Scripture

The first doctrinal message of the Here We Stand series treats the nature and authority of Scripture. Pastor Martin argues that a church's view of the Bible determines everything else in its…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, focusing on the phrase "taught of God" in relation to brotherly love. He argues that being "God-taught" goes beyond merely being "preacher-taught" or…

In 'The Baptism of Jesus, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:9-11, continuing his verse-by-verse study. He first highlights the integrity of the Gospel writers through their silence on…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:1-4, outlining the path to attaining true wisdom. He argues that this path involves three essential ingredients: constant and serious exposure to the words…

This sermon, delivered by Pastor Albert N. Martin and Tom Welsch, is a joint presentation on the spiritual discipline of Scripture memorization. Welsch shares his personal testimony and the benefits…

In "The Narratives and Names of Christmas," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 1:18-25, focusing on the historical narrative of Jesus' birth and the profound theological realities embedded…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity of regulating prayer by the Word of God, drawing primarily from 1 John 5:14, Matthew 6:9, John 15:7, and Ephesians 5:18-19. He argues that…

Pastor Martin introduces a series on the fear of God by demonstrating its overwhelming prevalence throughout Scripture. He surveys thirteen Old Testament and nine New Testament passages to show that…

In 'John's Postscript: The Piercing of Jesus,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 19:30-37, focusing on the piercing of Christ's side after his death, an event unique to John's Gospel. He…

In the second part of his sermon "How Can a Church Grieve the Holy Spirit?", Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Isaiah 63:7-10 and Ephesians 4:30, focusing on how a church grieves the Holy Spirit by…

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…

Pastor Martin introduces his new sermon series on the book of Jonah, emphasizing its historical nature, unique narrative structure, and twofold purpose. He argues that Jonah is a factual account…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the third part of his sermon series "After the Sermon," focusing on the spiritual discipline of meditation. He establishes the biblical foundation for meditation as a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "After the Sermon," focusing on the spiritual discipline of meditation. Expounding on Psalm 119 and other passages, he defines meditation as a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:1-3, focusing on the believer's mandate to long for the pure spiritual milk of God's Word for spiritual growth unto salvation. He first addresses the…

Pastor Martin explores the corporate implications of Christ's prophetic office, especially in the realm of authority. Since Christ alone is the supreme prophet of His church, five enemies must be…

In "After the Sermon Part 4," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Psalm 119, particularly verses emphasizing meditation, to underscore the critical post-sermon duty of meditating on God's Word. He…

Pastor Martin recommends various commentaries on the book of Romans, catering to different levels of theological understanding and study. He begins by suggesting standard devotional commentaries like…

Pastor Martin introduces the vast, mysterious, and problematic aspects of petition and intercession, the 'hands empty' dimension of prayer. He exhorts listeners not to expect exhaustive treatment…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fifth axiom of preaching: the necessity of legitimate and judicious "illuminating devices" in the proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, continuing his series on the 'Nature of Saving Faith.' He formally analyzes saving faith into three essential ingredients: knowledge (notitia)…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces his sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, outlining its distinguishing features, basic structure, and specific target audience. He emphasizes Mark's focus on…

Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the textual problem of Mark 16:9-20, explaining why he concluded his exposition of Mark's Gospel at verse 8. He begins by affirming his unreserved confidence in the…

In "Unconditional Election, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the doctrine of unconditional election, primarily drawing from the Westminster Shorter Catechism and numerous biblical passages…

Pastor Martin expounds on the fifth axiom of preaching: the proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths must be aided by legitimate illuminating devices. He argues for the…

Pastor Martin delivers a homiletical lecture on constructing the body of an expository sermon, emphasizing four goals: explication of the text, demonstration of its connection to the larger context…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:10-20, addressing how divine wisdom preserves the saints in holiness. He argues that this purpose is accomplished when wisdom gains an effectual entrance…

In "During the Sermon, Part 7," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, "Take heed therefore, how you hear," shifting focus to the post-sermon duty of retaining the Word. Drawing heavily from…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 8:18 and Psalm 1, emphasizing the post-sermon duty of meditation. He argues that true blessedness, as described in Psalm 1, is cultivated by delighting in God's law and…

In 'How God Prods His Children,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, focusing on the structure of apostolic exhortation rather than its substance. He argues that God stirs…

Pastor Mitch Lush, filling in for Pastor Albert N. Martin, expounds on the nature and importance of godly wisdom, primarily drawing from the book of Proverbs and the account of the selection of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Kings 2:19-25, contrasting God's goodness in healing Jericho's waters with His severity in judging the mocking youths of Bethel. He argues that despising God's Word…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "Gospel Holiness," focusing on its positive elements. Expounding primarily on Hebrews 12:14, Psalm 40:8, and Romans 7:22, he argues that true holiness…

In 'The Parable of the Invincible Seed,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:26-29, revealing the nature of the Kingdom of God. He argues that the kingdom is established and grows through the…

Pastor Martin introduces Psalm 1 as a foundational didactic psalm describing the way of blessedness, contrasting it with the way of ungodliness. He outlines the psalm's structure, explains why the…

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 delivers the first sermon in a series titled "Pursuing a Ministry Permeated with Christ," challenging pastors to ensure Christ's person and work are implicitly and explicitly…

Pastor Martin concludes his series on 'Take Heed How You Hear' by focusing on the fourth key word: implementation. He expounds Ezekiel 33:30-32, Luke 6:46-49, and James 1:22-25 to establish the duty…

In 'Christ as Our Prophet Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the nature of saving faith, specifically focusing on Christ's prophetic office. Drawing from John 8, John 6, 1 John 2, and 2…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin instructs aspiring preachers on the art of crafting effective sermon introductions. He emphasizes learning through observation and practice, particularly by studying…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:17, focusing on the phrase "in the knowledge of Him." He defines this knowledge as a full, experiential, heart-level understanding of God the Father, revealed…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:21-28, using it as a springboard to articulate a vital principle for understanding all New Testament documents: responsible exposition requires traversing 40…

In the seventh message of a series on "Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses hindrances to unashamed gospel proclamation and defense. He identifies the primary…

Pastor Martin undertakes a thorough study of what it means to meditate in the law of God day and night. He explains that the Hebrew word for 'meditate' means to mutter or mumble, connecting…

Pastor Martin begins a new series addressing the 'second generation' within Trinity Baptist Church, defined as young adults raised in Christian homes and the church's ministry. He expounds on 2…

Drawing on Revelation 14:12, Martin expounds the second of two defining marks of a Christian: keeping 'the faith of Jesus,' which he establishes means not merely subjective trust in Christ but the…

Pastor Martin expounds on the crucial role of God's promises in prayer, arguing that scriptural prayer must be rooted in both God's precepts and His promises. Drawing primarily from Psalm 119…

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…

In 'No Crisis Experience #3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the Christian life, specifically addressing the Reformed Baptist conviction that there is no post-conversion crisis…

Pastor Martin expounds on the promises of God as a powerful encouragement to prayer, drawing primarily from 2 Samuel 7 and various Psalms and New Testament passages. He argues that God's promises…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 6:22-58, focusing on Jesus' declaration, "I am the bread of life." He meticulously distinguishes between physical and spiritual hunger, arguing that Jesus'…

Pastor Martin continues his series on 'During the Sermon,' focusing on the duty to hear God's Word with resolute fixation of mind. Expounding Luke 8:18, Matthew 22:37, Luke 9:43-45, and 2 Timothy…

In this introductory sermon to a series on the sovereignty of God, Pastor Albert N. Martin lays the groundwork for approaching this profound doctrine. He emphasizes that believers must rely on…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the sovereignty of God, focusing on its specific applications in creation and providence. He expounds passages from Revelation 4, Psalm 135, Daniel 4, Nahum 1…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 8:18, focusing on the command to "take heed how you hear" the Word of God, specifically during the sermon. He argues that the insidious influences of indwelling sin and…

Pastor Martin delivers the second part of a three-week parenthetical study on the Trinity Ministerial Academy, focusing on its function in preparing men for ministry. He reviews the Academy's goal…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin introduces the Trinity Ministerial Academy (TMA) by articulating its foundational principles and goals for training men for ministry. He expounds Jeremiah 3:15, 1…

In "Prerequisites for Brotherly Love," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:22-25, arguing that genuine brotherly love is not merely commanded but flows from two divine prerequisites: the…

In "Three Doctrinal Gleanings," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:13-17, extracting three foundational doctrinal truths. He first demonstrates the bold affirmation of the Deity of Christ by…