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Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:1-3, focusing on the prerequisites for spiritual growth. He argues that genuine longing for the 'spiritual milk' of God's Word, essential for growth unto…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:1-3, focusing on the believer's mandate to long for the pure spiritual milk of God's Word for spiritual growth unto salvation. He first addresses the…
Pastor Martin begins a new series, "Back to the Basics," by expounding Ephesians 5:15-17 and Psalm 1, arguing that while Christ is the exclusive source of spiritual strength, God has appointed…
In "Time and Spiritual Maturity," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Hebrews 5:11-14 and Revelation 2:1-5, arguing that spiritual maturity does not automatically come with the passing of time, even…
In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 3:15-16, urging mature believers to maintain the same spiritual perspective as Paul, characterized by counting all things as loss for…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the critical importance of maintaining a good conscience as a God-appointed means for spiritual health, drawing primarily from Acts 24:16, 1 Timothy 1:5, and 1…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical directives for attaining a good conscience, focusing on Acts 24:16, 1 Timothy 1:5, Hebrews 9:13-14, Hebrews 10:22, 1 Peter 3:21, Luke 19:8, Philemon…
In this New Year's exhortation, Pastor Martin addresses four distinct groups within the church: aged, ripened, homesick saints; mature, stable, middle-aged saints; younger, vigorous, visionary…
In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a new church policy of quarterly book recommendations, emphasizing the importance of reading for spiritual growth and corporate…
In this sermon, Pastor Martin provides pastoral guidance on establishing a good working home library for Christians, emphasizing the importance of reading in an increasingly audio-visual society. He…
Pastor Martin introduces an upcoming sermon series led by Pastor Carlson, which will be based on Dr. Donald Carlson's book, "A Call to Spiritual Reformation: A Study in the Prayers of the Apostle…
Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, resuming a verse-by-verse study after a five-month hiatus. He provides an overview of Ephesians, emphasizing the inseparability…
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…
In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the practical and relevant subject of how to avoid spiritual regression during holiday seasons, vacations, or days off. He begins…
In 'The Pastor's Spiritual Development, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the essential elements of effective pastoral preaching, focusing on the spiritual health of the…
In "The Pastor's Spiritual Development, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Acts 24:16 and 1 Timothy 1:19, emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining a good conscience before God and…
Pastor Martin begins a series on the spiritual development of the man of God, emphasizing that effectiveness in ministry is directly proportional to the health of the minister's redeemed humanity. He…
Pastor Martin begins a series on the physical and emotional growth of the man of God, emphasizing that a minister's life is his ministry. He establishes the axiom that one must understand and care…
Pastor Martin expounds on the second aspect of sanctification: 'Sanctification Continued, the Gradual Process.' He establishes its biblical basis through specific words and figures, then addresses…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 4:16, focusing on the command to 'take heed to thyself' for Christian ministers. He argues that this involves not only ensuring one is in a state of grace…
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 expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, focusing on the phrase "taught of God" in relation to brotherly love. He argues that being "God-taught" goes beyond merely being "preacher-taught" or…
In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin begins an exposition on the 'Anatomy of a Man of God,' focusing on the spiritual dimensions of the head and eyes. He expounds on 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 2 Timothy…
In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his 'Anatomy of a Man of God' series, focusing on the spiritual 'ears' of a godly minister. Expounding primarily on Isaiah 50:4-6 and Proverbs 15, he…
Pastor Martin concludes his sermon series on the healthy Christian's reading habits by expounding on the final three of seven biblical principles. Drawing heavily from 2 Timothy 3:16, he argues that…
In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin provides specific recommendations for a healthy Christian's reading habits, building on seven principles previously taught. He offers a curated bibliography…
Pastor Martin continues his sermon series on the tasks of Christian ministry, focusing on the minister's responsibility to care for himself. Drawing primarily from Acts 20:28 and 1 Timothy 4:7-8, he…
In "Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses Christian parents on how to counsel their spiritually awakened children. He outlines the theological foundations…
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 Ephesians 2:19-22, focusing on the primary characteristics of the spiritual temple God is building: its symmetrical beauty, vital growth, and essential holiness. He…
Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-23, focusing on Paul's prayer for the Ephesian believers to receive a 'spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.' He identifies this gift as the…
Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:17, focusing on the phrase "in the knowledge of Him." He defines this knowledge as a full, experiential, heart-level understanding of God the Father, revealed…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:19-20, Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 5:25-27, and Titus 2:11-14, arguing that a growing conformity to the moral likeness of Christ is a necessary and…
In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a new series on the Christian life, building on the church's 'Manifesto' series. He outlines a three-fold objective: to help believers recognize and…
In "A Man Before God," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 4:12-16, emphasizing that effective preaching stems from the preacher's character as a man before God. He argues that true ministry…
In "The Pastor's Spiritual Development, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces Unit 1 of his pastoral theology course, focusing on "The Essential Ingredients of Effective Pastoral Preaching." He…
In "Cultivating Love for Men," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the axiom that a man of God must experience a growing measure of unfeigned love for his people. He defines this love as a gracious…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:9-11, focusing on the 'ultimate concerns' of Paul's prayer for the Philippian believers. He distinguishes between the immediate burden (abounding love…
In 'Perfection - Denied but Pursued,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 3:12-14, where the Apostle Paul emphatically denies having attained perfection while vigorously pursuing it. Martin…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 'Corporate Means of Grace,' the sixth and final principle in his series on Christian living. Drawing primarily from Acts 2:41-42, Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 1:2-6, detailing the explicit purpose of the book of Proverbs. He outlines its general purpose for all believers: to fill the mind with right principles…
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 "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…
In this sermon on Revelation 2:5, Pastor Martin expounds Christ's commands to the Ephesian church regarding their lost 'first love.' He outlines three imperatives for recovery: 'remember' (reflection…
Pastor Martin reviews the doctrine of progressive sanctification, emphasizing that it is a process involving both the triune God's work and the believer's conscious effort. He expounds Philippians…
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…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, "Take heed therefore how you hear," arguing that profitable hearing of God's Word is a solemn and constant duty, not an automatic outcome. He explains this…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, "Take heed therefore how you hear," focusing on the believer's duty after hearing the preached Word. He argues that the central concern must be to retain…
In "Take Heed to Thyself, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 4:16, urging ministers and aspiring pastors to prioritize intense watchfulness over themselves and their teaching. He…
In this Academy Night sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 'spiritual anatomy of a man of God,' focusing on his 'head' and 'eyes' using biblical imagery. He argues that a man of God's head…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, demonstrating that a Spirit-wrought reception of the Word inevitably produces two effects: believers become followers (imitators) of Christ and…
Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10, focusing on Paul's prayer for the Thessalonian church. He highlights Paul's thanksgiving for their perseverance in faith and love despite persecution…
Pastor Martin concludes his series "Take Heed How You Hear" by expounding on the crucial duty of implementation, drawing primarily from Ezekiel 33:30-32, Luke 6:46-49, and James 1:22-25. He argues…
In "Responsibilities One to Another, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the New Testament command to "edify one another," building on the overarching duty to "love one another." He…
Pastor Martin introduces a two-part series on 'The Healthy Christian and His Reading Habits,' focusing in this sermon on four foundational biblical principles. He expounds passages like Psalm 1…
This sermon, delivered by Jeffery S. Smith, serves as a book recommendation for Joel Beeke's 'Getting Back in the Race, The Cure for Backsliding.' Smith highlights the book's value in helping…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-20, focusing on the phrase "having the eyes of your heart enlightened" as a necessary prerequisite for receiving the Spirit of wisdom and revelation…
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 'Mark: the Man,' Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces his series on the Gospel of Mark by examining the human author, John Mark. Drawing from Acts and the Epistles, Martin details Mark's name…
Pastor Martin expounds Luke 8:4-18, focusing on Jesus' command to "Take heed how ye hear." He establishes three foundational considerations for hearing the Word of God: the frightening fact that no…