Love

In "Prerequisites for Brotherly Love," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:22-25, arguing that genuine brotherly love is not merely commanded but flows from two divine prerequisites: the…

In "Additional Perspectives on Brotherly Love," Pastor Albert N. Martin expands on 1 Peter 1:22-23, arguing for the inseparability of faith in Christ and love for His people. He emphasizes the…

After nineteen Lord's Day mornings contemplating the person of Christ, Pastor Martin presses one searching question on every conscience: do you love him? Working through 1 Peter 1:8 and 1 Corinthians…

Pastor Martin preaches on the supremacy of brotherly love, drawing from Ephesians 1:15 and 1 Peter 4:8. He argues that continuous faith and love are indispensable evidences of genuine grace, and that…

Pastor Martin continues his series on brotherly love, focusing on how believers are to respond to specific sins within the church. Drawing primarily from Luke 17:1-4 and Matthew 18:21-35, he…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 and 1 Corinthians 5, addressing the corporate responses of brotherly love to sin within the church. He distinguishes between spiritual…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 John 3:14-19 and Matthew 25:31-46, addressing how brotherly love responds to the tangible material needs of the saints. He argues that love for the brethren is evidence of…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds on the nature of Christian love, drawing primarily from John 13:34-35 and Romans 13:8-10. He argues that true biblical love is not a subjective feeling but is…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, defining Christian love not by formal definition or subjective feeling, but by its practical manifestations in action and inaction. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 24:12-13, addressing the critical question of how Christian love can be kept burning and hot in an age of abounding lawlessness. He argues that genuine love…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 24:12-13, arguing that in an age of abounding lawlessness, believers' love for Christ must be properly rooted in saving grace and continually nurtured. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:9-11, focusing on Paul's prayer that the Philippians' love would abound "yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the…

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 Martin expounds Proverbs 17:9, which states, "He that covers a transgression seeks love, but he that harps on a matter separates chief friends." He emphasizes that constantly dwelling on a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 2:4, focusing on Christ's complaint to the Ephesian church: 'Thou didst leave thy first love.' He defines 'first love' as a love of simplicity, intensity…

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 Thessalonians 1:3, focusing on 'labor of love' as one of the three 'crown jewels' of Christian virtue. He defines 'labor' as intense, costly toil and 'love' as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:3, focusing on the phrases "in our Lord Jesus Christ" and "in the sight of God and our Father." He argues that true Christian virtues—faith, love…

In 'Responsibilities One to Another, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on John 13:34-35 and Romans 13:8-10, asserting that the supreme, all-encompassing duty of church members to one another…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on 'Love to Christ,' arguing that love for Christ is a necessary and inevitable fruit of saving faith. He establishes this truth from 1 Peter 1:8, 1 Corinthians…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity of mutual love and brotherly affection as the core content of distinctively Christian fellowship, drawing from numerous New Testament passages…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 24:12-13, warning that in an age of abounding lawlessness, the love of many will grow cold, necessitating that believers properly protect their love for…

In "Cultivating Love for Men," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the axiom that a man of God must experience a growing measure of unfeigned love for his people. He defines this love as a gracious…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 16:28 and 17:9, highlighting the destructive nature of a 'whisperer' and one who 'harps on a matter.' He explains that while a transgression may exist, love…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 5:43-48, the final section of Christ's six antitheses in the Sermon on the Mount. He contrasts the scribes' and Pharisees' limited love for…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:7-11, focusing on verses 8-9, to instruct suffering saints on living a life of mutual love within the church. He emphasizes that this love, grounded in the…

In 'Marks of a True Ministry, Part 4,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9, revealing the 'feminine' characteristics essential to a true ministry, which complement the 'masculine'…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10, focusing on Paul's attitude and affections for the Thessalonian believers after being forcibly separated from them. Martin…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, dissecting Paul's deep longing for the Thessalonian believers. He first examines Paul's Godward longing, drawing out lessons on God's power over Satan…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, focusing on the means by which believers are established in unblameable holiness. He argues that this goal is achieved through an increasing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 16:22, "If any man love not the Lord, let him be Anathema Maranatha," revealing it as a "Gospel curse." He meticulously defines "Anathema" as being…

In "Responsibilities One to Another, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the New Testament command to "edify one another," building on the overarching duty to "love one another." He…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the often-overlooked topic of 'The Christian and Common Courtesy.' He argues that courtesy is not a peripheral concern but a…

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…

In "Collage of Perspectives in Light of Peter Leon's Illness," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, using the recent severe illness of church member Peter Leon as a pastoral…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-23, focusing on what provoked Paul's prayer for the Ephesian believers. He argues that Paul's prayer was intensified by a report of their continuing…

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical duty of Christian hospitality, defining it not primarily as a lavish table but as an 'open door' to both fellow saints and strangers. Drawing from Romans 12:13…

Pastor Martin continues his sermon on "The Lost Art of Christian Hospitality," reviewing its definition as love yearning for face-to-face communion, not primarily a fancy meal, and its command to all…

In the third sermon of his 'Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the church's responsibility to future spiritual generations, building on the foundation…

In "Assertive Loving Care for One Another," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Corinthians 12:18-27 and 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12, arguing that a church's commitment to a regenerate membership is…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on Christian fellowship by expounding 1 Corinthians 13:4, focusing on the negative attribute: 'Love does not envy.' He provides a detailed…

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 1 Corinthians 13:5, focusing on the phrase "love does not behave itself unseemly." He argues that genuine Christian love manifests itself in adherence to righteous…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9, focusing on the 'feminine' characteristics of a true minister, specifically the gentleness and tender affection of a nursing mother for her own…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the axiom that effective pastoral preaching requires a growing measure of unfeigned love for one's people. Drawing heavily from 1 Corinthians 13, Romans 13, and…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition on the church ministering to itself in love, focusing on specific scriptural activities. He outlines spiritual duties such as mutual prayer, encouragement…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:3, urging believers to actively remember and engage with the persecuted church worldwide. He grounds this command in the broader context of Hebrews' call…

In "Longing for His Return, Part 5," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the New Testament believer's eager anticipation of Christ's second coming, focusing on the fourth reason: the longing to see…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his discussion on how Trinity Baptist Church should appear to a visitor, focusing on the church as a 'relating assembly.' He expounds on three dominant…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:12, commonly known as the Golden Rule, demonstrating its comprehensive scope and universal application to all human relationships. He argues that this…

Martin expounds Matthew 7:12 — the Golden Rule — and applies it systematically to the tongue under three headings: when we speak, what we speak, and how we speak. He argues the Golden Rule cannot be…

Pastor Martin expounds on Matthew 7:12, the Golden Rule, applying it to the use of our ears in communication. He grounds this in the gospel, explaining that the rule is for believers motivated by…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:6-9, focusing on how manifold trials test the depth of a believer's attachment to Christ. He argues that recent congregational and individual trials serve as a…

In 'Ultimate Purpose for the Divine Directive,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 4:11b, arguing that the ultimate purpose for all divine directives concerning Christian living, particularly…

In "Responsibilities One to Another, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on specific duties church members owe to one another, moving beyond general love and edification to address…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 5:25-33, outlining God's directives for husbands to love their wives. He emphasizes that this love must be exercised from a position of Christ-like…

In 'Directives to the Stronger Brother, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Christian liberty, focusing on the responsibilities of the 'stronger brother' towards the 'weaker…

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…