New Covenant

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 28:16-20, focusing on the 'Element, Mode, and Perpetuity' of Christian baptism. He argues that baptism, far from being an indifferent matter, eloquently…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin, through the exposition of Jeremiah 31:31-34 and related New Testament passages, argues that the New Covenant is the constitution of Christ's church, requiring…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 11:25, and Hebrews 8:6-12 to explain the 'new covenant' mentioned by Jesus at the Last Supper. He contrasts it with the Old Covenant…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:22-25, focusing on the institution of the Lord's Supper. He meticulously details the circumstances, substance, and central lessons of this ordinance…

In "The Sabbath in the Prophets #4," Pastor Robert Martin expounds Isaiah 58:13-14, continuing his series on the Christian Sabbath. He argues that the blessings promised for Sabbath-keeping—delight…

Pastor Martin expounds Hebrews 4:9-10, arguing that the 'Sabbath rest' remaining for the people of God refers not only to a future heavenly rest but also to a present, earthly Christian Sabbath (the…

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…

Pastor Martin delivers a robust rebuttal of paedobaptism, specifically addressing the Reformed paedobaptist argument rooted in the unity of God's covenant people and the continuity between Old…

Pastor Martin continues his New Testament survey of circumcision, focusing on how the New Covenant resolves the Old Testament tension between outward bodily circumcision and inward heart…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on repentance, focusing on the 'volitional and behavioral attendants' of true repentance: 'full purpose of and endeavor after new…

Pastor Martin addresses the origin of the fear of God, demonstrating that it is a distinct blessing of the new covenant, not something that grows on natural Adamic soil. He expounds Jeremiah 32:38-40…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:33-38 and Matthew 27:51-53, focusing on the miracle of the temple veil being torn at Christ's death. He argues that this event signifies God's dismantling of…

In "Change of the Day - Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the Fourth Commandment, specifically addressing the shift of Sabbath observance from Saturday to Sunday in the New…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 14:4-6, Galatians 4:8-11, and Colossians 2:16-17, addressing common misinterpretations of these passages regarding the Sabbath. He argues that while the Old Covenant…

Pastor Robert Martin, filling in for Albert N. Martin, preaches on "The Sabbath in the Prophets #1," the sixth sermon in a series on "The Christian Sabbath." He expounds Jeremiah 17:19-27, Ezekiel…

Pastor Robert Martin, filling in for Albert N. Martin, preaches on the Sabbath in the Prophets, specifically Jeremiah 17, Ezekiel 20, and Isaiah 58. He reviews the Sabbath's establishment at creation…

In this sermon, Pastor Robert Martin begins a new segment of his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on the New Testament's teaching on the moral law. He expounds Matthew 5:17-20 and Mark…

In this sermon, Pastor Robert Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath by examining the New Testament's witness to the moral law of God. Expounding primarily on 1 Timothy 1:3-11…

Pastor Martin concludes his series on the Christian Sabbath by addressing the change of the day from the seventh to the first day of the week. He argues that while there is no explicit command, the…

In 'The Lordship of Christ, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the inseparable union of Christ's cross and crown in salvation, arguing that salvation is found in the whole person of Christ…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds Hebrews 13:15-16, defining the 'sacrifice of praise' as the 'fruit of lips which make confession to his name,' rooted in a joyful, believing response to God's revelation in…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:15-16, detailing how the 'sacrifice of praise' is to be offered. He defines praise as the 'fruit of lips which make confession to His name,' emphasizing…

In this sixth sermon on the use of the tongue, Albert Martin argues that the essential prerequisite for overcoming the sins of the tongue is a regenerated heart -- specifically, the new heart and new…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Thessalonians 3, focusing on the doctrine of the perseverance and preservation of the saints. He argues that true believers persevere not due to their own…

In this Adult Sunday School class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the relationship between infant baptism and circumcision, arguing against the Paedo-Baptist position that baptism has replaced…

In "The Church and Infant Baptism, Part 6," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his detailed examination of the biblical teaching concerning the Church of Jesus Christ, specifically focusing on the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the first sermon in a series on the immediate agency and operations of the Holy Spirit upon the preacher. He begins by defining his terms and establishing three…

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 "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 "Biblical Basis for Membership," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Ezekiel 36:24-27, arguing that the New Covenant community, and thus the local church, is prophesied and…

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…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a detailed survey of circumcision in the Old Testament, laying the groundwork for understanding its relationship to infant baptism…

In the fourth part of his series on "The Church and Infant Baptism," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the objection that the presence of unregenerate people in the church justifies infant inclusion…

In 'The New Testament Testimony, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his examination of whether there is biblical warrant for admitting minors into full church membership. He meticulously…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Exodus 20:8-11, arguing for the abiding authority of the Fourth Commandment, the Sabbath, under the New Covenant. He demonstrates its perpetual moral nature by its…

In "Misused Texts #1," Pastor Martin begins a two-part sermon examining three Pauline passages (Romans 14:5-6, Galatians 4:8-11, Colossians 2:16-17) often cited by anti-Sabbatarians to argue against…

Pastor Martin introduces the critical subject of the relationship between saving faith in Christ and a life of holiness, building on a previous sermon about faith and obedience. He argues for the…

In "Introductory Perspectives on Public Worship, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin lays the foundational principles for understanding and ordering corporate worship. He expounds on the concept of a…

Pastor Martin expounds on "Cultivating Communion with God from the Psalms," offering three guidelines for profitable use of the Psalms. First, believers should look for and expect to find Jesus…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:14, focusing on Peter's final benediction: "Peace be unto you all that are in Christ." He meticulously defines a biblical benediction as an authoritative…

In "Circumcision: NT Survey, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on infant baptism by examining the New Testament's teaching on circumcision. He surveys several passages from Luke…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on infant baptism by addressing the relationship between divine covenants and the practice. He provides a compendium of biblical teaching on…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 4:25-31, detailing the Shunammite woman's desperate faith and Elisha's compassionate response to her son's death. He draws out four key lessons: the graces of…

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…

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…

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…

In "Church Membership and Our Children," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fifth affirmation of Trinity Baptist Church's manifesto: striving for a membership comprised solely of truly…

In 'No Crisis Experience #3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the Christian life, specifically addressing the Reformed Baptist conviction that there is no post-conversion crisis…

Pastor Martin expounds on the critical need for a recovery of biblical worship, focusing on public, gathered worship. He demonstrates God's jealous concern for the nature and purity of worship…

Pastor Martin begins a series on public worship, focusing on the foundational conviction that corporate worship is divinely instituted. He expounds passages from the Old Testament (Exodus 25, 29, 31…

In "No Crisis Experience Commanded #6," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series refuting the notion that a post-conversion crisis experience, often marked by miraculous signs like speaking in…

In "Hebrews 7:25, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 7:25, focusing on Christ's unchangeable priesthood and His ability to save to the uttermost. He argues that Christ's perpetual…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:10, focusing on the 'before and after' picture of the people of God. Drawing heavily from Hosea 1-2, he highlights two central contrasts: how God regards…

In "Subjects of Baptism, Part 1 (in the Gospels)," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a multi-part series on infant baptism by examining the biblical witness to the subjects of baptism, focusing on the…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a seven-part series on the subjects of baptism, specifically addressing infant baptism versus disciple baptism. He argues that…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition on the relationship between circumcision and infant baptism, focusing on Colossians 2:11-12. He meticulously analyzes the Greek text to demonstrate that the…

In "Responsibilities to God, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on church membership, focusing on the duty of appropriate preparation for corporate worship. Expounding primarily on…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a multi-part series on the 'Change of the Day,' addressing the controversial topic of the Sabbath commandment. He lays the groundwork for understanding why the Sabbath…