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Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 14:6, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me." He systematically unpacks Christ's claims to be the exclusive…

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on foundational truths, using the metaphor of ballast, by expounding on the enthroned Christ as the believer's Guide, Protector, and Companion. Drawing…

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 'The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-Law,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:29-31, highlighting the accessibility, compassion, condescension, and gracious omnipotence of Jesus Christ. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:32-34, detailing Jesus' healing of the sick and casting out of demons in Capernaum after the Sabbath. He emphasizes the cultural context of the Sabbath's end…

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

In "Jesus by the Seaside," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 3:7-12, presenting Jesus as the perfect example of keeping God's law, the almighty deliverer from sin and the devil, and the great…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 3:19b-35, focusing on the accusation of insanity leveled against Jesus by his friends and family. He argues that Jesus's consuming zeal for the Father's will and boundless…

In "The Stony Ground Hearer, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:1-9, 16-17 and Luke 8:13, focusing on the second type of soil in the Parable of the Sower: the rocky ground hearer. He…

In "The Introduction to the Two Miracles," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 5:21-24, setting the stage for Jesus' healing of Jairus' daughter and the woman with an issue of blood. He highlights…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 5:35-43, detailing Jesus' raising of Jairus' daughter from the dead. He highlights Jesus as the sovereign conqueror of death and a demonstration of omnipotent…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 6:1-6, detailing Jesus' return to Nazareth, the astonishment and offense of his hometown, and his marvel at their unbelief. Martin draws three lines of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 6:53-56, detailing Jesus' concentrated healing ministry in Gennesaret. He highlights Jesus' gracious accessibility and omnipotence, demonstrating that no…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:22-26, the unique two-stage healing of the blind man at Bethsaida. He argues that this miracle validates Jesus' identity as the Messiah, demonstrates the…

Pastor Martin expounds on the prophetic office of Jesus Christ, tracing its exercise throughout redemptive history. He argues that Christ functioned as God's prophet in the period of preparation (Old…

In this radio broadcast, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 14:6, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one cometh unto the Father, but by me." He systematically unpacks Jesus's amazing…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a series on "Simple Signposts to the Celestial City" by expounding John 14:6, where Jesus declares, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:1-4, focusing on Peter's eulogy to God. He systematically unpacks the author of salvation (God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ), its source (God's great…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:4-10, focusing on Christ as the Chief Cornerstone and the two responses to God's sovereign activity in establishing Him. He demonstrates that Christ's role…

Pastor Martin concludes a series on foundational truths, likening them to ballast for spiritual stability. He expounds on the identity of the enthroned Christ as the believer's Guide, Protector, and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 13:44-46, the parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price, to underscore the supreme worth of Christ and the salvation found in Him. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:1-4 and Acts 10:34-37, focusing on Mark's introductory words, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." He argues that these words…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 4:23, "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit," as the climactic benediction of Paul's letter. He defines 'grace' as God's undeserved…

Pastor Martin expounds Hebrews 3:1, 4:14, 5:6-7, and 7:24-26, establishing the fact of Christ's priestly office and his qualifications for it. He argues that saving faith necessarily embraces Christ…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:13-21, focusing on the glory of the Redeemer and the goal of redemption. He argues that believers are called to live in steadfast hope, universal holiness…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:9-10, focusing on the phrase "according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him." He argues that God's saving wisdom, revealed through the gospel…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:1-10, addressing the question, "What Constitutes a Man a Christian?" He argues that true Christian transformation is authored by God, motivated by His…

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…

In "A Summary of the Galilean Ministry, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:14-15, detailing the time frame, geographical sphere, and major themes of Jesus' Galilean ministry. He…

Pastor Martin moves from the Old Testament period of preparation to the period of manifestation in the Gospels, showing that from the very first verse of the New Testament Jesus is presented as the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 16:7-15, arguing that the primary focus of the Holy Spirit's work is the glorification of Jesus Christ. He details how the Spirit glorifies Christ by revealing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the first essential element of genuine conversion: being brought to an acute sense of spiritual need that can only be met in the person and work of the Lord Jesus…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 13:45-46, the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, as a companion to the Parable of the Hidden Treasure. He explains the parable's elements, identifying the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the first sermon in a series titled "Pursuing a Ministry Permeated with Christ," challenging pastors to ensure Christ's person and work are implicitly and explicitly…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on pursuing a Christ-permeated ministry by first presenting "confirming voices" from past Reformed preachers—J.W. Alexander, Thomas…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 14:1-11, focusing on Jesus's declaration, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one cometh unto the Father but by me." He systematically unpacks Jesus's…

Preaching from Ephesians 2:1-10, Martin asks the foundational question: what actually makes a person a Christian? He argues that most misconceptions about Christianity stem from an inadequate grasp…

Preaching from Ephesians 2:1-10, Martin presses the question that exposes widespread confusion: what actually makes a person a Christian? He begins by establishing that misconceptions about…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 19:1-10, presenting the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus as a vivid illustration of Christ's mission as the Seeker and Savior of lost sinners. He meticulously details…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:3, focusing on the phrases "in our Lord Jesus Christ" and "in the sight of God and our Father." He argues that true Christian virtues—faith, love…

In "Coming to Christ, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on John 4:14, John 6:35-54, and John 7:37-38, detailing the active, intelligent, and exclusive appropriation of Christ necessary for…

In 'Elder as a Shepherd, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical imagery of the shepherd to define the office and function of an elder, drawing primarily from Acts 20:28, 1 Peter…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3, 'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.' He…

In "Three Central Truths, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin lays the foundational truths of universal sinfulness, God's singular remedy in Christ, and salvation by faith alone. Drawing primarily from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces his sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, outlining its distinguishing features, basic structure, and specific target audience. He emphasizes Mark's focus on…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 5:25-34, detailing the healing of the woman with the issue of blood. He vividly describes her pitiful condition, her desperate faith, and Christ's tender…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 6:30-44, focusing on the prelude to the feeding of the five thousand (verses 30-34). He highlights the compassionate heart of Jesus, revealed in His patient…

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 Martin expounds on "Cultivating Communion with God from the Psalms," offering three guidelines for profitable use of the Psalms. First, believers should look for and expect to find Jesus…

In "Longing for His Return, Part 5," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the New Testament believer's eager anticipation of Christ's second coming, focusing on the fourth reason: the longing to see…

Pastor Albert Martin provides a broad overview of the Book of Revelation, challenging the common assumption that its primary purpose is to give pre-written history of the end times. Instead, he…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:15-16, detailing how the 'sacrifice of praise' is to be offered. He defines praise as the 'fruit of lips which make confession to His name,' emphasizing…

Pastor Martin expounds on the nature and actings of saving faith, using Romans 4:4-5, John 3:16, and Acts 4:12 as foundational texts. He argues that true faith involves bringing nothing but one's sin…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Timothy 1:15, "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief," to answer the question of why Christ came to earth. He explains the nature of this…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:22, focusing on the session of Christ at God's right hand. He defines Christ's exaltation as encompassing His resurrection, ascension, and session, emphasizing a…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 John 3:1-3, introducing the doctrine of adoption as a central blessing of redemptive grace. He begins with a pastoral entreaty against allowing this truth to eclipse other…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 5:17, arguing that union with Christ is the essence of saving religion, leading to a new creation where 'old things are passed away, all things are…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:17-31, focusing on the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler. He meticulously analyzes the man's crucial question about eternal life, Jesus'…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 10:45, "The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many." He first establishes Jesus' self-designation as the…