Joy

In 'Rejoice Always, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:16, 'Rejoice always,' defining biblical joy as an affection of the soul springing from the anticipation or possession…

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…

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…

In "I Shall Rejoice," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:18-20, focusing on Paul's bold affirmation of continued joy despite uncertain circumstances, even the threat of execution. Martin…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 15:23, emphasizing the profound joy and fulfillment found in speaking a "word in due season." He argues that it is in one's best interest to cultivate the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the nature of heaven as a place of unmixed and unending joy, drawing primarily from Matthew 25:21, 23 and Revelation 7:13-17, 21:1-5, and 22:5-6. He contrasts this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 4:4-7, outlining a 'trilogy of gospel duties': constant joyfulness, manifested gentleness, and non-anxiousness. He argues that these commands are divine…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:8-9, focusing on the 'fruition of loving and believing an unseen Christ.' He describes true Christians as rare and strange creatures who love and believe in…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:12-19, focusing on verses 12-13, to instruct believers on how to respond to suffering. He argues that Christians should not be surprised by fiery trials…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-19, focusing on the practical effects of knowing the Christian hope. He defines hope as confident expectation flanked by fervent yearning and patient waiting…

In 'Minister's Heartaches and Triumphs,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 6:10a, 'as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing,' to explore the paradoxical experience of a true minister 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…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:8, "Make me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice." He argues that true joy and gladness are…

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…

Pastor Martin concludes his exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2, focusing on verses 19-20, where Paul identifies the Thessalonian believers as his 'hope, joy, and crown of rejoicing.' He defines these…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 13:44-46, the parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price, to underscore the supreme worth of Christ and the salvation found in Him. He…

In 'Evangelism God's Way, Part 4,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the second 'taproot' of God-honoring evangelism: living a life that embodies and consistently displays the transforming power of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 13:44-46, the parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price, to identify Christ and His salvation as the supreme treasure of the Kingdom of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Corinthians 14:40, 'Let all things be done decently and in order,' as the governing principle for public worship. He argues that New Covenant worship must be…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, "He that covers his sin shall not prosper, but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall obtain mercy." He first briefly reviews how the unconverted who…

In 'A Question About Fasting,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:18-22, addressing the disciples' question about why Jesus' followers do not fast. Martin explains that Jesus' presence…

In the sixth and final sermon of a series on 'The Lord's Supper as a Means of Grace,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Corinthians 10-11 and Psalm 2, urging believers to approach the Lord's…

In "Directives for Ordering Public Worship #2," Pastor Martin expounds on 1 Corinthians 14:40, arguing that corporate worship must be conducted "decently and in order." He outlines two further…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on the perseverance and preservation of the saints, focusing on the practical fruits of this doctrine. He expounds on Ephesians 1 and Romans…

In 'Paul - the Joyful Martyr,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:12-18, focusing on verses 17-18, where Paul expresses joyful willingness to die a martyr's death as a 'drink offering'…

Pastor Martin completes the witness of the Gospels to Christ's true human soul by tracing the actings of his human mind and emotions. Using the analogy of assembling a model from every piece in the…

In "Seeing TBC Thru the Eyes of a Visitor, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin leads a guided discussion on how Trinity Baptist Church's corporate worship should appear to a visitor. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 12:1-2, focusing on the command to be 'looking unto Jesus' as the author and perfecter of faith. He explains this 'looking' as a deliberate turning away from…

In "Good and Evil Motives in Preaching," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:12-18, examining the Apostle Paul's surprising joy despite some preachers proclaiming Christ from wicked…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds Philippians 3:1-2, focusing on Paul's opening command to 'Rejoice in the Lord' and his stern warning against the Judaizers, whom he labels 'dogs,' 'evil workers,' and…

Pastor Martin resumes his exposition of Psalm 51, focusing on verses 11-12, where David prays, "Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of…

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…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds Genesis 3-4, focusing on motherhood and homemaking in light of God's redemptive grace. He argues that motherhood holds a strategic place in God's redemptive plan, as…

In "Paul's Bonds Further the Gospel," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:12-18, demonstrating how Paul's imprisonment in Rome, far from hindering the gospel, actually advanced it among…

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…

In "Receive Him with All Joy," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:25-30, focusing on the Philippians' duty to receive Epaphroditus. He defines this duty as receiving him "in the Lord with…

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 Proverbs 28:13, "He that covers his sin shall not prosper, but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall obtain mercy." Building on a previous sermon about the…

Pastor Martin presents the Lord's Day Sabbath as the third of the old paths God calls his people to walk in, drawn from Jeremiah 6:16. He argues that 'Lord's Day Sabbath' is the precise theological…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:14-16, offering an additional encouragement, a necessary prohibition, and a further directive for suffering Christians. He teaches that believers reproached for…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:6, focusing on the Thessalonians' reception of the Word 'in much affliction with joy of the Holy Ghost.' He defines 'receiving the Word' as a welcoming…

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on 2 Chronicles 20, focusing on verses 25-30, which describe the aftermath of God's miraculous deliverance of Judah. He expounds on the 'sequel to the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the church's ethics, focusing on the proper observance of the new covenant Sabbath. He begins by outlining two crucial introductory considerations…

In 'Trials as a Means of Grace (2),' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the Christian life, focusing on trials, tribulations, afflictions, and divine paternal chastisement as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 16:19-34, focusing on the conversion of the Philippian jailer. He argues that true saving faith, as described in Ephesians 2:8-10, is always evidenced by…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:13, 'Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee,' arguing that the fruit of a restored saint's repentance is a…

Pastor Martin preaches on Isaiah 25:9 at a wedding, arguing that all true blessedness in marriage and life originates in God's salvation and is realized through waiting upon Him. He contrasts the…

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 Robert Martin, in the third sermon of his 'The Christian Sabbath' series, expounds Genesis 4:3 and Exodus 16 to argue for the pre-Mosaic existence and observance of the Sabbath. He challenges…

In the third sermon of his 'No Escape from Tension/Conflict' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:23-25 and 1 John 3:1-3a, arguing that the reality of being 'saved in hope' is a fourth…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 13:45-46, the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, as a companion to the Parable of the Hidden Treasure. He explains the parable's elements, identifying the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:22-26, detailing the Apostle Paul's 'sanctified dilemma' – a profound tension between his desire to die and be with Christ (which is 'far better') and…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:16-17, arguing that the only acceptable 'Christmas present' God desires from His creatures is a broken and contrite heart. He clarifies that…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:18-19, focusing on the 'riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.' He first clarifies that this inheritance is God's gift to His people, not God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5, arguing that true conversion, evidenced by God's election, is always accompanied by the gospel coming 'not in word only, but also in power.' He…

Pastor Martin expounds on the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints, the fifth point of Calvinism, also known as eternal security. He contrasts the Reformed view with Arminianism, arguing from…

In the second sermon on the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-29), Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the return of Christ, focusing on its implications for the faithful use of…