Watchfulness

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…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:28-37, the conclusion of the Olivet Discourse, focusing on the revealed duties of believers in light of Christ's certain but unrevealed return. He emphasizes…

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 this introductory sermon to Mark 13, Pastor Albert N. Martin lays the groundwork for understanding the Olivet Discourse. He highlights the chapter's unique length and interpretive difficulty…

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 'The Concealed Time of the Second Coming,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:28-37, focusing on the Olivet Discourse's conclusion regarding Christ's return. He meticulously distinguishes…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:32-37, focusing on the concealed time of Christ's second coming and the necessity of constant watchfulness. He meticulously distinguishes the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13, the Olivet Discourse, identifying its two main focuses: the destruction of Jerusalem and the second coming of Christ. He argues that the Lord's central…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces Mark 13, the Olivet Discourse, emphasizing its length, difficulty, and intensely pastoral nature. He expounds Mark 13:1-4, detailing the disciples' awe at the…

Pastor Martin expounds on Jesus' phrase "If ye then, being evil" from Matthew 7:11, dedicating two sermons to the doctrine of humanity's basic sinfulness. He argues that understanding this truth is…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the return of Jesus, focusing on the practical motivations derived from this doctrine. Expounding primarily on 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, with supporting…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 13:14, focusing on the negative injunction to 'make no provision for the flesh to fulfill its lusts.' He defines 'provision' as forethought and planning, and 'flesh' as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13, known as the Olivet Discourse, focusing on two crucial redemptive-historical events: the destruction of Jerusalem and the second coming of Christ. He argues…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 25:1-13, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, emphasizing the critical importance of watchful readiness for Christ's second coming. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42 and Hebrews 5:7-9, focusing on Jesus's three visits to his sleeping disciples in Gethsemane. He highlights Jesus's selfless concern for his disciples…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 3:12-14, issuing a solemn warning against apostasy and the 'evil heart of unbelief.' He emphasizes that while true believers will persevere, their…

Pastor Martin expounds Hebrews 3:12-14, issuing a solemn warning against apostasy. He defines apostasy as 'falling away from the living God,' which is ultimately rooted in 'an evil heart of…

Preached on the first Lord's Day in Trinity Baptist Church's new building, Pastor Martin expounds Deuteronomy 8 and other passages to warn the congregation of five primary dangers as they enter a new…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 3:12-14, focusing on the necessity of perseverance as evidence of true saving faith. He warns against apostasy, emphasizing that genuine participation in…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 3:12-14, focusing on the necessity of perseverance as evidence of true faith. He warns against apostasy and an 'evil heart of unbelief,' emphasizing that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the 'Bridled Tongue,' focusing on the indirect materials for constructing this spiritual bridle. Expounding passages like Ephesians 5:18-19, Colossians…

In "Reasons Why We Ought to Obey, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:17, focusing on the first reason given for obeying church leaders: "for they watch in behalf of your souls as…