
Al Martin
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The Truth
4.7K04:32MAT 7:21MAT 25:41ROM 8:13GAL 2:20This sermon emphasizes the urgency of true repentance and saving faith, challenging listeners to fully surrender to God's will and allow the cross to disrupt their self-centered lives. It warns against mere lip service to God and calls for genuine transformation through obedience to the Father's will, as evidenced by a life that reflects Christ's lordship.
Puritan Evangelism
4.0K1:20:28GEN 1:1ISA 59:2MAT 6:33JHN 3:16ROM 3:241CO 3:132TI 3:16In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing his personal journey into ministry and the importance of preaching the word of God. He then quotes J.I. Packer and Thomas Manton to emphasize the true essence of the gospel, which involves repentance, faith, reconciliation with God, and the promise of eternal happiness for believers. The speaker highlights the symmetry and doctrinal depth of Puritan evangelism, contrasting it with the shortcomings of modern evangelism. He emphasizes the need for a scriptural and theological approach to preaching, clearly defining concepts such as sin and its consequences.
Warning to Professing Christians
3.4K1:03:26MAT 6:33MAT 7:13MAT 7:19MAT 7:21MRK 8:38In this sermon, the speaker focuses on a signpost from Matthew's gospel that serves as a guide to the Celestial City. The signpost is comprised of two parts: a sobering prophecy and a simple contrast. The sobering prophecy states that not everyone who professes attachment to Jesus will enter the kingdom of heaven. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding that a profession of faith is necessary for true and saving religion, but it is not enough on its own. The sermon encourages listeners to examine their own hearts and ensure that their faith is genuine and accompanied by a life of obedience to Christ's words.
Christ's Call for Sinners
3.4K1:02:55SinnersLUK 5:27In this sermon, the preacher expresses his desire to serve God and acknowledges the mercy and salvation he has received. He specifically addresses young people, emphasizing the importance of true faith and repentance. The preacher urges the congregation to reflect on their personal experiences of coming to understand their sinful nature and their need for God's forgiveness. He highlights various ways in which individuals may have encountered the gospel message, such as through Christian upbringing, exposure to biblical knowledge, or through unexpected circumstances. The preacher concludes by emphasizing the power of the gospel and the necessity of genuine transformation in the lives of believers.
Jesus - the Only Way to God?
3.0K1:08:30MAT 6:33JHN 14:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of Jesus Christ as the Savior for all mankind. He describes Jesus as the perfect solution to every sinner's need. The preacher urges listeners to embrace Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life, and to have a daily relationship with Him. He warns that those who do not accept Jesus as their way to God will be judged in the last day. The sermon also highlights the sobering conclusion drawn by Jesus Himself from His own claims.
The Great Day of Their Wrath
2.8K1:06:56MAT 3:7MAT 3:9JHN 3:36JHN 14:6ROM 5:9EPH 4:11EPH 5:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the impending day of wrath. He explains that every person is naturally liable to this coming wrath. However, the preacher emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the only one who can deliver us from this wrath. He urges the listeners to repent and believe in order to be saved from the fury of the coming wrath. The preacher also highlights the seriousness of sin and the madness of ignoring the signposts that point towards heaven and forgiveness.
The Way of Forgiveness of Sins
2.5K54:29MAT 28:19JHN 14:6ACT 13:16ROM 3:22In this sermon, the speaker begins by addressing the audience, particularly the children and young people, emphasizing the importance of following the directions of the signpost to the celestial city. He compares the obsession with idols like Michael Jordan to the fleeting nature of wealth and fame, highlighting the ultimate importance of standing before the signpost and taking its directions. The speaker's second purpose is to equip the audience to communicate the gospel to others, providing them with a working knowledge of relevant texts. The sermon concludes with a focus on the central blessing of the gospel, which is forgiveness of sins, as demonstrated by the redemptive work of God throughout human history.