Judgment

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…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:17-18, asserting that the 'fiery trial' believers experience is God's disciplinary judgment beginning in His own house, the Church. He clarifies that this…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10, focusing on the doctrine of divine wrath. He argues that true saving faith is always joined to repentance and manifests in a transformed life, leading…

In "Mandate for Retribution," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Joshua 7:15, detailing God's authoritative command for Achan's punishment after his sin at Ai. Martin meticulously unpacks the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 16:22, "If any man love not the Lord, let him be Anathema Maranatha," revealing it as a "Gospel curse." He meticulously defines "Anathema" as being…

Pastor Martin preaches on the absolute certainty of death and the inevitable judgment that follows, drawing primarily from Hebrews 9:27. He challenges listeners to examine their preparedness for…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ecclesiastes 7:2, arguing that it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting because the former reminds us of our inevitable end and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy, using it as a pastoral occasion to underscore vital biblical truths, much like Christ used current events in Luke 13. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Genesis 4:9-15, detailing God's confrontation with Cain after Abel's murder. He outlines the dialogue between God and Cain, highlighting Cain's denial, insolence…

In 'Slaying of False Prophets,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 18:40, detailing Elijah's execution of Baal's prophets after the Carmel confrontation. He argues that this act was not a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 2:19-25, contrasting God's goodness in healing Jericho's waters with His severity in judging the mocking youths of Bethel. He argues that despising God's Word…

In "Implicit Lesson of the Withered Fig Tree," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 11:12-14 and Luke 13:6-9, arguing that Christ's cursing of the fig tree was a symbolic action foreshadowing God's…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 'missing note' of divine wrath in contemporary gospel preaching, drawing illustrations from Old Testament history to demonstrate God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 1:24-33, focusing on 'Wisdom's Frightening Prophecy.' He contrasts wisdom's initial gracious entreaties with her subsequent warnings of divine mockery…

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 Martin continues his exposition of Acts 17, focusing on verse 30, "The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked, but now He commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent." He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, focusing on the will of God for believers' sanctification, specifically in the area of sexual purity. He grounds this teaching in the…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, focusing on the 'times and seasons' related to the 'Day of the Lord.' He contrasts the Thessalonians' prior ignorance (addressed in 1 Thess 4) with…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, specifically focusing on verse 10's prohibition against murmuring. He uses the wilderness generation of Israel as a negative example…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Kings 18:1-19, using the character of King Ahab to illustrate the 'exceeding sinfulness of sin.' He demonstrates Ahab's depravity through his contempt for God's prophets, his…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Kings 21, detailing the covetousness of Ahab, the integrity of Naboth, and the wicked plot of Jezebel, culminating in Elijah's pronouncement of judgment. He uses this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 21, drawing 'Lessons About Sin.' He first reviews God's character as revealed in the passage, then delves into the nature of sin itself, describing it as a…

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 introduces a series on 'God's Word to Our Nation' by laying a biblical foundation for addressing such a subject. He begins with a disclaimer, rejecting claims of direct revelation and…

Pastor Martin continues his series "God's Word to Our Nation," focusing on the "Sin of Sexual Perversion." He expounds Genesis 18-19, Leviticus 18, and Romans 1, arguing that unrestrained sensuality…

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…

In "The Death of John the Baptist, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 6:14-29, detailing the sordid circumstances surrounding John's imprisonment and execution by Herod Antipas. Martin…

Pastor Martin completes his treatment of the corporate implications of Christ's prophetic office by warning against the opposite error from undervaluing the ministry: idolizing the ministers…

Pastor Martin expounds Jonah 1:1-2, introducing the prophet Jonah and his divine commission to Nineveh. He draws on 2 Kings 14:23-27 to provide historical context for Jonah's ministry, highlighting…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Jonah 3:10, focusing on God's response to the Ninevites' repentance. He unpacks the significance of God 'seeing' their works, 'repenting' of the evil He threatened…

In the second installment of his sermon series on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 26:8-10, Romans 2:4, Luke 13:1-5, Acts 10:34-38, and Isaiah 2:12-22 to…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert Martin expounds Matthew 24:44, urging listeners to 'Be Ready' for the certain, yet unknown, return of the Son of Man. He outlines the certainty of Christ's second…

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…

Pastor Martin preaches on the biblical answers to fundamental questions concerning death, prompted by a recent death in the congregation. He expounds Genesis 2:16-17 and Romans 5:12 to explain how…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the tragedy of the Twin Towers, asserting two primary biblical perspectives. First, he argues that the event is a manifestation of the absolute…

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 expounds 2 Kings 8:7-15, detailing Hazael's murder of Ben-Hadad and his subsequent reign as God's scourge against Israel. Martin uses this narrative to demonstrate God's…

Pastor Martin expounds on the life of Enoch from Genesis 5:21-24 and Jude 14-15, focusing on Enoch as 'the man who witnessed for God.' He argues that Enoch's witness was rooted in a consistent walk…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:24-27, focusing on the second coming of the Son of Man. He details its relative timing after the destruction of Jerusalem, its startling celestial…

Pastor Martin expounds Psalm 1:5 -- 'Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.' He shows this conclusion flows from the fact that the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 44, urging believers to listen to 'The Voice of the Past to the Present' concerning revival. He outlines the nature of revival as a sovereign work of God…

In 'Dealing with Sin Because it is Sin,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:9, urging believers and unbelievers alike to confront sin not merely for its consequences but as a direct affront to…

In the fourth sermon on the Parable of the Pounds (Luke 19:11-27), Pastor Martin continues his series on the motivations for Christ's return, focusing on the faithful use of God-given gifts. He…

In 'Summons of God to Action,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Joshua 7:10-15, detailing God's command to Israel to sanctify themselves and purge Achan's sin. He argues that corporate sin requires…

In his sermon "2003 Saving Union with Christ in the New Year," Pastor Albert N. Martin urgently presses the question of whether each listener will enter the new year in a saving union with the Lord…

In this radio broadcast, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the September 11th tragedy, offering five biblical perspectives to help listeners process the events. He argues that the destruction of the…

In 'Christian Liberty #16,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-13, continuing his series on Christian liberty. He outlines four apostolic directives for maintaining unity amidst differing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on "The Christian's Role in a Wicked Generation," focusing tonight on establishing that the present generation is indeed uniquely wicked. He argues from Genesis 3…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, asserting that 'he that covers his sin shall not prosper' refers not to temporal, observable success, but to spiritual non-prosperity. He argues that…

Pastor Martin begins a series on the life of Elisha by setting his ministry within the broader sweep of redemptive history, primarily expounding 1 Kings 19:15-18. He argues that Elisha's unique…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 6:32-7:20, detailing God's miraculous resolution of the Syrian siege and famine in Samaria. He argues that this historical account primarily affirms the…

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…

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…

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…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:33-34, focusing on the visible context and vocal expression of Christ's abandonment by God on the cross. He argues that the three hours of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:33-34, focusing on the darkness and Christ's cry of abandonment on the cross. He argues that these events reveal God's profound seriousness about sin and His…