Means of Grace

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 2:37-42 and 1 Timothy 3:14-15, arguing that the corporate means of grace are primarily deposited and exercised within the life of a biblically ordered church. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Acts 2:42, identifying the four corporate means of grace: the apostles' teaching (Word of God), fellowship (people of God), breaking of bread (remembrance of the Son of God)…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 'Corporate Means of Grace,' the sixth and final principle in his series on Christian living. Drawing primarily from Acts 2:41-42, Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews…

Pastor Martin begins a new series addressing the 'second generation' within Trinity Baptist Church, defined as young adults raised in Christian homes and the church's ministry. He expounds on 2…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3, continuing his series on the perseverance of the saints. He defines perseverance as God's effectual calling and sanctification ensuring believers…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 and Acts 2:42, continuing his series on the Lord's Supper as a means of grace. He focuses on the biblical directives for proper observance, specifically…

In this fourth sermon on "The Lord's Supper as a Means of Grace," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 11:27-34, addressing the crucial question: "How should we come to the Lord's table?"…

In the fifth sermon of a series on the Lord's Supper as a means of grace, Pastor Albert N. Martin exhorts believers on the proper observance of this ordinance. Drawing from Acts 2:42 and 1…

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 the 106th message of a series on Trinity Baptist Church's manifesto, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 15:30-32 and Philippians 1:19, continuing his examination of corporate prayer as a…

Pastor Martin expounds on the fifth crucial principle of Christian living from the 'Manifesto of Trinity Baptist Church' series: 'There are no effective substitutes for the divinely appointed means…

In 'Trials as a Means of Grace (4),' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 12:1-3 and 1 Peter 2:18-25, arguing that trials, tribulations, and divine chastisement are God-appointed means of grace…

In the fifth sermon of his "Preaching as a Means of Grace" series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the centrality of the preaching and teaching of God's Word in the gathered church. Drawing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and Luke 22:14-20, establishing the biblical basis for observing the Lord's Supper as a means of grace. He argues that the Supper's institution…

In "The Lord's Supper as a Means of Grace (2)," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Galatians 1:6-12, 1 Corinthians 10:16, and 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 to articulate the biblical significance of the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the perseverance of the saints, focusing on the 'Precise Functions and Importance' of the means of perseverance. Drawing from passages…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in "Ministry of the Word of God, Part 1," expounds Ephesians 4:8-16, Acts 20:17-35, and Hebrews 13:7, 17 to establish that God has appointed specific men…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the 'Ministry of the Word of God,' focusing on the means of perseverance. He expounds on James 1:18-21 and 1 Peter 1:22-2:3, arguing that the Word of…

In "Ministry of the Word of God, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ezekiel 33:30-32, James 1:22-25, and Hebrews 5:11-14, arguing that the corporate means of grace, specifically the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in this adult Sunday school class from April 17th, 1983, expounds on the sixth major principle of Christian living: 'There are no effective substitutes for the God-appointed…

This sermon, delivered by a guest speaker in Pastor Martin's absence, focuses on the 'family means of grace,' bridging the gap between private and corporate spiritual disciplines. Drawing primarily…

In "Time and Spiritual Maturity," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Hebrews 5:11-14 and Revelation 2:1-5, arguing that spiritual maturity does not automatically come with the passing of time, even…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 18:19-20, focusing on corporate prayer as a means of grace. He emphasizes the truthfulness, authority, and power of Christ behind this promise, illustrating…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Timothy 2:1-8, arguing that corporate prayer is a God-appointed means of grace with a critical, comprehensive, and all-embracing mandate. He emphasizes that apostolic…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Thessalonians 3:1-4, Romans 15:30-32, and Philippians 1:19, arguing that corporate prayer is a non-negotiable duty and a God-appointed means of grace. He surveys the…

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'Privilege of Prayer,' drawing primarily from Hebrews 10:19-22, Hebrews 4:14-16, Galatians 4:4-6, and Romans 8:15-27. He argues that prayer is not merely a duty but an…

Pastor Martin expounds on the privilege of prayer, arguing that beyond being a duty, it is a necessity driven by four 'felt needs' inherent in every true Christian. Drawing from passages like Hebrews…

In 'Central Place of Personal Bible Reading (1),' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 1 and Revelation 1:3, arguing for the indispensable role of personal, mental, and spiritual assimilation of…

Pastor Martin continues his sermon series on the central place of personal Bible reading, emphasizing that there are no effective substitutes for this divinely appointed means of grace. He expounds…

In 'How to Assimilate the Contents of the Bible (2),' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the means of grace, focusing on the proper method of Bible reading. Drawing primarily from Luke…

Pastor Martin expounds Colossians 1:24-29 and several passages from the book of Acts (Acts 13, 14, 20, 28) to demonstrate that the consistent apostolic example and practice mandates the centrality of…

In this concluding sermon of the series, Pastor Martin addresses the practical question of how to maintain and increase the fear of God in the heart. He establishes the general principle that what…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on baptism and the Lord's Supper as public means of perseverance for God's people. He argues that these ordinances, though often underestimated, are…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on 'The Work of Faith in the Christian Life,' the fourth and final message in a series. He expounds Hebrews 11:6, Romans 4, 2 Corinthians 4, and Hebrews 12…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:19-22 and Revelation 21:9-14, arguing for the centrality of preaching and teaching in the gathered church based on the consistent pattern of apostolic example and…

Transitioning from the negative to the positive description of the blessed man, Pastor Martin expounds 'his delight is in the law of the Lord.' He defines delight as a spontaneous affinity rooted in…

Pastor Martin delivers a topical address on 'The Place of a Disciplined Reading Program in the Life of a Fruitful Man of God,' using Psalm 23 as an introductory platform to reflect on God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 2:42-47, focusing on the biblical concept and context of distinctively Christian fellowship. He defines fellowship (koinonia) as a consistent, principled…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 3:12-14, focusing on mutual exhortation as a divinely appointed means for the perseverance of the saints. He clarifies that 'exhortation' primarily means…

In the fifth and concluding message of the Walking in the Old Paths conference series, Albert Martin calls the church to recover the old path of God-honoring, Christ-exalting, Bible-shaped…

This sermon, delivered by Jeffery S. Smith, encourages believers to cultivate a consistent habit of reading substantial theological books, even if only in small increments. He argues that by reading…

In 'The Death of the Shunammite Woman's Son,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 4:8-25, focusing on the unexpected death of the Shunammite woman's son and her remarkable response. He argues…

In "How to Assimilate the Contents of the Bible (1)," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Proverbs 8:32-34, 2 Timothy 3:16, and Matthew 4:4, urging believers to cultivate a disciplined approach to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the fourth sermon in his 'Preaching as a Means of Grace' series, expounding Ecclesiastes 1:9-10 and drawing heavily from 1 Corinthians 12-14, 1 Timothy, and 2…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 24:12-13, focusing on the necessity of perseverance in an age of pervasive lawlessness. He outlines three main points: a prevailing condition predicted…

Pastor Martin continues his series on 'How We Ought to Hear the Word of God,' focusing on the duties after hearing the preached word. He emphasizes the crucial concern of retaining the word and…

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 2:1-3, focusing on the believer's mandate to long for the pure spiritual milk of God's Word for spiritual growth unto salvation. He first addresses the…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, focusing on the phrase "taught of God" in relation to brotherly love. He argues that being "God-taught" goes beyond merely being "preacher-taught" or…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 12:1-13 and John 15:1-3, urging believers to embrace God's fatherly discipline and pruning as essential means for spiritual health and growth in holiness. He…

In 'The Sabbath: Positive Duties/Privileges, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, Genesis 2:1-3, and Exodus 20:8-11, continuing his series on the Sabbath. He outlines the positive…

Pastor Martin brings in a fifth group of witnesses to Christ's deity: the fact that divine worship is directed to Him and received by Him without rebuke. Beginning with the strict monotheism of the…

Pastor Martin continues his series on 'Keeping the Sabbath,' focusing on the positive duties and privileges of the Lord's Day. Expounding Mark 2:23-28, Genesis 2:1-3, and Exodus 20:8-11, he argues…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 18:19-20, focusing on the unique promise of Christ's presence in corporate prayer. He explains that the 'for' in verse 20 connects Christ's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the nature of spiritual warfare against indwelling sin, drawing from Romans 6, Galatians 2, and 1 John 5. He argues that the ultimate source of power for this…

Pastor Martin expounds on the promises of God as a powerful encouragement to prayer, drawing primarily from 2 Samuel 7 and various Psalms and New Testament passages. He argues that God's promises…

In the fifth and final sermon of his series "Trials as a Means of Grace," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 8:18, and Matthew 5:11-12, arguing that believers must discern…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical basis for the public reading of Scripture, drawing from Old Testament commands in Deuteronomy 31 and historical examples in Joshua 8, 2 Chronicles 34…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, focusing on the phrases "love does not vaunt itself, is not puffed up." He defines these as love not indulging in boastful…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the unique struggles with assurance of salvation faced by the 'second generation' – those raised in Christian homes and churches. He identifies four reasons for…