Discipline

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the God-intended purposes of physical chastisement in the nurture of children, drawing primarily from Proverbs, Deuteronomy 21, and Hebrews 12. He…

Pastor Martin continues his series on "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Our Children," focusing on common failures in the physical chastisement of children. He expounds Proverbs 13:24, 19:18, and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on child training, focusing on common failures in the use of the rod of correction. He expounds Proverbs 29:15 and other related passages to argue against…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on child-rearing, focusing on common failures in the use of the rod of correction. He addresses the 'non-evangelistic' omission of gospel…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the question of whether conquering a child's will is biblical, and how to do so without breaking their spirit. He establishes from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4, focusing on God's directives to fathers regarding the nurture and admonition of their children. He first addresses the negative command to 'provoke not…

In this introductory sermon to a series on child training, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the danger of general child abuse among God's people, distinguishing it from child molestation. He…

In this Q&A sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin provides an overview of his 15-week series on parenting, focusing on 'how not to foul up the training of our children.' He addresses submitted questions…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 16:27, which describes the worthless man whose lips are like a "scorching fire." He vividly illustrates the destructive power of the tongue by comparing rash speech to…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 18:6-8, identifying the contentious person as a fool whose lips lead to strife and self-destruction. He argues that a tendency toward verbal battles in children is a…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 6:1-9, focusing on the responsibilities of parents and children within the family structure. He grounds these duties in the sovereignty of God as Creator, Lawgiver…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:17-18, asserting that the 'fiery trial' believers experience is God's disciplinary judgment beginning in His own house, the Church. He clarifies that this…

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 "Christian Education: What is it all About?", Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ephesians 6:4 and Deuteronomy 6, laying out God's blueprints for Christian education. He argues that the total…

In "Sibling Relationships," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical mandate for parents to cultivate a home environment marked by warmth, closeness, acceptance, and goodwill among siblings…

In "Your Family Life, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on biblically ordered, gospel-flavored family life, focusing on practical warnings for parents and children. He expounds on…

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 "Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 4," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on counseling spiritually awakened children, emphasizing the need for parents to possess a Bible-based…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the crucial question of how Christian parents and the church should regard and treat minor children. Building on previous studies…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 22nd sermon of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," expounds on the book of Proverbs, particularly chapters 4-12, to highlight the critical…

This sermon, delivered by a guest speaker in Pastor Martin's absence, focuses on the 'family means of grace,' bridging the gap between private and corporate spiritual disciplines. Drawing primarily…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical framework for family living, focusing on the parental responsibility of 'Training Children.' He argues that parents are God-appointed mediators…

In 'The Brook Cherith,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 17:2-7, detailing God's directive, promise, Elijah's obedience, and the fulfillment of that promise. He draws out profound lessons…

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…

In "Return to Domestic Piety," Pastor Albert N. Martin, speaking at the 1994 Trinity Baptist Church Pastors' Conference, expounds on the critical need for the re-establishment of godly family life in…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds on God's directives for family living, focusing on the relationship of parents to children. He establishes that parents are God-appointed mediators, functioning as…