Giving

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:41-44, the account of the widow's offering, contrasting her sacrificial giving with the ostentatious contributions of the rich. He argues that Jesus evaluates…

Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the financial situation of Trinity Baptist Church, drawing principles from Acts 2 and 4, Proverbs 3, 2 Corinthians 8-9, Philippians 4, and Matthew 6. He challenges…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 17:8-16, drawing lessons about the life of obedience and giving from Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. He argues that true obedience is immediate…

In "Paul's Thank-you Note, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 4:18-20, concluding his series on Paul's gratitude to the Philippian church. He details how their gift brought Paul…

In this 28th study in Proverbs, Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 3:9-10, "Honor the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase." He argues that honoring God with one's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 3:9-10, focusing on the conditional and gracious promise of God to meet the material needs of those who honor Him with their substance and the firstfruits of…

Pastor Martin concludes his exposition of Matthew 5:38-42, focusing on the command to 'Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away.' He contrasts this…

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 6:2-4, focusing on the Christian's religious life, specifically the act of giving alms. He emphasizes that true almsgiving, an expression of mercy, must be motivated by…

In "Christian Benevolence," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 58:6-9, Proverbs 3:27-28, Galatians 6:6-10, and 1 John 3:16-18 to lay a biblical foundation for active Christian benevolence…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:1-18, focusing on the Christian's religious life, specifically giving, praying, and fasting. He argues that these spiritual disciplines are assumed for all…

Pastor Alan Dunn, speaking at the Trinity Baptist Deacons Conference, expounds on the biblical framework for the ministry of deacons, rooting it in the heart of God, the revelation of Christ, and its…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, focusing on 'Guidelines for Inter-Church Cooperation, Part 3.' He expounds on seven groupings of New…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his lecture on "Cultivating Inter-Church Relationships," focusing on practical guidelines for nurturing and expressing inter-church communion. He expounds principles…

Pastor Martin expounds on the responsibilities of church membership, focusing on the priority of the church as expressed through attendance at stated meetings and financial support. He grounds these…

Pastor Martin lays the Old Testament groundwork for the New Testament office of deacon, arguing that God's character, as revealed in the Mosaic Law, Psalms, Proverbs, and Prophets, demonstrates a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:1-8, continuing his series on Mary's anointing of Jesus. He draws three main applications: a correction concerning common sins (hasty…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 John 3:14-19 and Matthew 25:31-46, addressing how brotherly love responds to the tangible material needs of the saints. He argues that love for the brethren is evidence of…

In "Paul's Thank-you Note, Part 1," Pastor Martin expounds Philippians 4:10-13, focusing on Paul's tactful expression of joy for the Philippians' gift and his masterful qualification of that joy…

Pastor Martin continues his series on God-honoring worship, focusing on "That Which We Receive from God." Building on 1 Timothy 3:14-15 and 1 Peter 2:5, he argues that public worship is not only…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:33, urging believers to prioritize seeking God's kingdom and righteousness above all else. He contrasts this with the sinful anxiety of the unconverted, who…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical view of material/financial stewardship, drawing primarily from passages like Psalm 24, 1 Corinthians 10, Psalm 50, 1 Chronicles 29, 1 Timothy 3 & 6…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 3:14-15 and 1 Peter 2:5, arguing that the gathered church is the primary depository for maintaining true religion on earth. He defines public worship as a…

In "Responsibilities One to Another, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on specific duties church members owe to one another, moving beyond general love and edification to address…

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…

Pastor Martin dedicates this adult Sunday school class to reviewing several books, categorizing them by their spiritual nourishment as 'junk food,' 'healthy snacks,' 'meat and potatoes,' or…

In "The Persecuted Church, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:3, urging believers to remember and minister to persecuted Christians worldwide. He argues that obedience to this…

In "Paul's Thank-you Note, Part 2," Pastor Martin expounds Philippians 4:14-17, continuing his study of Paul's gratitude to the Philippian church for their financial support. He highlights Paul's…

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 Martin continues his exposition on the church ministering to itself in love, focusing on specific scriptural activities. He outlines spiritual duties such as mutual prayer, encouragement…

Preached on the Lord's Day nearest Christmas, Martin addresses the full spectrum of congregational conviction about the holiday before directing all attention to 2 Corinthians 8:9 as one of the most…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:1-18, focusing on the believer's primary obligation to please their Heavenly Father in all things, not just religious exercises. He frames this duty within…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 8:9, "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a sermon titled "Deacon: Divine Encouragements to Deacons," drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians 8, Acts 6, Matthew 25, and 1 Timothy 3. He addresses three groups…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a charge to Steve Hofmaier and the Trinity Baptist Church congregation during Hofmaier's missionary commissioning service to the Philippines. Martin first explains…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a charge to Steve Hofmaier and the Trinity Baptist Church congregation during Hofmaier's missionary commissioning service for the Philippines. Martin expounds on the…

In "Your Churchmanship, Part 4," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series of parting counsels by expounding Revelation 2:25, "Nevertheless, that which you have, hold fast until I come." He…

Pastor Martin expounds John 4:21-24, where Jesus instructs the Samaritan woman on true worship. He contrasts Samaritan worship (ignorant) and Jewish worship (heartless) with the Father's desire for…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:15-16, detailing how the 'sacrifice of praise' is to be offered. He defines praise as the 'fruit of lips which make confession to His name,' emphasizing…

In "Responsibilities to the World, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on church membership, focusing on the church's outward responsibilities to the unbelieving world. He expounds…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the spiritual dangers of materialism, particularly for those who have benefited from godly nurture. He draws extensively from Proverbs, Deuteronomy 8, Hosea 13…

In "Lay Not Up Treasures on Earth, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:19-24, initiating a two-part series on worldliness. He defines 'treasures' as anything selfishly accumulated and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a missionary commissioning service for Arif Khan, grounding the unusual nature of the service in John 20:19-23, where the resurrected Christ commissioned his…

In "Wise Man - Foolish Man Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:24-27, the parable of the wise and foolish builders, as the concluding exhortation of the Sermon on the Mount. He argues…