Heart

In this transitional sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 15:1-20, focusing on Jesus' statement in verse 13: "Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be rooted up." He uses the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 4:23, "Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life," as the supreme individual means of perseverance for…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 23:15-16, emphasizing that a father's greatest joy comes from his children possessing true wisdom, which is evidenced by their speech. He argues against the worldly…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:27-28, focusing on Jesus' reinterpretation of the Seventh Commandment, "Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery." He argues that sin lies in the consent of the will…

In "His Heart," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the anatomy of a man of God, focusing on the heart as the center of one's being. Expounding on Proverbs 4:23, 2 Kings 22, and 1 Samuel…

In 'Controversy over Tradition & Defilement #3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 7:14-23, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees' externalism by declaring that defilement comes from within the…

In 'Stony Ground Hearers Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 13:5-7, 20-21, Mark 4:16-17, and Luke 8:13, focusing on the 'stony ground' in the Parable of the Sower. He details how some…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:10-20, addressing how divine wisdom preserves the saints in holiness. He argues that this purpose is accomplished when wisdom gains an effectual entrance…

In "Hindrances to Worship in the Converted, #2," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on worship by addressing spiritual hindrances in true believers, specifically weariness of God and…

In "Struggling with the Spirit of Pharisaism," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the unique spiritual dangers faced by the 'second generation'—those raised in biblically-framed, character-molding…

In "The Truly Forgiven by God are Forgiving of One Another #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 18:21-35, Mark 11:25, and Luke 6:36-37, arguing that genuine forgiveness from God is always…

Pastor Martin begins a series on the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8), emphasizing its importance for understanding other parables and the dangers of false profession. He identifies…

In this eleventh sermon on Psalm 51, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds verse 10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." He argues that David's prayer reveals the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:1-6, focusing on the Christian wife's duty of submission and, more extensively, her true beauty. He contrasts outward adornment with the 'hidden man of the…

In "Bad Record and a Bad Heart," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the two-fold problem confronting every human being: a bad record in heaven due to sin and a bad heart on earth that loves…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the parable of the sower, focusing on the 'good ground' hearer from Mark 4, Matthew 13, and Luke 8. He meticulously details the characteristics of a heart that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 4:20-27, urging students and ministers to 'keep thy heart with all diligence.' He argues that the heart is the central fountain of life, from which all…

In "The Day Observed #1," Pastor Robert Martin returns to his series on the Christian Sabbath, transitioning from establishing its biblical basis to its practical observance. He emphasizes that while…

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…

Pastor Martin reviews the Sermon on the Mount, particularly Matthew 5:17-20, emphasizing that true righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees by focusing on the heart, not just…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 6:19-24, focusing on Christ's command to "Lay not up treasures on earth, but lay up treasures in heaven." He presents two main reasons for…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:17, "Pray without ceasing," in the first part of a series. He begins by defining true biblical prayer according to the Westminster Shorter…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the church's ethics, focusing on the proper observance of the new covenant Sabbath. He begins by outlining two crucial introductory considerations…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 3:1-2, urging believers to not only attain wisdom but to diligently retain it. He defines 'forgetfulness' in three ways, emphasizing the spiritual disinclination to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the believer's obligations to God, building upon the foundation of conversion and a clear understanding of one's position in Christ (justified, reconciled…