Perseverance

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3, focusing on the biblical doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. He argues that Paul's rejoicing stems from the certainty that all truly united to Christ…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Thessalonians 3, focusing on the doctrine of the perseverance and preservation of the saints. He argues that true believers persevere not due to their own…

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a three-part series on the perseverance and preservation of the saints, focusing on the human standpoint of perseverance. Expounding primarily on Matthew 7:13-14…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3, continuing his series on the perseverance of the saints. He defines perseverance as God's effectual calling and sanctification ensuring believers…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a five-part series on the perseverance of the saints, primarily expounding 1 Thessalonians 3 and Romans 8. He reviews the three principles of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrines of perseverance and preservation, primarily drawing from Romans 8:29-30 and John 10:27-28. He argues that all who are savingly united to Christ are…

Pastor Martin expounds the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints, the fifth point of Calvinism, also known as eternal security. He contrasts the Reformed view with Arminianism, arguing from John…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 24:12-13, warning that in an age of abounding lawlessness, the love of many will grow cold, necessitating that believers properly protect their love for…

Pastor Martin expounds on the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints, the fifth point of Calvinism, also known as eternal security. He contrasts the Reformed view with Arminianism, arguing from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 24:12-13, focusing on the necessity of perseverance in an age of pervasive lawlessness. He outlines three main points: a prevailing condition predicted…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 24:12-13 and other passages from the Gospels and Revelation, arguing for the absolute necessity of perseverance in faith, holiness, and…

In "In the Words of Paul, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 2:7-10, Romans 6:22-23, and Romans 8:12-14 to demonstrate the biblical doctrine of the necessity of perseverance in faith…

In "Motives to Perseverance, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his discussion on the various motivations God uses to keep believers in the way of holiness and obedience. Building on the…

In 'In the Words of Paul, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the necessity of perseverance, focusing on the Apostle Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 6, 9, 15, and Colossians 1…

Pastor Martin expounds on the necessity of perseverance from the Book of Hebrews, focusing on Hebrews 2:1-3, Hebrews 3:12-14, Hebrews 10:26-39, and Hebrews 12:14. He argues that true salvation is…

In the fifth sermon of a series on the Perseverance of the Saints, Pastor Martin expounds on the necessity of continuing in faith, holiness, and obedience, drawing from the General Epistles. He…

Pastor Martin concludes his series on perseverance by expounding 1 John 2:3-5, 18-19, 2 John 9, and Jude 20-24. He argues that true salvation is always evidenced by a life of continuing faith…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the perseverance of the saints, focusing on the 'Precise Functions and Importance' of the means of perseverance. Drawing from passages…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in "Ministry of the Word of God, Part 1," expounds Ephesians 4:8-16, Acts 20:17-35, and Hebrews 13:7, 17 to establish that God has appointed specific men…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the 'Ministry of the Word of God,' focusing on the means of perseverance. He expounds on James 1:18-21 and 1 Peter 1:22-2:3, arguing that the Word of…

In "Ministry of the Word of God, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ezekiel 33:30-32, James 1:22-25, and Hebrews 5:11-14, arguing that the corporate means of grace, specifically the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 3:12-14, focusing on mutual exhortation as a divinely appointed means for the perseverance of the saints. He clarifies that 'exhortation' primarily means…

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'Ministry of Corrective Discipline' as a God-ordained means for the perseverance of the saints. He defines corrective discipline as a prayerful, loving attempt to…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 4:23, "Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life," as the supreme individual means of perseverance for…

Pastor Martin preaches on the 'Necessity of a Good Conscience,' drawing primarily from 1 Timothy 1:3-5 and 1 Timothy 1:18-20. He establishes the inseparable relationship between perseverance in faith…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the doctrine of perseverance, focusing on the necessity and means of 'keeping a good conscience.' Drawing primarily from 1 Peter 3:13-16, Hebrews 13:18, 1 Timothy…

In "The Diseases of Conscience, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of perseverance, specifically focusing on the means God ordains to keep His people in the way, with a…

In "Functions of Good Conscience, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on the perseverance of the saints, focusing on the strategic role of a good conscience. He expounds passages…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the doctrine of the perseverance and preservation of the saints, focusing on the absolute certainty of this truth for all true believers. He carefully distinguishes…

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'threefold basis' for the certainty of the perseverance and preservation of God's people, drawing primarily from John 6:37-40, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 5:25-27, and…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on the perseverance and preservation of the saints, focusing on the practical fruits of this doctrine. He expounds on Ephesians 1 and Romans…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, the fifth point of Calvinism, also known as eternal security. He systematically presents the biblical evidence from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 12:1-2, focusing on the command to be 'looking unto Jesus' as the author and perfecter of faith. He explains this 'looking' as a deliberate turning away from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:1-8, the parable of the unrighteous judge and the persistent widow, to underscore the duty of constant and unwearying prayer. He argues that this parable has…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 24:12-13, addressing the critical question of how Christian love can be kept burning and hot in an age of abounding lawlessness. He argues that genuine love…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the critical importance of maintaining a good conscience for perseverance in faith, holiness, and obedience. Building on previous sermons, he defines conscience…

Pastor Martin expounds on the necessity of continually educating one's conscience, building on previous sermons about getting and keeping a good conscience. He argues that a Christian's conscience is…

In 'The Diseases of Conscience, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the means God ordains for believers' perseverance: maintaining a good conscience. Drawing primarily from 1…

In "The Diseases of Conscience, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the causes and cure for a calloused conscience, building on the necessity of maintaining a good conscience for…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the "Functions of Good Conscience, Part 1," emphasizing the vital role of a good conscience in the perseverance of the saints. Drawing primarily from 1 Timothy 1…

Pastor Martin expounds Revelation 2:7, focusing on Christ's promise "To him that overcometh." He defines overcoming as being a victor in spiritual combat against the world, the flesh, and the devil…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 37:23-24, offering encouragement to 'tried and tested saints' who have recently undergone a season of intense self-examination. He addresses the 'condition…

In this personal testimony sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin reflects on his 50th birthday, using Psalm 66:16 and Romans 11:36 as his guiding texts. He declares God's goodness to his soul, presenting…

In 'What is the Straightened Way? Part 9,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:13-14, Galatians 1:3-4, 1 John 5:4-5, and Galatians 6:14, demonstrating the power by which true believers…

Pastor Martin, continuing a series on hell, preaches on the practical effects this doctrine should have on believers. He expounds Mark 9 and Matthew 10 & 18, arguing that the doctrine of hell is a…

Pastor Martin expounds Hebrews 4:9-10, arguing that the 'Sabbath rest' remaining for the people of God refers not only to a future heavenly rest but also to a present, earthly Christian Sabbath (the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on baptism and the Lord's Supper as public means of perseverance for God's people. He argues that these ordinances, though often underestimated, are…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:8, revealing that the purpose of divine wisdom is to preserve God's people in holiness. He outlines the structure of Proverbs 2, showing how wisdom's…

In 'Persevering Prayer for Vindication #1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 17:20-18:8, arguing that the certainty and delay of Christ's second coming should motivate believers to a life of…

Preaching from Luke 21:34-36, Martin delivers a pastoral warning at the start of the Christmas and New Year season, drawing from the Olivet Discourse to press two commands upon his congregation…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10, focusing on the nature and fruits of true faith in the midst of affliction. He argues that true faith is a living, growing principle, not a…

Pastor Martin delivers the eighth and final sermon in his series on God-honoring evangelism, focusing on the 'Divine Antidote to Discouragement.' He expounds on Matthew 16:18, John 10:16, 2…

In "The Stony Ground Hearer, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:1-9, 16-17 and Luke 8:13, focusing on the second type of soil in the Parable of the Sower: the rocky ground hearer. He…

In an open forum Sunday school session, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the apparent contradiction between 2 Corinthians 5:10 and John 5:24 regarding the judgment of believers. He clarifies that…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:10-20, addressing how divine wisdom preserves the saints in holiness. He argues that this purpose is accomplished when wisdom gains an effectual entrance…

In 'Necessity of Continuing Repentance,' Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on repentance by expounding 2 Timothy 2:19, Revelation 2-3, 1 John 3, Jeremiah 32:38-40, Ezekiel 36:27, Proverbs…

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…

In "Beware of False Prophets, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:13-20, focusing on the deceptive doctrines of false prophets. He argues that false teaching is…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 22:31-34, focusing on Christ's intercession for Peter in the face of Satan's sifting. He argues that Jesus, as our High Priest, knows and controls Satan's…