The Church

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:1, focusing on the meaning of 'church' and the profound implications of being 'in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ.' He first defines…

Pastor Martin outlines six biblical benefits of attending Reformed Baptist family conferences, emphasizing their role in manifesting the universal church, fostering godly friendships, providing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 3:14-15, arguing that Paul's detailed instructions for church behavior are rooted in the church's glorious identity as 'the house of God' and 'the church of…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 3:14-15, applying the truths that the church is 'the house of God, the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.' He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in the second sermon of his 'Foundations' series, expounds Ephesians 4:1-6, John 17, and Philippians 2:1-12 to argue that the foundational element of true church unity is a…

Pastor Martin begins a new series on Ephesians by providing an extensive introduction to the book, its unique characteristics, and the historical context of the Ephesian church. He details the city…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:19-22, focusing on the primary characteristics of the spiritual temple God is building: its symmetrical beauty, vital growth, and essential holiness. He…

Pastor Martin concludes his exposition of Ephesians 2, focusing on verse 22, which declares the church to be 'a habitation of God in the Spirit.' He explains that this spiritual temple, built on the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:22-23, focusing on the phrase "which is his body" to define the nature and purpose of the church. He argues that the church's identity as Christ's body…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:23, focusing on the church as the 'body of Christ.' He elaborates on two further aspects of this metaphor: the church's sympathetic relationship…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ephesians 1:22-23, focusing on the church as the body of Christ. He reviews five relationships conveyed by this metaphor: organic, subordinate, coordinated…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:23, focusing on the church as the body of Christ. He reviews the organic, subordinate, coordinated, sympathetic, and functional relationships…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:19-22, focusing on Christ as the Chief Cornerstone of the church. He meticulously identifies Christ Jesus as the historical, pre-eminent, and perpetual…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:19-22, detailing the identity, native condition, and gracious transformation of the church as God's living temple. He explains that the church's…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 5:22-33, arguing that the marriage relationship serves as a picture of the greater reality of Christ's relationship with His church. He focuses on the church as the…

Pastor Martin concludes his treatment of progressive sanctification by establishing that the God-ordained normal context for the believer's growth in grace is the life and ministry of a specific…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 3:14-15, initiating a sermon series on 'Living Together in the Father's House.' He argues that proper behavior in the local church is paramount due to the…

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 16:13-20 and 18:15-20, arguing for the centrality and indispensability of the church in God's saving purposes. He refutes the sentiment 'Jesus, yes; the church, no' by…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fourth tenet of his church's manifesto: that their life and ministry will unquestionably confirm the unique place assigned to the church in the saving purposes…

Pastor Martin continues his 'Manifesto of Trinity Baptist Church' series, focusing on the fourth tenet: the church's unique place in God's saving purposes. He expounds on Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers the third part of a series on the vision for the church, focusing on 'A Return to Biblical Churchmanship.' Expounding primarily on Ephesians 3:6-11 and Matthew 16:18…

In "Your Churchmanship, Part 1," Pastor Martin delivers his second parting counsel to Trinity Baptist Church, exhorting them to "hold fast to your biblical churchmanship" based on Revelation 2:25. He…

In "Your Churchmanship, Part 4," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series of parting counsels by expounding Revelation 2:25, "Nevertheless, that which you have, hold fast until I come." He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the scriptural mandate for the church to minister to itself in love, drawing primarily from Ephesians 4:7-16, Hebrews 6:10, 1 Corinthians 16:15, 1 Peter 4:10-11…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical duty of cultivating inter-church communion, drawing extensively from the book of Acts and various New Testament epistles (Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 4:7-16, Hebrews 6:10, 1 Corinthians 16:15, 1 Peter 4:7-11, and Galatians 5:13-14 to establish the scriptural mandate for the church's corporate ministry to itself in…

In this pre-membership class lesson, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical foundations of church polity, drawing primarily from Ephesians 2-3 and Galatians 1, along with the 1689 London…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 46:4-7, focusing on God's provision and protection for His church amidst global upheaval and opposition. He identifies the 'city of God' as the church, not…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fourth tenet of his church's manifesto: 'We are determined that our life and ministry will unquestionably confirm the unique place assigned to…

In 'Corporate Identity / Duty of God's People,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:9, focusing on the corporate identity of believers as an 'elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a…

In "The Church and Infant Baptism, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a critical examination of the relationship between infant baptism and the biblical doctrine of the church. He frames the…

In "The Church and Infant Baptism, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his systematic refutation of infant baptism by examining the biblical descriptions of church membership. He argues that…

In "The Church and Infant Baptism, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his polemical study against Paedo-Baptism, specifically addressing the assertion that infants should be baptized because…

In the fifth part of his series on "The Church and Infant Baptism," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues to argue for the incompatibility of infant baptism with the biblical doctrine of the Church. He…

In "The Church and Infant Baptism, Part 6," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his detailed examination of the biblical teaching concerning the Church of Jesus Christ, specifically focusing on the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 5:25-27, focusing on Christ's love for the Church and His self-giving for its sanctification and ultimate glorification. He argues that Christ's death had…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 2:43-47, focusing on the nature of church membership. He argues that genuine church growth is authored by the Lord Jesus Christ, the indispensable requirement…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 3:21 as the primary text defining the church's purpose, supported by 1 Peter 4:10-11, Philippians 1:9-11, and Romans 15:5-7. He argues that the supreme and…

Pastor Martin expounds Acts 1-13 and various epistles to demonstrate the pervasive atmosphere of prayer in the apostolic churches. He argues that prayer is a primary and indispensable means for the…

Pastor Martin expounds on the nature of the Christian life, arguing that it must be both Christ-centered and church-based. He demonstrates from Scripture that while individual conversion is…

In "Holy Spirit—Indispensable to Life of the Church, 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ephesians 4:30 and Isaiah 63:10, arguing that grieving the Holy Spirit is a grave matter because His…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 2:37-42 and 1 Timothy 3:14-15, arguing that the corporate means of grace are primarily deposited and exercised within the life of a biblically ordered church. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the biblical mandate for evangelism, focusing on Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:8, and Philippians 2:14-16. He argues that evangelism is the abiding task of the church…

In the fourth and final sermon on "The Persecuted Church," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 13:3, urging believers to remember those in prison and ill-treated for Christ's sake. He outlines…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 3:14-15 and 1 Peter 2:5, arguing that the gathered church is the primary depository for maintaining true religion on earth. He defines public worship as a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 2:4, focusing on Christ's complaint to the Ephesian church: 'Thou didst leave thy first love.' He defines 'first love' as a love of simplicity, intensity…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the nature of the Christian life, arguing that it must be both Christ-centered and church-based. Drawing primarily from Colossians 2:6-7, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2…

In an informal home-meeting discussion format, Pastor Martin leads Trinity Baptist Church's singles group in identifying the greatest threats to the church's future spiritual health and usefulness…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:4-10, focusing on the corporate identity and privileges of God's people. He contrasts two kinds of religion: self-effort versus grace, establishing that…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a seven-part series on the subjects of baptism, specifically addressing infant baptism versus disciple baptism. He argues that…

In "Overview of Infant Baptism Series, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin condenses 26 lectures on infant baptism, aiming to place the controversy in proper biblical and theological perspective. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 2:37-47, focusing on the pattern of admission into the early church on the Day of Pentecost. He argues that church membership is of vital importance, regulated…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Colossians 1:9-23, focusing on verse 18, "He is the head of the body, the church." He addresses the Gnostic heresy that plagued the Colossian church by asserting…

In 'Christian Ministry: What Are The Tasks? Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 20:28, focusing on the second major task of pastoral ministry: constant care for the people of God. He first…

In the second part of his sermon on the practical effects of hope, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Ephesians 4:1-4, and 1 Peter 3:13-15. He argues that…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:18, focusing on the phrase "his inheritance in the saints." He clarifies that this inheritance is not for all humanity…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:11-22, focusing on the Gentile believers' former condition before Christ. He calls them to remember their essential separation from Christ, their objective…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:19-22, demonstrating that Gentile believers are "no more strangers and sojourners" but have been fully incorporated into God's people. He details their…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:19-22, focusing on the church as God's living temple built upon the 'foundation of the apostles and prophets.' He meticulously defines the identity of…

In "Jesus Blesses Little Children, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:13-16, concluding a three-part series on Jesus' interaction with children. He first addresses the passage's…