Heaven

In "Importance of These Doctrines," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a series on heaven and hell by establishing the vital importance of these orthodox doctrines. Expounding passages like Matthew…

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…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical doctrine that heaven is the realization of direct sight of and immediate communion with God and the Lamb. Drawing primarily from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the nature of heaven as a place of unmixed and unending joy, drawing primarily from Matthew 25:21, 23 and Revelation 7:13-17, 21:1-5, and 22:5-6. He contrasts this…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on heaven and hell by addressing the question, "Who is going to heaven?" Drawing primarily from the Book of Revelation, he outlines four…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the "burning relevance" of the doctrines of heaven and hell, arguing that they serve as powerful motivations for both the unconverted to enter the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 14:13, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord,' to answer the question of what this blessedness entails. Drawing on personal grief and recent…

Pastor Martin concludes his series on Enoch by expounding Genesis 5:21-24 and Hebrews 11:5, focusing on Enoch's translation. He details the 'succinct' and 'expanded' biblical accounts of Enoch's…

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…

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…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds Revelation 4 as the first half of the great vision of the throne of God and of the Lamb. After the seven letters are dictated, John is beckoned through an opened door in heaven…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In "Biblical Directives for Godly Grieving, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on how Christians should grieve the loss of a loved one who died in Christ, drawing from passages like Ezekiel…

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…

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…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:22, focusing on the ascension and heavenly session of Jesus Christ. He systematically details where Jesus went after His resurrection (heaven) and His…

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…

In the fifth and final sermon of his series "Trials as a Means of Grace," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 8:18, and Matthew 5:11-12, arguing that believers must discern…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:21-22, presenting the ultimate reasons for seeking true wisdom: a gracious promise for the upright and a sobering prophecy for the wicked. He argues that…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds Revelation 2:7, focusing on Christ's promise "To him that overcometh." He defines overcoming as being a victor in spiritual combat against the world, the flesh, and the devil…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 13:22-30, focusing on Jesus' command to "strive to enter in by the narrow door." He defines this striving as an earnest, diligent pursuit of conversion…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:3, focusing on the 'patience of hope' as one of the three crown jewels of Christian virtue. He defines biblical hope as a 'joyful and confident…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, focusing on the 'exceeding greatness of God's power to believers' as measured by Christ's heavenly seating. He…

In "Riches of His Grace," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:7, revealing God's ultimate purpose in salvation: to display the 'exceeding riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ…

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…

In 'Dealing Violently with Occasions of Sin,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:42-50, urging disciples to ruthlessly eliminate anything in their lives that causes them to stumble into sin. He…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:18-27, focusing on Jesus' encounter with the Sadducees regarding the resurrection. Martin details the Sadducees' 'grand doctrine of denial'…

Pastor Martin establishes from Scripture that the word 'justify' is forensic and declarative - to pronounce, accept, and treat someone as righteous in relation to a standard of law - never to make…

In this sermon, "The Privileges of Grace," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on Jacob, presenting him as a pattern of salvation by grace. Expounding primarily from Genesis, Martin outlines…

Pastor Albert N. Martin provides a broad overview of the book of Revelation, focusing on its structure of four visions and its immediate purpose for the persecuted first-century church. He expounds…

In "Lay Not Up Treasures on Earth, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:19-24, initiating a two-part series on worldliness. He defines 'treasures' as anything selfishly accumulated and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 3:1-8, focusing on Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus to assert the absolute necessity of the new birth for salvation. He explains that humanity's fallen nature…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 6:23, presenting it as a 'signpost' with two contrasting destinations: death and eternal life. He meticulously defines 'death' as the second death in hell and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 13:22-30, focusing on Jesus' command to 'strive to enter through the narrow door.' He emphasizes that salvation is entirely by God's grace through Christ's…

In 'The Writer and the Readers,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:1-2, focusing on Peter's self-identification as an 'apostle of Jesus Christ' and the recipients' designation as 'elect…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the third privilege of adoption: being made heirs of a rich inheritance. Drawing primarily from Galatians 3-4 and Romans 8, he establishes the fact of believers'…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:18-19, focusing on the 'riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.' He first clarifies that this inheritance is God's gift to His people, not God's…

Pastor Martin addresses the common question, "If there is a God of love, wisdom, and power, why is the world in such a mess?" He expounds on key biblical truths from Genesis and 2 Peter 3, presenting…

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…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:34, focusing on the session of Christ at the right hand of God. He asserts the biblical fact of Christ's session, explains its figurative imagery as a place…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11, focusing on the 'hope of salvation' as a helmet for the Christian. He argues that this hope is grounded in the eternal 'appointment of the Father'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 23:39-43, focusing on the conversion of the dying thief, to illustrate the magnitude of salvation by grace. He draws out six principal lessons, emphasizing…

In 'Elijah's Homegoing,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 2:1-12, examining the fact, time, and manner of Elijah's translation into heaven. He draws four key lessons: God's sovereignty in…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:11-14, focusing on the believer's 'inheritance in Christ.' He meticulously establishes the proper translation of 'inheritance' as something believers…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 12:18-27, focusing on Jesus' encounter with the Sadducees regarding the resurrection. He identifies willful, prejudicial ignorance of Scripture and willful, arrogant…

Pastor Martin brings in a fifth group of witnesses to Christ's deity: the fact that divine worship is directed to Him and received by Him without rebuke. Beginning with the strict monotheism of the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 6:9-20, presenting a seven-fold divine antidote to sexual impurity. He argues that true believers must cultivate deep convictions rooted in God's Word…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:21, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," focusing on the second half of the verse. He argues that for the believer, death…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:22-26, detailing the Apostle Paul's 'sanctified dilemma' – a profound tension between his desire to die and be with Christ (which is 'far better') and…