Praise

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3, 'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.' He…

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…

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…

In "The Concluding Doxology," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:10-11, focusing on Peter's impassioned ascription of dominion to God. He argues that this doxology flows directly from the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on 2 Chronicles 20, focusing on verses 25-30, which describe the aftermath of God's miraculous deliverance of Judah. He expounds on the 'sequel to the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a practical sermon on the appropriate and desirable use of the 'Amen' in corporate worship and congregational life, building on a previous study by Pastor Carlson. He…

Pastor Martin continues his series on God-honoring worship, focusing on "That Which We Receive from God." Building on 1 Timothy 3:14-15 and 1 Peter 2:5, he argues that public worship is not only…

Pastor Martin concludes a four-part series on spiritual worship, focusing on the 'personal activity of worship.' Drawing primarily from Psalms and Revelation, he argues that true worship involves the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the meaning and significance of the word 'Amen,' drawing from its Hebrew roots and its usage throughout the Old and New Testaments. He argues that 'Amen' is not a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a message on the practical guidelines for the corporate 'Amen' in public worship and congregational life, building upon a previous sermon by Pastor Carlson. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3-4, focusing on the doctrine of election as a cause for doxology rather than debate. He defines election as God the Father's 'graciously sovereign…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 14:12-19, focusing on the assumed practice of the congregational 'Amen' in public worship. He traces the word's meaning and significance from the Old Testament…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the private means of grace, focusing on the 'Elements of Biblical Prayer.' He begins by reviewing the scriptural mandate for prayer to be…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:1-10, focusing on the transformative power of 'But God.' He meticulously contrasts humanity's natural state of spiritual death, bondage to sin, and…

In the second part of his sermon "Indispensable to the Life of the Church," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ephesians 4:30 and Isaiah 63:10, continuing his series on the Trinity Baptist Church…

Pastor Albert Martin continues his sermon series "A Manifesto of Trinity Baptist Church" by expounding on the fourth way the Holy Spirit is grieved in the corporate life of the church: when His…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:14-15, focusing on David's prayer for deliverance from bloodguiltiness and the restoration of his song of praise. Martin highlights how David's faith…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 3:14-15 and 1 Peter 2:5, arguing that the gathered church is the primary depository for maintaining true religion on earth. He defines public worship as a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical meaning and proper use of the 'Amen' in public worship, drawing primarily from 1 Corinthians 14:16 and other Old and New Testament passages. He…

Pastor Martin expounds on the unique helpfulness of the Psalms in cultivating communion with God, drawing primarily from Psalm 73:25-26 and Psalm 44. He argues that the Psalms are uniquely suited for…

In "If Ye then Being Evil, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:11, focusing on Christ's affirmation of humanity's inherent evil nature. He argues that understanding this biblical…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds John 4:21-24 and Philippians 3:3, defining true worship as a conscious, wholehearted, God-directed activity of ascribing honor and praise to the living God. He argues…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:19, "Quench not the Spirit," arguing that this command primarily concerns the life and ministry within the gathered assembly. He uses the metaphor…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the 'Amen' in public worship, focusing on its biblical patterns and regulating principles. He demonstrates that the corporate 'Amen' is a divinely instituted…

Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the question of the biblical grounds for instrumental accompaniment in New Covenant worship, grounding his argument in the regulative principle of worship. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Chronicles 20:14-19, detailing God's response to Judah's corporate prayer during a national crisis. He emphasizes that God first sends His Word to His people, upon…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 22:22, focusing on Christ's post-resurrection declaration and celebration of God's name among His brethren. He divides the psalm into two parts…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 29:5, which warns against the dangers of flattery. He vividly illustrates flattery as spreading a net to trap someone for selfish gain, contrasting it…

In this final sermon on the verbal 'Amen' in public worship, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Corinthians 14:16 and other passages to warn against several dangers. He identifies five major…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:7, "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." He defines redemption biblically as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, resuming a verse-by-verse study after a five-month hiatus. He provides an overview of Ephesians, emphasizing the inseparability…

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…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the disciplines of secret prayer and private Bible reading, focusing on the fourth aspect: meditative reading. He argues that meditation is the ordained means to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3, focusing on the doxology 'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.' He meticulously defines what it means to 'bless God,' emphasizing…

In this sermon on Ephesians 1:3-14, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the blessings of sovereign grace, presenting this passage as a hymn of praise to God. He systematically unpacks the source…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the foundational assumption of all true prayer: a two-fold recognition of God's being as revealed in Scripture and our relationship to Him as Father through…

In "The Woman of Proverbs 31 (#3)," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on marriage, motherhood, and homemaking by expounding Proverbs 31:28-31 and Colossians 3:22-24. He identifies the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:9-11, focusing on the 'ultimate concerns' of Paul's prayer for the Philippian believers. He distinguishes between the immediate burden (abounding love…

In his final sermon on the Psalms, Pastor Albert N. Martin offers five 'practical counsels' for cultivating communion with God through the Psalter. He emphasizes that these are not divine commands…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, addressing the common experience of affliction among God's people. He argues that affliction, often perceived as an enemy, is in fact a friend…

Pastor Martin continues his series on church membership responsibilities, focusing on the duty to God. He expounds on the necessity of whole-souled engagement in corporate worship, drawing from…

Pastor Martin reviews the necessity and timing of private devotional disciplines, then addresses the question of whether these times should have a general plan or structure. He argues affirmatively…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3-6, focusing on the first stanza of Paul's hymn of praise to God the Father. He defines 'praise,' 'glory,' and 'grace,' arguing that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:13-14, focusing on the Holy Spirit's sealing work as the 'earnest of our inheritance.' He defines 'earnest' as a down payment, asserting that the Spirit's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on introductory perspectives on public worship, focusing on the regulative principle. He expounds on the necessity of a well-grounded conviction…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:1-4, focusing on Peter's eulogy to God. He systematically unpacks the author of salvation (God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ), its source (God's great…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Reformed doctrine of salvation, historically known as Calvinism, by tracing its five points through the Canons of the Synod of Dort and the 1689 London Baptist…