Wisdom

Pastor Mitch Lush, filling in for Pastor Albert N. Martin, expounds on the nature and importance of godly wisdom, primarily drawing from the book of Proverbs and the account of the selection of…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 1:10-19, warning against the enticements of evil companions. He dissects the proposition of sinners, which includes an invitation to comradeship and murder…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 1:20-33, focusing on 'The Call of Wisdom.' He identifies Wisdom as the pre-incarnate Christ, who preaches openly, earnestly, honestly, and clearly through…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 1:24-33, focusing on 'Wisdom's Frightening Prophecy.' He contrasts wisdom's initial gracious entreaties with her subsequent warnings of divine mockery…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:1-4, outlining the path to attaining true wisdom. He argues that this path involves three essential ingredients: constant and serious exposure to the words…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 2:1-9, detailing the path to true wisdom and its substance, source, and recipients. He argues that true wisdom consists of a right knowledge of and relationship to…

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…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:12-15, detailing how divine wisdom preserves believers from the influence of evil men. He describes evil men by their perverse speech, apostate way of…

In this fourteenth sermon on Proverbs, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:16-19, warning young men and women against the seductive dangers of immoral individuals, particularly the 'strange…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:20, "Walk in the way of good men and keep the paths of the righteous," defining 'good men' biblically as those justified by grace through faith in Christ…

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 3:1-2, urging believers to not only attain wisdom but to diligently retain it. He defines 'forgetfulness' in three ways, emphasizing the spiritual disinclination to…

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 Martin expounds Proverbs 6:6-11, urging listeners to learn diligence from the ant and avoid the destructive path of the sluggard. He emphasizes that true wisdom requires humility to learn from…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 10:5, emphasizing the necessity of timely labor. He contrasts the wise son who gathers in summer with the foolish son who sleeps during harvest, causing shame. Drawing…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 12:11, contrasting the diligent farmer who tills his land for future provision with the one who pursues 'vain' things and is void of understanding. He emphasizes that…

In this brief sermon on Proverbs 15:7, Pastor Martin emphasizes that true wisdom, which enables one to "disperse knowledge," is not innate but must be diligently acquired. He applies this principle…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 18:4, using the imagery of deep waters and flowing brooks to describe the wellspring of wisdom that should characterize a wise person's speech. He emphasizes that true…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 18:6-8, identifying the contentious person as a fool whose lips lead to strife and self-destruction. He argues that a tendency toward verbal battles in children is a…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 19:1, contrasting the poor man who walks in integrity, especially in his speech, with the 'fool' who is perverse in his lips. He clarifies that the 'fool' in Proverbs…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 21:5, contrasting the 'thoughts of the diligent' which lead to 'plenteousness' with the 'hasty' who 'hasteth only to want.' He argues that true diligence involves…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 23:9, "Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words," paralleling it with Jesus' command in Matthew 7:6, "Cast not thy pearls…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 24:26, which states, "He kisses the lips who gives the right answer." Martin highlights the beautiful imagery used by the writer of Proverbs to convey the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 24:30-34, a classic passage on the sluggard, paralleling the sluggard with a "man void of understanding." He describes the devastating, yet subtle…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 25:15, using the vivid imagery of a 'soft tongue breaking the bone' to illustrate the power of gentle persuasion over stubbornness. He argues that confronting…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 5, detailing Naaman's healing from leprosy as a profound demonstration of God's unrivaled sovereignty, unfathomable wisdom, and unbounded love. He argues that God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:8, focusing on the overflow of God's grace in imparting 'wisdom and prudence.' He defines wisdom as penetrating insight into divine realities and prudence…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:8-10, focusing on the 'mystery of His will' as the means by which God's abounding grace imparts saving wisdom and prudence. He meticulously defines…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:13-17, focusing on Jesus' response to the Pharisees and Herodians' question about paying tribute to Caesar. Martin dissects the question's…

In this brief segment, Pastor Albert N. Martin returns to Ephesians 5, specifically verses 15-24 and 33, which he had previously read. He emphasizes the call to believers to walk carefully, wisely…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 3:5-6, focusing on the command to 'lean not on your own understanding.' He defines 'understanding' as human comprehension unaided by God's Word and Spirit…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 21:23, emphasizing that guarding one's mouth and tongue is crucial for avoiding trouble and heartache in life. He uses vivid analogies of children avoiding danger—such…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 23:15-16, emphasizing that a father's greatest joy comes from his children possessing true wisdom, which is evidenced by their speech. He argues against the worldly…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 29:11, distinguishing between sinful and non-sinful anger. He argues that while a fool immediately expresses all his anger, a wise person holds it back and stills it…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 18th lesson of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Our Children," expounds on the book of Proverbs as a textbook for godly parental admonition. He focuses…

In "Before the Session, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his instruction on effective pastoral counseling, focusing on establishing a proper climate and diagnosing problems biblically. He…

Pastor Martin continues his series on pastoral counseling, focusing on the practical guidelines for ministers before and during a counseling session. He emphasizes the necessity of discerning the…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 1:7, asserting that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" and that "fools despise wisdom and instruction." He defines the fear of God as an affectionate…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 3:7-8, "Be not wise in thine own eyes, fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It will be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones." He focuses on the first…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 15:23, emphasizing the profound joy and fulfillment found in speaking a "word in due season." He argues that it is in one's best interest to cultivate the…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 15:26, highlighting the contrast between 'evil devices' and 'pleasant words.' He argues that 'evil devices' primarily refer to wicked intentions that manifest in…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 16:13, "Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh right." He clarifies that while this is a general principle, it is not universally…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 29:5, which warns against the dangers of flattery. He vividly illustrates flattery as spreading a net to trap someone for selfish gain, contrasting it…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:6, "Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine," in an open forum Sunday school session. He clarifies that this command applies to recalcitrant sinners who scoff at…

Pastor Martin begins a series on the life of Elisha by setting his ministry within the broader sweep of redemptive history, primarily expounding 1 Kings 19:15-18. He argues that Elisha's unique…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 22nd sermon of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," expounds on the book of Proverbs, particularly chapters 4-12, to highlight the critical…

In "The Righteous Use of the Tongue #3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his expository series on Proverbs, focusing on parental admonition regarding the tongue. Drawing heavily from Proverbs 19-27…

Pastor Martin begins a new series on 'Integrity/Uprightness,' defining these virtues and exploring their intimate relationship as presented in the book of Proverbs. He explains that integrity…

In this sermon on Proverbs 12:27, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the concept of diligence versus slothfulness. He focuses on the difficulty of precisely translating the Hebrew word 'roasteth' but…

In this extremely brief sermon, Pastor Martin introduces Proverbs 16:21, which states, "The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning." He immediately…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 16:28 and 17:9, highlighting the destructive nature of a 'whisperer' and one who 'harps on a matter.' He explains that while a transgression may exist, love…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 26:13-16, dissecting the character of the sluggard. He illustrates the sluggard's non-productivity through the metaphor of a door turning on its hinges, emphasizing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in his sermon "The Ruling Disposition of Heart," expounds on the internal spiritual qualities necessary for believers to be peacemakers within the household of God. Building…

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 reviews the ongoing sermon series on parenting, focusing on the second means of nurture: admonition. He defines admonition as authoritative parental verbal instruction, encompassing…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on godly parental admonition, focusing on the third major emphasis found in the book of Proverbs: teaching children to desire, welcome…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the book of Proverbs, particularly the 'my son' motif in chapters 1-6, to instruct parents on the crucial task of admonishing their children to recognize and avoid…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on 'The Righteous Use of the Tongue,' expounding Proverbs 12-18. He emphasizes that parents must diligently admonish their children concerning their…