Sufficiency of Scripture

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 19:19-21, detailing Elijah's call of Elisha, to reveal profound lessons about God's character and the nature of ministerial calling. He highlights God's…

In "Evangelism God's Way, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a series on biblical evangelism, using the imagery of a tree rooted in healthy soil. He argues that effective, God-honoring…

Pastor Martin, filling in for Mr. Garlington, leads an open forum on biblical interpretation and the Christian's relationship to civil law. He begins by establishing hermeneutical principles for…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a six-part series on Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, emphasizing that it is rooted in the absolute sufficiency of Scripture, not human traditions or new…

In "The Church Evangelizing, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin outlines the legitimate means for the church to accomplish its evangelistic task, moving from the 'what' to the 'how.' He distinguishes…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a new series on the 'Major Principles of the Christian Life,' emphasizing that there is no single 'master key' to living the Christian life. He argues against the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces his sermon series on 'The Life of Enoch' by establishing a three-part hermeneutical framework for interpreting biblical history and biography. He argues that such…

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on parenting by offering five pastoral admonitions and encouragements. He urges parents to fulfill their duties according to Scripture regardless of…

In 'No Master Key,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 4:4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 1, and John 15, arguing against the prevalent notion of a single 'master key' to successful Christian…

In 'During the Session, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on pastoral counseling, focusing on 'treating the problems.' He emphasizes the crucial role of a true shepherd in…

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 "Introductory Perspectives on Public Worship, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin lays the foundational principles for understanding and ordering corporate worship. He expounds on the concept of a…

Pastor Martin introduces a series on the biblical call to the pastoral office, emphasizing three foundational principles and three common errors. He expounds Romans 12:3-8, James 3:1, and 1 Timothy…

Pastor Martin expounds on the overarching presuppositions for effective pastoral counseling, focusing on the primacy and sufficiency of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17), the reality and indispensability…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the fourth sermon of a series on God-honoring worship, expounds Genesis 4:1-5a and Exodus 20:3-6 to address hindrances to acceptable worship. He argues that true worship…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the second sermon in a series on Christian liberty, focusing on a broad biblical and theological statement of the doctrine. Using the Westminster Confession of Faith…

In "Christian Liberty #11," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Colossians 2:16-23 and Galatians 5:1, continuing his series on Christian liberty. He asserts that true believers are committed to…

In the first part of a four-week series, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the critical question of whether there is biblical warrant for admitting minors (pre-adults) into formal church membership…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a sermon on the critical importance of application in preaching, arguing that it is not merely an appendage but the very heart of effective ministry. Expounding 2…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4, focusing on the second means of child nurture: "admonition." He meticulously defines the term through its Greek etymology (nous + tithemi: to put in mind) and…

In "No Crisis Experience #2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Trinity Baptist Church's ninth affirmation, arguing against the notion of a post-conversion crisis experience as…

In "Scriptural Truth in Preaching, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a new semester of his pastoral theology course by emphasizing that the proclamation, explanation, and application of…

In "Spiritual and Mental Gifts #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a series on the gifts essential for the pastoral office, focusing on the second element of a biblical call: proven fitness. He…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and 2 Timothy 4:1-2, arguing that application is not merely a 'style' but the very essence of biblical preaching. He defines application as the bridge from…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:18, focusing on the command to "comfort one another with these words." He argues that this is a general duty for all believers, not just church…

Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the adult Sunday school class on the biblical principles that guide elders in selecting public ministry topics. He expounds passages like Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4…

Pastor Martin introduces a two-part series on 'The Healthy Christian and His Reading Habits,' focusing in this sermon on four foundational biblical principles. He expounds passages like Psalm 1…

Pastor Martin concludes his sermon series on the healthy Christian's reading habits by expounding on the final three of seven biblical principles. Drawing heavily from 2 Timothy 3:16, he argues that…

Pastor Martin introduces the fourth question in a series on the private means of grace: 'What should the structure of our devotional time be?' He reviews previous answers on the necessity, timing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the first lecture of the 1991 Trinity Pastors Conference, focusing on the foundational axiom of preaching: the proclamation, explanation, and application of…

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 Martin continues his series "Living Together in the Father's House," focusing on the final three requirements for church membership at Trinity Baptist Church: agreement with the church's…

Pastor Martin expounds Acts 2:42, identifying the four corporate means of grace: the apostles' teaching (Word of God), fellowship (people of God), breaking of bread (remembrance of the Son of God)…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 3:14-15, arguing for the crucial importance of biblical church order and corporate life. He emphasizes that the church is 'the house of God, the church of…

Pastor Martin begins a series on cultivating inter-church relationships, defining 'inter-church communion' as how independent, autonomous churches relate under Christ's Lordship. He lays two…

Pastor Martin outlines the four essential goals for the body of a textual sermon: explication of the text's setting, convincing explanation of the words' meaning, articulation of the text's burden…

Pastor Martin introduces the fifth unit of his pastoral theology course, focusing on the essential elements of effective pastoral oversight. He expounds Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 3:5, 1 Thessalonians…

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical principles for conducting baptismal services and general guidelines for weddings and funerals, which are culturally precipitated gatherings. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a new unit on pastoral theology, focusing on 'The Church at Prayer, Part 1.' He defines corporate prayer as gatherings where prayer is the dominant purpose, justifying…

In 'Basic Theology of the Eldership, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical framework for church oversight, primarily drawing from Acts 14, Acts 20, Titus 1, and 1 Timothy 3 & 5…

In this Academy Night sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 'spiritual anatomy of a man of God,' focusing on his 'head' and 'eyes' using biblical imagery. He argues that a man of God's head…

In 'The New Testament Testimony, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his examination of whether there is biblical warrant for admitting minors into full church membership. He meticulously…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the 'New Perspective on Paul,' focusing on its 'subtle appeal' and 'alarming implications.' He systematically critiques the New Perspective's…

Pastor Martin begins a new sermon series, "Membership and Biblical Preaching, Part 1," by expounding 1 Corinthians 3:9-17, James 1:18, 1 Peter 1:23-25, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 4:12-13, and Jeremiah…

In 'The Missionary and his Sending Church, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical relationship between missionaries and their sending churches, as well as the churches they plant…

In "The Missionary and his Sending Church, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin reviews Trinity Baptist Church's missions policy, articulated in seven categories, focusing on the relationship between…

In this commissioning service for Arif Khan, Pastor Martin expounds Psalm 67 and John 20:19-23 to establish the biblical warrant for a church-based missionary sending. He details the history of…

Pastor Martin continues his series on the spiritual and mental gifts requisite for the pastoral office, focusing on the necessity of a mind reverently submissive to Scripture, furnished with a deep…

Pastor Martin defines pastoral counseling as a personalized exercise of shepherding the flock, rooted in the biblical duties of elders to admonish and teach every individual for their spiritual…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series "No Crisis Experience Commanded," focusing on the ordinary reception of the Holy Spirit as depicted in the book of Acts and explained in the Epistles. He…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin begins an exposition on the 'Anatomy of a Man of God,' focusing on the spiritual dimensions of the head and eyes. He expounds on 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 2 Timothy…

In this Q&A session, Pastor Martin addresses questions arising from Pastor Nichols' recent series on infant baptism, focusing on the proper hermeneutical approach to understanding biblical doctrines…

Pastor Martin delivers a topical address on 'The Place of a Disciplined Reading Program in the Life of a Fruitful Man of God,' using Psalm 23 as an introductory platform to reflect on God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the theological basis of Christian liberty, primarily drawing from Galatians 4 and Romans 8. He identifies four pillars: the sonship of believers, their servitude…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a topical address on 'The Place of a Disciplined Reading Program in the Life of a Fruitful Man of God,' drawing foundational principles from Psalm 23 and other…

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 continues his sermon series on the central place of personal Bible reading, emphasizing that there are no effective substitutes for this divinely appointed means of grace. He expounds…

Pastor Martin expounds Colossians 1:24-29 and several passages from the book of Acts (Acts 13, 14, 20, 28) to demonstrate that the consistent apostolic example and practice mandates the centrality of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:20, "Walk in the way of good men and keep the paths of the righteous," defining 'good men' biblically as those justified by grace through faith in Christ…

Pastor Martin reviews the essential elements of effective pastoral teaching and preaching, focusing on the development of sermonic materials. He emphasizes the absolute necessity of earnest prayer…