Pride

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where listeners must see themselves. He meticulously contrasts…

In "Who is the Greatest?", Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:33-37 and Matthew 18:1-5, addressing the disciples' carnal ambition and teaching profound lessons on humility. He argues that…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 3:7-8, "Be not wise in thine own eyes, fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It will be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones." He focuses on the first…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where two men's conditions, activities, conceptions of God…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, focusing on the Publican's prayer. He contrasts the self-righteousness of the Pharisee with the humility…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, focusing on the universal and absolute spiritual law: 'Everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled, but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.'…

In "The Essential Grace of Humility, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:5b, urging all believers to "gird yourselves with humility." He defines humility as a 'lowliness of mind' that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where listeners must see themselves. He meticulously contrasts…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, to address the fundamental question of how sinful humanity can find acceptance with a holy God. He argues that the…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of 2 Kings 5, focusing on Naaman's healing as an illustration of spiritual salvation. He details how God prepares a sinner for deliverance by shattering…

In "Humility and Self-Forgetfulness, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-4, arguing that humility and self-forgetfulness are essential for cultivating biblical unity in the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, to address the fundamental religious question: 'How can a sinful man be right with God?' He meticulously…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, to address the most crucial question: 'How can sinful men be made right with the living, holy God?'…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds Numbers 12, using the disaffection of Miriam and Aaron against Moses as a sobering example of God's displeasure towards rebellion against constituted rule. He argues that this…

In "Apologizing vs. Asking Forgiveness," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ephesians 4:32 and Luke 17:3-4, distinguishing between the common practice of apologizing and the biblical pattern of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:35-40, focusing on Jesus' warning against the scribes. He details the scribes' observable vices: their desire for excessive personal recognition and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the critical importance of maintaining a good conscience before God and men, drawing primarily from Philippians 2:14-15 and Acts 24:16. He argues that Christians…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, to address the most important question: 'How can sinful men and women be made right with the living…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, contrasting the self-righteous prayer of the Pharisee with the humble plea of the publican. He argues that sinful humanity can only find acceptance with…

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…

This evening sermon is the second in a series on true worship, continuing from a morning session grounded in John 4:21-24 and Philippians 3:3. Martin surveys dozens of biblical instances where…

In 'The Essential Grace of Humility, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:6-7, focusing on the command to humble oneself under the mighty hand of God. He argues that this humility is a…

Pastor Martin continues his sermon on "The Lost Art of Christian Hospitality," reviewing its definition as love yearning for face-to-face communion, not primarily a fancy meal, and its command to all…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds Jude 3, arguing that the 'faith once for all delivered to the saints' possesses five irreducible features, which serve as tests for discerning truth from error. He focuses on…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 15:1-2, emphasizing the power of a 'soft answer' to de-escalate conflict and prevent anger, contrasting it with the 'grievous word' that stirs up strife. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, focusing on the biblical meaning of 'justification.' He meticulously defines justification as a legal declaration of…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds John 13:12-17, focusing on the 'secondary significance' of Jesus washing the disciples' feet. While the primary significance is Christ's redemptive work on the cross…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "Marks of a True Ministry" by expounding 1 Thessalonians 2:5-8, focusing on three negative marks that distinguish true ministers from false ones: the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a series on the call to ministry by first outlining six wrong reasons for aspiring to a teaching or preaching role. Drawing from Romans 12, 2 Timothy 2, 1 Timothy…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "Entering By the Narrow Gate," focusing on Matthew 7:13-14, 1 John 2:15-17, and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. He argues that true conversion requires a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy, using it as a pastoral occasion to underscore vital biblical truths, much like Christ used current events in Luke 13. He…

Pastor Martin addresses the vital issue of church government, specifically distinguishing between Congregationalism and rule by elder. He argues that while both acknowledge Christ's ultimate…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, focusing on the phrase "that no man should glory." He meticulously connects this purpose of God's salvation to both the preceding statements about…

Pastor Martin expounds Jonah 1:3, focusing on Jonah's blatant disobedience to God's commission to preach to Nineveh. He first details the facts of Jonah's flight to Tarshish, explaining that fleeing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican from Luke 18:9-14, using it as a foundational text for understanding the biblical doctrine of justification. He reviews…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6, contrasting the marks of a true minister with the vices of flattery, covetousness, and self-glorying. He defines flattery as excessive, insincere praise…

In "Wrong Reasons for Seeking Pastoral Office, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the biblical call to pastoral ministry, focusing on common false motivations. Drawing…

In "Wrong Reasons for Seeking Pastoral Office, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on false motivations for aspiring to ministry, focusing on an unmet psychological need for…

In "The Diseases of Conscience, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the causes and cure for a calloused conscience, building on the necessity of maintaining a good conscience for…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 23:9, "Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words," paralleling it with Jesus' command in Matthew 7:6, "Cast not thy pearls…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 27:2, which warns against self-praise, contrasting it with the commendation of others. He shares a personal anecdote from his childhood where he bragged about being…

Pastor Martin concludes his series on the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14), focusing on the maxim: "He that humbleth himself shall be exalted." He expounds on the nature of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a detailed exposition of the Beatitudes, focusing on the first blessing: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3). He first…

Martin argues that a Christ-authorized, church-based theology and practice of ministerial recognition, training, and ordination is the third plain manifestation of the church's unique place in God's…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be watchful; your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour." He contrasts God's care…

In "Mandate for Retribution," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Joshua 7:15, detailing God's authoritative command for Achan's punishment after his sin at Ai. Martin meticulously unpacks the…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 5, detailing Naaman's healing from leprosy as a profound demonstration of God's unrivaled sovereignty, unfathomable wisdom, and unbounded love. He argues that God's…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, presenting it as a 'compendium of salvation by grace.' He argues that these verses comprehensively guard the doctrine of grace against pollution at…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:38-40, focusing on John's spontaneous confession of forbidding an exorcist who was not 'with us' and Jesus's subsequent correction. Martin draws out two key…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the second sermon in a series on the Holy Spirit's immediate agency in preaching, focusing on reasons for a restrained or diminished measure of the Spirit's operation…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the sixth axiom of effective pastoral preaching: the necessity of proclaiming, explaining, and applying biblical truths with earthiness, simplicity, and plainness…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 18:4, using the imagery of deep waters and flowing brooks to describe the wellspring of wisdom that should characterize a wise person's speech. He emphasizes that true…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 6:23, presenting it as a 'signpost' with two contrasting destinations: death and eternal life. He meticulously defines 'death' as the second death in hell and…

In 'His Ears,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his 'Anatomy of a Man of God' series, focusing on the spiritual faculty of hearing. Expounding primarily on Isaiah 50:4-6 and drawing heavily from…

Preached on the first Lord's Day in Trinity Baptist Church's new building, Pastor Martin expounds Deuteronomy 8 and other passages to warn the congregation of five primary dangers as they enter a new…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 2:9-13, focusing on the 'substance of the angel's good news' concerning Christ's birth. He argues that this good news announces a unique person born to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 2:8-10, focusing on the qualifying negative, "not of works." He meticulously examines the Apostle Paul's background as a zealous…