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Biblical Counseling

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Q and A / Discussion Session

In this Q&A session, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the role of subjective 'peace' in decision-making, arguing that it should be disregarded in matters of indifference where biblical principles…

Before the Session, Part 2

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…

During the Session, Part 2

Pastor Martin continues his series on biblical counseling, focusing on the crucial stages of assessing progress and determining dismissal. He emphasizes the need for honesty in the pastor-sheep…

During the Session, Part 3

In "During the Session, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on pastoral counseling by addressing the ethics involved in the counseling session. He expounds on biblical principles…

Presuppositions with Respect to Counsel Given

In "Presuppositions with Respect to Counsel Given," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on pastoral counseling, focusing on the presuppositional framework concerning the person being…

Exhortation: Admonish the Disorderly

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:14, focusing on the command to "admonish the disorderly." He establishes that this exhortation comes with the full authority of Christ, is directed…

During the Session, Part 1

In 'During the Session, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on pastoral counseling, focusing on 'treating the problems.' He emphasizes the crucial role of a true shepherd in…

Necessity and Relative Priority

Pastor Martin defines pastoral counseling as a personalized exercise of shepherding the flock, rooted in the biblical duties of elders to admonish and teach every individual for their spiritual…

Framework, Goals, Suggested Method

Pastor Albert N. Martin outlines the framework, goals, and suggested method for pastoral counseling, emphasizing its proper setting within the local church and the necessity of gospel-centered…

The Overarching Presupposition

Pastor Martin expounds on the overarching presuppositions for effective pastoral counseling, focusing on the primacy and sufficiency of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17), the reality and indispensability…

Before the Session, Part 1

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…

Adjustment and Communication
Premarital Counseling 1 Corinthians 13

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the second sermon in a pre-marriage counseling series, focusing on 'Adjustment and Communication' in marriage. He begins by defining marital adjustment as learning to…

Bibliography; Specific Recommendations (“P.S.”)

Pastor Martin offers specific book recommendations as a postscript to a previous sermon on Christian bibliography. He highlights David Broughton Knox's "Not by Bread Alone" as essential for equipping…

“Singleness”

In this sermon, Pastor Martin provides a bibliography of recommended books on singleness, marriage, and Christian ethics, aiming to equip listeners with resources for deeper study. He highlights…

Basic Assumptions

In "Basic Assumptions," Pastor Albert Martin lays the groundwork for a series on singleness by establishing two fundamental theological assumptions: the Father's concern and the Father's word…

Elijah Prays to Die
Elijah 1 Kings 19:1-8

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Kings 19:1-8, detailing Elijah's prayer to die after his triumph on Mount Carmel. He analyzes the prophet's prayer, identifying contributing factors like physical exhaustion…

Christian Ministry: What Are The Tasks? Part 3

In 'Christian Ministry: What Are The Tasks? Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 20:28, focusing on the second major task of pastoral ministry: constant care for the people of God. He first…

Eroded Scheduling

Pastor Martin delivers the fifth warning in his series on avoiding ministerial backsliding and burnout, cautioning pastors against allowing the perceived needs of their people to dictate the use of…

Response to Specific Sins, Part 2

Pastor Martin continues his series on brotherly love, focusing on how believers are to respond to specific sins within the church. Drawing primarily from Luke 17:1-4 and Matthew 18:21-35, he…

Practical Helps to Enhance our Pastoral Visitation (SS)
Acts 20:28

Pastor Martin expounds the biblical basis for pastoral visitation, drawing primarily from Acts 20:28, Hebrews 13:17, and the shepherd-sheep analogy in John 10:14 and Proverbs 27:23. He argues that…

Proverbs 15:4
Proverbs Proverbs 15:4

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 15:4, contrasting a gentle tongue with a perverse one. He emphasizes that while physical violence can break bones, a perverse tongue can break the human spirit, a far…

Introduction and Overview
Verbal Communication Genesis 1:26 - 3:19

Delivered as an adult Sunday school class at Trinity Baptist Church on January 8, 1984, this introductory overview establishes the biblical foundations for a forthcoming series on verbal…

Purpose of the Book
Proverbs Proverbs 1:2-6

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…

Common Mistakes/Misconceptions/Counsels
Forgiveness Ephesians 4:31-32

Pastor Martin continues his series on biblical forgiveness, focusing on common mistakes and misconceptions regarding mutual forgiveness among believers. He expounds on Ephesians 4:31-32 and…

The Righteous Use of the Tongue #1

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…

Wrong Reasons for Seeking Pastoral Office, Part 1

In "Wrong Reasons for Seeking Pastoral Office, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the biblical call to pastoral ministry, focusing on common false motivations. Drawing…

Proverbs 21:5
Proverbs Proverbs 21:5

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…

Reasons for Sending Epaphroditus
Philippians Phil. 2:26-28

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:25-30, detailing Paul's reasons for sending Epaphroditus back to the Philippians. He identifies two main categories: Epaphroditus's actual condition…

Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 1

In "Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses Christian parents on how to counsel their spiritually awakened children. He outlines the theological foundations…

Practical Considerations
Directives to Singles 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 7:25-35, offering 'practical considerations' for singleness. He first outlines the spiritual, cultural, diaconal, and evangelistic benefits of singleness…

Discipline of Children
Family Living Proverbs 22:15

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical doctrine of child discipline, drawing primarily from Proverbs and Ephesians 6. He argues that effective discipline is rooted in a proper understanding…

Conducting a Membership Interview

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a lecture from his Pastoral Theology course on 'Conducting a Membership Interview,' emphasizing its crucial role in maintaining the church's health and biblical…

Major Sins of the Tongue: Abusive Speech
Use of the Tongue Colossians 3:8

Pastor Martin examines abusive, harsh, and destructive speech as a major sin of the tongue, working through the Greek word families for railing (blasphemia), reviling (loidoria), and bitterness…