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Pastor Martin addresses the Christian's position on military service, particularly in light of conscription and the Anabaptist pacifist view. He expounds Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2, arguing for the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:17, focusing on the twin imperatives to 'Fear God' and 'Honor the King.' He defines the fear of God as maintaining a reverential awe of God as revealed in…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Christian's relationship to civil authorities, primarily drawing from Mark 12:13-17, Romans 13:1-7, Titus 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-17, and 1 Timothy…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:13-17, focusing on Jesus' command to "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's." He grounds this directive in…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 5:38-42, addressing the Christian's response to personal wrong and the state's role in justice. He clarifies that 'an eye for an eye' in the Old…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:11-17, focusing on the motives and disposition for Christian obedience to human authority. He argues that believers are to submit to every human ordinance…

Pastor Martin introduces a series on 'God's Word to Our Nation' by laying a biblical foundation for addressing such a subject. He begins with a disclaimer, rejecting claims of direct revelation and…

In 'Charge of Joshua, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Joshua 7:16-21, focusing on Joshua's gracious and compassionate charge to Achan after his sin is exposed. Martin highlights Joshua's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Jonah 3:10, focusing on God's response to the Ninevites' repentance. He unpacks the significance of God 'seeing' their works, 'repenting' of the evil He threatened…

Pastor Martin expounds Jonah 3:5-9, focusing on the 'secondary factors' in the Ninevites' repentance: the predominance of fear, the role of human authority, and external disruptions. He argues that…

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…

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…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:13-17, focusing on Jesus' response to the Pharisees and Herodians' question about paying tribute to Caesar. Martin dissects the question's…

Pastor Martin, filling in for Mr. Garlington, leads an open forum on biblical interpretation and the Christian's relationship to civil law. He begins by establishing hermeneutical principles for…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people," arguing that God's word to the United States is one of rebuke for national sins and a…

Pastor Martin continues his series "God's Word to Our Nation," focusing on the "Sin of Sexual Perversion." He expounds Genesis 18-19, Leviticus 18, and Romans 1, arguing that unrestrained sensuality…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the Fourth Commandment, addressing challenging questions regarding its observance. He provides counsel for Christians whose jobs require Sunday work, arguing…

In 'The Crisis in Samaria,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 6:24-31, detailing the horrific famine and cannibalism during the Syrian siege of Samaria. He argues that this crisis was the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, focusing on the negative aspect that "love does not behave itself unseemly." He defines "unseemly" as acting rudely, dishonorably, or…

In "The Who, What & How of Education, Part 1," Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical mandate for educating the rising generation, drawing heavily from R.L. Dabney's definition of education as "the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 8:7-15, detailing Hazael's murder of Ben-Hadad and his subsequent reign as God's scourge against Israel. Martin uses this narrative to demonstrate God's…

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 5:38-42, focusing on Christ's command to 'resist not evil' and its implications for personal revenge. He contrasts Christ's teaching with the Pharisaical perversion of…