Sabbath

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 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 Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-3:6, along with parallel passages in Matthew 12 and Luke 6, to establish the abiding authority of the Sabbath and define the lawful works permissible on…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 2:23-3:6, focusing on the Sabbath controversies, to establish the positive duties and privileges of the Lord's Day. He reviews the abiding authority of the Sabbath, citing…

In 'The Sabbath: Positive Duties/Privileges, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, Genesis 2:1-3, and Exodus 20:8-11, continuing his series on the Sabbath. He outlines the positive…

In 'Remember the Sabbath #1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Exodus 20:8-11, arguing for the perpetual obligation of Sabbath-keeping as a moral, not ceremonial, law. He addresses common objections…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Fourth Commandment, the Christian Sabbath, establishing it as a creation ordinance, an integral part of the moral law, and vital for practical godliness…

In this Sunday school open forum, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the Christian Sabbath, specifically the fourth commandment, in response to a congregant's question about how to confront a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a multi-part series on the Fourth Commandment, arguing for its abiding validity under the New Covenant. He focuses on the biblical basis for the Sabbath's continuance…

In this inaugural sermon of a 24-part series on 'The Christian Sabbath,' Pastor Martin expounds Mark 2:27-28 and Genesis 2:1-3, arguing that the Sabbath was a creation ordinance, established for all…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Exodus 20:8-11, the Fourth Commandment, emphasizing the Sabbath as a holy and blessed day. He argues that the Sabbath is set apart by God for His worship and for…

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 this Sunday School class, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the Christian Sabbath, building upon three foundational pillars: its origin as a creation ordinance (Genesis 2), its…

Pastor Robert Martin expounds Genesis 2:1-3, arguing for the perpetual and abiding validity of the Sabbath, established at creation for all humanity, not just Israel. He addresses objections…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Fourth Commandment, 'Christ on the Sabbath,' arguing for the Sabbath's perpetual authority for New Covenant believers. He demonstrates its institution at…

Pastor Martin concludes his three-part series on the Sabbath, expounding Exodus 20:8-11 and other passages to establish the enduring obligation and blessing of Sabbath observance for all people. He…

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 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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 58:1-14, dissecting the hypocrisy of the Jews' outward religious observances, particularly their Sabbath-keeping, which was devoid of spiritual reality and…

In the fourth sermon of a series on 'The Christian Sabbath,' Pastor Martin expounds Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15, arguing for the Sabbath's perpetual moral obligation. He refutes the view…

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 Hebrews 3:6-4:11, arguing for the continued obligation of Sabbath observance for Christians, but on the first day of the week. He demonstrates that Christ's finished redemptive…

In "The Sabbath in the Law of Moses #2," Pastor Robert Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on its treatment within the Mosaic Law, particularly Exodus 31:12-17, 34:21…

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…

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…

In his sermon "Your Lord's Day Sabbath," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the enduring relevance and practice of the Lord's Day Sabbath, drawing from Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the church's ethics, focusing on the proper observance of the new covenant Sabbath. He begins by outlining two crucial introductory considerations…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-3:6, focusing on verses 27-28, to defend the perpetual obligation of the Sabbath for all mankind. He argues that the Sabbath was instituted at creation for…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin continues his exposition of the Fourth Commandment, focusing on the 'Proper Balance' of observing the Christian Sabbath, or Lord's Day. Drawing primarily from Exodus 20…

In 'The Sabbath in the Prophets #3,' Pastor Robert Martin expounds Isaiah 58:13-14 and Amos 8:4-10, contrasting two dramatically opposite attitudes toward the Sabbath: one of resentment and burden…

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 "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 continues his series on the Fourth Commandment, addressing challenging questions regarding its observance. He provides counsel for Christians whose jobs require Sunday work, arguing…

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…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds on Jesus' teaching regarding the Sabbath, primarily from Matthew 12:1-8 and Mark 2:27-28, arguing that Jesus did not abolish the Sabbath but restored it to its…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on Jesus' teaching and actions regarding works of mercy on the Sabbath. He expounds on various Gospel accounts…

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 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 Day Observed #1," Pastor Robert Martin returns to his series on the Christian Sabbath, transitioning from establishing its biblical basis to its practical observance. He emphasizes that while…

Pastor Robert Martin, in the 19th sermon of his 'The Christian Sabbath' series, expounds on the proper observance of the Lord's Day, arguing that preparation for it should begin before Sunday…

In 'The Day Observed #3,' Pastor Robert Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on its proper observance. He expounds on the principle that the Lord's Day is God's day, not…

In "The Day Observed #4," Pastor Robert Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on its proper observance. He expounds the Fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8-10) as a moral duty…

In 'The Day Observed #5,' Pastor Robert Martin expounds Isaiah 58:13-14, continuing his series on the Christian Sabbath. He focuses on the negative aspect of Sabbath observance, arguing that…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on the positive duties of the Lord's Day. Drawing from the Second London Baptist Confession and various Scriptures, he outlines…

In the final sermon of a 24-part series on the Christian Sabbath, Pastor Robert Martin expounds Exodus 20:8-11, focusing on the parental duty to instruct children in Sabbath observance. He argues…

In 'Sabbath Controversy #1: Exposition,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-28, detailing the Pharisees' legalistic objections to Jesus' disciples plucking grain on the Sabbath and Christ's…

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 "Keeping the Sabbath #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-3:6, along with parallel passages in Matthew 12 and Luke 6, to establish the abiding authority of God's appointed day of rest…

In 'Keeping the Sabbath #2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:23-3:6, continuing his series on the abiding authority and proper observance of the Lord's Day. He buttresses the doctrine of the…

Pastor Martin continues his series on 'Keeping the Sabbath,' focusing on the positive duties and privileges of the Lord's Day. Expounding Mark 2:23-28, Genesis 2:1-3, and Exodus 20:8-11, he argues…

In his parting counsel to Trinity Baptist Church, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 2:25, urging believers to 'hold fast your convictions and practice concerning the Lord's Day Sabbath.' He…

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…

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…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 3:1-6, detailing Jesus' healing of a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, which intensifies the opposition from the scribes and Pharisees. Martin highlights…

In "Misused Texts #2," Pastor Robert Martin expounds Colossians 2:16-17, arguing against anti-Sabbatarian interpretations that claim this passage abolishes the Sabbath. Martin demonstrates that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:32-34, detailing Jesus' healing of the sick and casting out of demons in Capernaum after the Sabbath. He emphasizes the cultural context of the Sabbath's end…

In this pre-membership class sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on three pillars of Puritanism: Christian liberty, God-honoring worship, and experimental religion, drawing heavily from the 1689…