Grief

In "Biblical Directives for Godly Grieving, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on how Christians should grieve the loss of a loved one who died in Christ, drawing from passages like Ezekiel…

In the second sermon of a three-part series on godly grieving, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity of clinging to sound doctrine in the face of death. Drawing from Job 1, 2 Samuel 12…

In the third and final message of his series "Biblical Directives for Godly Grieving," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Ephesians 1:3-14, emphasizing two crucial…

In "Rejoice Always, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of 1 Thessalonians 5:16, "Rejoice always." He balances this command by demonstrating that Christian joy can coexist with…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:3-7, revealing the profound paradox of the Christian life: abounding joy coexisting with crushing grief. He defines this unique spiritual joy as rooted in the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the emotional attendants of repentance unto life, specifically grief, self-loathing, and shame for sin. Drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians 7, James 4, Ezekiel…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:30, addressing the question of how individual believers grieve the Holy Spirit. He establishes a general principle: the Spirit is grieved by anything…

In the second part of his sermon "How Can a Church Grieve the Holy Spirit?", Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Isaiah 63:7-10 and Ephesians 4:30, focusing on how a church grieves the Holy Spirit by…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:30, addressing the crucial question of how individual believers grieve the Holy Spirit. He establishes a general principle: the Spirit is grieved by…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 63:7-10 and Ephesians 4:30, continuing a series on how a church can grieve the Holy Spirit. He argues that the Spirit is grieved when the Scriptures are not…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:16, "Rejoice always," in the second part of his sermon series. He reviews the definition of spiritual joy as an affection of the soul rooted in the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Joshua 7:6-9, focusing on Joshua and the elders' prayer as preparation for purging Achan's sin from Israel. He details the object of their prayer (Jehovah God), their…

Pastor Martin provides specific guidelines for conducting funerals, emphasizing the pastor's immediate ministry to the bereaved, the planning of the funeral service, and the preparation of the sermon…

Pastor Martin provides specific guidelines for conducting funerals, emphasizing the pastor's immediate ministry to the bereaved and practical steps for planning and leading services. He draws on…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11, providing essential guidelines for interpreting this crucial passage on the return of Christ. He argues that the passage's primary purpose…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, focusing on the comfort believers receive regarding their loved ones who have died in Christ. He meticulously details the Lord's return, emphasizing…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42 and Hebrews 5:5-8, focusing on Christ's agony in Gethsemane as the 'shadow of Golgotha.' He details the place, the people present, and the purpose of Christ's…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the humanity of Christ by examining the fact, effects, and implications of Jesus's emotions, drawing from various Gospel accounts. He categorizes…

In "Sin Problem in the Christian Life, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 2 Corinthians 7:5-12, Luke 22:61-62, and Psalm 51, arguing that sin in the life of a justified person must always…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, addressing the Thessalonians' ignorance and sorrow concerning deceased believers. He argues that Christian grief, though real, must be…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 14:13, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord,' to answer the question of what this blessedness entails. Drawing on personal grief and recent…

Pastor Martin preaches on the immediate sequel to death for the believer, drawing from passages like 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Philippians 1:21-23, Hebrews 12:23, and Revelation 14:13. He establishes two…

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…

In the second part of his sermon "Indispensable to the Life of the Church," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ephesians 4:30 and Isaiah 63:10, continuing his series on the Trinity Baptist Church…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds on the second branch of true repentance: a change of mind toward sin. Drawing from Romans 6 and 2 Corinthians 7, he contrasts the natural man's light thoughts, delight…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:3-7, addressing the profound paradox of abounding joy and crushing grief in the Christian life. He defines the nature and source of both, arguing that…

In "Reasons Why We Ought to Obey, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:7 and 17, focusing on the biblical mandate for church members to obey and submit to their spiritual leaders. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 3:1-6, detailing Jesus' healing of a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, which intensified the opposition from the scribes and Pharisees. He highlights the stark…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on Ephesians 4:30, 'Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God,' focusing on the corporate life of the church. He argues that the Holy Spirit's person, presence, and power are…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, focusing on the doctrine of the return of Christ and the state of deceased believers. He emphasizes that the core comfort for grieving…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the tragedy of the Twin Towers, asserting two primary biblical perspectives. First, he argues that the event is a manifestation of the absolute…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, sharing his personal experience of God's comfort amidst a recent cancer diagnosis and impending surgery. He identifies four categories of divine…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 23:48 and Acts 2:36-41, examining the 'mixed multitude' at the crucifixion who returned home 'smiting their breasts.' He argues that while such grief and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 3:1-6, detailing Jesus' healing of a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, which intensifies the opposition from the scribes and Pharisees. Martin highlights…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:21, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," focusing on the second half of the verse. He argues that for the believer, death…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:1-17 and Galatians 4:4-6, outlining four experiential blessings of adoption: the gift of the Spirit of adoption, the pledge of the Father's provision, the…

Pastor Martin addresses questions regarding the Reformed Baptist understanding of baptism, specifically challenging the Paedobaptist doctrine of a 'divine promise' for the salvation of children based…

Pastor Martin introduces a series of recommended books and tapes aimed at fostering a stable emotional life in believers. He highlights resources addressing dark providences, the doctrine of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 27:62-66 and Mark 15:42-47, continuing his study on the burial of Jesus. He details the preparatory actions, the central act of entombment, and the subsequent…

Pastor Martin continues his series on "Trials as a Means of Grace," focusing on the ninth affirmation of Trinity Baptist Church's manifesto: the necessity of divinely appointed means of grace…

In a sermon prompted by recent tragedies within the church, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Luke 13:1-5 and Luke 12:16-20, arguing that God's providence highlights the uncertainty of life and the…

Pastor Martin preaches on the biblical answers to fundamental questions concerning death, prompted by a recent death in the congregation. He expounds Genesis 2:16-17 and Romans 5:12 to explain how…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:25-30, detailing Paul's reasons for sending Epaphroditus back to the Philippians. He identifies two main categories: Epaphroditus's actual condition…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ecclesiastes 7:2, arguing that it is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting because the former reminds us of our inevitable end and…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Samuel 30:6, 'David strengthened himself in the Lord his God,' using the historical context of David's deepest distress at Ziklag to illustrate the Christian's duty and…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Kings 19:1-8, detailing Elijah's prayer to die after his triumph on Mount Carmel. He analyzes the prophet's prayer, identifying contributing factors like physical exhaustion…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 4:1-7, detailing Elisha's miracle of the widow's pot of oil. He first establishes the historical context of Elisha's ministry, highlighting God's tender care…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:11-12, focusing on the phrase 'God worketh all things after the counsel of his will.' He argues that this doctrine provides fuel for intelligent, God-honoring…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 38, guiding listeners through David's experience of divine chastisement and desertion due to his sin. Martin distinguishes between a believer's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:3-9, focusing on how manifold trials test the depth of a believer's attachment to Christ. He argues that true saving faith has Christ's person as its unique…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on seven vital lessons learned from the lengthy illness and recent death of congregant Jake Vander Wiele. Drawing from passages like Proverbs 27:1…

In "Holy Spirit—Indispensable to Life of the Church, 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ephesians 4:30 and Isaiah 63:10, arguing that grieving the Holy Spirit is a grave matter because His…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the tragedy of the Twin Towers, placing the horrific events under the searchlight of God's Word. He expounds on five biblical perspectives: the…