Hell

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…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the doctrine of hell as divine retribution for sin, drawing primarily from the teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. He systematically refutes common false…

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…

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…

Pastor Martin, continuing a series on hell, preaches on the practical effects this doctrine should have on believers. He expounds Mark 9 and Matthew 10 & 18, arguing that the doctrine of hell is a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the doctrine of hell, focusing on its practical effects on believers. Drawing primarily from Matthew 18, 24, 25, and 7, he argues that a proper…

In the final sermon of a series on hell, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses unconverted listeners, defining them as strangers to true repentance and saving faith. He argues that the doctrine of hell…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the future of impenitent sinners, specifically addressing the false teaching of Universalism. He first reviews five biblical principles of hell…

Pastor Martin refutes the false teaching of annihilationism, which claims that impenitent sinners will eventually cease to exist rather than endure eternal conscious punishment. He systematically…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the third foundational principle in his series on 'The Divine Antidote to Sexual Impurity': the willful, impenitent indulgence in sexual sin…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Thessalonians 1:3-10, focusing on the return of Christ and its implications for the unprepared. He describes the unprepared as those who 'do not know God' and 'do not obey…

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,'…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 53:6, presenting the 'bad news' of humanity's desperate condition in sin and the 'good news' of God's gracious provision through Christ's substitutionary…

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 "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 "Book Recommendations/Reviews, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues a series on recommended reading, emphasizing the foundational role of Bible reading and the need for prayerful discernment…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds on the frightening reality of Judas Iscariot's apostasy, despite immense spiritual privilege, to warn his congregation, especially children and young people, about the danger…

In "Pluck Out and Cut Off," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:29-30, where Jesus commands radical self-denial to avoid sin and hell. Martin clarifies that this passage does not teach…

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 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…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42 and Hebrews 5:5-8, focusing on Christ's agony in Gethsemane as the 'shadow of Golgotha.' He details the place, the people present, and the purpose of Christ's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, asserting that covering sin inevitably leads to non-prosperity, both in this life and the life to come. He defines 'prosperity' in this context as…

In 'Reasons Why Some Will Not Come, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on John 5:40, where Jesus tells the unbelieving Jews, 'You will not come to me that you may have life.' He identifies…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:17-21, focusing on Jesus' disclosure of Judas's betrayal. He uses this passage to validate the compatibility of God's absolute sovereignty and human responsibility…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 3:28-30, focusing on the solemn declaration and warning concerning the unpardonable sin. He begins by affirming the glorious truth that all manner of sins and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:1-9, 13-15, focusing on the 'wayside hearer' from the Parable of the Sower. He identifies the seed as the Word of God and the soil as the condition of the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:11-13, detailing the aggressive demand of the Pharisees for a sign from heaven and Jesus' decisive, emotional, verbal, and physical response…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 8:18 and Psalm 1, emphasizing the post-sermon duty of meditation. He argues that true blessedness, as described in Psalm 1, is cultivated by delighting in God's law and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 24:45-47, arguing for the paramount importance of repentance as an indispensable component of the gospel message. He demonstrates that repentance is the only…

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…

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…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 8:44, revealing Jesus' teaching on the devil's existence and character. He highlights the devil as a murderer and a liar, using lies as his…

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…