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Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:17-27, focusing on Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler and subsequent dialogue with his disciples. Martin warns against the 'itch to be rich,'…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 21:6, which warns that 'The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.' He explains that while it is possible to gain…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the spiritual dangers of materialism, particularly for those who have benefited from godly nurture. He draws extensively from Proverbs, Deuteronomy 8, Hosea 13…

In "Lay Not Up Treasures on Earth, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:19-24, initiating a two-part series on worldliness. He defines 'treasures' as anything selfishly accumulated and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the financial situation of Trinity Baptist Church, drawing principles from Acts 2 and 4, Proverbs 3, 2 Corinthians 8-9, Philippians 4, and Matthew 6. He challenges…

In this 28th study in Proverbs, Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 3:9-10, "Honor the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase." He argues that honoring God with one's…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 21:5, contrasting the 'thoughts of the diligent' which lead to 'plenteousness' with the 'hasty' who 'hasteth only to want.' He argues that true diligence involves…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 6:19-24, focusing on Christ's command to "Lay not up treasures on earth, but lay up treasures in heaven." He presents two main reasons for…

In "In-laws and Finances," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Genesis 2:24, emphasizing that true marriage requires a radical 'leaving' of one's parents—governmentally, economically, emotionally…

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 28:11-15 and Mark 16:1-8, examining the Sanhedrin's attempt to deny and cover up the resurrection of Jesus through bribery and a ludicrous lie. He draws four vital…

In "Paul's Thank-you Note, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 4:18-20, concluding his series on Paul's gratitude to the Philippian church. He details how their gift brought Paul…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 19:1, contrasting the poor man who walks in integrity, especially in his speech, with the 'fool' who is perverse in his lips. He clarifies that the 'fool' in Proverbs…

In 'Applications from Memorial to Mary #1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:1-8, drawing secondary lessons from Mary's anointing of Jesus. He delivers a word of correction…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of 1 Timothy 3:2-7, focusing on the negative qualifications for elders and the crucial requirement of ruling one's household well. He details the need…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 'thorny ground' hearer from Matthew 13:7, 22, Mark 4:18-19, and Luke 8:14, the fourth message in his series on the Parable of the Soils. He argues that this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:17-31, focusing on the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler. He meticulously analyzes the man's crucial question about eternal life, Jesus'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 1:10-19, warning against the enticements of evil companions. He dissects the proposition of sinners, which includes an invitation to comradeship and murder…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 10:4-5, focusing on the contrast between the 'slack hand' and the 'diligent hand.' He argues that true diligence in work, motivated by a desire to honor God, is…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of the requirements for the pastoral office from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, focusing on the spiritual character necessary for overseers. He details…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 3:9-10, focusing on the conditional and gracious promise of God to meet the material needs of those who honor Him with their substance and the firstfruits of…

Pastor Martin concludes his exposition of Matthew 5:38-42, focusing on the command to 'Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away.' He contrasts this…

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…

In "Avoid Laziness - Cultivate Diligence #2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on parental admonition from the book of Proverbs, focusing on the biblical imperative to avoid laziness…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity and blessing of walking with integrity and uprightness, particularly in the context of parental admonition. Drawing primarily from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical view of material/financial stewardship, drawing primarily from passages like Psalm 24, 1 Corinthians 10, Psalm 50, 1 Chronicles 29, 1 Timothy 3 & 6…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin recommends a curated list of Christian books from the Trinity Baptist Church bookstore and library, categorized to aid believers in various aspects of their spiritual…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:10-11, detailing the identity and activity of Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus. He attributes Judas's treachery to the prevailing sin of…

In "The Thorny Ground Hearer, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:18-19, the parable of the sower's thorny ground, paralleled in Matthew 13 and Luke 8. He argues that this soil…

In 'The Thorny Ground Hearer, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of the Parable of the Soils (Mark 4:7, 18-19), focusing on the 'thorny ground hearer.' He argues that this…

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…