Meditation

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical duty and definition of meditation, primarily drawing from Colossians 3:16, Luke 9:44, and various Psalms, especially Psalm 119 and Psalm 143:5. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on spiritual disciplines, focusing on the precise functions of meditation on God's Word. He defines meditation as conscious, volitional mental activity…

Pastor Martin undertakes a thorough study of what it means to meditate in the law of God day and night. He explains that the Hebrew word for 'meditate' means to mutter or mumble, connecting…

Pastor Martin addresses the first great hindrance to meditation: the indisposition of the flesh. He establishes from Galatians 5 and Romans 7 that the flesh wars against every spiritual activity, and…

Pastor Martin continues examining the indisposition of the flesh as a hindrance to meditation, explaining from Galatians 5:17 and Romans 7:21 the irreconcilable warfare between flesh and spirit. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 8:18 and Psalm 1, emphasizing the post-sermon duty of meditation. He argues that true blessedness, as described in Psalm 1, is cultivated by delighting in God's law and…

In "After the Sermon Part 4," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Psalm 119, particularly verses emphasizing meditation, to underscore the critical post-sermon duty of meditating on God's Word. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the third part of his sermon series "After the Sermon," focusing on the spiritual discipline of meditation. He establishes the biblical foundation for meditation as a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "After the Sermon," focusing on the spiritual discipline of meditation. Expounding on Psalm 119 and other passages, he defines meditation as a…

This sermon, an informal discussion from an adult Sunday school class, defines biblical meditation by contrasting it with Eastern religious practices and emphasizing its objective focus on God's Word…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the disciplines of secret prayer and private Bible reading, focusing on the fourth aspect: meditative reading. He argues that meditation is the ordained means to…

In this New Year's sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Colossians 3:1-4 and Hebrews 12:1-3, urging believers to fix their minds directly upon Jesus Christ in three crucial areas. First, in living the…

Pastor Martin contrasts the counsel of ungodly materialism with the blessed man who meditates in the law of God. Drawing from Genesis through the Epistles, he demonstrates that things were never…

Pastor Martin reviews the necessity and timing of private devotional disciplines, then addresses the question of whether these times should have a general plan or structure. He argues affirmatively…

In this concluding sermon of the series, Pastor Martin addresses the practical question of how to maintain and increase the fear of God in the heart. He establishes the general principle that what…

In 'How to Assimilate the Contents of the Bible (2),' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the means of grace, focusing on the proper method of Bible reading. Drawing primarily from Luke…

Pastor Martin expounds the simile of Psalm 1:3 -- 'he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water.' He carefully explains the Eastern agricultural background of the image, then develops the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 119:9-11, addressing the fundamental question, "How shall a young man cleanse his way?" He argues that cleansing one's way, or pursuing holiness, is achieved…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Psalm 119:59-60, drawing connections to Matthew 7:24-27, Romans 12:1-2, and Hebrews 5:11-14. He argues that true spiritual growth and obedience to Christ's…

In this communion meditation, Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces the unique format of a communion service, which necessitates a shorter, focused message. He explains that the sermon will be a brief…

In "Separation: How to Attain, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:13-14, emphasizing that the narrow way of discipleship is marked by increasing non-conformity to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in this adult Sunday school class from April 17th, 1983, expounds on the sixth major principle of Christian living: 'There are no effective substitutes for the God-appointed…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on the positive duties of the Lord's Day. Drawing from the Second London Baptist Confession and various Scriptures, he outlines…

Pastor Martin delivers the second part of his sermon on 'The Preacher's Emotional Condition,' establishing the biblical duty to cultivate, control, and appropriately express emotions. He expounds…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, 'Take heed how ye hear,' concluding a series on proper hearing of God's Word. He outlines four post-sermon duties for believers: repetition, supplication…

In "How to Assimilate the Contents of the Bible (1)," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Proverbs 8:32-34, 2 Timothy 3:16, and Matthew 4:4, urging believers to cultivate a disciplined approach to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 24:12-13, arguing that in an age of abounding lawlessness, believers' love for Christ must be properly rooted in saving grace and continually nurtured. He…

In "During the Sermon, Part 7," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, "Take heed therefore, how you hear," shifting focus to the post-sermon duty of retaining the Word. Drawing heavily from…

In "Before the Sermon, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, urging listeners to "take heed how you hear" the preached Word of God. He outlines four critical preparations for…

Pastor Martin introduces the fourth question in a series on the private means of grace: 'What should the structure of our devotional time be?' He reviews previous answers on the necessity, timing…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the spiritual development of the man of God, focusing on the discipline of devotional assimilation of the Word of God. He argues that sustained, effective…

In '1981 Psalm 90,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 90, a prayer of Moses, to guide profitable New Year's meditation. He first establishes Moses' fundamental confession of God as the eternal…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:3, focusing on the 'patience of hope' as one of the three crown jewels of Christian virtue. He defines biblical hope as a 'joyful and confident…

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 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 Martin begins a series on the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8), emphasizing its importance for understanding other parables and the dangers of false profession. He identifies…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 2:15-20, focusing on the shepherds' response to the angelic announcement of Christ's birth and Mary's unique response. He highlights the…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds James 4:13-17, contrasting an attitude condemned with an attitude commended regarding future planning. He argues that a godly attitude toward the future involves an…