Lordship of Christ

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 5:5-9, arguing for the inseparable connection between the blessings of Christ's cross and the demands of His crown, a doctrine often termed 'Lordship…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:10, focusing on God's purpose to "sum up all things in Christ" through His administration during the gospel age. He clarifies that this administration…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, focusing on the present kingship of Christ and its implications for the salvation of His people. He argues that Christ is currently reigning…

In 'The Lordship of Christ, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the inseparable union of Christ's cross and crown in salvation, arguing that salvation is found in the whole person of Christ…

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…

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 "The Lordship Controversy, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 to lay a didactic foundation for understanding the relationship between saving faith and obedience to…

In "The Lordship Controversy, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on six key passages—Matthew 7, John 10, Hebrews 5, 1 John 2, Revelation 12, and Revelation 14—to unequivocally prove that…

In 'The Lordship Controversy, Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the relationship between saving faith and obedience, building on the necessity of obedience established in…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a series on the kingship of Christ, expounding Revelation 19:11-16 and drawing from Old Testament prophecies in Genesis 49 and Numbers 24. He first establishes the…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the offices of Christ, focusing on His kingship as revealed in the Gospels. He expounds Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 2:1-12, and John 1:43-49…

In "Kingship of Christ in The Acts, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the pervasive theme of Christ's kingship throughout the book of Acts, particularly in its opening and closing notes…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 14:9, "For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living," within its broader context of Romans 14-15. He argues that…

In 'Kingship of Christ in 1 Corinthians 15:25, 26,' Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, arguing that Jesus Christ is presently reigning as King of Grace, and the primary concern of His…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:20-22, focusing on the absolute, universal, and unqualified kingship of Christ. He details Christ's exalted position at God's right hand, far above all…

In "Lordship of Christ in Salvation Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 10:1-10 to lay a didactic foundation for understanding the relationship between saving faith and obedience…

In 'Lordship of Christ in Salvation Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on six key biblical passages (Matthew 7, John 10, Hebrews 5, 1 John 2, Revelation 12, and Revelation 14) to demonstrate…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the Lordship of Christ in Salvation, focusing on the nature and source of the obedience that accompanies saving faith. Drawing primarily from Matthew…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the kingship of Jesus Christ, the third of His mediatorial offices, following His roles as Prophet and Priest. Drawing from numerous Old Testament prophecies and…

In this fifth and final sermon on John 13:1-17, Pastor Albert N. Martin presents two 'final gleanings' from the passage. First, he refutes the teaching that one can accept Jesus as Savior without…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:22, focusing on the ascension and heavenly session of Jesus Christ. He systematically details where Jesus went after His resurrection (heaven) and His…

In "The Session on God's Right Hand, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of 1 Peter 3:22, focusing on the meaning of Christ's exaltation and session at God's right hand for…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:28, "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you," as a New Year's blessing. He situates this benediction within the challenging context of the…

Pastor Martin delivers the second sermon in his 'Counsel for the New Year' series, focusing on the command to 'fix your mind upon' Jesus Christ. He expounds Colossians 3:2 as the biblical principle…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 28:16-20, focusing on the authority and attendants of Christian baptism. He argues that baptism is a gospel ordinance, not a means of salvation, and must…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-23, focusing on the 'exceeding greatness of God's power' as measured by Christ's resurrection, session, and the subjugation of all things under His…

In 'Theological Implications of the Resurrection #3,' Pastor Martin expounds Mark 16:1-8, Matthew 28:18, Ephesians 1:19-22, and Acts 13:29-33 to demonstrate that the resurrection of Christ signifies…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, the second 'Sabbath Controversy' passage, to clarify the nature and purpose of the appointed day of rest. He reviews the historical context of Jesus's…

Entering the 'period of explanation and confirmation' (the Epistles), Pastor Martin expounds Romans 14:9 as one of the clearest New Testament assertions of Christ's present kingship. He shows Paul…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-3:6, focusing on verses 27-28, to defend the perpetual obligation of the Sabbath for all mankind. He argues that the Sabbath was instituted at creation for…

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 "Sabbath Controversy #2: Observations / Applications," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, reviewing Christ's declaration that "the Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the…

In 'Keeping the Sabbath #2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-3:6, continuing his series on the abiding authority and proper observance of the Lord's Day. He buttresses the doctrine of the…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the Kingship of Christ, focusing on its centrality in the Book of Acts. He demonstrates that apostolic preaching consistently proclaimed Jesus as the enthroned…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 11:23, 'He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathers not with me scatters,' arguing that there is no neutral ground concerning the person and work…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Luke 14:25-33 and Matthew 28:16-20, outlining the non-negotiable terms of discipleship according to Jesus. He argues that true discipleship demands supreme love…

In 'Longing for His Return, Part 4,' Pastor Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-11, Acts 2:32-36, Ephesians 1:15-23, and 1 Peter 3:22 to argue that true believers eagerly await Christ's return because…

In 'Christ as Our Prophet Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the nature of saving faith, specifically focusing on Christ's prophetic office. Drawing from John 8, John 6, 1 John 2, and 2…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, emphasizing that believers are not their own but were bought with a price by Christ's blood. He argues that this truth has radical implications for…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 19:1-10, focusing on the conversion of Zacchaeus as a pattern for how Christ seeks and saves lost sinners. He argues that true salvation involves a profound understanding…

In "What is the Straightened Way? Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:13-14, focusing on the "straightened way" that leads to life. He argues that this way is…

In this New Year's meditation, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the foundational truths believers need as 'ballast' for the coming year. Drawing primarily from Psalms 93-99, Revelation 4-5, Daniel…

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 28:18-20, Romans 6, and Colossians 2, focusing on the essential significance of baptism. He argues that baptism is a sovereignly instituted symbolic action by…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the biblical significance of Christ's bodily resurrection, addressing its meaning for Christ Himself, for His people, and for the unconverted world. He begins by…

In "Christmas: 'To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate,'" Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the practical question of Christmas observance for Christians, breaking from his usual expository series. He lays…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, focusing on the 'exceeding greatness of God's power to believers' as measured by Christ's heavenly seating. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:22-23, focusing on the Father's gift of Christ as 'Head over all things to the church.' He meticulously defines the giver (the Father in economic Trinity), the gift…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:22-23, focusing on the phrase "which is his body" to define the nature and purpose of the church. He argues that the church's identity as Christ's body…

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 Appearance and Commission in Galilee," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 28:16-20, focusing on Christ's post-resurrection appearance and the Great Commission. He emphasizes that the…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, addressing the Pharisees' objection to Jesus's disciples plucking grain on the Sabbath. He argues that the Pharisees' legalism stemmed from a misunderstanding of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-3:6, along with parallel passages in Matthew 12 and Luke 6, to establish the abiding authority of the Sabbath and define the lawful works permissible on…

Pastor Martin completes his survey of apostolic preaching in Acts, walking through Acts 5, 8, 10, 13, 17, 20, and 26 to show that the present kingship of Jesus Christ was a constant note in…

In the first part of a sermon series on grieving the Holy Spirit, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:30 and Isaiah 63:10, focusing on how a church can corporately grieve the Spirit. He…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical significance of Christ's bodily resurrection, moving beyond mere 'Easter Sunday' traditions. He systematically unpacks its meaning for…

In 'Sabbath Controversy #1: Exposition,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, detailing the Pharisees' legalistic objections to Jesus' disciples plucking grain on the Sabbath and Christ's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the first part of a two-part sermon, expounds Ephesians 4:30, "Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God," by identifying two primary ways a church can corporately grieve the Holy…