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Pastor Martin introduces a new sermon series on the Christian's use of the tongue, departing from his Ephesians exposition. He expounds James 1:26, arguing that an unbridled tongue reveals a vain…

Pastor Martin begins a series on 'Bridled Tongue,' focusing on specific sins of the tongue. He expounds on James 1:26, which states that unbridled tongues reveal vain religion, and then delves into…

Pastor Martin expounds James 1:26 and Colossians 3:8, defining 'abusive speech' as a verbal weapon stemming from anger, wrath, and malice, contrasting it with loving biblical rebuke. He details its…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the sin of gossipy, meddlesome, and unwarranted speech, drawing primarily from James 1:26, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, 1 Timothy 5:13, and 1 Peter 4:15, along with…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 15:4, contrasting a gentle tongue with a perverse one. He emphasizes that while physical violence can break bones, a perverse tongue can break the human spirit, a far…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 15:26, highlighting the contrast between 'evil devices' and 'pleasant words.' He argues that 'evil devices' primarily refer to wicked intentions that manifest in…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 16:27, which describes the worthless man whose lips are like a "scorching fire." He vividly illustrates the destructive power of the tongue by comparing rash speech to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 16:28 and 17:9, highlighting the destructive nature of a 'whisperer' and one who 'harps on a matter.' He explains that while a transgression may exist, love…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 18:8, which states that 'the words of a whisperer are dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts.' He illustrates this truth with a personal anecdote…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 18:20-21, emphasizing the profound power of the tongue to bring forth either life or death, both spiritually and relationally. He argues that our words are…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 21:23, emphasizing that guarding one's mouth and tongue is crucial for avoiding trouble and heartache in life. He uses vivid analogies of children avoiding danger—such…

Pastor Martin opens a new topical series titled 'Now Concerning the Use of Our Tongue,' modeled on Paul's pastoral approach in 1 Corinthians, preached at Trinity Baptist Church on November 17, 2002…

Pastor Martin identifies lying as the sin of the tongue most frequently addressed in Scripture, most revealing of the heart's true condition, most destructive to human relationships, and most…

Martin expounds Ephesians 4:29 and 5:4 to define and condemn corrupt speech, specifically analyzing the Greek word 'sapros' (rotten, unfit for consumption) as the apostolic standard for all Christian…

Pastor Martin examines abusive, harsh, and destructive speech as a major sin of the tongue, working through the Greek word families for railing (blasphemia), reviling (loidoria), and bitterness…

In this fifth message in his series on the tongue, Albert Martin defines and condemns gossipy, intrusive, meddlesome, talebearing speech through careful exegesis of 2 Thessalonians 3:11, 1 Timothy…

Pastor Martin presents the first three of six practical directives for overcoming the sins of the tongue, building on the previous sermon's essential prerequisite of regeneration. The first directive…

In this sermon, "Directives for Bridling the Tongue, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the importance of controlling one's speech, building upon previous messages in the series. He grounds…

Martin argues that sinful silence is as real a transgression as sinful speech, grounding his case in five texts across both Testaments. Beginning with a sketch of perfect communication in Eden and…

Delivered as an adult Sunday school class at Trinity Baptist Church on January 8, 1984, this introductory overview establishes the biblical foundations for a forthcoming series on verbal…

Martin expounds Matthew 7:12 — the Golden Rule — and applies it systematically to the tongue under three headings: when we speak, what we speak, and how we speak. He argues the Golden Rule cannot be…

Pastor Martin expounds on Matthew 7:12, the Golden Rule, applying it to the use of our ears in communication. He grounds this in the gospel, explaining that the rule is for believers motivated by…

In this closing message of a four-part series on verbal communication, Albert Martin surveys the cardinal biblical texts governing how God's people are to speak with one another. He expounds three…

Pastor Martin recommends James E. Connolly's "Public Speaking as Communication" as a valuable resource for those interested in oral communication, particularly for preachers. He notes that while some…

In "The Righteous Use of the Tongue #3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his expository series on Proverbs, focusing on parental admonition regarding the tongue. Drawing heavily from Proverbs 19-27…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 15:23, emphasizing the profound joy and fulfillment found in speaking a "word in due season." He argues that it is in one's best interest to cultivate the…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 16:13, "Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh right." He clarifies that while this is a general principle, it is not universally…

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 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 Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 24:26, which states, "He kisses the lips who gives the right answer." Martin highlights the beautiful imagery used by the writer of Proverbs to convey the…

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…

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 sixth sermon on the use of the tongue, Albert Martin argues that the essential prerequisite for overcoming the sins of the tongue is a regenerated heart -- specifically, the new heart and new…

In "Facing the Year with the Mind of a Christian," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds James 4:13-17, rebuking worldly speech that presumes upon the future without acknowledging God's sovereignty. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 22nd sermon of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," expounds on the book of Proverbs, particularly chapters 4-12, to highlight the critical…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on 'The Righteous Use of the Tongue,' expounding Proverbs 12-18. He emphasizes that parents must diligently admonish their children concerning their…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 30th sermon of his 'How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children' series, expounds on the critical role of self-control, specifically concerning speech, as a key…

Pastor Martin delivers the sixth lecture in his series on the act of preaching, focusing on the preacher's vocal powers. He argues that while content and character are supremely important, the…

In "The Preacher's Physical Action, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the legitimacy and function of physical action in preaching, arguing that it is a natural and biblical expression of…

Pastor Martin delivers the 43rd sermon in a series on preaching, focusing on practical guidelines for regulating vocal powers. Drawing heavily from Spurgeon, Dabney, and other rhetoricians, he…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the preacher's relationship to his sermon notes, offering practical guidelines for maintaining living contact with the congregation while preaching. He provides…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 16:23, "The heart of the wise instructs his mouth and adds learning to his lips," emphasizing the critical importance of self-control in speech, particularly for…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 16:28, which warns against the 'perverse man' who 'scatters abroad strife' and the 'whisperer' who 'separates chief friends.' He highlights how children…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 17:9, which states, "He that covers a transgression seeks love, but he that harps on a matter separates chief friends." He emphasizes that constantly dwelling on a…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 18:6-8, identifying the contentious person as a fool whose lips lead to strife and self-destruction. He argues that a tendency toward verbal battles in children is a…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 19:1, contrasting the poor man who walks in integrity, especially in his speech, with the 'fool' who is perverse in his lips. He clarifies that the 'fool' in Proverbs…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 23:15-16, emphasizing that a father's greatest joy comes from his children possessing true wisdom, which is evidenced by their speech. He argues against the worldly…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 26:20-22, using the imagery of fire and wood to illustrate the nature of contention and the role of a 'whisperer' in inflaming strife. He argues that just as fire goes…

In this open forum Q&A session, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses questions from his ongoing series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children." He provides extensive guidance on teaching…

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…

In "His Mouth," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical characteristics of a minister's mouth, drawing from passages like Acts 15:7, Romans 10:14, and 1 Corinthians 1:21. He argues that a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the 'Anatomy of a Man of God: His Mouth,' emphasizing the centrality of preaching in God's redemptive purposes. Drawing from Acts 15:7, Romans 10:14, and 1…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the 'Manifesto of Trinity Baptist Church,' focusing on the eighth point: maintaining an ungrieved Holy Spirit. He expounds Ephesians…

In this brief sermon on Proverbs 15:7, Pastor Martin emphasizes that true wisdom, which enables one to "disperse knowledge," is not innate but must be diligently acquired. He applies this principle…

In "Happy Life: Ancient Recipe," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:10-12, drawing heavily from Psalm 34, to present a biblical formula for a life worth loving and days that are truly good…

In "Responsibilities One to Another, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the New Testament command to "edify one another," building on the overarching duty to "love one another." He…

In "Sibling Relationships," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical mandate for parents to cultivate a home environment marked by warmth, closeness, acceptance, and goodwill among siblings…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the 29th installment of his series "How Not to Foul Up the Training of Your Children," expounds on the biblical principle of controlling one's spirit, drawing primarily…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, focusing on the negative aspect that "love does not behave itself unseemly." He defines "unseemly" as acting rudely, dishonorably, or…

In "During the Session, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on pastoral counseling by addressing the ethics involved in the counseling session. He expounds on biblical principles…