Mercy of God

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 3:3-4, focusing on the promise of 'favor and good understanding' for those who embody 'mercy and truth.' He defines these virtues, distinguishing between judicial…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:10, focusing on the 'before and after' picture of the people of God. Drawing heavily from Hosea 1-2, he highlights two central contrasts: how God regards…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:4-10, focusing on the 'but God' hinge that transitions from humanity's deadness in sin to God's gracious intervention. He meticulously defines and distinguishes…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 55:1-3, presenting God's 'Free Offer of Mercy for All.' He begins by identifying the human soul as the most hungry and thirsty thing in the world, a thirst…

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…

Pastor Martin continues his series on repentance, focusing on its second root: 'an apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ.' He argues that true repentance, unlike mere remorse (as seen in Felix…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:7, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy," as part of his series on the Beatitudes. He defines mercy as God's pity joined to action…

In this sermon on Ezekiel 33:11, Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a sincere gospel appeal, emphasizing the absolute truthfulness of God's word, the amazing disclosure of God's heart, and the gracious…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, 'He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper, but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.' He establishes this as a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, 'He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.' He defines biblical confession as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:46-52, the healing of blind Bartimaeus, as a vivid illustration of how God saves sinners. He first introduces Bartimaeus's desperate condition and his…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." He argues that God's law of dispensing mercy…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, asserting that covering sin inevitably leads to non-prosperity, both in this life and the life to come. He defines 'prosperity' in this context as…

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…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:16-17, arguing that the only acceptable 'Christmas present' God desires from His creatures is a broken and contrite heart. He clarifies that…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, presenting it as "God's Law of Conferring Mercies." He argues that this law is universally extensive, absolutely binding, and specifically applied to…

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 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 "Riches of His Grace," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:7, revealing God's ultimate purpose in salvation: to display the 'exceeding riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ…

In 'The Nature of Repentance, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Acts 20:21 and the Westminster Shorter Catechism's definition of repentance unto life. He focuses on the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 55:6-7, presenting God's gracious command to sinners to seek Him while He may be found. He emphasizes that this command is issued to sinners without…

Pastor Martin expounds Jonah 1:3, focusing on Jonah's blatant disobedience to God's commission to preach to Nineveh. He first details the facts of Jonah's flight to Tarshish, explaining that fleeing…

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 continues his exposition of Romans 9:1-24, focusing on the sovereignty of God in salvation, particularly the doctrines of election, mercy, and hardening. He addresses common…

This sermon, delivered by Pastor Chuck Volo at a deacon's conference, explores the profound significance of the office of deacon, arguing that it is not merely a human tradition but a divine…

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 22:51-2 Kings 1:18, focusing on the death of King Ahaziah and the prophet Elijah's confrontation with his messengers. Martin draws out five attributes of God…

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,'…

Pastor Martin introduces his new sermon series on the book of Jonah, emphasizing its historical nature, unique narrative structure, and twofold purpose. He argues that Jonah is a factual account…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Jonah 3:5-9, detailing the essential ingredients of the Ninevites' repentance: a believing reception of God's message, a thorough dealing with their…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where listeners must see themselves. He meticulously contrasts…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:25-30, detailing Paul's reasons for sending Epaphroditus back to the Philippians. He identifies two main categories: Epaphroditus's actual condition…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:1-2, presenting David's desperate plea for mercy as the convicted sinner's only refuge. He details David's twofold need for the removal of legal guilt and…

Pastor Martin resumes his exposition of Psalm 51, focusing on verses 11-12, where David prays, "Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:16-17, arguing that God desires not animal sacrifices but a "broken spirit and a contrite heart" as the only acceptable offering from sinners, especially at…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where two men's conditions, activities, conceptions of God…

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 Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where listeners must see themselves. He meticulously contrasts…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the four common denominators of a true Christian's testimony, drawing from the experiences of 17 individuals recently baptized. He primarily uses…

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 2:19-22, detailing Elisha's miracle of healing the brackish waters of Jericho. He argues that this miracle served to validate Elisha as Jehovah's prophet…

In the final sermon of a series on hell, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses unconverted listeners, defining them as strangers to true repentance and saving faith. He argues that the doctrine of hell…

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 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…

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 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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 9:1-24, the first of several messages on this pivotal passage concerning God's sovereignty in grace. He begins by reviewing the doctrine of God's sovereignty…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, addressing the common experience of affliction among God's people. He argues that affliction, often perceived as an enemy, is in fact a friend…

In "Display of Human Sin," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 3, revealing the objective reality and various manifestations of human sin. He argues that sin is not merely a subjective feeling…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 5:20-27, detailing the sin of Gehazi, Elisha's servant, who coveted Naaman's gifts and lied to obtain them, resulting in leprosy for himself and his…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 18:21-35, focusing on the principle that 'the truly forgiven by God are also the truly forgiving of one another.' He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 53:6, presenting the 'bad news' of humanity's desperate condition in sin and the 'good news' of God's gracious provision through the substitutionary atonement…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, to address the fundamental religious question: 'How can a sinful man be right with God?' He meticulously…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, to address the most crucial question: 'How can sinful men be made right with the living, holy God?'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 53:6, presenting the bad news of humanity's desperate condition in sin and the good news of God's gracious provision through Christ's substitutionary…

Pastor Martin expounds Numbers 12, using the disaffection of Miriam and Aaron against Moses as a sobering example of God's displeasure towards rebellion against constituted rule. He argues that this…