Worldliness

In 'What is the Straightened Way? Part 9,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:13-14, Galatians 1:3-4, 1 John 5:4-5, and Galatians 6:14, demonstrating the power by which true believers…

In 'Difficulties to Endure Along the Narrow Way, #3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, Romans 12:1-2, and 1 John 2:15-17, defining 'the world' as an ungodly, devil-controlled system…

In "Lay Not Up Treasures on Earth, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:19-24, initiating a two-part series on worldliness. He defines 'treasures' as anything selfishly accumulated and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 6:19-24, focusing on Christ's command to "Lay not up treasures on earth, but lay up treasures in heaven." He presents two main reasons for…

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 "Entering By the Narrow Gate, Part 6," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:13-14, arguing that entering the narrow gate of biblical conversion necessitates a radical repudiation of the…

In 'Entering By the Narrow Gate, Part 7,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, arguing that entering the narrow gate of biblical conversion necessitates a radical repudiation of the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "Entering By the Narrow Gate," focusing on Matthew 7:13-14, 1 John 2:15-17, and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. He argues that true conversion requires a…

Pastor Martin expounds John 17:14-18, Romans 12:2, and 1 John 2:15-17 to describe the Christian's paradoxical relationship to the world. He first details the world's fallen state, emphasizing its…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 12:2a, 1 Peter 1:13-16, and Philippians 2:14-16 to define the Christian's role in a wicked generation. Negatively, believers must not allow the world's…

In "The Thorny Ground Hearer, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:18-19, the parable of the sower's thorny ground, paralleled in Matthew 13 and Luke 8. He argues that this soil…

In "Beware of Modern Herodians," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:15, where Jesus warns His disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod. Martin identifies the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 17, particularly verses 14-18, to delineate the paradoxical relationship of the Christian to the world. He first describes the world as under Satan's control, an…

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.'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on a biblical perspective for the new year, contrasting it with worldly views. He expounds on Proverbs 27:1 and James 4:13-15, emphasizing three certainties…

In 'The Thorny Ground Hearer, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of the Parable of the Soils (Mark 4:7, 18-19), focusing on the 'thorny ground hearer.' He argues that this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 24:12-13, warning that in an age of abounding lawlessness, the love of many will grow cold, necessitating that believers properly protect their love for…

In this fifth installment of his 'Vision for These Days' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the watchman motif in Scripture, particularly from Ezekiel 3 and Acts 20, arguing that a vital…

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 'Reasons to Take up This Study, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the necessity of self-examination, building on the question 'Are you for real?' He argues that…

In "Facing the Year with the Mind of a Christian," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds James 4:13-17, rebuking worldly speech that presumes upon the future without acknowledging God's sovereignty. He…

Pastor Martin delivers an application-focused sermon, building on his previous exposition of five New Testament passages concerning godly motherhood (1 Timothy 2:15, Titus 2:3-5, 1 Timothy 5:14, 2…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, speaking at a men's retreat, expounds on the Christian man's duty in a wicked generation, primarily drawing from Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:13-16, and Ephesians 4:17-24. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:1-10, focusing on verses 1-3, to describe the spiritual condition and activity of unregenerate humanity. He details how unbelievers walk 'according to the…

Pastor Martin delivers an exhortation on modest dress and prioritizing schedules, particularly in anticipation of warm weather. He expounds on Philippians 2:14-15, Ephesians 4:17-24, and Romans…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 13:22-30, focusing on Jesus' command to "Strive to enter in by the narrow door." He grounds this command in Christ's journey to Jerusalem for his atoning death…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds James 4:13-17, condemning an attitude of arrogant disregard for God, willful disregard for the facts of life, and profane disregard for anything but…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, urging hearers to enter the 'narrow gate' that leads to life. He identifies four 'pieces of baggage' that must be cast off for true conversion…

Pastor Martin delivers the eighth message in his series on Matthew 7:13-14, focusing on the narrow gate of radical biblical conversion and the narrow way of radical Christian discipleship. He…

In "Salt and Light, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:13-16, continuing his series on the Sermon on the Mount. He reviews the foundational truths that Christians are distinct from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, contrasting the narrow gate and way of true conversion with the wide gate and broad way of counterfeit conversion. He argues that true conversion is…

In "What is the Straightened Way? Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 8:15, and Hebrews 10:36-39, defining the 'straightened way' as the pattern of kingdom life lived by…

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 "Christian Liberty #01," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a new series by laying the foundational groundwork for understanding Christian liberty, arguing that it must be approached through the lens…

In "Christmas: 'To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate,'" Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the practical question of Christmas observance for Christians, breaking from his usual expository series. He lays…

Pastor Martin delivers the first part of a two-part sermon series, building on his morning exposition of Ephesians 6:1-3 and Proverbs 1:8-9 concerning children's duty to obey and honor parents. He…

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'life-out-of-death' principle, arguing it is essential to real Christianity, both in Christ's procurement of salvation and in the believer's appropriation of it. He…

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 "Your Family Life, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on biblically ordered, gospel-flavored family life, focusing on practical warnings for parents and children. He expounds on…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter by the narrow gate," to demonstrate the necessity, difficulty, and rarity of true conversion. He argues that genuine conversion requires a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate," arguing that true conversion is both difficult and rare. He systematically unpacks the Sermon on the Mount as a…

Martin expounds Ephesians 4:29 and 5:4 to define and condemn corrupt speech, specifically analyzing the Greek word 'sapros' (rotten, unfit for consumption) as the apostolic standard for all Christian…

In "The Baptism That Saves," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:20-22, addressing the challenging statement that "baptism now saves you." He argues that Peter uses the sign (baptism) to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:1-6, urging believers to arm themselves with the mind of Christ in the face of suffering. He argues that a powerful motivation to suffer rather than sin…

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 "The New Heavens and the New Earth Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Peter 3:8-15a, completing his sermon on the certainty of Christ's return and the ushering in of new heavens and a new…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 13:44-46, the parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price, to underscore the supreme worth of Christ and the salvation found in Him. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, specifically focusing on verse 10's prohibition against murmuring. He uses the wilderness generation of Israel as a negative example…

In 'The Nature of True Greatness,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:35-45, contrasting the world's concept of greatness with Christ's. He argues that true greatness and primacy in God's…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:11-21, focusing on Jesus' warning to His disciples to "beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod." Martin highlights the…

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 "Objections to Sexual Identity, Part 6," Pastor Martin continues his series on crucial issues facing God's people, specifically addressing male and female identity. He reviews previous arguments…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 'thorny ground' hearer from Matthew 13:7, 22, Mark 4:18-19, and Luke 8:14, the fourth message in his series on the Parable of the Soils. He argues that this…

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 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…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:10-12, the final Beatitude, "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." He argues…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:1-6, focusing on the Christian wife's duty of submission and, more extensively, her true beauty. He contrasts outward adornment with the 'hidden man of the…

In "What is the Straightened Way? Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:13-14, focusing on the "straightened way" that leads to life. He argues that this way is…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ecclesiastes 7:2, arguing that it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting because the former reminds us of our inevitable end and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 12:1-2, establishing a framework for a biblical perspective on singleness. He argues that prolonged singleness is an abnormality resulting from the Fall, yet…