Knowledge of God

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:17, focusing on the phrase "in the knowledge of Him." He defines this knowledge as a full, experiential, heart-level understanding of God the Father, revealed…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-20, focusing on the phrase "having the eyes of your heart enlightened" as a necessary prerequisite for receiving the Spirit of wisdom and revelation…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:9-11, focusing on Paul's prayer that the Philippians' love would abound "yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 1:7, asserting that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" and that "fools despise wisdom and instruction." He defines the fear of God as an affectionate…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 2:1-9, detailing the path to true wisdom and its substance, source, and recipients. He argues that true wisdom consists of a right knowledge of and relationship to…

In this brief sermon on Proverbs 15:7, Pastor Martin emphasizes that true wisdom, which enables one to "disperse knowledge," is not innate but must be diligently acquired. He applies this principle…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds John 4:21-24 and Philippians 3:3, defining true worship as a conscious, wholehearted, God-directed activity of ascribing honor and praise to the living God. He argues…

In 'How God Prods His Children,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, focusing on the structure of apostolic exhortation rather than its substance. He argues that God stirs…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:8, focusing on the overflow of God's grace in imparting 'wisdom and prudence.' He defines wisdom as penetrating insight into divine realities and prudence…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-23, focusing on Paul's prayer for the Ephesian believers to receive a 'spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.' He identifies this gift as the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-19, focusing on Paul's prayer that believers would 'know' the hope of their calling, the riches of their inheritance, and the exceeding greatness of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-23, focusing on the 'exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe.' He outlines the subject, characteristics, recipients, and measure of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, continuing his series on the 'Nature of Saving Faith.' He formally analyzes saving faith into three essential ingredients: knowledge (notitia)…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 18th lesson of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Our Children," expounds on the book of Proverbs as a textbook for godly parental admonition. He focuses…

Pastor Martin expounds Jude 3, arguing that the 'faith once for all delivered to the saints' possesses five irreducible features, which serve as tests for discerning truth from error. He focuses on…

Pastor Martin reorganizes his material on the call to ministry, focusing this lecture on 'Spiritual Experience' as the second element of 'proven competence' for pastoral work. He expounds on three…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 22:17-21, emphasizing the importance of diligently seeking and internalizing truth and knowledge, especially for children. He highlights that what truly takes root in…

In the concluding sermon on Psalm 1, Pastor Martin expounds verse 6: 'For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.' He defines the two 'ways' as trodden…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Jonah 1, focusing on the subplot of the pagan sailors' conversion. He traces their journey from desperate fear and the futility of their idols to a saving knowledge…

Pastor Martin begins a series on the spiritual development of the man of God, emphasizing that effectiveness in ministry is directly proportional to the health of the minister's redeemed humanity. He…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:21, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," focusing on the second half of the verse. He argues that for the believer, death…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 1:2-6, detailing the explicit purpose of the book of Proverbs. He outlines its general purpose for all believers: to fill the mind with right principles…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:1-4, outlining the path to attaining true wisdom. He argues that this path involves three essential ingredients: constant and serious exposure to the words…

Pastor Albert N. Martin provides a broad overview of the book of Ephesians, emphasizing its unique structure: chapters 1-3 as explanation of God's saving purposes in Christ, and chapters 4-6 as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 11:25, and Hebrews 8:6-12 to explain the 'new covenant' mentioned by Jesus at the Last Supper. He contrasts it with the Old Covenant…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 4:4-29, focusing on Jesus's encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, to address the fundamental question of how soul thirst is satisfied. He…

In this introductory sermon to a series on the sovereignty of God, Pastor Albert N. Martin lays the groundwork for approaching this profound doctrine. He emphasizes that believers must rely on…

In 'During the Sermon, Part 6,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, focusing on the command to 'take heed how you hear' during the preaching of God's Word. He argues that when confronted with…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, focusing on the command for believers to live in sanctification and honor, specifically regarding sexual purity. He contrasts…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds on a 'triangle of scriptural truth' to answer life's most basic questions: 'Who am I? What am I here for? What should guide my conduct?' He argues that God…

Pastor Martin continues his series on spiritual disciplines, focusing on how believers should read the Word of God with an "active, inquisitive mind." He emphasizes systematic reading, dependence on…

Pastor Martin begins a new series on Ephesians by providing an extensive introduction to the book, its unique characteristics, and the historical context of the Ephesian church. He details the city…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3, focusing on the doxology 'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.' He meticulously defines what it means to 'bless God,' emphasizing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:4-10, focusing on the method of God's salvation: quickening, raising, and seating believers "together with Christ." He introduces the third axiom of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, continuing his series on the nature of saving faith by focusing on its third essential element: trust (fiducia). He argues that true saving faith…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:11-22, focusing on the Gentile believers' former condition before Christ. He calls them to remember their essential separation from Christ, their objective…

In 'The Nature of Repentance, Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on repentance and faith, focusing on Acts 20:21. He argues that true repentance is fundamentally 'God-focused,'…

Martin introduces the third and climactic axiom underlying Paul's language in Ephesians 2:5-6 - that union with Christ is the bond linking Christ's representative, substitutionary work to the…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5, contrasting the 'darkness' of the unregenerate with the 'light' of believers concerning the Day of the Lord. He defines darkness as ignorance of God's…

This sermon, delivered by Jeffery S. Smith, encourages believers to cultivate a consistent habit of reading substantial theological books, even if only in small increments. He argues that by reading…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the foundational assumption of all true prayer: a two-fold recognition of God's being as revealed in Scripture and our relationship to Him as Father through…

In 'Preservation of God's Truth, Part 2 (Jude 3),' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Jude 3, exhorting all believers to earnestly contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. He uses…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God," concluding his series on the Beatitudes. He defines purity of heart as a deep work of God's…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses three common pitfalls regarding the doctrine of divine providence. He begins by defining divine providence as God's wise, holy, and powerful…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin, through the exposition of Jeremiah 31:31-34 and related New Testament passages, argues that the New Covenant is the constitution of Christ's church, requiring…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:1-10, focusing on the 'after' picture of salvation, particularly God's method of uniting sinners with Christ. He argues that salvation is fundamentally…

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,'…

In "Basic Assumptions," Pastor Albert Martin lays the groundwork for a series on singleness by establishing two fundamental theological assumptions: the Father's concern and the Father's word…

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…

The first doctrinal message of the Here We Stand series treats the nature and authority of Scripture. Pastor Martin argues that a church's view of the Bible determines everything else in its…

In "The Pastor's Spiritual Development, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces Unit 1 of his pastoral theology course, focusing on "The Essential Ingredients of Effective Pastoral Preaching." He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 3:1-11, focusing on the 'framework of the knowledge of Christ' as the redemptive activity of Christ. He argues that true Christian experience involves…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces his series on the letters to the seven churches in Revelation, focusing on Christ's commendation of the Ephesian church (Revelation 2:1-3). He emphasizes that…

Pastor Martin expounds Joshua 7:16-18, detailing God's methodical discovery of Achan's sin through the casting of lots. He draws out three fundamental principles: no external privileges can prevent…

In 'Reasons to Take up This Study, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the necessity of self-examination, building on the question 'Are you for real?' He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Genesis 1:26-28 and Genesis 2:8-17, arguing that understanding humanity's creation in God's image is the foundational answer to life's most basic questions: 'Who am…

In "Lessons from the Acts of Jehu," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 9-10, revealing four crucial truths about God amidst the brutal narrative of Jehu's anointing and judgment on Ahab's house…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 46:1-7, focusing on the 'proof of history' in verse 6 and the 'pronouncement of faith' in verse 7. He argues that God's past deliverances of Israel…