Christian Liberty

In "The Narratives and Names of Christmas," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 1:18-25, focusing on the historical narrative of Jesus' birth and the profound theological realities embedded…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the second sermon in a series on Christian liberty, focusing on a broad biblical and theological statement of the doctrine. Using the Westminster Confession of Faith…

In the fourth sermon of a series on Christian Liberty, Pastor Albert N. Martin distinguishes between the essence of liberty (an inward spiritual reality) and its exercise (an outward expression in…

In "Directives to the Stronger Brother, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Romans 14-15 and 1 Corinthians 8 & 10, laying out practical guidelines for exercising Christian liberty…

In 'Directives to the Stronger Brother, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Christian liberty, focusing on the responsibilities of the 'stronger brother' towards the 'weaker…

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 the fourth sermon of his 'Christian Liberty' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Galatians 3-5, arguing that true Christian liberty is fundamentally freedom from the Mosaic Law Covenant and…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds Luke 1:74-75, arguing that the ultimate goal of Christian liberty is not self-indulgence but wholehearted service and worship of God. He contrasts the world's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Galatians 5:13, "For you, brethren, were called for freedom; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another." He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:16, 'As free, and not using your freedom for a covering of wickedness, but as slaves of God,' contrasting it with Galatians 5:13. He establishes the dual…

In 'Christian Liberty #12,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-15:7, addressing the proper understanding and exercise of Christian liberty concerning non-moral issues like food, special…

In 'Christian Liberty #13,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8-9, meticulously defining the 'weak' and 'strong' believer not by their overall spiritual state, but by their…

In 'Christian Liberty #16,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-13, continuing his series on Christian liberty. He outlines four apostolic directives for maintaining unity amidst differing…

In "Christian Liberty #17," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on Christian liberty by expounding Romans 14:1-4, 14, 22-23, focusing on apostolic counsels to the weak in faith. He defines…

In "Christian Liberty #18," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:13-23, focusing on apostolic directives to the strong believer regarding Christian liberty. He establishes love as the…

In 'Christian Liberty #19,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:13-21, continuing his series on Christian liberty. He defines true freedom as the desire and ability to do what one ought…

In 'Christian Liberty #20,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 15:1-3, presenting it as the 'crowning directive' to the strong in faith. He argues that the strong are under a solemn, God-imposed…

In "Christian Liberty #21," Pastor Martin concludes his series by addressing two questions related to the doctrine of Christian liberty, primarily expounding 1 Corinthians 9-10 and Romans 14-15. He…

In this Adult Sunday School message, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the question, "Is Christmas for the Christian?" by expounding Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8-10. He argues that Christmas falls…

In this Adult Sunday School message, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the question, "Is Christmas for the Christian?" by expounding principles of Christian liberty from Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians…

Entering the 'period of explanation and confirmation' (the Epistles), Pastor Martin expounds Romans 14:9 as one of the clearest New Testament assertions of Christ's present kingship. He shows Paul…

In "The Persecuted Church, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:3, urging believers to remember and minister to persecuted Christians worldwide. He argues that obedience to this…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 8:11-12 and Romans 14:13-15, arguing that the truth of Christ's atoning death for believers must radically influence how they treat one another. He demonstrates…

Addressing the philosophy of sensualism that permeates the mass media, Pastor Martin shows from Scripture that sensual pleasure was never meant to be the basis of blessedness, that sin enters when…

Pastor Martin completes his treatment of the corporate implications of Christ's prophetic office by warning against the opposite error from undervaluing the ministry: idolizing the ministers…

Pastor Martin reviews the necessity and timing of private devotional disciplines, then addresses the question of whether these times should have a general plan or structure. He argues affirmatively…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a 'gentle pastoral reminder' to the members of Trinity Baptist Church regarding their membership commitments. Drawing from 1 Timothy 3:4-5 and Luke…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the nature, limits, and spirit of authority for church officers, drawing heavily from the New Testament, particularly Hebrews 13:17, 1 Corinthians 7, and Matthew…