Hypocrisy

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 12:1-5, warning against the 'leaven of the Pharisees,' which is hypocrisy. He defines hypocrisy as deliberately living a dual life—the one presented to others…

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 expounds Proverbs 26:23-26, warning against the sin of duplicity and hypocrisy. He illustrates how fervent lips can mask a wicked heart, comparing it to an earthen vessel overlaid with…

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 Mark 11:27-33, detailing the confrontation between Jesus and the Jewish leaders concerning His authority. Martin highlights the leaders' willful…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:35-40, focusing on Jesus' warning against the scribes. He details the scribes' observable vices: their desire for excessive personal recognition and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:5-15, focusing on verses 5-6, to teach on the motive and manner of private prayer. He argues that true prayer is a deliberate, secret communion with God…

In 'Are You One of God's Plants? (1987),' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 15:1-14, focusing on Jesus' statement in verse 13: 'Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be…

In "Beware of Modern Herodians," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:15, where Jesus warns His disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod. Martin identifies the…

In "Avoiding Hypocrisy," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on child abuse, focusing on the spiritual and emotional climate of the home. Expounding Matthew 23, he identifies hypocrisy as a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 3:1-6, detailing Jesus' healing of a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, which intensifies the opposition from the scribes and Pharisees. Martin highlights…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 6:2-4, focusing on the Christian's religious life, specifically the act of giving alms. He emphasizes that true almsgiving, an expression of mercy, must be motivated by…

In 'Judge Not, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:1-5, focusing on the manifestations and consequences of a sinful, hypercritical spirit. He identifies six…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:1-5, focusing on the prohibition against sinful criticism. He argues that such judgment incurs God's judgment, sets the standard for…

In 'Not Everyone that Says Lord Lord, Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:21-23, addressing why many will be deceived about their salvation on Judgment Day. He…

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 "A Memorial to Mary," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:1-8, focusing on Mary of Bethany's anointing of Jesus. He contrasts Mary's selfless devotion with the indignation of…

In 'Applications from Memorial to Mary #1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:1-8, drawing secondary lessons from Mary's anointing of Jesus. He delivers a word of correction…

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 15:1-5, with background from John 18:28-38 and Luke 23:1-7, detailing Jesus' early morning trial before the Sanhedrin and his initial appearance before Pilate…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:11-21, focusing on Jesus' warning to His disciples to "beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod." Martin highlights the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 58:1-14, dissecting the hypocrisy of the Jews' outward religious observances, particularly their Sabbath-keeping, which was devoid of spiritual reality and…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:33-37, addressing the command "Thou shalt not forswear thyself." He clarifies the Mosaic teaching on oaths, exposes the scribes' and…

In "Wise Man - Foolish Man Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:24-27, the parable of the wise and foolish builders, as the concluding exhortation of the Sermon on the Mount. He argues…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:1-3, focusing on the prerequisites for spiritual growth. He argues that genuine longing for the 'spiritual milk' of God's Word, essential for growth unto…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 5:20-27, detailing the sin of Gehazi, Elisha's servant, who coveted Naaman's gifts and lied to obtain them, resulting in leprosy for himself and his…

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 Question of Divorce, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:1-9, focusing on Jesus's teaching regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage. He begins by setting the geographical and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:11-21 and Matthew 16:12, focusing on Jesus' method of warning against false teaching. He argues that Jesus and the apostles specifically identified errors and…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on Jesus' teaching and actions regarding works of mercy on the Sabbath. He expounds on various Gospel accounts…

In "Membership and Biblical Preaching, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 3:9-17, arguing that a regenerate church membership is maintained through biblical, discriminating…

In 'Use Not Vain Repetitions,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:7-8, warning against the 'vain repetitions' characteristic of heathen prayer. He argues that such prayer stems from a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, contrasting the narrow gate and way of true conversion with the wide gate and broad way of counterfeit conversion. He argues that true conversion is…

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on the Sermon on the Mount by expounding Matthew 7:28-29, focusing on the astonishment of the multitudes at Jesus' teaching. He contrasts Christ's…

In this final sermon on the verbal 'Amen' in public worship, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Corinthians 14:16 and other passages to warn against several dangers. He identifies five major…

Pastor Martin concludes his series "Take Heed How You Hear" by expounding on the crucial duty of implementation, drawing primarily from Ezekiel 33:30-32, Luke 6:46-49, and James 1:22-25. He argues…

Pastor Martin introduces a new sermon series on the Christian's use of the tongue, departing from his Ephesians exposition. He expounds James 1:26, arguing that an unbridled tongue reveals a vain…

In this question-and-answer session, Pastor Martin addresses the practical outworking of Christian liberty, particularly concerning how believers discern and respond to the consciences of others…

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 Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:1-8, continuing his series on Mary's anointing of Jesus. He draws three main applications: a correction concerning common sins (hasty…

In 'John's Postscript: The Piercing of Jesus,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 19:30-37, focusing on the piercing of Christ's side after his death, an event unique to John's Gospel. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 7:1-23, focusing on the controversy between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding tradition and defilement. He argues that true religion is regulated by God's authoritative…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds James 2:21-24, focusing on 'declarative justification' as distinct from 'actual justification' by faith alone. He addresses the apparent contradiction between James…

Pastor Martin expounds Revelation 3:1-6, focusing on Christ's message to the church in Sardis: 'Thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.' He applies this to two groups: those who merely…

In "Biblical Basis for Membership," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Ezekiel 36:24-27, arguing that the New Covenant community, and thus the local church, is prophesied and…

Pastor Martin expounds on the second coming of Christ, focusing on what Christ will do with His own. He argues that at His return, all true believers, whether dead or alive, will be fully conformed…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:1-18, focusing on the Christian's religious life, specifically giving, praying, and fasting. He argues that these spiritual disciplines are assumed for all…

In "Judge Not, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins an exposition of Matthew 7:1-5, addressing the common misuse and misunderstanding of the command "Judge not, that ye be not judged." He…

Pastor Martin opens a new topical series titled 'Now Concerning the Use of Our Tongue,' modeled on Paul's pastoral approach in 1 Corinthians, preached at Trinity Baptist Church on November 17, 2002…

In "Prerequisites for Brotherly Love," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:22-25, arguing that genuine brotherly love is not merely commanded but flows from two divine prerequisites: the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:1-18, focusing on the believer's primary obligation to please their Heavenly Father in all things, not just religious exercises. He frames this duty within…

In "Reasons to Take up This Study, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a seven-part series on self-examination, urging listeners to honestly ask, "Am I for real?" He expounds on passages from…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 11:12-19, detailing Jesus' cursing of the fig tree and cleansing of the temple during Passion Week. He explains the circumstances leading to these events, the vigorous…

In 'Jesus Questions the Scribes,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:35-37 and Matthew 22:41-46, where Jesus silences the Pharisees by challenging their narrow understanding of the Messiah's…

In "The Healing of the Paralytic, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:1-12, focusing on Jesus's authority to forgive sins and His omniscience regarding the human heart. Martin highlights…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:11-21, focusing on Jesus' solemn warning to His disciples to beware of the 'leaven' of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians. Martin explains…

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 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…

Pastor Robert Martin, filling in for Albert N. Martin, preaches on the Sabbath in the Prophets, specifically Jeremiah 17, Ezekiel 20, and Isaiah 58. He reviews the Sabbath's establishment at creation…