Legalism

In "Struggling with the Spirit of Legalism," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 3:1-9 and 1 John 2:1-2, warning the 'second generation' (those raised in Christian homes) about the lifelong…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, addressing the Pharisees' objection to Jesus's disciples plucking grain on the Sabbath. He argues that the Pharisees' legalism stemmed from a misunderstanding of…

In 'Sabbath Controversy #1: Exposition,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, detailing the Pharisees' legalistic objections to Jesus' disciples plucking grain on the Sabbath and Christ's…

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…

In "Christian Liberty #11," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Colossians 2:16-23 and Galatians 5:1, continuing his series on Christian liberty. He asserts that true believers are committed to…

In "Christian Liberty #14," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-15:7, focusing on the foundation and goal of Christian liberty. He argues that there must be no forced conformity within the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, the second 'Sabbath Controversy' passage, to clarify the nature and purpose of the appointed day of rest. He reviews the historical context of Jesus's…

In "Sabbath Controversy #2: Observations / Applications," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, reviewing Christ's declaration that "the Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on child-rearing, focusing on common failures in the use of the rod of correction. He addresses the 'non-evangelistic' omission of gospel…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 4:4-5, contrasting the 'worker' and the 'non-worker' in the pursuit of righteousness before God. He argues that all humanity falls into one of these two…

Pastor Edward Donnelly, in the third sermon of a series on Justification, expounds on its source and instrument. He argues that the source of justification is the free grace of God, demonstrated by…

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 this sermon, Pastor Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on Jesus' teaching and actions regarding works of mercy on the Sabbath. He expounds on various Gospel accounts…

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 'Paul's Spiritual Biography,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 3:4-7, demonstrating how Paul's pre-conversion life, rich in inherited and attained fleshly advantages, became an…

Delivered by Pastor Edward Donnelly at the 2001 Southeastern Family Conference, this sermon expounds Romans 6:1-14 to demonstrate that the believer's union with Christ in his death and resurrection…

In this question-and-answer session, Pastor Martin addresses the practical outworking of Christian liberty, particularly concerning how believers discern and respond to the consciences of others…

In the fourth sermon of his 'Christian Liberty' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Galatians 3-5, arguing that true Christian liberty is fundamentally freedom from the Mosaic Law Covenant and…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:11-21, focusing on Jesus' warning to His disciples to "beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod." Martin highlights the…

Concluding eleven weeks on justification by faith alone, Pastor Martin turns to the second front of the devil's attack: the error that justifying faith can stand alone, devoid of works. He expounds…

Pastor Martin expounds James 2:14-26, clarifying the relationship between faith and works in justification. He argues that while justification is by faith alone, true justifying faith is never alone…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds James 2:14-26, addressing the nature of saving faith and its necessary accompaniments. He clarifies that while justification is by faith alone (Paul's emphasis), true…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-3:6, focusing on verses 27-28, to defend the perpetual obligation of the Sabbath for all mankind. He argues that the Sabbath was instituted at creation for…

Pastor Martin expounds on the proper and balanced observance of the new covenant Sabbath, focusing on the necessary distinction between forbidden works and works of necessity. He addresses common…

Pastor Martin reviews the Sermon on the Mount, particularly Matthew 5:17-20, emphasizing that true righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees by focusing on the heart, not just…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Galatians 5:13, "For you, brethren, were called for freedom; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another." He…

In 'Christian Liberty #10,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Galatians 5:1, 'For freedom did Christ set us free; stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.' He argues that…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, focusing on the phrase "through faith" as the instrumental means of salvation. He defines faith as the exclusive means by which sinners are united to Christ…

In 'Not of Works, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, focusing on the qualifying negative 'not of works' in verse 9. He argues that this phrase excludes all ceremonial, legal…

Pastor Martin continues his pastoral appendix on justification and sin, reviewing the first two principles and expounding the third: sin in a justified person must be dealt with primarily in terms of…

In this Sunday School class, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the Christian Sabbath, building upon three foundational pillars: its origin as a creation ordinance (Genesis 2), its…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Fourth Commandment, 'Christ on the Sabbath,' arguing for the Sabbath's perpetual authority for New Covenant believers. He demonstrates its institution at…

In "Misused Texts #2," Pastor Robert Martin expounds Colossians 2:16-17, arguing against anti-Sabbatarian interpretations that claim this passage abolishes the Sabbath. Martin demonstrates that…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the presence of the moral law in the New Testament, focusing on Galatians 5:13-15 and Ephesians 6:1-3. He argues that the Ten Commandments remain a binding…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:20, where Jesus declares that unless one's righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, they will not enter the kingdom of…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:33-37, addressing the command "Thou shalt not forswear thyself." He clarifies the Mosaic teaching on oaths, exposes the scribes' and…

In "Christian Liberty #18," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:13-23, focusing on apostolic directives to the strong believer regarding Christian liberty. He establishes love as the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:1-10, focusing on the 'after' picture of salvation, particularly God's method of uniting sinners with Christ. He argues that salvation is fundamentally…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 2:8-10, focusing on the qualifying negative, "not of works." He meticulously examines the Apostle Paul's background as a zealous…

In this Sunday school open forum, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the Christian Sabbath, specifically the fourth commandment, in response to a congregant's question about how to confront a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, arguing for the perpetual obligation of the Sabbath for Christians. He refutes common arguments against Sabbath observance by demonstrating its origin…

In his sermon "Your Lord's Day Sabbath," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the enduring relevance and practice of the Lord's Day Sabbath, drawing from Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy…

In his parting counsel to Trinity Baptist Church, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 2:25, urging believers to 'hold fast your convictions and practice concerning the Lord's Day Sabbath.' He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the basic theology of eldership, focusing on the principles of parity and functional diversity among elders. He argues that while all elders hold…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a lecture on the benefits and dangers of topical sermons, as part of a broader series on effective pastoral preaching. He argues that while topical preaching offers…

In "The Diseases of Conscience, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of perseverance, specifically focusing on the means God ordains to keep His people in the way, with a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 3:3, identifying three distinguishing marks of a true Christian: worship by the Spirit of God, glorying in Christ Jesus, and having no confidence in the…

Pastor Martin expounds Psalm 51, focusing on David's attitude toward his sin and his pursuit of forgiveness and restoration. He argues that true repentance begins with owning sin as God defines it…

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 5:38-42, focusing on Christ's command to 'resist not evil' and its implications for personal revenge. He contrasts Christ's teaching with the Pharisaical perversion of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the theological basis of Christian liberty, primarily drawing from Galatians 4 and Romans 8. He identifies four pillars: the sonship of believers, their servitude…

In 'Christian Liberty #12,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-15:7, addressing the proper understanding and exercise of Christian liberty concerning non-moral issues like food, special…

In 'Christian Liberty #13,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8-9, meticulously defining the 'weak' and 'strong' believer not by their overall spiritual state, but by their…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 2:9-15, focusing on the adornment of women in the house of God. He meticulously translates and interprets the passage, arguing that external attire is not…

Pastor Martin expounds on the necessity of structured devotional life, drawing primarily from Psalm 27:8, Psalm 119, and Matthew 6:6. He argues that humans, as image-bearers of an orderly God…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 7:1-23, focusing on the controversy between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding tradition and defilement. He argues that true religion is regulated by God's authoritative…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the grace of God in relation to divorce and remarriage, building upon his previous expositions of Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 19:6, and 1 Corinthians…

Pastor Martin expounds on the agents of progressive sanctification, focusing on the indispensable work of the Triune God. He begins by warning against two common errors: sanctification by naked human…

In "Sin Problem in the Christian Life, Part 1," Pastor Martin addresses the tension between the once-for-all declarative act of justification and the ongoing reality of indwelling and actual sin in…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 5:19-6:2, addressing the pastoral problem of ongoing sin in the life of the justified believer. He identifies the problem as stemming from the definitive nature of God's…

Pastor Martin expounds Deuteronomy 22:5 and 1 Corinthians 11:3-16, arguing that the divinely established hierarchy of male headship and female subordination is to be visibly maintained in external…