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Using the Methods of God, Part 2
Ephesians 1 & 2 Acts 19:8-9

Pastor Martin continues his series on 'Using the Methods of God,' focusing on the third aspect of God's method for establishing His church: the careful organization of converts into functioning…

Strengthening The Established Churches

In "Strengthening The Established Churches," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the apostolic pattern for church planting and strengthening, drawing primarily from the book of Acts and the New…

In Sending Forth Church Planters

This sermon is the fifth in a series on Trinity Baptist Church's manifesto, focusing on the theology and practice of ministerial recognition, specialized training, and ordination, with particular…

Birth of the Thessalonian Church

Pastor Martin begins a series on 1 Thessalonians by examining the birth of the Thessalonian church in Acts 17:1-10. He details Paul's evangelistic strategy, the city's context, and the opposition…

Paul, Silas and Timothy

Pastor Martin begins a series on 1 Thessalonians by reviewing the birth of the Thessalonian church from Acts 17, emphasizing the sovereign providence of God, the centrality of the Word in evangelism…

Albert Martin Interview of Achille Blaize
Acts 14:27-28

This sermon is an interview with Pastor Achille Blaize, focusing on his personal testimony, the founding of Grace Baptist Church in East London, and his family life. Pastor Blaize recounts his…

Introduction / Proclamation of the Gospel
Ephesians 1 & 2 Ephesians 1

Pastor Martin begins a new series on Ephesians by providing an extensive introduction to the book, its unique characteristics, and the historical context of the Ephesian church. He details the city…

Message of God Through Man of God
Ephesians 1 & 2 Acts 20:17-35

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 20:17-35, arguing that the effectiveness of God's message is directly related to the character of the messenger. He identifies two core aspects of a 'man of…

Using the Methods of God, Part 1
Ephesians 1 & 2 Acts 18:19-20:31

In "Using the Methods of God, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Acts 18-20, detailing the methods Paul employed to establish the church in Ephesus. He argues that God's grace works through…

Establishing Churches

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 16:13-20 and 18:15-20, arguing for the centrality and indispensability of the church in God's saving purposes. He refutes the sentiment 'Jesus, yes; the church, no' by…

Missionary Commissioning Service for Arif Khan
John 20:19-23

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a missionary commissioning service for Arif Khan, grounding the unusual nature of the service in John 20:19-23, where the resurrected Christ commissioned his…

Guidelines for Inter-Church Cooperation, Part 1

In "Guidelines for Inter-Church Cooperation, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues an extended series on Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, focusing on the biblical principles governing…

Guidelines for Inter-Church Cooperation, Part 3

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, focusing on 'Guidelines for Inter-Church Cooperation, Part 3.' He expounds on seven groupings of New…

Guidelines for Selecting Missionaries, Part 1

In "Guidelines for Selecting Missionaries, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical principles for identifying and sending missionaries, primarily drawing from the book of Acts and…

Guidelines for Selecting Missionaries, Part 3

In "Guidelines for Selecting Missionaries, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, focusing on the selection of missionaries. Drawing…

Companionship in Missions

In 'Companionship in Missions,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical pattern of teamwork in missionary endeavors, drawing primarily from the Gospels and the book of Acts. He argues that…

The Missionary and his Sending Church, Part 1

In 'The Missionary and his Sending Church, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical relationship between missionaries and their sending churches, as well as the churches they plant…

The Missionary and his Sending Church, Part 2

In "The Missionary and his Sending Church, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin reviews Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, articulated in seven categories, focusing on the relationship between…

Principles of Strategy and Methodology, Part 1

In "Principles of Strategy and Methodology, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical scope of missionary vision and the initial strategic principles guiding the early church's…

Principles of Strategy and Methodology, Part 3

In "Principles of Strategy and Methodology, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, focusing on two final elements of biblical methodology…

Missionary Commissioning Service for Arif Khan

In this commissioning service for Arif Khan, Pastor Martin expounds Psalm 67 and John 20:19-23 to establish the biblical warrant for a church-based missionary sending. He details the history of…

Missionary Commissioning Service for Steve Hofmaier

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a charge to Steve Hofmaier and the Trinity Baptist Church congregation during Hofmaier's missionary commissioning service for the Philippines. Martin expounds on the…

After a Building Program: Challenges

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the challenges facing Trinity Baptist Church after completing the first phase of their building program, drawing primarily from the book of Acts and Matthew 5. He…

Setting the Conference in a Biblical Framework
Deacons / Deaconate Acts 14:21-23

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…

Our Authority for Engaging in Missionary Activity

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical authorization and warrant for a local church, specifically Trinity Baptist Church, to undertake and oversee missionary endeavors. He systematically…

The Biblical Importance of Oversight

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…

Definition and Demonstration

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fourth tenet of his church's manifesto: that their life and ministry will unquestionably confirm the unique place assigned to the church in the saving purposes…

Introduction; the Tasks of Missionaries, Part 1

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a six-part series on Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, emphasizing that it is rooted in the absolute sufficiency of Scripture, not human traditions or new…

The Tasks of Missionaries, Part 2

In "The Tasks of Missionaries, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, focusing on the essential tasks of missionary endeavor as…

Principles of Strategy and Methodology, Part 2

Pastor Martin continues his series on Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, focusing on the essential elements of biblical strategy and methodology. Expounding Acts 16:1-15, he highlights the…

72a) Cultivating Inter-Church Relationships #1

Pastor Martin begins a series on cultivating inter-church relationships, defining 'inter-church communion' as how independent, autonomous churches relate under Christ's Lordship. He lays two…

In the Saving Purposes of God

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fourth tenet of his church's manifesto: 'We are determined that our life and ministry will unquestionably confirm the unique place assigned to…

In Evangelism and Missions

Martin argues that Trinity Baptist Church's commitment to a Christ-centered, church-based theology of evangelism and missions is a concrete manifestation of their conviction that God has assigned the…

Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation (6)

In the sixth sermon of his series "Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 10:12-15, 1 Peter 2:9, and 1 Peter 3:15, outlining the God-sanctioned means for the…

Providential Opportunity, Proper Recognition

Pastor Martin concludes his series on the biblical call to the pastoral office by expounding on the fourth essential element: a providential opportunity and proper ecclesiastical recognition for a…

In Sending Church Planters

Pastor Martin continues his 'Manifesto of Trinity Baptist Church' series, focusing on the church's unique place in God's saving purposes, specifically regarding ministerial recognition, specialized…

In Evangelism / Missions

Pastor Martin continues his 'Manifesto of Trinity Baptist Church' series, focusing on the fourth tenet: the church's unique place in God's saving purposes. He expounds on Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians…

The Gospel Comes to Philippi
Philippians Acts 16:6-40

Pastor Martin begins an exposition of Philippians by first establishing the historical context of the letter, drawing from Acts 16. He explains how Paul's intimate relationship with the Philippian…

“I Saw The LORD”

Pastor Martin preaches from Isaiah 6:1-13, focusing on the foundational truths God revealed about Himself to the prophet Isaiah at his call. He argues that Isaiah's vision of God's absolute…

Establishing Neighborhood Bible Studies
Acts 1:8

Pastor Martin outlines a vision for establishing evangelistic, home-based Bible studies in communities where Trinity Baptist Church members reside, drawing on Acts 1:8 for the church's mission to…

Jesus' Answer to the Disciples' Impotence
Gospel of Mark Mark 9:28-29

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:28-29 and Matthew 17:19-21, addressing the disciples' failure to cast out a demon. He argues that their impotence stemmed from 'little faith' manifesting as…

73a) Cultivating Inter-Church Relationships #2

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical duty of cultivating inter-church communion, drawing extensively from the book of Acts and various New Testament epistles (Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians…

His Knees, Part 1

In "His Knees, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 95 and various New Testament passages to describe the distinguishing traits of a man of God, focusing on the spiritual posture of his…

Setting

Pastor Martin expounds Joshua 7, using the New Testament principle from 1 Corinthians 5:7, "A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump," to illustrate the devastating impact of individual sin on the…

Responsibilities to the World, Part 2

In "Responsibilities to the World, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on church membership, focusing on the church's outward responsibilities to the unbelieving world. He expounds…

Lessons About Life of Obedience and Giving
Elijah 1 Kings 17:8-16

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 17:8-16, drawing lessons about the life of obedience and giving from Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. He argues that true obedience is immediate…

Satan Hindered Us

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:18, "Satan hindered us," to teach about the person and work of Satan. He establishes that Satan is a personal, powerful spirit actively opposing God's work…

Anatomy of a Man of God: His Knees #1

In "Anatomy of a Man of God: His Knees #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 95 and Ephesians 1, arguing that the distinguishing trait of a man of God is continually bowed and increasingly…