

Separating Sheep from Goats, #2 (Mat. 25:31-46)

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 25:31-46, focusing on the irreversible implementation of the final judgment. He meticulously details the nature of eternal punishment…

Second Coming: Consequences for the Ungodly
Second Coming of Christ 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, focusing on the consequences of Christ's second coming for the ungodly. He meticulously identifies the ungodly as those who 'know not God,'…

The Great Day of Their Wrath

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 6:12-17, presenting 'The Great Day of Their Wrath' as a sobering signpost to the Celestial City. He systematically argues that a unique day of God's wrath…

Unavoidable Appointment with Death
Heb. 9:27

Preached in the wake of two sudden congregational deaths, this sermon expounds Hebrews 9:27 - 'It is appointed unto men once to die, and after this judgment' - not as the main argument of the passage…

Suffering: Motivation from the Future
1 Peter 1 Pe. 4:5-6

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:1-6, focusing on suffering and future judgment as motivations for Christian living. He argues that believers must arm themselves with Christ's…

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…

1989 Concerns at the Threshold of a New Year

In his sermon "1989 Concerns at the Threshold of a New Year," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 9:27, Matthew 24:37-44, Luke 12:13-21, and Matthew 25:1-13 to press upon his listeners the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation (7)

In the seventh message of a series on "Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses hindrances to unashamed gospel proclamation and defense. He identifies the primary…

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…

Proverbs 18:20, 21
Proverbs Proverbs 18:20-21

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 18:20-21, emphasizing the profound power of the tongue to bring forth either life or death, both spiritually and relationally. He argues that our words are…

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

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 25:31-46, focusing on God's sovereignty over eternity as manifested in the final judgment. He identifies Jesus Christ as the Sovereign Judge and details the…

Sovereignty of God Over Eternity
Matthew 25:31-46

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 25:31-46, focusing on the sovereignty of God over eternity as manifested in the final judgment. He identifies Jesus Christ as the sovereign judge, detailing…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Specific Descriptions of the Heirs, Part 2
Heaven and Hell Revelation 21:8

Pastor Martin continues his series on heaven and hell, focusing on 'Specific Descriptions of the Heirs' by expounding Galatians 5:19-21 and Matthew 7:21-23, with a brief review of Revelation 21:8. He…

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…

What He Will Do with the Devil, Part 2

In "What He Will Do with the Devil, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 20:1-10, Matthew 25:41, and 2 Peter 2:4, detailing the certain judgment and banishment of the devil and his…

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…

Kingship of Christ in Revelation 11:15-18

Pastor Martin expounds Revelation 11:15-18, focusing on the proclamation of Christ's universal and eternal kingship at the sounding of the seventh trumpet. He uses an extended analogy of…

Not Everyone that Says Lord Lord, Part 1

In "Not Everyone that Says Lord Lord, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:21-23, warning against the danger of a false profession of Christianity. He argues that mere verbal…

Are Few Saved? Strive to Enter

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 13:22-28, addressing the question, 'Are they few that are saved?' He structures his message around the questioner's 'simple question,' Christ's…

What is the Straightened Way? Part 6

In "What is the Straightened Way? Part 6," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Romans 2:7-11 and Romans 6, arguing that true salvation, received by faith alone, invariably leads to a life of gospel…

Lessons from the Acts of Jehu
Elisha 2 Kings 9:1-10:36

In "Lessons from the Acts of Jehu," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 9-10, revealing four crucial truths about God amidst the brutal narrative of Jehu's anointing and judgment on Ahab's house…