Holiness

In "The Clarion Call to the Pursuit of Holiness," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:14-16, urging believers to live lives of universal holiness. He establishes the foundation for this…

In 'Marks of a True Ministry, Part 5,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:10, focusing on genuine holiness of life as an indispensable mark of true ministry. He argues that true…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, dissecting Paul's deep longing for the Thessalonian believers. He first examines Paul's Godward longing, drawing out lessons on God's power over Satan…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, focusing on the means by which believers are established in unblameable holiness. He argues that this goal is achieved through an increasing…

In 'What is the Straightened Way? Part 4,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:13-14 and the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10), arguing that the 'restricted way' leading to life is fundamentally…

In 'What is the Straightened Way? Part 5,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:5-15, focusing on the Lord's Prayer as a demonstration of gospel holiness. He argues that the petitions of the…

In "What is the Straightened Way? Part 7," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Galatians 5:16-25, arguing that the 'straitened way' leading to life is the way of gospel holiness, characterized by…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:18, focusing on the phrase "his inheritance in the saints." He clarifies that this inheritance is not for all humanity…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 12:14, emphasizing that "gospel holiness" is an essential, non-optional, and practical element of salvation, not merely positional. He argues that God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity of holiness, arguing that it is central to God's plan of salvation from eternity to eternity. He first addresses the human predicament, illustrating…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the first part of his sermon on 'Personal Holiness and Christlikeness,' challenges pastors to pursue personal holiness and likeness to Christ as a primary ministerial…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 12:14, defining gospel holiness as practical conformity to God's will by the Spirit's power through appointed means. He argues that Jesus Christ is the…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 6, arguing that biblical sanctification, or gospel holiness, comprises three dimensions: 'sanctification begun' (a radical, definitive cleavage with sin at conversion)…

In 'Personal Holiness and Christlikeness, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin challenges pastors to pursue personal holiness and Christlikeness as a primary ministerial passion through conscientious…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the first part of his sermon on "Gospel Holiness: Elements," expounds Hebrews 12:14, arguing that holiness is an essential element of true salvation, without which no one…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the nature of holiness, focusing on 'sanctification continued' or progressive sanctification. He addresses cardinal issues related to this process…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "Gospel Holiness," focusing on its positive elements. Expounding primarily on Hebrews 12:14, Psalm 40:8, and Romans 7:22, he argues that true holiness…

Pastor Albert Martin, speaking at The Master's College, lays the foundational principles for understanding Christian morality, emphasizing that New Testament ethical directives are given to those…

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…

Pastor Martin introduces the critical subject of the relationship between saving faith in Christ and a life of holiness, building on a previous sermon about faith and obedience. He argues for the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:10, focusing on the mark of genuine holiness in ministry. He argues that true holiness is verifiable both horizontally (by men) and vertically (by…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin, speaking at the 6th Annual Trinity Pastors Conference, expounds on the necessity of a 'Return to Biblical Holiness' as the second part of a series titled 'Our…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 3:7-8, focusing on the promise of 'health to thy navel and marrow to thy bones' attached to the call for humility, fear of God, and departure from evil. He clarifies…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 20:25, warning against making rash vows and commitments to God. He defines 'holy' in the Old Testament as something set apart for God's service, and in the New…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 119:9-11, addressing the fundamental question, "How shall a young man cleanse his way?" He argues that cleansing one's way, or pursuing holiness, is achieved…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:20, where Jesus declares that unless one's righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, they will not enter the kingdom of…

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 "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…

Martin opens by reviewing Jeremiah 6:16 and the first session on conversion, then announces the second old path: gospel holiness - defined as a heart and life transformation wrought by the truth…

Pastor Martin expounds on the "old path of gospel holiness," focusing on the gracious provisions God makes available for believers to live a holy life. He grounds his exposition in passages like 1…

In "Happy Life: Ancient Recipe," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:10-12, drawing heavily from Psalm 34, to present a biblical formula for a life worth loving and days that are truly good…

In 'Arm Yourselves w/the Mind of Christ #1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:1-2, urging believers to adopt the mindset of Christ in the face of suffering. He argues that just as Christ…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:12, arguing that the goal of all true ministry, whether parental or pastoral, is to see God's people 'walk worthy of God.' He defines 'walk' as the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, focusing on the doctrine of entire sanctification. He establishes that this complete holiness, encompassing spirit, soul, and body, is…

Pastor Martin expounds Joshua 7:10-18, focusing on Joshua's resolute and thorough obedience in purging Achan's sin from Israel. He argues that Joshua's obedience stemmed from four spiritual…

In this New Year's Day sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin exhorts believers to renew their commitment to fundamental biblical priorities in their personal, domestic, church, and worldly interactions. He…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a two-part series exposing the 'carnal Christian' theory, arguing it is a damnable heresy that nullifies the biblical doctrine of holiness. He expounds…

In "Christian Liberty #07," Pastor Martin continues his series by expounding Luke 1:74-75, focusing on the goal of Christian liberty: to serve God. He details four qualities of this service…

In "Christian Liberty #11," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Colossians 2:16-23 and Galatians 5:1, continuing his series on Christian liberty. He asserts that true believers are committed to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, speaking at a men's retreat, expounds on the Christian man's duty in a wicked generation, primarily drawing from Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:13-16, and Ephesians 4:17-24. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the recipients and goals of biblical excommunication, primarily drawing from Matthew 18:15-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14, and 1 Corinthians 5. He defines the proper…

In "Biblical View of the Body is Essential," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, arguing that a proper understanding of the Christian's body is crucial for sexual purity. He…

In this thirteenth message on Elijah, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 18:19-21, focusing on Elijah's confrontation with Israel on Mount Carmel. Martin highlights God's abhorrence of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:19-22, focusing on the primary characteristics of the spiritual temple God is building: its symmetrical beauty, vital growth, and essential holiness. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:4, focusing on the immediate goal of election: that believers should be holy and without blemish before God. He clarifies that this holiness is not merely…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:19-20, Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 5:25-27, and Titus 2:11-14, arguing that a growing conformity to the moral likeness of Christ is a necessary and…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:49-50, a notoriously difficult passage, by first establishing three axioms for interpreting obscure texts: avoid contradiction of general Scripture, unnatural…

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 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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Exodus 20:8-11, the Fourth Commandment, emphasizing the Sabbath as a holy and blessed day. He argues that the Sabbath is set apart by God for His worship and for…

In "The Lordship of Christ, Part 3," Pastor Martin recapitulates the series' themes, focusing on the practical implications of the transcendent majesty of God, the Lordship of Christ, and biblical…

In the third sermon of his 'Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the church's responsibility to future spiritual generations, building on the foundation…

Pastor Martin expounds on the New Testament doctrine of conversion, specifically addressing the indispensable accompaniment of a radical break with the dominion of sin. Drawing primarily from John 8…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the third installment of a sermon series on saving faith and conformity to Christ, focusing on the proposition that true conversion involves a radical break with the…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Timothy 1:3-11, the ninth message in a series on the Ten Commandments, to establish their abiding validity as a changeless standard of righteousness in the New Testament. He…

In 'Corrective Church Discipline #2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin outlines six biblical purposes for corrective church discipline, emphasizing that these are not hierarchical but equally vital. He argues…

In "Corrective Church Discipline, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the manifold purposes of corrective church discipline, building on the biblical necessity established in Part 1. Drawing…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 24:12-13 and other passages from the Gospels and Revelation, arguing for the absolute necessity of perseverance in faith, holiness, and…

In "In the Words of Paul, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 2:7-10, Romans 6:22-23, and Romans 8:12-14 to demonstrate the biblical doctrine of the necessity of perseverance in faith…