Humility

In "The Essential Grace of Humility, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:5b, urging all believers to "gird yourselves with humility." He defines humility as a 'lowliness of mind' that…

In 'The Essential Grace of Humility, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:6-7, focusing on the command to humble oneself under the mighty hand of God. He argues that this humility is a…

In 'The Essential Grace of Humility, Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:6-7, focusing on the attendant duty of casting all anxieties upon God. He argues that while believers are to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where listeners must see themselves. He meticulously contrasts…

In "Who is the Greatest?", Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:33-37 and Matthew 18:1-5, addressing the disciples' carnal ambition and teaching profound lessons on humility. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:38-40, focusing on John's spontaneous confession of forbidding an exorcist who was not 'with us' and Jesus's subsequent correction. Martin draws out two key…

In 'The Nature of True Greatness,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:35-45, contrasting the world's concept of greatness with Christ's. He argues that true greatness and primacy in God's…

In "Humility and Self-Forgetfulness, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-4, arguing that humility and self-forgetfulness are essential for cultivating biblical unity in the…

In 'Humility and Self-Forgetfulness, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-4, extending the call to Christian unity from the church to the family, specifically the husband-wife…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:5-11, presenting Christ Jesus as the perfect pattern and example of humility and self-forgetfulness, essential graces for Christian…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-11, focusing on Christ's three states: pre-incarnate glory, incarnate humiliation, and incarnate exaltation. He argues that Christ's voluntary…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 3:7-8, "Be not wise in thine own eyes, fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It will be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones." He focuses on the first…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where two men's conditions, activities, conceptions of God…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, focusing on the Publican's prayer. He contrasts the self-righteousness of the Pharisee with the humility…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, focusing on the universal and absolute spiritual law: 'Everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled, but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.'…

Pastor Martin concludes his series on the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14), focusing on the maxim: "He that humbleth himself shall be exalted." He expounds on the nature of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:3, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven," in the second part of his sermon series on poverty of spirit. He defines poverty…

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…

In 'Elijah: The Man, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Elijah's character, drawing primarily from 1 Kings 17-21 and 2 Kings 1-2, with James 5:10-18 as a foundational text…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 2:1-15, focusing on the final conversation between Elijah and Elisha before Elijah's ascension. Martin highlights Elisha's request for a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where listeners must see themselves. He meticulously contrasts…

In 'Framework of a Call to Unity,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-11, arguing that profound Christian doctrines are inextricably linked to practical Christian conduct. He…

In 'Substance of a Call to Unity,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-4, urging the Philippian church, and by extension Trinity Baptist, to profound spiritual unity. He argues that true…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 6:6-11, urging listeners to learn diligence from the ant and avoid the destructive path of the sluggard. He emphasizes that true wisdom requires humility to learn from…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, to address the fundamental question of how sinful humanity can find acceptance with a holy God. He argues that the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a detailed exposition of the Beatitudes, focusing on the first blessing: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3). He first…

In "His Knees, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 95 and various New Testament passages to describe the distinguishing traits of a man of God, focusing on the spiritual posture of his…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be watchful; your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour." He contrasts God's care…

In "Anatomy of a Man of God: His Knees #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 95 and Ephesians 1, arguing that the distinguishing trait of a man of God is continually bowed and increasingly…

In the second part of his sermon "What is the Straightened Way?", Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, focusing on the distinguishing characteristic of the narrow way: a continuous…

In the second of two sermons on Isaiah 6, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah's vision and call to ministry, focusing on the prophet's self-revelation and the nature of the people to whom he was…

This sermon, delivered at a deacon's conference by Chuck Davies, not Albert N. Martin, expounds on the paradoxical nature of the deacon's office as both a leader and a servant, drawing parallels to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in his sermon "The Ruling Disposition of Heart," expounds on the internal spiritual qualities necessary for believers to be peacemakers within the household of God. Building…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of 2 Kings 5, focusing on Naaman's healing as an illustration of spiritual salvation. He details how God prepares a sinner for deliverance by shattering…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on four 'excepts' from the teachings of Jesus Christ, found in John 3, Matthew 18, Luke 13, and Matthew 5. He argues that these 'excepts' delineate the absolute…

In "Jesus Blesses Little Children, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:13-16, focusing on the incident where adults bring children to Jesus, the disciples' rebuke, and Jesus' indignant…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:22-31, focusing on Jesus' prediction of the disciples' scattering and Peter's denial, contrasting their sincere but self-confident protestations with Christ's…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the pervasive sin of pride and the essential grace of humility, primarily drawing from the book of Proverbs. He systematically reads through 13 key…

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'disposition of biblical oversight,' the essential qualities of character required for effective pastoral ministry, drawing primarily from the example of Jesus Christ…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the disposition required for biblical oversight, focusing on three essential qualities: meekness with lowliness and gentleness, vulnerable compassion, and…

In "The Disposition of Biblical Oversight, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the essential character traits required for effective pastoral ministry, focusing on Christ as the ultimate…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:16-17, arguing that God desires not animal sacrifices but a "broken spirit and a contrite heart" as the only acceptable offering from sinners, especially at…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, to address the fundamental religious question: 'How can a sinful man be right with God?' He meticulously…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, to address the most crucial question: 'How can sinful men be made right with the living, holy God?'…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds John 13:12-17, focusing on the 'secondary significance' of Jesus washing the disciples' feet. While the primary significance is Christ's redemptive work on the cross…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the third Beatitude, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth" (Matthew 5:5). He defines biblical meekness as the opposite of self-will toward God and…

This evening sermon is the second in a series on true worship, continuing from a morning session grounded in John 4:21-24 and Philippians 3:3. Martin surveys dozens of biblical instances where…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:4, focusing on the phrase "brethren beloved of God." He argues that God's redemptive love is a special, distinguishing love directed specifically toward His…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his 'Anatomy of a Man of God' series, focusing on the spiritual 'ears' of a godly minister. Expounding primarily on Isaiah 50:4-6 and Proverbs 15, he…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 6 and Job 42 to demonstrate how God makes a 'Calvinist' by giving a profound vision of His majesty and sovereignty, leading to a deep sense of personal…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 5, detailing Naaman's healing from leprosy as a profound demonstration of God's unrivaled sovereignty, unfathomable wisdom, and unbounded love. He argues that God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 20:17-35, arguing that the effectiveness of God's message is directly related to the character of the messenger. He identifies two core aspects of a 'man of…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on forgiveness by addressing how believers are to respond when they are the offended party. Expounding on Ephesians 4:31-32 and Colossians…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 10:32-45, focusing on the ambitious request of James and John for places of honor in Christ's kingdom and Jesus' searching response. He highlights the disciples' ignorance…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:13-16, focusing on Jesus's welcoming disposition towards children and the implications for receiving the Kingdom of God. He highlights the disciples'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the critical importance of maintaining a good conscience before God and men, drawing primarily from Philippians 2:14-15 and Acts 24:16. He argues that Christians…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, focusing on the negative aspect that "love does not behave itself unseemly." He defines "unseemly" as acting rudely, dishonorably, or…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 12:1-8, the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), and Psalm 139:13-16 to argue that sustained usefulness in pastoral ministry requires a realistic…

Pastor Martin continues his sermon series on the church ministering to itself in love, focusing on the scriptural attitudes and activities essential for biblical body life. He expounds passages from…

In "Gifts of Leadership, Part 2," Pastor Martin continues his exposition on the essential components of sanctified leadership, focusing on spiritual courage, a unique spiritual disposition for rule…