Compassion

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 6:30-44, focusing on the prelude to the feeding of the five thousand (verses 30-34). He highlights the compassionate heart of Jesus, revealed in His patient…

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 12:15-21, focusing on Isaiah 42:1-4, to reveal Christ as the tender Preserver of His people. He uses the imagery of the 'bruised reed' and 'smoking flax' to illustrate…

In "Christian Benevolence," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 58:6-9, Proverbs 3:27-28, Galatians 6:6-10, and 1 John 3:16-18 to lay a biblical foundation for active Christian benevolence…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:1-8, continuing his series on Mary's anointing of Jesus. He draws three main applications: a correction concerning common sins (hasty…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:32-34, detailing Jesus' healing of the sick and casting out of demons in Capernaum after the Sabbath. He emphasizes the cultural context of the Sabbath's end…

In 'The Healing of the Leper,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:40-45, detailing Jesus' compassionate cleansing of a leper and the leper's subsequent disobedience. Martin uses the leper's…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 3:19b-35, focusing on the accusation of insanity leveled against Jesus by his friends and family. He argues that Jesus's consuming zeal for the Father's will and boundless…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 9:35-38, focusing on Jesus' arduous labors and deep compassion for the distressed and scattered multitudes. He highlights Jesus' sober assessment that 'the…

In "Lord of the Harvest," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 9:35-38, focusing on Jesus's arduous labors and deep compassion for the distressed and scattered multitudes. He presents Jesus's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:8, focusing on five graces that should mark the people of God in their relationships: like-mindedness, sympathy, brotherly affection, tender-heartedness…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Christian duty and privilege of hospitality to strangers, drawing primarily from Romans 12:13, Hebrews 13:1-2, and 1 Peter 4:9. He argues that hospitality is a…

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…

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…

In 'Elijah: The Man, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Elijah's character, drawing primarily from 1 Kings 17-21 and 2 Kings 1-2, with James 5:10-18 as a foundational text…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 6:30-44, detailing the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. He argues that this event is a convincing declaration of Christ's unique person as the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:1-10, detailing Jesus' miraculous feeding of the four thousand. He contrasts this miracle with the feeding of the five thousand in Mark 6, highlighting its…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the humanity of Christ by examining the fact, effects, and implications of Jesus's emotions, drawing from various Gospel accounts. He categorizes…

Pastor Martin expounds Jonah 4:6-11, detailing God's patient rebuke of Jonah's carnal anger and self-centeredness through the symbolic actions of the gourd, worm, and hot wind, coupled with probing…

In "The Disposition of Biblical Oversight, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the essential dispositions for effective pastoral ministry, focusing on tender compassion…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:14, focusing on the commands to 'encourage the fainthearted' and 'support the weak,' and 'be long-suffering toward all.' He defines the fainthearted…

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…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:14-27, detailing the sad prelude and specific manifestation of Jesus's grace and power in healing a demon-possessed boy. He highlights the disciples' failure…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 16:1-8, detailing the women's visit to the empty tomb and their encounter with an angel. He emphasizes that the empty tomb, not the resurrection itself, is the…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the disposition required for biblical oversight, focusing on three essential qualities: meekness with lowliness and gentleness, vulnerable compassion, and…

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…

In "Paul's Thank-you Note, Part 2," Pastor Martin expounds Philippians 4:14-17, continuing his study of Paul's gratitude to the Philippian church for their financial support. He highlights Paul's…

In 'Charge of Joshua, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Joshua 7:16-21, focusing on Joshua's gracious and compassionate charge to Achan after his sin is exposed. Martin highlights Joshua's…

Pastor Martin expounds on John 1:1-18, arguing that the glory of Christ is his ministry, which is characterized by both gospel proclamation and benevolent works. He then applies this truth to the…

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…

In 'The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-Law,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:29-31, highlighting the accessibility, compassion, condescension, and gracious omnipotence of Jesus Christ. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Acts 20:17-27, presenting the Apostle Paul as a model gospel preacher. He first examines Paul's self-conscious identity as a bond-slave of Jesus Christ, which freed him from…

In "His Backbone, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the spiritual anatomy of a man of God, focusing on the indispensable characteristics of his hands. Drawing from various Old…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 4:1-7, detailing Elisha's miracle of the widow's pot of oil. He first establishes the historical context of Elisha's ministry, highlighting God's tender care…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 3:1-6, detailing Jesus' healing of a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, which intensifies the opposition from the scribes and Pharisees. Martin highlights…

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'disposition of biblical oversight,' the essential qualities of character required for effective pastoral ministry, drawing primarily from the example of Jesus Christ…

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 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…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 2:19-22, detailing Elisha's miracle of healing the brackish waters of Jericho. He argues that this miracle served to validate Elisha as Jehovah's prophet…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 7:31-37, detailing Jesus' healing of a deaf and dumb man. He argues that this miracle serves as a convincing validation of Jesus' identity as the Messiah, a…

In 'The Woman of Proverbs 31 (#2),' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Proverbs 31:10-31, detailing seven dominant virtues of the praiseworthy wife, mother, and homemaker. He…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on Jesus' teaching and actions regarding works of mercy on the Sabbath. He expounds on various Gospel accounts…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9, focusing on the 'feminine' characteristics of a true minister, specifically the gentleness and tender affection of a nursing mother for her own…

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 Martin begins a series on Elijah by focusing on 'Elijah, the Man,' drawing primarily from 1 Kings 17-19 and James 5:10-18. He argues that James presents Elijah not as an extraordinary prophet…

The third assertion about God in the Here We Stand series: that He is the God of infinite goodness. After surveying Old and New Testament assertions of God's goodness and offering a working…

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…

Pastor Martin delivers the second part of his sermon on 'The Preacher's Emotional Condition,' establishing the biblical duty to cultivate, control, and appropriately express emotions. He expounds…

Pastor Martin provides specific guidelines for conducting funerals, emphasizing the pastor's immediate ministry to the bereaved and practical steps for planning and leading services. He draws on…

In "The Gospel He Preached," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 20:17-35, focusing on the Apostle Paul as a model gospel preacher. Martin details Paul's self-conscious identity as a bond-slave of…

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…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the recipients and goals of biblical excommunication, primarily drawing from Matthew 18:15-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14, and 1 Corinthians 5. He defines the proper…

In "A Sequel to the Call of Levi," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:13-17, detailing Jesus's feast with publicans and sinners and his response to the Pharisees' accusatory questions. Martin…

In "The Introduction to the Two Miracles," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 5:21-24, setting the stage for Jesus' healing of Jairus' daughter and the woman with an issue of blood. He highlights…

Pastor Martin, in the fourth sermon of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," expounds Colossians 3:21 and Ephesians 6:4, arguing that Christian parents are called to…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 John 3:14-19 and Matthew 25:31-46, addressing how brotherly love responds to the tangible material needs of the saints. He argues that love for the brethren is evidence of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:1-5, focusing on the prohibition against sinful criticism. He argues that such judgment incurs God's judgment, sets the standard for…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin begins an exposition on the 'Anatomy of a Man of God,' focusing on the spiritual dimensions of the head and eyes. He expounds on 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 2 Timothy…