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Discernment

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Cast Not Pearls Before Swine

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:6, "Cast Not Pearls Before Swine," balancing the previous command against hypercriticism with a warning against undiscerning evangelism and…

Beware of False Prophets, Part 2

In "Beware of False Prophets, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:15-20, warning against the dangers of false teaching. He defines false prophets as those who utter…

Ye Shall Know Them by Their Fruits, Part 1

In "Ye Shall Know Them by Their Fruits, Part 1," Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 7:15-20, warning believers to beware of false prophets. He defines false prophets by their deceptive appearance and…

Ye Shall Know Them by Their Fruits, Part 2

Pastor Albert Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:15-20, focusing on how to discover false prophets by their 'fruits.' He argues that true fruit is not measured by numbers, zeal, or…

“Seven Broad Biblical Principles” (nos. 1-4)

Pastor Martin introduces a two-part series on 'The Healthy Christian and His Reading Habits,' focusing in this sermon on four foundational biblical principles. He expounds passages like Psalm 1…

Relationship to The Scriptures
Holy Spirit John 14:16-17

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the inseparable relationship between the work of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Scriptures, drawing primarily from John 14-17 and Acts 2. He argues that the Spirit…

That Your Love May Abound
Philippians Phil. 1:9-10

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:9-11, focusing on Paul's prayer that the Philippians' love would abound "yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the…

Bibliography; Specific Recommendations

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin provides specific recommendations for a healthy Christian's reading habits, building on seven principles previously taught. He offers a curated bibliography…

Method of Warning Against False Teaching
Gospel of Mark Mark 8:11-21

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:11-21 and Matthew 16:12, focusing on Jesus' method of warning against false teaching. He argues that Jesus and the apostles specifically identified errors and…

Before the Session, Part 2

In "Before the Session, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his instruction on effective pastoral counseling, focusing on establishing a proper climate and diagnosing problems biblically. He…

Before the Session, Part 1

Pastor Martin continues his series on pastoral counseling, focusing on the practical guidelines for ministers before and during a counseling session. He emphasizes the necessity of discerning the…

Proverbs 23:9
Proverbs Proverbs 23:9

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 23:9, "Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words," paralleling it with Jesus' command in Matthew 7:6, "Cast not thy pearls…

Judge Not, Part 1

In "Judge Not, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins an exposition of Matthew 7:1-5, addressing the common misuse and misunderstanding of the command "Judge not, that ye be not judged." He…

Encourage the Fainthearted, Support the Weak

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…

Book Reviews / Open Discusstion on Benevolence (1990)

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…

Assessing Sincerity Before Extending Forgiveness
Forgiveness Matthew 18:15-17

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 18:15-17, Luke 17:3-4, and 2 Corinthians 2:4-11, arguing that the offended party has both the right and responsibility to assess the genuineness of professed…

Reduction of Elders: What Might God be Saying? Part 3

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…

Judge Not, Part 2

In 'Judge Not, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:1-5, focusing on the manifestations and consequences of a sinful, hypercritical spirit. He identifies six…

Exhortation: Admonish the Disorderly

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:14, focusing on the command to "admonish the disorderly." He establishes that this exhortation comes with the full authority of Christ, is directed…

Prove All Things

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:21, "Prove all things," arguing that this command, situated between "Quench not the Spirit" and "Despise not prophesyings," calls believers to…

In a Call to the Ministry

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…

Gifts of Leadership #1

In "Gifts of Leadership #1," Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical call to the pastoral office, focusing on the essential spiritual gifts for sanctified leadership. He argues from 1 Timothy 3:4-5…

Proverbs 29:5
Proverbs Proverbs 29:5

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 29:5, which warns against the dangers of flattery. He vividly illustrates flattery as spreading a net to trap someone for selfish gain, contrasting it…

Gifts of Leadership, Part 1

Pastor Martin expounds on the third category of spiritual gifts essential for pastoral fitness: the proven ability to oversee, guide, and govern God's people with sanctified leadership. He…

Objections to Sexual Identity, Part 6

In "Objections to Sexual Identity, Part 6," Pastor Martin continues his series on crucial issues facing God's people, specifically addressing male and female identity. He reviews previous arguments…