Edification

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical meaning and proper use of the 'Amen' in public worship, drawing primarily from 1 Corinthians 14:16 and other Old and New Testament passages. He…

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…

In "Directives to the Stronger Brother, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Romans 14-15 and 1 Corinthians 8 & 10, laying out practical guidelines for exercising Christian liberty…

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…

Pastor Martin introduces the 'Act of Preaching' by establishing its fundamental axiom: all elements of preaching must serve the glory of God and the good of men in their salvation and edification. He…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:23, focusing on the church as the body of Christ. He reviews the organic, subordinate, coordinated, sympathetic, and functional relationships…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 4:11-16 and 1 John 3:13-19, arguing that the church glorifies God through both the Spirit-empowered teaching ministry of biblically qualified pastors and the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his sermon series on corporate prayer, focusing on practical guidelines for maximizing edification and reforming unbiblical prayer patterns. Drawing heavily from 1…

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 the fourth sermon of a series on Christian Liberty, Pastor Albert N. Martin distinguishes between the essence of liberty (an inward spiritual reality) and its exercise (an outward expression in…

In 'Christian Liberty #19,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:13-21, continuing his series on Christian liberty. He defines true freedom as the desire and ability to do what one ought…

In 'Directives to the Stronger Brother, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Christian liberty, focusing on the responsibilities of the 'stronger brother' towards the 'weaker…

Pastor Martin continues his series on corporate prayer, focusing on the necessity of unanimity and the cultivation of God's presence. He expounds on Matthew 18:19-20 and 1 Corinthians 14, arguing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the third axiom of preaching: the necessity of perspicuity in sermon form and structure. He defines 'perspicuity' as transparency and lucidity, arguing that…

Pastor Martin begins a series on directives for ordering public worship, grounding his instruction in 1 Timothy 3:14-15. He asserts that elders must have a well-grounded conviction about corporate…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the biblical basis for the public reading of Scripture, drawing from Old Testament mandates (Deuteronomy 31, 2 Chronicles 34, Nehemiah 8), New Testament warrants…

In "Basic Theology of the Eldership, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on biblical eldership, focusing on four admonitions for churches and elders. He warns against a wooden…

In "Gifts of Utterance, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the essential elements comprising a gift of sanctified utterance, drawing from passages like 1 Corinthians 14:9, Ephesians 4:11…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the 'Amen' in public worship, focusing on its biblical patterns and regulating principles. He demonstrates that the corporate 'Amen' is a divinely instituted…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the second part of his sermon on "Clarity of Form & Structure in Preaching," emphasizing that perspicuity is essential for the edification and salvation of hearers…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the seventh axiom of sermon preparation: the proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths must be for a reasonable and appropriate length of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a message on the practical guidelines for the corporate 'Amen' in public worship and congregational life, building upon a previous sermon by Pastor Carlson. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fifth axiom of preaching: the necessity of legitimate and judicious "illuminating devices" in the proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural…

Pastor Martin delivers the sixth lecture in his series on the act of preaching, focusing on the preacher's vocal powers. He argues that while content and character are supremely important, the…