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Two More Gleanings from the Passage

In 'Two More Gleanings from the Passage,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 13:1-17, drawing two additional lessons from Jesus' foot-washing. First, he highlights Jesus' infinite patience with…

Patience of Hope

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:3, focusing on the 'patience of hope' as one of the three crown jewels of Christian virtue. He defines biblical hope as a 'joyful and confident…

The Parable of the Vineyard
Gospel of Mark Mark 12:1-12

In 'The Parable of the Vineyard,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:1-12 and Isaiah 5:1-7, revealing God's historical dealings with national Israel and their rejection of His prophets and…

Revealed Will for Christian Servants #5
1 Peter 1 Pe. 2:22-23

Pastor Albert Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:18-24, focusing on Christ's example of patiently enduring undeserved suffering as an incentive for Christian servants. He details Christ's sinless character…

Christian Fellowship (5) What is Love? (2)

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, focusing on the initial two characteristics of love: long-suffering and kindness. He argues that these two virtues are foundational, distilling…

The Church at Prayer, Part 2 (tape 11936, ~1981)

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his sermon series on corporate prayer, focusing on practical guidelines for maximizing edification and reforming unbiblical prayer patterns. Drawing heavily from 1…

The First Murderer and the First Martyr
Cain and Abel Genesis 4:5b-8

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Genesis 4:5b-8, detailing Cain's murderous reaction to God's rejection of his offering and God's gracious, yet firm, response. He highlights the frightening power of…

Jesus Returns to Nazareth
Gospel of Mark Mark 6:1-6

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 6:1-6, detailing Jesus' return to Nazareth, the astonishment and offense of his hometown, and his marvel at their unbelief. Martin draws three lines of…

Four Fold Pattern (#4): The Lord Jesus Christ
Here We Stand 1 Peter 2:21

Pastor Martin completes the fourfold pattern of sanctification by setting forth the Lord Jesus Christ as the supreme pattern for the believer. He establishes from both the self-consciousness of…

Graces Needed to Maintain Unity of The Spirit (1)
Holy Spirit Ephesians 4:1-3

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:1-3, arguing that maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace requires the conscious cultivation of specific graces. He first justifies the…

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…

Adjustment and Communication
Premarital Counseling 1 Corinthians 13

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the second sermon in a pre-marriage counseling series, focusing on 'Adjustment and Communication' in marriage. He begins by defining marital adjustment as learning to…

Proverbs 25:15
Proverbs Proverbs 25:15

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 25:15, using the vivid imagery of a 'soft tongue breaking the bone' to illustrate the power of gentle persuasion over stubbornness. He argues that confronting…

No Escaping Affliction Part 1

In "No Escaping Affliction Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fifth major principle of Christian living: there is no escaping the varied pressures of afflictive circumstances. Drawing…

Ask, Seek, Knock

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:7-11, 'Ask, Seek, Knock,' emphasizing that these commands and promises are exclusively for God's children and are primarily concerned with spiritual growth…

Sequel to the Deliverance of the Demoniac
Gospel of Mark Mark 5:17-20

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 5:17-20, detailing the aftermath of the Gerasene demoniac's deliverance. He contrasts the spiritual blindness and unbelief of the Gerasenes, who asked Jesus to…

Graces Needed to Maintain Unity of The Spirit, 1

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 4:1-3, arguing that maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace requires the diligent cultivation of specific graces. He first justifies the concept of…

Three Words of Admonition
Crisis in Leadership 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on "Three Words of Admonition," following a previous sermon on consolation, using 2 Timothy 3:14-17 as a foundational text for the sufficiency of Scripture. He warns…

The Ambitious Request of James and John
Gospel of Mark Mark 10:35-45

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 10:32-45, focusing on the ambitious request of James and John for places of honor in Christ's kingdom and Jesus' searching response. He highlights the disciples' ignorance…

Second Coming: Consequences for the Godly
Second Coming of Christ 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, focusing on the consequences of Christ's second coming for the godly. He identifies the people of God as those in vital union with the Father…

The Demoniac Boy, Part 1
Gospel of Mark Mark 9:14-27

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:14-27, detailing the sad prelude and specific manifestation of Jesus's grace and power in healing a demon-possessed boy. He highlights the disciples' failure…

Reject Not God's Discipline #2
Proverbs Proverbs 3:11-12

In "Reject Not God's Discipline #2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 3:11-12, urging believers not to despise or faint under God's chastening. He defines chastening as God's afflictive…

Encourage the Fainthearted, Support the Weak

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:14, focusing on the commands to 'encourage the fainthearted' and 'support the weak,' and 'be long-suffering toward all.' He defines the fainthearted…

Betrayal and Arrest of Our Lord, Part 1
Gospel of Mark Mark 14:43-52

In 'Betrayal and Arrest of Our Lord, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:43-52, detailing the immediate and remote agents involved in Jesus' apprehension, the planned and prosecuted act…

Appointment of the Father

In "Appointment of the Father," Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, arguing that the Christian's hope of salvation is firmly grounded in two great privileges: the sovereign, selective…

Trials as a Means of Grace (2)

In 'Trials as a Means of Grace (2),' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the Christian life, focusing on trials, tribulations, afflictions, and divine paternal chastisement as…

Trials as a Means of Grace (3)

Pastor Martin continues his series on "Trials as a Means of Grace," focusing on the ninth affirmation of Trinity Baptist Church's manifesto: the necessity of divinely appointed means of grace…

Trials as a Means of Grace (1)

In 'Trials as a Means of Grace (1),' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 12:1-11, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, and Psalm 119:67, 71 to demonstrate that trials, tribulations, afflictions, and…