Church Leadership

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, urging the Thessalonian believers to "know them that labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them…

Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the adult Sunday school class on the biblical principles that guide elders in selecting public ministry topics. He expounds passages like Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of 1 Timothy 3:2-7, focusing on the negative qualifications for elders and the crucial requirement of ruling one's household well. He details the need…

Pastor Alan Dunn, speaking at the Trinity Baptist Deacons Conference, expounds on the biblical framework for the ministry of deacons, rooting it in the heart of God, the revelation of Christ, and its…

This sermon, delivered at a deacon's conference by Chuck Davies, not Albert N. Martin, expounds on the paradoxical nature of the deacon's office as both a leader and a servant, drawing parallels to…

Pastor Steve Hartland, speaking at a Trinity Baptist Deacons Conference, expounds Mark 2:1-5, 12 to delineate seven principles of effective leadership for deacons. He uses the four men who brought…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 6:1-6 and 1 Timothy 3:8-13, focusing on the apostolic requirement for deacons to be 'full of the Spirit.' He defines this fullness as a pervasive, observable…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a sermon titled "Deacon: Divine Encouragements to Deacons," drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians 8, Acts 6, Matthew 25, and 1 Timothy 3. He addresses three groups…

In "Elder as a Shepherd, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the nature and function of the elder's office, focusing on the shepherd imagery. He establishes the centrality of…

In 'Elder as a Shepherd, Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a three-part series on the shepherd-sheep imagery, focusing on the responsibilities of the sheep to their shepherds. Expounding…

In the fourth sermon of his series "Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his "Manifesto of Trinity Baptist Church" by expounding on the necessity of maintaining…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 3:14-15, arguing that the church's identity as 'the house of God, the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth' necessitates meticulous…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the essential gifts for sanctified leadership, focusing on three components: spiritual courage, a spiritual disposition consistent with Christ-like rule, and…

In "Plurality of Elders: Preventive Counsels," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Corinthians 1-3, addressing the problem of division and party spirit within the Corinthian church. He argues that…

In the third part of his series "Reduction of Elders: What Might God be Saying?", Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:1-16 and 1 Thessalonians 5:14, arguing that the reduction in elders may…

In the fourth part of his series on the reduction of elders, Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:14 and Hebrews 3:12-13, urging the congregation to actively engage in mutual ministry. He…

In the fifth part of his series "Reduction of Elders: What Might God be Saying?", Pastor Albert N. Martin continues to explore the eighth suggestion from the congregation regarding the attrition in…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 1-4, addressing the problem of division within the Corinthian church due to idolatrous attachments to various ministers. He uses Paul's 'remedial…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:1-4, focusing on God's description of elders in His church. He begins by exploring Peter's unique self-identification as a 'fellow elder,' a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:1-4, defining the essential duties of elders as shepherding the flock of God. He outlines four core responsibilities: securing spiritual nourishment through…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:1-4, focusing on the disposition of godly elders. He argues that elders must shepherd and oversee the flock not out of compulsion, for shameful gain, or by…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:1-4, focusing on the promised reward for godly elders. He defines who will receive this reward (faithful Christian elders), when it will be given (at…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of 1 Peter 5:5, focusing on the command for younger believers to be subject to their elders. He first clarifies what submission does not mean…

In the third sermon of his series on 1 Peter 5:5a, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues to expound on the biblical meaning of submission for younger church members to their elders. He first reviews what…

In the fourth sermon on 'Younger Be Subject Unto the Elders,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:5a, focusing on the prerequisites for joyful submission to church elders. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Timothy 3:1, 1 Peter 5:2, and Jeremiah 20:9 to delineate the four indispensable elements of an ordinary, biblical call to the Christian ministry. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the biblical basis and rationale for the office of deacon, drawing primarily from Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:8-13, and Acts 6:1-7. He argues that deacons are…

In "Responsibilities One to Another, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on specific duties church members owe to one another, moving beyond general love and edification to address…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4 to answer the question, "Who should be in Christian ministry?" He argues that only those whom Christ has furnished…

In the fourth part of his series on Christian Ministry, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the third and fourth tasks of a shepherd: guiding the flock in its congregational life with wise, loving…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a series on church officers by emphasizing the tremendous importance of the subject, the sole authority of Scripture as a directive, and the specific nature of the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 5:17, Romans 12, and 1 Corinthians 12 to delineate the biblical duties of elders. He distinguishes between 'teaching-ruling elders' who labor in the Word…

Pastor Martin resumes his series on biblical church offices, focusing on the requirements for elders. Expounding 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9, he argues that churches must appoint only those who…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:9, detailing the requirements for elders in the New Testament church. He emphasizes that elders must be temperate…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical office of a deacon, primarily drawing from Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:8-13, and Acts 6:1-7. He defines the deaconate as a serving office, distinct…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 2:8-15, focusing on the conduct of women in the house of God. He argues that women are commanded to learn in quietness and all subjection, and are…

Pastor Martin expounds Hebrews 13:7, 17, and 24, asserting that a constituted rule exists in the visible church of Jesus Christ. He argues that this rule originates from the sovereign will and saving…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:7 and 17, asserting that Christ has constituted a visible rule in His church and that believers have a well-defined responsibility to obey and submit to…

In "Reasons Why We Ought to Obey, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:7 and 17, focusing on the biblical mandate for church members to obey and submit to their spiritual leaders. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Numbers 12, using the disaffection of Miriam and Aaron against Moses as a sobering example of God's displeasure towards rebellion against constituted rule. He argues that this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Numbers 16, detailing the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. He meticulously outlines the facts of the narrative, identifying the…

Pastor Martin preaches on the biblical qualifications for Christian ministry, drawing primarily from Matthew 9:35-38, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, and 2 Timothy 2:1-2. He argues that the quality of a church's…

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical standards for Christian ministry, drawing primarily from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, to answer the question: "How are such men made?" He argues that God uses three…

Pastor Martin addresses the vital issue of church government, specifically distinguishing between Congregationalism and rule by elder. He argues that while both acknowledge Christ's ultimate…

In "Review and Expansion," Pastor Albert N. Martin reviews and expands upon his previous sermon defining the essential differences between congregationalism and elder rule, drawing from texts like 1…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the precise nature and authority of congregational vote within a Reformed Baptist church governed by elders. He distinguishes…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on "Three Words of Admonition," following a previous sermon on consolation, using 2 Timothy 3:14-17 as a foundational text for the sufficiency of Scripture. He warns…

Pastor Martin sets the stage for a deacons' conference by establishing a biblical framework for the diaconate. He expounds Acts 14:21-23 and Titus 1:5 to demonstrate the apostolic priority given to…

This sermon, delivered by Pastor Chuck Volo at a deacon's conference, explores the profound significance of the office of deacon, arguing that it is not merely a human tradition but a divine…

Pastor Martin lays the Old Testament groundwork for the New Testament office of deacon, arguing that God's character, as revealed in the Mosaic Law, Psalms, Proverbs, and Prophets, demonstrates a…

Chuck Davies, Chairman of the Board of Deacons at Trinity Baptist Church, expounds Acts 6:1-7 and 1 Timothy 3:8-13 to define the roles and relationships of deacons within the New Testament church. He…

In 'Elder as a Shepherd, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical imagery of the shepherd to define the office and function of an elder, drawing primarily from Acts 20:28, 1 Peter…

This sermon serves as an introduction and commendation of Pastor Albert N. Martin, who is visiting Grace Community Church. The speaker highlights Martin's extensive ministry as pastor of Trinity…

In "The Older Women Training the Younger, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Titus 2 and related passages concerning biblical womanhood, specifically addressing the method…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 4:11-16 and 1 John 3:13-19, arguing that the church glorifies God through both the Spirit-empowered teaching ministry of biblically qualified pastors and the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fourth major affirmation of Trinity Baptist Church's manifesto: the unique place assigned to the church in God's saving purposes. He argues…

Pastor Martin expounds Isaiah 3:1-8, arguing that one of God's most severe judgments on His covenant people for their sin is to remove competent leaders and impose incompetent ones. He then applies…

In "Elders: Primary Tasks / Functions, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical role of elders as shepherds of God's flock, primarily drawing from Acts 20:28 and 1 Peter 5:1-2. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the primary tasks of elders, drawing from 1 Timothy 3:14-15, Colossians 2:1-7, and 1 Peter 5:2, among other passages. He argues that elders are called to shepherd…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 and 1 Timothy 3:14-15 to establish the biblical basis for the office of deacon. He argues that the Holy Spirit is equally concerned with the…