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The Biblical Training of Our Children, Part 1

In "The Biblical Training of Our Children, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4, arguing that the primary responsibility for the godly training of children rests squarely on…

The Biblical Training of Our Children, Part 2

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4 and Colossians 3:21, defining the father's task in child-rearing. He first addresses the negative injunction, 'Fathers, do not provoke your children to…

The Biblical Training of Our Children, Part 3

In 'The Biblical Training of Our Children, Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4, focusing on the positive command to 'nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.' He…

The Biblical Training of Our Children, Part 4

In the fourth part of his series on 'The Biblical Training of Our Children,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:1-4, focusing on the two major means of godly nurture: 'chastening' (paideia)…

Christian Education: What is it all About?
Ephesians 6:4

In "Christian Education: What is it all About?", Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ephesians 6:4 and Deuteronomy 6, laying out God's blueprints for Christian education. He argues that the total…

The Christian Family: God's Directives to Fathers
Christian Family Ephesians 6:4

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4, focusing on God's directives to fathers regarding the nurture and admonition of their children. He first addresses the negative command to 'provoke not…

Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 1

In "Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses Christian parents on how to counsel their spiritually awakened children. He outlines the theological foundations…

Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 2

In 'Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on how Christian parents should counsel their spiritually awakened children. He emphasizes the…

Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 3

In "Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on parenting, focusing on practical counsel for parents of spiritually awakened children. He emphasizes…

Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 4

In "Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 4," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on counseling spiritually awakened children, emphasizing the need for parents to possess a Bible-based…

The Who, What & How of Education, Part 1

In "The Who, What & How of Education, Part 1," Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical mandate for educating the rising generation, drawing heavily from R.L. Dabney's definition of education as "the…

The Who, What & How of Education, Part 2

In 'The Who, What & How of Education, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on biblical education, focusing on the 'how.' He lays out four principles: God must be central to the…

Effective Fatherhood, Part 2
Effective Fatherhood 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

In 'Effective Fatherhood, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, drawing principles of natural fatherhood from Paul's spiritual fatherhood. He argues…

Family Worhip; Use of TV
Family Living Ephesians 6:4

Pastor Martin expounds on the practical aspects of Christian family life, focusing on family worship and the use of television. Drawing from Ephesians 6:4 and Deuteronomy 6, he emphasizes the…

Sex Education
Family Living Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical principles of sex education, arguing that it is primarily a parental responsibility, conducted both informally through attitudes and actions, and…

Family Worship, Use of TV
Ephesians 6:4

Pastor Martin continues his series on the Christian home, focusing on family worship and the use of television. He expounds Ephesians 6:4, emphasizing the father's primary role in leading family…

Introduction: The Danger of Child Abuse

In this introductory sermon to a series on child training, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the danger of general child abuse among God's people, distinguishing it from child molestation. He…

Avoiding Hypocrisy

In "Avoiding Hypocrisy," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on child abuse, focusing on the spiritual and emotional climate of the home. Expounding Matthew 23, he identifies hypocrisy as a…

Cultivating Warmth & Intimacy

Pastor Martin, in the fourth sermon of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," expounds Colossians 3:21 and Ephesians 6:4, arguing that Christian parents are called to…

Practicing Acceptance & Goodwill

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on biblical parenting, focusing on the necessity of cultivating a home climate characterized by harmony and goodwill, as opposed to coldness, distance…

A God-like Parent-Child Relationship

Pastor Martin expounds Colossians 3:21 and Ephesians 6:4, arguing that Christian parents are commanded to raise their children without exasperating them, using righteous spanking and authoritative…

Appropriate Physical Affection

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity of appropriate physical affection in parenting, drawing his primary theological premise from the character of God revealed in Jesus…

Verbal & Tangible Assurances and Involvements

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 John 3:18, arguing that parental love must be expressed not only through deeds but also through verbal and tangible assurances. He uses God the…

Sibling Relationships

In "Sibling Relationships," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical mandate for parents to cultivate a home environment marked by warmth, closeness, acceptance, and goodwill among siblings…

Definition, Necessity, God-like Character

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4, arguing for the absolute necessity and God-like character of physical chastening in the nurture of children. He meticulously defines 'chastening' (paideia) from…

Four God-Intended Purposes

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the God-intended purposes of physical chastisement in the nurture of children, drawing primarily from Proverbs, Deuteronomy 21, and Hebrews 12. He…

Common Failures: Non Use; Delayed Use

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 13:24, 23:13-14, and 29:15, addressing the most frequent failures in the physical chastening of children: non-use and delayed use of the rod of correction. He argues…

Common Failures: w/o Reproof/Affirmations; Excessive Use

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on child training, focusing on common failures in the use of the rod of correction. He expounds Proverbs 29:15 and other related passages to argue against…

Non-Evangelistic; Legalistic; Prayerless Unbelieving Use

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…

Questions & Answers

In this Q&A sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin provides an overview of his 15-week series on parenting, focusing on 'how not to foul up the training of our children.' He addresses submitted questions…

Definition (Etymology & Biblical Usage)

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4, focusing on the second means of child nurture: "admonition." He meticulously defines the term through its Greek etymology (nous + tithemi: to put in mind) and…

The Fear of God is Foundational

Pastor Martin reviews the ongoing sermon series on parenting, focusing on the second means of nurture: admonition. He defines admonition as authoritative parental verbal instruction, encompassing…

Listen to Parental Instruction; Pursue Wisdom

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 18th lesson of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Our Children," expounds on the book of Proverbs as a textbook for godly parental admonition. He focuses…

Desire & Heed Correction & Counsel

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on godly parental admonition, focusing on the third major emphasis found in the book of Proverbs: teaching children to desire, welcome…

Avoid Moral Defilement/Defilers

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the book of Proverbs, particularly the 'my son' motif in chapters 1-6, to instruct parents on the crucial task of admonishing their children to recognize and avoid…

The Righteous Use of the Tongue #1

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 22nd sermon of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," expounds on the book of Proverbs, particularly chapters 4-12, to highlight the critical…

The Righteous Use of the Tongue #2

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on 'The Righteous Use of the Tongue,' expounding Proverbs 12-18. He emphasizes that parents must diligently admonish their children concerning their…

The Righteous Use of the Tongue #3

In "The Righteous Use of the Tongue #3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his expository series on Proverbs, focusing on parental admonition regarding the tongue. Drawing heavily from Proverbs 19-27…

Avoid Laziness - Cultivate Diligence #2

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…

Avoid Laziness - Cultivate Diligence #3

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," focusing on the sixth major area of admonition: avoiding laziness and cultivating diligence…

Avoid Laziness - Cultivate Diligence #4; Suggestions/Q&A

Pastor Martin concludes his series on 'How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children,' focusing on the sixth major area of admonition: avoiding laziness and cultivating diligence. He expounds…

Controlling the Spirit #1

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 29th installment of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," expounds on the biblical principle of controlling one's spirit, drawing primarily…

Controlling the Spirit #3: Speech

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 30th sermon of his 'How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children' series, expounds on the critical role of self-control, specifically concerning speech, as a key…

Open Forum/Q&A

In this open forum Q&A session, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses questions from his ongoing series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children." He provides extensive guidance on teaching…

Integrity/Uprightness #1: (Definition/Relationship Between)

Pastor Martin begins a new series on 'Integrity/Uprightness,' defining these virtues and exploring their intimate relationship as presented in the book of Proverbs. He explains that integrity…

Integrity/Uprightness #2: (Context/Elements)

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…

Pride/Humility

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the pervasive sin of pride and the essential grace of humility, primarily drawing from the book of Proverbs. He systematically reads through 13 key…

Scripture/Catechetical Memorization; Bodily Stewardship

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on 'How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children' by addressing two 'miscellaneous aspects of parental nurture': Scripture and catechetical…

Enforce Good Manners/Social Decorum

Pastor Martin, in the 38th installment of his series on child-rearing, exhorts parents not to fail in enforcing good manners and appropriate social decorum in their children. He grounds this pastoral…

Impart a Biblical View of Human Sexuality

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the crucial parental duty of imparting a biblical view of human sexuality to children. He defines 'human sexuality' broadly, encompassing maleness and femaleness…

Closing Pastoral Admonitions/Encouragements to Parents

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on parenting by offering five pastoral admonitions and encouragements. He urges parents to fulfill their duties according to Scripture regardless of…

Is Conquering the Will of Your Child Biblical?
Proverbs 22:15

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the question of whether conquering a child's will is biblical, and how to do so without breaking their spirit. He establishes from…

Heed Parental Instruction
Proverbs Proverbs 1:8-9

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 1:8-9, emphasizing the divine mandate for children to heed parental instruction and law. He grounds this command in the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 1:7) and…

Proverbs 20:4
Proverbs Proverbs 20:4

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 20:4, which describes the sluggard who refuses to plow due to winter and consequently begs in harvest. He applies this proverb primarily to parenting, urging parents…

Proverbs 23:16
Proverbs Proverbs 23:15-16

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 23:15-16, emphasizing that a father's greatest joy comes from his children possessing true wisdom, which is evidenced by their speech. He argues against the worldly…

Loving Biblically Framed Nurture

In 'Loving Biblically Framed Nurture,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Luke 2:40 and 52, arguing that the second generation at Trinity Baptist Church has been uniquely blessed with a 'lovingly…

Struggling with the Spirit of Pharisaism
Second Generation Matthew 23:25-28

In "Struggling with the Spirit of Pharisaism," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the unique spiritual dangers faced by the 'second generation'—those raised in biblically-framed, character-molding…

Sex Education of our Children
Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical principles of sex education for children, primarily drawing from Deuteronomy 6 and Proverbs 5-7. He argues that sex education is primarily a parental…

Responsibility of Parents

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 6:1-9, focusing on the responsibilities of parents and children within the family structure. He grounds these duties in the sovereignty of God as Creator, Lawgiver…

How Should Parents/Church Regard/Treat Children?
Baptism Proverbs 20:11

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the crucial question of how Christian parents and the church should regard and treat minor children. Building on previous studies…