Gratitude

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, focusing on Paul's thanksgiving for the Thessalonian church. He develops a 'Christian doctrine of thankfulness,' arguing that true gratitude is always…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." He distinguishes between giving thanks *for* everything…

Pastor Martin continues his series on biblical prayer, focusing on the 'full hand' of thanksgiving. He establishes the duty and definition of thanksgiving, outlining its functions in glorifying God…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the fourth petition of the Lord's Prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread," from Matthew 6:11. He argues that this petition acknowledges God as the ultimate source…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:43-48, and 1 Corinthians 10:31, focusing on the responsibilities and obligations that flow from the privilege of adoption into God's family…

Preached on the first Lord's Day in Trinity Baptist Church's new building, Pastor Martin expounds Deuteronomy 8 and other passages to warn the congregation of five primary dangers as they enter a new…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a three-part series on the 'Amen' in public worship, expounding 1 Corinthians 14:12-19 to establish a biblical framework. He argues that the corporate 'Amen' is a…

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical duty and function of thanksgiving, distinguishing it from worship while highlighting their overlap. He defines thanksgiving as 'the conscious acknowledgement of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:1-10, detailing Jesus' miraculous feeding of the four thousand. He contrasts this miracle with the feeding of the five thousand in Mark 6, highlighting its…

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…

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 2 Kings 5:15-19, detailing four manifest evidences of Naaman's spiritual healing: a public confession of faith in Jehovah, a spontaneous expression of gratitude, a…

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 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 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 on the Christian duty and privilege of hospitality to strangers, drawing primarily from Romans 12:13, Hebrews 13:1-2, and 1 Peter 4:9. He argues that hospitality is a…

In this brief segment, Pastor Albert N. Martin returns to Ephesians 5, specifically verses 15-24 and 33, which he had previously read. He emphasizes the call to believers to walk carefully, wisely…

Pastor Martin expounds on the privilege of prayer, arguing that beyond being a duty, it is a necessity driven by four 'felt needs' inherent in every true Christian. Drawing from passages like Hebrews…

In "Motives to Perseverance, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his discussion on the various motivations God uses to keep believers in the way of holiness and obedience. Building on the…

Pastor Albert Martin continues his sermon series "A Manifesto of Trinity Baptist Church" by expounding on the fourth way the Holy Spirit is grieved in the corporate life of the church: when His…

Pastor Martin shares a devotional and instructional lesson on God's amazing creation and partial restoration of the hearing ear, prompted by his recent cochlear implant surgery. He expounds on Psalm…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 2:14 to explain why people do not receive the saving truth of God. He defines the "natural man" as one devoid of the Holy Spirit, whose inability to understand…

In "Healed by Returning," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:24c-25, asserting that true conversion is a spiritual healing, not a physical one, and that this healing consists in being…

Pastor Martin introduces an upcoming sermon series led by Pastor Carlson, which will be based on Dr. Donald Carlson's book, "A Call to Spiritual Reformation: A Study in the Prayers of the Apostle…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 4:8-17, detailing the Shunammite woman's kindness to Elisha and God's miraculous recompense of a son. He first highlights the immediate message to ancient…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:11-22, focusing on the Gentile believers' former condition before Christ. He calls them to remember their essential separation from Christ, their objective…

In this open forum Q&A session, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses questions from his ongoing series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children." He provides extensive guidance on teaching…

Pastor Martin expounds Genesis 25:19-26, Malachi 1:2-3, and Romans 9:10-16 to demonstrate the sovereignty of God's grace in salvation, particularly concerning its subjects. He uses the historical…

Pastor Martin expounds on Jesus' phrase "If ye then, being evil" from Matthew 7:11, dedicating two sermons to the doctrine of humanity's basic sinfulness. He argues that understanding this truth is…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:12, arguing that the goal of all true ministry, whether parental or pastoral, is to see God's people 'walk worthy of God.' He defines 'walk' as the…

Pastor Martin concludes his exposition of Ephesians 2, focusing on verse 22, which declares the church to be 'a habitation of God in the Spirit.' He explains that this spiritual temple, built on the…

In 'The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-Law,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:29-31, highlighting the accessibility, compassion, condescension, and gracious omnipotence of Jesus Christ. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 16:1-8, detailing the women's visit to the empty tomb and their encounter with an angel. He emphasizes that the empty tomb, not the resurrection itself, is the…

Pastor Martin opens up another dimension of Christ's prophetic office: not only does Christ bring His Word to the outer ear through inspired Scripture and faithful preachers, He also exercises an…

Pastor Martin expounds on the critical need for a recovery of biblical worship, focusing on public, gathered worship. He demonstrates God's jealous concern for the nature and purity of worship…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 4:6-7, urging believers to combat sinful anxiety with scriptural prayer. He defines anxiety as a 'carking, disruptive' agitation of the soul that unfits…

Pastor Martin expounds on the doctrine of God's foreknowledge, primarily drawing from Romans 8:28-30 and 1 Peter 1:1-2, to demonstrate that it signifies God's distinguishing, special love and favor…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:3, focusing on 'labor of love' as one of the three 'crown jewels' of Christian virtue. He defines 'labor' as intense, costly toil and 'love' as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 12:1-2, establishing a framework for a biblical perspective on singleness. He argues that prolonged singleness is an abnormality resulting from the Fall, yet…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 4:32-37, detailing Elisha's raising of the Shunammite woman's son. He argues that this miracle powerfully vindicates Jehovah's exclusive claims as the living…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8, focusing on the phrase "and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God." He argues that this phrase is a parenthetical statement referring to faith itself…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 3:17-4:1, focusing on Paul's affectionate address to the Philippians and his exhortation to 'stand fast in the Lord.' Martin meticulously…

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 delivers a report on his recent ministry trip to the United Kingdom, framing it within the biblical precedent of Paul and Barnabas reporting to the church at Antioch (Acts 14:25-27). He…

In 'Loving Biblically Framed Nurture,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Luke 2:40 and 52, arguing that the second generation at Trinity Baptist Church has been uniquely blessed with a 'lovingly…

In "Series Overview, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his exposition of 1 Peter by summarizing the final three of six major statements on suffering for Christ. He emphasizes the believer's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrines of perseverance and preservation, primarily drawing from Romans 8:29-30 and John 10:27-28. He argues that all who are savingly united to Christ are…

In 'Miracle of the Multiplied Loaves,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 4:42-44, detailing Elisha's multiplication of twenty barley loaves to feed one hundred men. Martin uses this narrative…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Jonah 1, focusing on the subplot of the pagan sailors' conversion. He traces their journey from desperate fear and the futility of their idols to a saving knowledge…

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 this personal testimony sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin reflects on his 50th birthday, using Psalm 66:16 and Romans 11:36 as his guiding texts. He declares God's goodness to his soul, presenting…

In 'The Who, What & How of Education, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on biblical education, focusing on the 'how.' He lays out four principles: God must be central to the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the meaning of the Lord's Supper, urging believers to remember Christ's death through seven 'facets' of its benefits. Drawing primarily from…