
Alan Martin
- Sermons
- Bio
A Cure for Carnality - a Call to Be Steadfast - Part 1
3.7K00:00CarnalityHEB 3:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having the right spirit as a child of God. He references Apostle Paul's words in the Book of Romans, urging believers to never be lagging in spirit but to be fervent in serving the Lord. The preacher encourages those who may find themselves in a lukewarm or stagnant state of spiritual growth to humble themselves before God, confess their sins, and ask for a right heart. He also references the parable of the talents, highlighting the importance of being productive and faithful with the gifts and opportunities God has given us. The sermon concludes with a call for introspection and honesty, challenging individuals to evaluate how they prioritize their spiritual walk compared to other activities in their lives.
A Pure Heart
3.6K00:00HeartPRO 4:23MAT 5:17MAT 11:9JHN 15:4ROM 1:21HEB 2:1REV 3:4In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of guarding the Word of God and not letting society's ideas replace it. He refers to Romans chapter 1, where it is described how those who chose not to guard the Word of God had their thinking become futile and their hearts foolish. The speaker highlights that this happens because they did not fully receive the light they were given. The sermon also mentions Revelation chapter 3, where it is stated that those who have a pure heart and gracious speech will have the King as their friend. The speaker encourages the audience to abide in Christ and walk in the light to avoid stumbling in darkness.
Behold the Lamb
3.5K04:44PHP 2:8This sermon reflects on the humility, suffering, and meekness of Jesus Christ as He endured mockery, scorn, and physical abuse before His crucifixion. It emphasizes His quiet dignity, silent acceptance of God's will, and ultimate display of God's glory through His sacrifice. The focus is on understanding and embracing the nature of Christ, despising oneself, and living in His grace and power.
Gracious Speech
3.2K00:00SpeechROM 15:1JAS 1:26JAS 3:2JAS 3:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of the tongue and the impact our words can have. He shares a personal experience of how a small spark from his mouth caused fires that are still burning today. The speaker highlights the need for a change of heart in order to have a change of mouth, emphasizing the importance of speaking the truth in love. He references Romans 15 and James 1 and 3 to support his points and encourages the audience to seek wisdom and to use their words to build up and edify others.
Confessions of a Pharisee
2.7K00:00PharisaismHOS 4:9MAT 22:39LUK 10:25ROM 3:23ROM 11:322CO 3:7JAS 2:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the role of the tutor in delivering people from condemnation. He refers to Romans 11:32, which states that God has committed all men to disobedience so that he may show mercy to them. The preacher highlights the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge, which are beyond human understanding. He also discusses the ministry of the law, describing it as the ministry of condemnation and death. The sermon concludes with a discussion on the importance of loving one's neighbor and the judgment that awaits those who show no mercy.
A Cure for Carnality - a Call to Be Steadfast - Part 2
2.6K00:00CarnalityJOS 1:5JOS 1:18PSA 78:5PSA 78:32PSA 78:36EPH 6:10In this sermon, the primary mission of pastor teachers is emphasized, which is to prepare God's people for works of service and to build up the body of Christ. The speaker highlights the importance of maturity in faith and the key to achieving it, which is understanding and embracing God's love. The sermon also addresses the challenges of spiritual warfare and the need for a steadfast spirit in times of conflict. The speaker references the story of Joshua and the commands given to him by the Lord as an example of overcoming obstacles and entering into God's promises.
Hinderances to Beholding Him
2.5K00:00HinderancesPSA 27:8PRO 29:182CO 3:182CO 4:4GAL 5:22HEB 12:11PE 1:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision of Jesus in order to avoid perishing and living a purposeless life. The story of Mary and Martha in Luke chapter 10 is used as an example of how distractions and worldly concerns can hinder our vision of Christ. The preacher urges the audience to lay aside anything that belongs to the sinful nature and to run in the Spirit. The sermon also highlights the failure of the Israelites in the wilderness, despite being delivered from Egypt and experiencing God's provision, due to their aimless wandering and lack of vision.
Knowing the Cross of Christ
2.4K00:00Cross of ChristNew Covenant Greater Then the Old Covenant
2.3K00:00New CovenantEXO 34:29EZK 36:22JHN 15:3ROM 6:4EPH 5:26In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God accomplished His plan of salvation not through a judicial decree, but by sending His very life, the fullness of God, in the form of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus, the Spirit of the Father is poured out on believers, filling them and enabling them to bring glory to God through their good works. The preacher acknowledges that believers may still struggle with sinful desires, but under the leadership of Jesus, they can overcome these desires and live by the Spirit. By cooperating with God in the process of cutting away their old nature, believers can experience the glory that comes from being transformed by the Spirit. The preacher encourages believers to demonstrate God's holiness in their lives and to believe in the power of God, as demonstrated in the resurrection of Jesus.
Effectual Prayer
2.3K00:00Effectual PrayerACT 4:13ROM 12:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being serious and alert in our relationship with God. He warns that Satan will not bother with someone he is not threatened by, so we must be diligent in our pursuit of God. The speaker also highlights the significance of being transformed by the renewing of our minds and studying the words of Christ. He encourages consistency in our walk with God and warns against hypocrisy and double standards. The sermon references Acts chapter 4, where Peter and John's boldness and association with Jesus were evident to others.
Being Perfected in Love
2.3K00:00LoveTIT 2:3In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of perfecting love. He emphasizes that God demonstrates his love for us by loving us even when we were sinners. The speaker uses the example of Peter walking on water to illustrate how fear can hinder our understanding of God's love. He encourages listeners to be filled with the love of Christ and to allow that love to overflow in their lives. The sermon concludes with the reminder that as believers, we are called to love others as Jesus loved, even in the face of mistreatment.
Why God Waits
2.2K00:00Waiting On GodEZK 18:30MAT 6:33LUK 15:1JAS 4:7In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of submitting to God and resisting the devil. He emphasizes the need to draw near to God and allow Him to draw near to us. The preacher also highlights the significance of training children to submit to God's will and the role of discipline in turning them from the wrong path. He reminds the audience that God's rebuke is meant to bring about repentance and that God takes no pleasure in the downfall of the wicked. The sermon references passages from James and Mark to support these teachings.
Faith in the Risen Christ
2.2K00:00ResurrectionROM 6:1In this sermon, the preacher begins by reading from Romans 6 and Romans 10 in the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of not continuing in sin but instead humbling ourselves and drawing near to God to receive His grace. The preacher highlights that through the resurrection of Christ, we are no longer under sin and can live in the grace that God has given us. He also emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit in giving us victory over sin and the importance of seeking a close relationship with God through His Spirit.
Adorned With Fruit
2.2K00:00Fruitfulness2PE 1:16In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of gaining people's attention and winning them over through one's conduct rather than just words. The speaker refers to 1 Peter 3:1-2, which states that people are won over by observing the fruit of the Spirit being manifested in one's life. The Greek word used here implies being eyewitnesses to one's walk with God. The speaker also highlights the significance of having a well-ordered life, where one's speech, attitude, and reactions are guided by the Holy Spirit. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the impact of a godly life on others and the importance of manifesting the fruit of the Spirit.
Beware of Becoming Puffed Up
2.2K00:00PrideROM 8:4ROM 14:161TI 2:4In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking by the Spirit and not relying on our own carnal thinking. He highlights that when we walk by the Spirit, we fulfill the righteous requirement of the law, which is love. However, he warns against losing connection with Christ and relying solely on information from messengers or books. The preacher urges believers to preserve the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace, as lacking peace and unity can hinder our ability to see the Lord.
Living to Please God
2.2K00:00Pleasing GodMRK 4:21In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. He warns against engaging in activities that do not contribute to spiritual growth and urges listeners to prioritize their relationship with God. The speaker uses examples from Jesus' life to illustrate the need for continuous learning and growth in faith. He also highlights the significance of being disciplined and self-controlled in all aspects of life. The sermon concludes with a reminder that only those who live in a way that pleases God will enter the kingdom of heaven.
Burden to Walk in Victory
2.1K00:00Victorious LivingIn this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of testing leaders and holding them accountable to be examples to the flock. The speaker raises the question of where compromise begins and warns against straying from the truth of Scripture. The sermon highlights the freedom to choose that believers have been given by Christ and encourages walking in the Spirit to avoid fulfilling the lusts of the flesh. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the righteousness of walking in the ways of the Lord and the need for believers to live out their faith as a testimony to others.
Foundations, Fellowship and Fraternity
2.0K00:00FellowshipACT 2:42ROM 6:3ROM 6:10EPH 2:82TI 4:2In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God sending light to the world through His prophets and ultimately through His Son, Jesus Christ. However, despite the light being sent, many people rejected it because they loved their sinful ways. The preacher references Jonathan Edwards' famous sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," to emphasize the seriousness of God's wrath and the need for salvation. The sermon then focuses on Romans 6, highlighting the idea of being united with Christ in His death and the importance of understanding the significance of His sacrifice. The preacher also mentions the importance of the apostles' teaching, fellowship, and the breaking of bread in the early church.
Dynamic, Difference of Devotion
2.0K00:00Devotion2PE 1:5In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of diligently adding virtues to one's faith. He references 2nd Peter chapter 1, specifically focusing on verses 5-7. The qualities to be added include virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. The speaker encourages believers to possess these qualities in increasing measure, as they will prevent them from being unfruitful in their knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. The sermon also highlights the significance of serving the Lord faithfully and being fully devoted to Him, using examples of individuals who have made sacrifices for their faith.
Does God Love the World Outside of Jesus Christ?
1.9K00:00Love Of GodJHN 1:14ACT 17:29ROM 6:231CO 16:221TH 2:122TH 2:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of believing in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. He states that there is no salvation outside of Jesus Christ and that all men are required to repent and believe in Him. The preacher highlights that God's grace is found in Jesus Christ and that refusing to believe in Him leads to condemnation and judgment. He also mentions that there was a time when God overlooked ignorance about Him, but now He commands all men everywhere to repent.
Murmuring Against One Another
1.9K00:00MurmuringNUM 14:1NUM 14:27PSA 78:40ISA 63:10JAS 1:19JAS 1:26In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of controlling one's tongue and being slow to anger. He encourages listeners to be quick to hear and slow to speak, showing restraint and wisdom. The speaker acknowledges the struggle with anger and urges listeners to repent and despise themselves when they realize their own sinfulness. He reminds them of God's steadfast love and mercy, highlighting the need to extend the same grace to others and not hold their sins against them. The sermon emphasizes the ministry of reconciliation and the importance of not keeping a record of wrongs.
Reigning in Life - Part 1
1.9K00:00VictoryJHN 16:131CO 2:122TI 1:92TI 2:1In this sermon, the focal point is verse 17 of Romans, which talks about how much more those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and righteousness will reign in life through Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the present tense of "those who receive" and highlights the concept of being earthen vessels, representing our weakness. The sermon also emphasizes the idea that grace is not just undeserved favor, but a person, Jesus Christ. The speaker encourages the audience to receive the grace and mercy of God through accepting Jesus as the Son of God.
The True Grace of God
1.8K00:00Grace Of GodJHN 1:14In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of grace as described in Acts 4:33. He questions whether grace means that God is kind to people even when they are doing poorly, or if it refers to a life of righteousness and obedience. The speaker emphasizes the need to understand and experience the true grace of God, which transforms the way someone lives. He refers to Romans 5:20-21 and John 1:14-17 to further explain this grace. The sermon concludes with a reflection on the hymn "Amazing Grace" and the author John Newton.
Abounding Hope
1.8K00:00HopePSA 78:22PRO 13:12ROM 8:241TH 1:3HEB 6:11HEB 6:181PE 1:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of holding fast to hope in order to strengthen one's soul. He compares the value of a diamond to the value of a mature, consistent, and complete walk with God. The speaker also shares personal experiences of overcoming challenges and finding victory through God's power. He highlights the unchangeable nature of God's oath and His inability to lie as the foundation of our hope, serving as an anchor for our souls.
Do Not Think It Strange
1.8K00:00TrialsROM 5:1HEB 12:3In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being rooted and established in love and having the power of God within us. He refers to the passage in 2 Corinthians 4:7, where Paul talks about having the treasure of God's power in fragile human vessels. The preacher highlights the trials and challenges that believers face but assures that they will not be crushed, despairing, forsaken, or destroyed because of the power of God within them. He encourages the congregation to strive to be true disciples of Christ, living and looking like their teacher, and to have an atmosphere of God's presence for instruction, strengthening, and encouragement.