Discipleship

In 'Dealing Violently with Occasions of Sin,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:42-50, urging disciples to ruthlessly eliminate anything in their lives that causes them to stumble into sin. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:28-31, focusing on Peter's question about the rewards of discipleship after the rich young ruler's departure. Martin details Christ's solemn promise of…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 10:32-45, focusing on the ambitious request of James and John for places of honor in Christ's kingdom and Jesus' searching response. He highlights the disciples' ignorance…

In 'The Call to Discipleship,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:31-9:1, delineating the non-negotiable terms of discipleship, life, and salvation. He argues that true discipleship involves a…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:34-9:1, presenting four compelling incentives to discipleship after outlining its non-negotiable terms: self-denial, cross-bearing, and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Luke 14:25-33 and Matthew 28:16-20, outlining the non-negotiable terms of discipleship according to Jesus. He argues that true discipleship demands supreme love…

In 'Conclusions Drawn,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 10:34-39, continuing his sermon on 'Strange Words from the Prince of Peace.' He argues that Christ's mission inevitably brings a…

In "What is the Straightened Way? Part 6," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Romans 2:7-11 and Romans 6, arguing that true salvation, received by faith alone, invariably leads to a life of gospel…

In "What is the Straightened Way? Part 8," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:13-14, John 15:17-21, and John 17:13-19, focusing on the fourth and final component of the 'restricted way'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6, and Colossians 2, focusing on the essential significance of baptism. He argues that baptism is a sovereignly instituted symbolic action by…

In "Elijah and His Successors," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 2:1-12, focusing on Elijah's final earthly interactions with Elisha and the 'sons of the prophets.' Martin argues that God's…

In 'Applications from Memorial to Mary #1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:1-8, drawing secondary lessons from Mary's anointing of Jesus. He delivers a word of correction…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:13-17, focusing on the call of Levi (Matthew) to discipleship. He highlights the unmistakable individuality, gracious sovereignty, and unqualified response…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:21-25, focusing on Jesus's teaching that spiritual light, though sometimes revealed in secret, is always intended for public proclamation. He corrects the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 11:23, "He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth," setting it within the context of Christ casting out a demon and the…

In "Requirements #5: Discipleship Baptism Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on the third requirement for church membership: discipleship baptism. He grounds the duty of baptism in…

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'life-out-of-death' principle, arguing it is essential to real Christianity, both in Christ's procurement of salvation and in the believer's appropriation of it. He…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:13-14, emphasizing that eternal life is only attainable through the 'narrow gate' of radical conversion and the 'compressed, difficult…

Pastor Martin delivers the eighth message in his series on Matthew 7:13-14, focusing on the narrow gate of radical biblical conversion and the narrow way of radical Christian discipleship. He…

In "Separation: How to Attain, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, John 15:17-20, John 17:14-16, 1 Peter 2:11-12, and Leviticus 18:1-5, arguing that increasing non-conformity…

In his farewell sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the inseparable connection between faith in Christ's person and resolute obedience to His Word. He argues that true saving faith always…

In "A Call to Godly Imitation," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 3:17-4:1, urging believers to corporately imitate the Apostle Paul and selectively follow other godly examples within the…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds John 13:12-17, focusing on the 'secondary significance' of Jesus washing the disciples' feet. While the primary significance is Christ's redemptive work on the cross…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a new sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), emphasizing its unique nature as foundational to Christian life and doctrine. He argues for its study…

In "Salt and Light, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:13-16, introducing the Christian's character and function in the world. He argues that true Christians are fundamentally…

In "The Strait Gate," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, urging listeners to pursue true conversion. He defines conversion as a turning from darkness to light and from Satan to God…

In 'Strange Words From the Prince of Peace,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 10:34-39, where Jesus declares He came 'not to send peace, but a sword.' Martin argues that while Christ is the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate," arguing that true conversion is both difficult and rare. He systematically unpacks the Sermon on the Mount as a…

In "Peter the Man (2)," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his introductory series on 1 Peter, focusing on Peter's spiritual pilgrimage as governed by God's grace. Expounding on passages from John 1…

Pastor Martin concludes his exposition of 1 Thessalonians 5:11, focusing on the repeated duty to 'exhort one another' and the newly introduced command to 'build each other up.' He argues that this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 11:19-26, focusing on Barnabas's exhortation to the Antiochian believers to "cleave unto the Lord with purpose of heart." Martin first provides a brief…

Pastor Martin delivers a supplemental message to his 'Are You For Real?' series, expounding Matthew 7:24-27, Hebrews 5:7-9, and 1 John 2:3-5 to demonstrate that true faith in Christ is always…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, 'Enter by the narrow gate,' in the fourth part of his 'Are You For Real?' series on self-examination. He argues that the narrowness of the gate stems…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 12:1-13 and John 15:1-3, urging believers to embrace God's fatherly discipline and pruning as essential means for spiritual health and growth in holiness. He…

Pastor Martin expounds on the significance of baptism, moving through numerous New Testament passages to demonstrate that baptism is an initiatory rite symbolizing conversion and public…

Pastor Martin concludes his series "Take Heed How You Hear" by expounding on the crucial duty of implementation, drawing primarily from Ezekiel 33:30-32, Luke 6:46-49, and James 1:22-25. He argues…

In the fourth part of his series on 'The Biblical Training of Our Children,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:1-4, focusing on the two major means of godly nurture: 'chastening' (paideia)…

In "The Priority of Being a Peacemaker," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical mandate for believers to actively pursue peace, particularly within the church. Drawing from six pivotal New…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 19 and 2 Kings 3, tracing the 'sequel to the call' of Elisha, the approximately 20-year period between his anointing by Elijah and his formal assumption of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical doctrine of child discipline, drawing primarily from Proverbs and Ephesians 6. He argues that effective discipline is rooted in a proper understanding…

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical doctrine of child discipline, grounding it in the nature of the child as both a creature made in God's image and a fallen being, and in the nature of true…

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 "The Stony Ground Hearer, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:1-20, focusing on the parable of the sower and specifically the 'stony ground' soil. He identifies the seed as the Word…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the parable of the sower, focusing on the 'good ground' hearer from Mark 4, Matthew 13, and Luke 8. He meticulously details the characteristics of a heart that…

In 'Light is Given to be Used,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:21-25, focusing on verses 24-25, to correct the misconception that being in Christ's inner circle guarantees automatic…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:11-21, focusing on Jesus' solemn warning to His disciples to beware of the 'leaven' of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians. Martin explains…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4, arguing for the absolute necessity and God-like character of physical chastening in the nurture of children. He meticulously defines 'chastening' (paideia) from…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 13:24, 23:13-14, and 29:15, addressing the most frequent failures in the physical chastening of children: non-use and delayed use of the rod of correction. He argues…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 28:16-20 and Acts 2:37-42, establishing the biblical requirement of discipleship baptism for church membership. He argues that this duty is founded on…

In 'Requirements #4: Discipleship Baptism Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on church membership, focusing on the third requirement: discipleship baptism. He expounds on the…

In the second part of his sermon series "Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Revelation 2:1-7 and Mark 8:38, urging the Trinity Baptist Church congregation to…

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 Matthew 7:13-14, the 'narrow gate and difficult way' passage, as the first sermon in a series on the difficulties of the Christian life. He argues that the 'way' of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 14:12, and 1 John 3:4-10, continuing his series on the 'narrow way.' He defines the narrow way as a lifestyle of serious, universal…

In "Separation: How to Attain, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 7:13-14, emphasizing that the narrow way of discipleship is marked by increasing non-conformity to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on "Separation: How to Attain," expounding Matthew 7:13-14 and other passages to provide practical pastoral counsels for increasing nonconformity to the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the biblical mandate for evangelism, focusing on Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:8, and Philippians 2:14-16. He argues that evangelism is the abiding task of the church…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 1:10-19, focusing on the general warning in verse 10: "My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not." He first establishes the assumed relationship of…

Pastor Martin concludes his series on 'Take Heed How You Hear' by focusing on the fourth key word: implementation. He expounds Ezekiel 33:30-32, Luke 6:46-49, and James 1:22-25 to establish the duty…

Pastor Martin continues his series on "taking heed how we hear," focusing on the duties after hearing the preached Word. He identifies the central concern as retaining the Word in our hearts and…