Family

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…

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…

In "Your Family Life, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the seventh and final message in his 'Parting Councils' series, exhorting the Trinity Baptist Church to 'hold fast' to biblically…

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…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 5:21-33, Colossians 3:18-19, and 1 Peter 3:7 to define God-assigned roles in family life, specifically for husbands, wives, and fathers. He argues that…

Pastor Martin expounds on the practical aspects of Christian family life, focusing on family worship and the use of television. Drawing from Ephesians 6:4 and Deuteronomy 6, he emphasizes the…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the Christian home, focusing on family worship and the use of television. He expounds Ephesians 6:4, emphasizing the father's primary role in leading family…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "Crucial Issues Facing the People of God," focusing on the question, "Is a Woman's Place in the Home?" He expounds Titus 2:3-5, 1 Timothy 5:9-14, and 1…

In "Peculiar Temptations to Domestic Incompetency," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the unique challenges ministers face in maintaining a godly home life. Drawing from passages like 1 Peter 3:7 and…

In "In-laws and Finances," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Genesis 2:24, emphasizing that true marriage requires a radical 'leaving' of one's parents—governmentally, economically, emotionally…

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 Martin introduces the autobiography of John G. Paton, a pioneer missionary to the New Hebrides Islands, as the church's book of the month. He highly recommends the book, sharing his family's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 2:15, "She shall be saved through childbearing," as the crowning encouragement to women regarding their God-assigned role. He argues that this verse…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical principles of sex education, arguing that it is primarily a parental responsibility, conducted both informally through attitudes and actions, and…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the critical issue of how Christians should approach modern instruments of communication (telephone, TV, VCR, computer, internet, email). He…

Pastor Martin, in the fourth sermon of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," expounds Colossians 3:21 and Ephesians 6:4, arguing that Christian parents are called to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on biblical parenting, focusing on the necessity of cultivating a home climate characterized by harmony and goodwill, as opposed to coldness, distance…

Pastor Martin expounds Colossians 3:21 and Ephesians 6:4, arguing that Christian parents are commanded to raise their children without exasperating them, using righteous spanking and authoritative…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 John 3:18, arguing that parental love must be expressed not only through deeds but also through verbal and tangible assurances. He uses God the…

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 "The Woman of Proverbs 31 (#3)," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on marriage, motherhood, and homemaking by expounding Proverbs 31:28-31 and Colossians 3:22-24. He identifies the…

Pastor Martin addresses the critical importance of shared biblical convictions, particularly regarding the doctrines of grace and the nature of baptism, within the context of verbal communication and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a series on specific applications of biblical male and female roles, focusing on the question, "Is a Woman's Place in the Home?" He expounds Titus 2:1-8, arguing that…

In "Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation (1)," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Deuteronomy 6:1-2, 4-7, 20-25, and other passages, arguing that God's people have a twofold duty to future…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 25:9-10, emphasizing the critical importance of discretion and the ability to keep a secret. He argues that a reputation for being a 'blabbermouth' is easily acquired…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 25:18, which likens bearing false witness to being a 'maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.' He emphasizes that false testimony is an instrument of death, causing…

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical principles of sex education for children, primarily drawing from Deuteronomy 6 and Proverbs 5-7. He argues that sex education is primarily a parental…

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…

In "The Biblical Training of Our Children, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4, arguing that the primary responsibility for the godly training of children rests squarely 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 "Book Recommendations/Reviews, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues a series on recommended reading, emphasizing the foundational role of Bible reading and the need for prayerful discernment…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin provides pastoral guidance on establishing a good working home library for Christians, emphasizing the importance of reading in an increasingly audio-visual society. He…

Pastor Martin expounds James 1:26 and Colossians 3:8, defining 'abusive speech' as a verbal weapon stemming from anger, wrath, and malice, contrasting it with loving biblical rebuke. He details its…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:1-3 and Colossians 3:20, addressing God's directives to children: 'obey' and 'honor' their parents. He defines obedience as carrying out parental…

In this sermon, delivered at the 1994 Trinity Baptist Church Men's Retreat, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Christian man's duty in a wicked generation, focusing specifically on a biblical…

In "The Who, What & How of Education, Part 1," Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical mandate for educating the rising generation, drawing heavily from R.L. Dabney's definition of education as "the…

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…

This sermon serves as an introduction and commendation of Pastor Albert N. Martin, who is visiting Grace Community Church. The speaker highlights Martin's extensive ministry as pastor of Trinity…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:1-3 and Proverbs 1:7-9, addressing children and young people directly on the commands to obey and honor their parents. He outlines the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on obeying and honoring parents, expounding Ephesians 6:1-3 and Proverbs 1:8-9. He issues two main exhortations to children and young…

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 sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity of appropriate physical affection in parenting, drawing his primary theological premise from the character of God revealed in Jesus…

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 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 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…

In "Avoid Laziness - Cultivate Diligence #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical imperative to avoid laziness and cultivate diligence, primarily drawing from the book of Proverbs…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on 'Controlling the Spirit,' focusing on anger as a primary manifestation of self-control. He expounds Proverbs 16:32, 25:28, 14:29, and 17:27, arguing…

In 'Marriage, Before the Fall (a),' Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a series on marriage, motherhood, and homemaking by establishing a biblical framework of creation, fall, and redemption. He expounds…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical doctrine of male and female domestic roles, arguing that neither the Fall nor the privileges of grace blur God's established hierarchical structure…

In "The Older Women Training the Younger, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Titus 2 and related passages concerning biblical womanhood, specifically addressing the method…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 31:10-31, concluding a series on male and female identity. He identifies the fear of the Lord as the foundational virtue of the virtuous woman, from which…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on the positive duties of the Lord's Day. Drawing from the Second London Baptist Confession and various Scriptures, he outlines…

In this Sunday school message, Pastor Albert N. Martin offers pastoral counsel on preparing for death, drawing from his recent experiences with his wife's and mother-in-law's deaths. He establishes…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, arguing that exemplary biblical competence as a husband and father is an essential element of effective pastoral preaching. He demonstrates this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 1:8-9, emphasizing the divine mandate for children to heed parental instruction and law. He grounds this command in the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 1:7) and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 3:3-4, focusing on the twin virtues of 'mercy and truth.' He demonstrates from numerous Old Testament passages that these are essential attributes of God…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 15:1-2, emphasizing the power of a 'soft answer' to de-escalate conflict and prevent anger, contrasting it with the 'grievous word' that stirs up strife. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 15:4, contrasting a gentle tongue with a perverse one. He emphasizes that while physical violence can break bones, a perverse tongue can break the human spirit, a far…