Incarnation

In this Christmas Day sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 1:18-25, addressing the two fundamental questions concerning Jesus: 'Who is He?' and 'Why did He come?' Martin meticulously…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 2:1-20, focusing on the angel's announcement of Christ's birth. He meticulously dissects the setting (shepherds, Bethlehem, Roman census) and the substance of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 2:9-13, focusing on the 'substance of the angel's good news' concerning Christ's birth. He argues that this good news announces a unique person born to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 1:15, 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief,' to answer the fundamental question of Christ's purpose in coming to earth. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 2:22-39, focusing on Simeon's prophecy, to address the dilemma of Christmas for earnest Christians. He establishes the narrative facts, then unpacks Simeon's…

In this Christmas Day sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 1:18-25, addressing the two fundamental questions concerning Jesus: 'Who is He?' and 'Why did He come?' Martin argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the supernatural elements surrounding the birth of Jesus, drawing primarily from Matthew 1 and Luke 1. He systematically unpacks the supernatural conception, the…

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…

In this Christmas Day sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 1:18-25, addressing the diverse convictions within his congregation regarding the holiday. He focuses on two fundamental…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 1:18-25, focusing on the historical narrative and profound theological realities of Jesus' birth. He first details the unadorned historical facts surrounding…

In "Questions Re. the Babe in the Manger," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 1:1-14, addressing three fundamental questions about the identity and purpose of Jesus Christ. He argues that the babe…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the supernatural elements surrounding the birth of Jesus, drawing primarily from Matthew 1 and Luke 1. He systematically addresses the supernatural conception, the…

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 Martin expounds 1 Timothy 1:15, "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief," to answer the question of why Christ came to earth. He explains the nature of this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 1:1-18, addressing three fundamental questions about the 'Babe in the Manger.' He first establishes the pre-existence and deity of Christ, arguing from John…

Pastor Martin addresses the dilemma of Christmas for earnest Christians, arguing that while the holiday's origins are pagan, it can be seized as an occasion to direct minds to God's Word. He expounds…

Pastor Martin opens the period of manifestation in the Gospels, demonstrating that Jesus Christ is truly man as witnessed in his conception, birth, infancy, and growth to manhood. He expounds Luke's…

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 2:1-12, focusing on the worship of the Magi as a model for recognizing Jesus as King of the Jews, recipient of Gentiles, and worthy of highest homage. He contrasts this…

In "The Adoration of the Angelic Host," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 2:13-14, focusing on the identity and activity of the heavenly host at Christ's birth. He clarifies that angels are…

Pastor Martin expounds on John 1:1-18, arguing that the glory of Christ is his ministry, which is characterized by both gospel proclamation and benevolent works. He then applies this truth to the…

In "The Triumphal Entry, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 11:1-11, demonstrating that Jesus' entry into Jerusalem was a deliberate, public, and unashamed declaration of His messianic…

Pastor Martin opens the second major section of Christology by establishing the importance of Christ's true humanity. The doctrine is of saving significance — without a true body and a reasonable…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 2:14-15, addressing the universal human fear of death. He argues that this fear is natural, legitimate, and enslaving, stemming from death's unnatural origin…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 2, focusing on the worship of the Magi and contrasting it with the reactions of Herod and the chief priests and scribes. He argues that the Magi's journey and…

In "The Narratives and Names of Christmas," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 1:18-25, focusing on the historical narrative of Jesus' birth and the profound theological realities embedded…

In this Easter message, Pastor Martin expounds upon seven essential pillars of the Christian faith, symbolized by a garden, a womb, a cross, a tomb, a cloud, a throne, and many clouds with fire. He…

In "Brief Glimpse into the Mystery of Gethsemane," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14, and Luke 22, focusing on Christ's agony in Gethsemane as the 'shadow of Calvary.' He…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 10:45, "The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many." He first establishes Jesus' self-designation as the…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 11:12-19, focusing on the cursing of the fig tree and the cleansing of the temple, to vividly manifest the true humanity of Christ. He argues that Christ's physical…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42 and Luke 22:43-44, focusing on the 'sidelights' of Gethsemane: the angelic visitation and Christ's bloody perspiration. He argues that the angel's strengthening…

In "The Crucifixion and the Mockery," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:21-32, detailing the physical act of crucifixion and the intense mockery Jesus endured. He emphasizes that while the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the centrality of the cross, addressing three crucial questions: 'Who died there?', 'Why did he die there?', and 'What does God say to you and to me from that…

Pastor Martin now sets out the biblical demonstration of Christ as one undivided person subsisting in two distinct, unmixed natures forever. Using a glove and hand analogy, and the witness of John 1…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the offices of Christ, focusing on His kingship as revealed in the Gospels. He expounds Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 2:1-12, and John 1:43-49…

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…

In the third sermon of his 'Union With Christ' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the pervasive nature of union with Christ throughout the entire plan of salvation. He begins by…

Pastor Al Martin expounds Luke 5:27-32, focusing on Jesus' call to Levi (Matthew) and his subsequent declaration, 'I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.' Martin argues that…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 2:15-20, focusing on the shepherds' response to the angelic announcement of Christ's birth and Mary's unique response. He highlights the…

In "The Cup He Drank," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 26:36-46, focusing on Christ's agony in Gethsemane and his drinking of the cup of God's wrath on Golgotha. He defines this cup as…

In 'The Baptism of Jesus, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:9-11, continuing his verse-by-verse study. He first highlights the integrity of the Gospel writers through their silence on…

In "The Way to Golgotha," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:20-23 and Luke 23:26-32, detailing Christ's journey to crucifixion. He highlights the assistance Simon of Cyrene was compelled to…

Introducing the section on the central figure in salvation, Pastor Martin begins a sub-series on the mystery of Christ's person by laying out why the doctrine is of supreme importance. He argues from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 6:22-58, focusing on Jesus' declaration, "I am the bread of life." He meticulously distinguishes between physical and spiritual hunger, arguing that Jesus'…

In this introductory sermon to 1 Peter, Pastor Martin lays the theological groundwork for understanding the epistle by first examining 'Peter the Man.' He argues that to grasp Peter the apostle's…

In "The Baptism of Jesus, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:9-11, with supporting texts from Matthew 3 and John 1, to reveal the profound significance of Jesus' baptism, anointing with…

In "The Parable of the Mustard Seed," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:30-32, revealing the kingdom of God's principle of growth from insignificant beginnings to unexpected, marvelous…

Pastor Martin argues that "Son of Man" — often misunderstood as a mere title of Christ's humanity — is actually a title of His deity, drawing from Daniel 7 and Christ's own self-consciousness. The…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the sixth axiom of effective pastoral preaching: the necessity of proclaiming, explaining, and applying biblical truths with earthiness, simplicity, and plainness…

Pastor Martin examines the continuous, ongoing effects of regeneration as distinct from the immediate effects of repentance and faith. Following an outline drawn from Robert Law on 1 John, he sets…

Pastor Martin expounds the doctrine of the Covenant of Redemption, arguing that Christ's atoning work on the cross must be understood within the framework of an eternal, inter-Trinitarian agreement…

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 the third message of his 'Simple Signposts to the Celestial City' series, Pastor Martin expounds Luke 5:27-32, focusing on Jesus' declaration, 'I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to…

Preached at Trinity Baptist Church on December 4, 1994, this sermon takes 1 Corinthians 11:26 as its text and argues that every celebration of the Lord's Supper is an act of gospel proclamation…

In the first sermon of a series on 'Union With Christ,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3-14 and 2 Timothy 1:8-9, establishing the centrality of Christ's person and work in salvation…

In 'General Introduction to the Gospels, Part 2,' Pastor Martin continues his introductory series on the Gospels, focusing on their relationship to the rest of the New Testament. He argues that the…

Pastor Martin begins an in-depth treatment of Christ's priestly office, explaining that he departs from the traditional prophet-priest-king order because Scripture gives predominance to the…

Pastor Martin continues his introductory series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on man's inescapable obligation to render perfect obedience to God. He establishes that the standard for this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 13:1-17, focusing on Jesus' act of washing the disciples' feet. He argues that this act primarily signifies the absolute necessity of Christ's cleansing work for…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:33-34, focusing on the visible context and vocal expression of Christ's abandonment by God on the cross. He argues that the three hours of…

In 'The Healing of the Leper,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:40-45, detailing Jesus' compassionate cleansing of a leper and the leper's subsequent disobedience. Martin uses the leper's…