Promises of God

In "A Most Encouraging Promise, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:10-11, focusing on the author and executor of God's promise to perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle suffering…

In this New Year's sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Romans 8:32, 'He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things?' He places…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5-6, presenting God's promise of abiding presence and unfailing faithfulness as a 'nugget of gold' for the New Year. He argues that…

In 'A Most Encouraging Promise, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:10, focusing on the divine author and executor of the promise, the setting of its fulfillment, and its substance…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:32 and Philippians 4:19, focusing on the Father's promise of provision for His adopted children. He argues that God's ultimate gift of His Son guarantees His…

Pastor Martin expounds on the crucial role of God's promises in prayer, arguing that scriptural prayer must be rooted in both God's precepts and His promises. Drawing primarily from Psalm 119…

In this concluding sermon on personal Bible study and prayer, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the 'problems of the promises' of God. He argues that to properly appropriate God's promises, believers…

In this sermon, "The Privileges of Grace," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on Jacob, presenting him as a pattern of salvation by grace. Expounding primarily from Genesis, Martin outlines…

Pastor Martin expounds on the promises of God as a powerful encouragement to prayer, drawing primarily from 2 Samuel 7 and various Psalms and New Testament passages. He argues that God's promises…

In 'Rain in Answer to Prayer,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 18:41-46, detailing Elijah's prayer for rain after God's vindication on Mount Carmel. Martin emphasizes that prayer…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 3, detailing the historical account of the three kings (Israel, Judah, Edom) and their campaign against Moab. He frames this historical narrative within the overarching…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:13-14, focusing on the Holy Spirit as the 'Spirit of promise' and the 'Holy One' in the sealing of believers. He argues that the Spirit's sealing…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on 'The Work of Faith in the Christian Life,' the fourth and final message in a series. He expounds Hebrews 11:6, Romans 4, 2 Corinthians 4, and Hebrews 12…

In this open forum sermon, Pastor Martin addresses the tension between God's sovereignty and the reality of prayer, using Jacob's wrestling at the Jabbok (Genesis 32) as a primary example. He argues…

In "The Sabbath in the Prophets #4," Pastor Robert Martin expounds Isaiah 58:13-14, continuing his series on the Christian Sabbath. He argues that the blessings promised for Sabbath-keeping—delight…

Pastor Martin returns to Proverbs, expounding Proverbs 3:1-2, which promises length of days, years of life, and peace to those who retain wisdom by not forgetting God's law and keeping His…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 3:9-10, focusing on the conditional and gracious promise of God to meet the material needs of those who honor Him with their substance and the firstfruits of…

In this sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians' entire sanctification and the divine promise of its fulfillment. He meticulously…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his sermon series on 1 Peter 1:6-7, focusing on how present trials serve as God's 'smelting furnace' for faith. He argues that trials test three aspects of a…

Pastor Martin addresses questions regarding the Reformed Baptist understanding of baptism, specifically challenging the Paedobaptist doctrine of a 'divine promise' for the salvation of children based…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 10:13, "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved," presenting it as a simple gospel promise. He first addresses the 'extent' of the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Chronicles 20:14-19, detailing God's response to Judah's corporate prayer during a national crisis. He emphasizes that God first sends His Word to His people, upon…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Samuel 23:7-18, focusing on Jonathan's ministry to David in a time of distress. He argues that Jonathan's actions provide a paradigm for how Christians ought to strengthen…

In 'The Brook Cherith,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 17:2-7, detailing God's directive, promise, Elijah's obedience, and the fulfillment of that promise. He draws out profound lessons…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 13:14-19, 22-25, focusing on King Joash's interaction with the dying prophet Elisha. He argues that two spiritual qualities, burning zeal and aggressive faith, are…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:28-31, focusing on Peter's question about the rewards of discipleship after the rich young ruler's departure. Martin details Christ's solemn promise of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 18:19-20, focusing on corporate prayer as a means of grace. He emphasizes the truthfulness, authority, and power of Christ behind this promise, illustrating…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:21-22, presenting the ultimate reasons for seeking true wisdom: a gracious promise for the upright and a sobering prophecy for the wicked. He argues that…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 3:7-8, focusing on the promise of 'health to thy navel and marrow to thy bones' attached to the call for humility, fear of God, and departure from evil. He clarifies…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 46:4-7, focusing on God's provision and protection for His church amidst global upheaval and opposition. He identifies the 'city of God' as the church, not…

In 'Reasons Why Some Will Not Come, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on John 5:40, where Jesus tells the unbelieving Jews, 'You will not come to me that you may have life.' He identifies…

Pastor Martin expounds on the "old path of gospel holiness," focusing on the gracious provisions God makes available for believers to live a holy life. He grounds his exposition in passages like 1…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on infant baptism by addressing the relationship between divine covenants and the practice. He provides a compendium of biblical teaching on…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin continues his exposition of 1 Peter 1:6-7, focusing on how present trials serve as God's 'smelting furnace' for faith. He argues that trials test the depth of our…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 17:8-16, detailing Elijah's journey to Zarephath and his encounter with the widow. He draws out profound lessons about God's absolute sovereignty in…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 17:8-16, drawing lessons about the life of obedience and giving from Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. He argues that true obedience is immediate…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 2:7-14, detailing Elisha's request for a 'double portion' of Elijah's spirit and God's miraculous sealing of Elisha's prophetic call. He argues that God faithfully…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 8:1-6, detailing the restoration of the Shunammite woman's land after a seven-year famine. He uses this narrative to illustrate God's faithfulness to provide for His…

In 'Evangelism God's Way, Part 6,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the third 'taproot' of God-honoring evangelism: the necessity of earnest, persevering prayer for the Holy Spirit's presence and…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Genesis 28:10-22, focusing on Jacob's encounter with God at Bethel as a pattern of salvation by grace. He argues that God's grace transforms a sinner…

Pastor Martin concludes his three-part series on the Sabbath, expounding Exodus 20:8-11 and other passages to establish the enduring obligation and blessing of Sabbath observance for all people. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 18:19-20, focusing on the unique promise of Christ's presence in corporate prayer. He explains that the 'for' in verse 20 connects Christ's…

In the fourth part of his series "No Area of Passivity," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Philippians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Peter 1:3-10, Galatians 2:20, and Romans 8:12-13, arguing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:25-34, focusing on the sin of 'little faith' as the root of sinful anxiety about temporal needs. He argues that such anxiety is needless, senseless…

In the eighth sermon of his series on 'Take Heed How You Hear,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, focusing on the duty of believers to respond to God's Word during preaching. He argues that…

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 'Miracle of the Multiplied Loaves,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 4:42-44, detailing Elisha's multiplication of twenty barley loaves to feed one hundred men. Martin uses this narrative…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 6:8-23, detailing Elisha's role in preserving Israel from Syrian incursions. He frames this historical narrative within the larger context of redemptive history…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 13:14-21, focusing on the death of Elisha and its implications for believers. He draws out three lines of truth: that even the godliest men grow old, get…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 11:12-14, 19-25, focusing on the explicit lesson of the withered fig tree. He outlines the prelude of the disciples' observation and Peter's exclamation, then…

Pastor Martin opens the second major section of Christology by establishing the importance of Christ's true humanity. The doctrine is of saving significance — without a true body and a reasonable…

In "Paul's Thank-you Note, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 4:18-20, concluding his series on Paul's gratitude to the Philippian church. He details how their gift brought Paul…

Pastor Martin expounds Psalm 1:5 -- 'Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.' He shows this conclusion flows from the fact that the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:13-14, focusing on the 'sealing of the Holy Spirit.' He first establishes the secular meaning of a 'seal' as a mark of authenticity…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:1-3 and Proverbs 1:7-9, addressing children and young people directly on the commands to obey and honor their parents. He outlines the…

Pastor Martin expounds Genesis 3:16-21, continuing his series on marriage, motherhood, and homemaking by examining the consequences of the Fall. He details how sin introduced multiplied pain in…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds Genesis 3-4, focusing on motherhood and homemaking in light of God's redemptive grace. He argues that motherhood holds a strategic place in God's redemptive plan, as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 27:1-44, focusing on Paul's exhortation to 'take heart' amidst a violent storm at sea. He uses this narrative to vividly illustrate what it means to walk by…