Devotional Life

Pastor Martin expounds on the necessity of structured devotional life, drawing primarily from Psalm 27:8, Psalm 119, and Matthew 6:6. He argues that humans, as image-bearers of an orderly God…

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 "A Memorial to Mary," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:1-8, focusing on Mary of Bethany's anointing of Jesus. He contrasts Mary's selfless devotion with the indignation of…

Pastor Martin dedicates this Sunday school session to recommending and reviewing books across five categories: Devotional, Biography and History, Christian Witness, Family and the Home, and Pastoral…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the critical issues of 'ministerial backsliding' and 'ministerial burnout,' defining them as the gradual erosion of spiritual vitality and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, presenting a comprehensive description of sound biblical conversion as the indispensable foundation for a life of devotion to God. He argues…

Pastor Martin introduces the fourth question in a series on the private means of grace: 'What should the structure of our devotional time be?' He reviews previous answers on the necessity, timing…

In "Mixed Group at Golgotha (Luke 23:49a)," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 23:49a and Mark 15:40-41, focusing on the 'devout lingerers' at the cross: unnamed male acquaintances and named women…

In 'Pastor's Spiritual Development, Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the spiritual disciplines essential for a pastor's expanding acquaintance with God. He expounds on the…

Pastor Martin expounds on the unique helpfulness of the Psalms in cultivating communion with God, drawing primarily from Psalm 73:25-26 and Psalm 44. He argues that the Psalms are uniquely suited for…

In his final sermon on the Psalms, Pastor Albert N. Martin offers five 'practical counsels' for cultivating communion with God through the Psalter. He emphasizes that these are not divine commands…

This sermon, an informal discussion from an adult Sunday school class, defines biblical meditation by contrasting it with Eastern religious practices and emphasizing its objective focus on God's Word…

Pastor Martin addresses the question "What's Wrong with Preaching Today?" by examining both the preacher (the man) and the message. He argues that deficiencies in preaching stem from a weak personal…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on "Secret Prayer" as the second essential means of spiritual health, following the disciplined assimilation of Scripture. He defines secret prayer as habitual…

This sermon, delivered by Jeffery S. Smith, serves as a book recommendation for Joel Beeke's 'Getting Back in the Race, The Cure for Backsliding.' Smith highlights the book's value in helping…

This sermon, delivered by Jeffery S. Smith, encourages believers to cultivate a consistent habit of reading substantial theological books, even if only in small increments. He argues that by reading…

Pastor Martin recommends various commentaries on the book of Romans, catering to different levels of theological understanding and study. He begins by suggesting standard devotional commentaries like…

In 'Christian Ministry: What Are The Tasks? Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 20:28, arguing that the foundational task of Christian ministry is the constant care and nurture of oneself…

In this interview, Pastor Albert N. Martin shares his personal testimony of conversion, emphasizing his early God-consciousness and numerous 'false starts' before genuine faith. He discusses key…

In 'The Pastor's Spiritual Development, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the essential elements of effective pastoral preaching, focusing on the spiritual health of the…

Pastor Martin begins a series on the spiritual development of the man of God, emphasizing that effectiveness in ministry is directly proportional to the health of the minister's redeemed humanity. He…

Pastor Martin expounds on the critical importance of public worship, drawing from James 3:1-2, John 4:23, Philippians 3:3, and 1 Peter 2:5. He argues that God actively seeks true worshipers and that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 2:5, focusing on Christ's terrifying, conditional, and appended threat to the Ephesian church for having left its first love. He argues that this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 4:16, focusing on the command to 'take heed to thyself' for Christian ministers. He argues that this involves not only ensuring one is in a state of grace…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin first reviews several books, categorizing them by their spiritual 'nutritional value' and strongly recommending specific titles for…

Pastor Martin, in a sermon titled "Evangelistic Passion," urges men of God to cultivate and maintain a fervent zeal for evangelism. He recommends specific books and biographies as tools to stir up…

Pastor Martin dedicates this adult Sunday school class to reviewing several books, categorizing them by their spiritual nourishment as 'junk food,' 'healthy snacks,' 'meat and potatoes,' or…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the believer's obligations to God, building upon the foundation of conversion and a clear understanding of one's position in Christ (justified, reconciled…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds on the necessity of reading the Word of God with both utter dependence on the Holy Spirit and vigorous mental activity. Drawing primarily from 2 Timothy 2:7 and Proverbs…

Pastor Martin continues his series on spiritual disciplines, focusing on how believers should read the Word of God with an "active, inquisitive mind." He emphasizes systematic reading, dependence on…

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical duty and definition of meditation, primarily drawing from Colossians 3:16, Luke 9:44, and various Psalms, especially Psalm 119 and Psalm 143:5. He argues that…

In 'Effective Fatherhood, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, drawing out principles for earthly fatherhood from Paul's description of his spiritual ministry. He argues…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Kings 19, focusing on God's gracious dealings with the dejected prophet Elijah. He details how God first assured Elijah of His love, met his physical needs, and provided…

In 'The Sabbath: Positive Duties/Privileges, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, Genesis 2:1-3, and Exodus 20:8-11, continuing his series on the Sabbath. He outlines the positive…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, 'Take heed how ye hear,' concluding a series on proper hearing of God's Word. He outlines four post-sermon duties for believers: repetition, supplication…

Pastor Martin continues his series on 'Keeping the Sabbath,' focusing on the positive duties and privileges of the Lord's Day. Expounding Mark 2:23-28, Genesis 2:1-3, and Exodus 20:8-11, he argues…

In "How to Assimilate the Contents of the Bible (1)," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Proverbs 8:32-34, 2 Timothy 3:16, and Matthew 4:4, urging believers to cultivate a disciplined approach to…

In "A Man Before God," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 4:12-16, emphasizing that effective preaching stems from the preacher's character as a man before God. He argues that true ministry…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the spiritual development of the man of God, focusing on the discipline of devotional assimilation of the Word of God. He argues that sustained, effective…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:21, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," addressing the profound questions of life's purpose and death's meaning. He systematically…

In this pre-membership class lecture, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the responsibility of church members to uphold the purity and holiness of the church. He outlines five key areas of…

Pastor Martin introduces a new sermon series on the Book of Proverbs, emphasizing its literary form, authorship, and central theme. He explains that Proverbs, though humanly authored by Solomon and…

Pastor Martin continues his series on 'During the Sermon,' focusing on the duty to hear God's Word with resolute fixation of mind. Expounding Luke 8:18, Matthew 22:37, Luke 9:43-45, and 2 Timothy…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:5-15, focusing on verses 5-6, to teach on the motive and manner of private prayer. He argues that true prayer is a deliberate, secret communion with God…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:21, "Hold fast that which is good," following the command to "prove all things." He defines 'good' as that which aligns with apostolic doctrine, the…

In "Anatomy of a Man of God: His Heart," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on ministerial training by dissecting the spiritual heart of a man called to ministry. Drawing primarily from…

Pastor Martin introduces a new church policy of quarterly book recommendations, grounding it in Ephesians 4:11-16, which speaks of Christ giving pastors and teachers for the perfecting of the saints…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin recommends a curated list of Christian books from the Trinity Baptist Church bookstore and library, categorized to aid believers in various aspects of their spiritual…

In this brief excerpt, Pastor Martin recommends J.L. Dagg's "Manual of Theology" as a valuable resource for systematic theology. He highlights its accessibility, popular level, and devotional…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 'framework' of true devotion to God, building upon the 'foundation' of biblical conversion discussed previously. Drawing primarily from Romans 3-5, Galatians…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the foundational assumption of all true prayer: a two-fold recognition of God's being as revealed in Scripture and our relationship to Him as Father through…

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…

In "The Pastor's Spiritual Development, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces Unit 1 of his pastoral theology course, focusing on "The Essential Ingredients of Effective Pastoral Preaching." He…

Pastor Martin reorganizes his material on the call to ministry, focusing this lecture on 'Spiritual Experience' as the second element of 'proven competence' for pastoral work. He expounds on three…

In this pre-membership class, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity, distinctives, and discernment of a holy life as the evidence of true conversion. He systematically refutes 'easy…

In "Hindrances to Worship in the Converted, #2," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on worship by addressing spiritual hindrances in true believers, specifically weariness of God and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, "He that covers his sin shall not prosper, but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall obtain mercy." Building on a previous sermon about the…

Pastor Martin continues his series on 'How We Ought to Hear the Word of God,' focusing on the duties after hearing the preached word. He emphasizes the crucial concern of retaining the word and…

This sermon, delivered by Pastor Albert N. Martin and Tom Welsch, is a joint presentation on the spiritual discipline of Scripture memorization. Welsch shares his personal testimony and the benefits…

In "Before the Sermon, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, urging listeners to "take heed how you hear" the preached Word of God. He outlines four critical preparations for…