Spiritual Warfare

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be watchful; your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour." He contrasts God's care…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:8-11, focusing on the believer's required response to Satan's attacks and the encouragement given by God. He details the devil's deceptive…

In 'Four Ways that Prayer is Nurtured, Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ephesians 6:10-20 and 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, arguing that prayer is a strategic weapon in the church's spiritual…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds on the motives for spiritual warfare against indwelling sin, drawing primarily from John 14:21, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, and Ephesians 4:30. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the nature of spiritual warfare against indwelling sin, drawing from Romans 6, Galatians 2, and 1 John 5. He argues that the ultimate source of power for this…

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 Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:18, "Satan hindered us," to teach about the person and work of Satan. He establishes that Satan is a personal, powerful spirit actively opposing God's work…

In 'The Demoniac Boy, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Mark 9:14-27, drawing out 'secondary lessons' beyond the Christological focus of the first sermon. He vividly…

In "Four Ways that Prayer is Nurtured, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Revelation 12, Genesis 3:15, Matthew 16:18, and Ephesians 6:10-12 to demonstrate that prayer is nurtured by the…

In the second part of his sermon "No Escape from Tension/Conflict," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the third reason for inevitable conflict in the Christian life: the presence and activity of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on 'Major Principles of Living the Christian Life,' focusing on the second principle: 'There is no escape from tension and conflict in living the…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 8:18 and the parable of the sower (Luke 8:4-15), focusing on the duty of careful hearing during a sermon. He argues that the insidious influence of indwelling sin and the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert Martin concludes a series on the Book of Revelation, focusing on the seventh dominant theme: the invisible warfare between God and the devil behind all visible events in…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:6-11, urging believers to live in light of Christ's sudden return. He contrasts spiritual 'sleep' (insensitivity to spiritual reality, past sin…

In 'Armed for Battle,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, urging believers to live in light of Christ's sudden return. He argues that Christians must not 'sleep' or be 'drunk'…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 19:1-4, examining Elijah's dramatic retreat and despondency after his triumph on Mount Carmel. Martin argues that Elijah's spiritual low point…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:28-29 and Matthew 17:19-21, addressing the disciples' failure to cast out a demon. He argues that their impotence stemmed from 'little faith' manifesting as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:38-40, focusing on John's spontaneous confession of forbidding an exorcist who was not 'with us' and Jesus's subsequent correction. Martin draws out two key…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:9-13, focusing on the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness and its implications for believers' experience of temptation. He establishes a twofold…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42, focusing on Jesus's instruction to his sleeping disciples in Gethsemane: "Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Mark 1:21-28, focusing on three applications derived from Christ's authoritative teaching and demon expulsion in the Capernaum synagogue. First, he demonstrates…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 5:1-20, focusing on the wretched condition of the Gerasene demoniac described in verses 1-5. He argues that this man's state reveals the true nature and…

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 Martin expounds three requests for prayer from the Apostle Paul in Romans 15:30-32, Ephesians 6:18-20, and 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2. He uses these passages to stir up the congregation to frequent…

Pastor Martin introduces the second major principle of Christian living: there is no escape from tension and conflict in this life. He refutes the idea that Christians can attain a level of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the second major principle of Christian living: the inescapable tension and conflict believers face due to the 'presence and pressure of this world system.'…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the crucial question of how believers are to deal with the devil, building on the second principle of Christian living: there is…

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 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. He illustrates how Satan seeks to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 2:7, focusing on the promise to 'him that overcometh' and the source of overcoming power. He argues that true overcoming, essential for salvation, stems…

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…

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…

In "The Syrophoenician Woman, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28, detailing Christ's encounter with a desperate Syrophoenician woman seeking healing for her…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 11:23, "He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth," setting it within the context of Christ casting out a demon and the…

In "No Escape from Tension/Conflict #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Acts 14:22, Galatians 5:16-17, and Hebrews 12:3-4, asserting that the Christian life is inherently marked by tension and…

In the third sermon of his 'No Escape from Tension/Conflict' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:23-25 and 1 John 3:1-3a, arguing that the reality of being 'saved in hope' is a fourth…

In "Pastoral Intercessory Prayer, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his unit on the pastor as intercessor, addressing the hindrances to consistent and effective ministerial prayer. He…

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 "Changes Produced in us by The Holy Spirit," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 and Romans 8:18-23, arguing that the Holy Spirit's indwelling creates holy longings for future…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of the Book of Revelation, focusing on the second and third visions (chapters 4-21:8). He details the spiritual warfare behind earthly persecutions, identifying…

In "During the Sermon, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, Galatians 5:16-17, and Romans 7:21-23, emphasizing the command to "take heed how you hear." He argues that the insidious…

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 delivers the third installment of a sermon series on saving faith and conformity to Christ, focusing on the proposition that true conversion involves a radical break with the…

Pastor Martin preaches on "How to Deal with Remaining Sin," building on Romans 6-8 and Hebrews 12. He outlines five directives for believers: keep hearts furnished with gospel motives, maintain a…

In "Preaching in Relationship to the Congregation, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his discussion on the mutual empathetic involvement between preacher and people. He outlines two key…

Pastor Martin introduces the third major principle of Christian living: 'There is no area of passivity.' He argues that living the Christian life requires the conscious engagement of all faculties of…

In "During the Sermon, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, urging believers to "take heed how you hear" during the preaching of God's Word. He establishes that the insidious…

In "Longing for His Return, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Romans 8:18-25 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, arguing that true believers in a healthy spiritual state eagerly await Christ's…

In "What He Will Do with the Devil, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 20:1-10, Matthew 25:41, and 2 Peter 2:4, detailing the certain judgment and banishment of the devil and his…

Pastor Martin expounds Revelation 2:7 and 1 John 5:4-5, arguing that overcoming sin, the world, and the devil is achieved solely through biblical faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. He…

In this fifth and final sermon on John 13:1-17, Pastor Albert N. Martin presents two 'final gleanings' from the passage. First, he refutes the teaching that one can accept Jesus as Savior without…

In this sermon on "Worldliness," Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical definitions of "world" (cosmos and aion) as presented in passages like 1 John 2:15-17 and Ephesians 2:1-3. He argues that the…

In "The Biblical Training of Our Children, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4, arguing that the primary responsibility for the godly training of children rests squarely on…

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on 2 Chronicles 20, focusing on verses 25-30, which describe the aftermath of God's miraculous deliverance of Judah. He expounds on the 'sequel to the…

In the second part of his sermon on the practical effects of hope, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Ephesians 4:1-4, and 1 Peter 3:13-15. He argues that…

In the final sermon of a 14-part series on forgiveness, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 18:15 and Luke 17:3, offering concluding counsels for believers when they are the offended party. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the first part of his sermon on "Gospel Holiness: Elements," expounds Hebrews 12:14, arguing that holiness is an essential element of true salvation, without which no one…

In "The Temptation of Jesus, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:9-13, focusing on Christ's temptation in the wilderness. He argues that this passage proclaims the depths of Christ's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:33-37, the conclusion of the Olivet Discourse, focusing on the revealed duties of believers in light of Christ's unrevealed return. He emphasizes the general…

In 'The Goal of Our Warfare with Sin,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 2 Corinthians 7:1, Colossians 3:5, 1 John 2:1-3, and Matthew 23:25-26, arguing that true conversion initiates a lifelong…