Unity

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 133, along with Acts 2 and 4, Philippians, and 1 Corinthians, to define, describe, and underscore the importance of church unity. He distinguishes true…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, speaking at the 1990 New England Baptist Family Conference, expounds 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 and 3:1-9, and Ephesians 4, to argue that true church unity is founded on three…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on church unity by expounding Ephesians 4:1-3, Colossians 3:12-14, and Romans 12:10, among other passages. He argues that maintaining and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:1-3, arguing that maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace requires the conscious cultivation of specific graces. He first justifies the…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 4:1-3 and 4:30, along with Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-35, and Luke 17:3-5, to teach believers how to mend fractured unity within the church. He argues that…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 4:1-3, arguing that maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace requires the diligent cultivation of specific graces. He first justifies the concept of…

In this fortieth message of his 'Manifesto of Trinity Baptist Church' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:1-3, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-22, and Luke 17:3-5, addressing the…

In 'Framework of a Call to Unity,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-11, arguing that profound Christian doctrines are inextricably linked to practical Christian conduct. He…

In 'Substance of a Call to Unity,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-4, urging the Philippian church, and by extension Trinity Baptist, to profound spiritual unity. He argues that true…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 4:2-3, focusing on Paul's exhortation to Euodia and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. He identifies these women as prominent members and fellow…

In this sermon on Galatians 3:26-29, Pastor Edward Donnelly (preaching for Albert N. Martin) expounds the profound reality of Christian unity, emphasizing that believers are 'all one in Christ…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:10-12, presenting it as the 'third course' of a three-part sermon series. He highlights the articulation of the central truths of the gospel (Christ's sufferings and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a three-part series on the 'Amen' in public worship, expounding 1 Corinthians 14:12-19 to establish a biblical framework. He argues that the corporate 'Amen' is a…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical call to be peacemakers within the church, drawing from numerous New Testament passages including Matthew 5:9, Mark 9:50, Romans 12:18…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:38-40, focusing on John's spontaneous confession of forbidding an exorcist who was not 'with us' and Jesus's subsequent correction. Martin draws out two key…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:30-32, focusing on the command to 'give diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.' He argues that grieving the Holy Spirit…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his sermon series on 'Graces Needed to Maintain Unity of The Spirit,' focusing on Ephesians 4:1-3. He argues that maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:30-32, focusing on the command to 'give diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.' He argues that grieving the Holy Spirit…

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 "Plurality of Elders: Preventive Counsels," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Corinthians 1-3, addressing the problem of division and party spirit within the Corinthian church. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the responsibilities of church members regarding submission and unity, drawing primarily from Ephesians 4:1-6 and various passages on church order and leadership…

In this sermon, "Directives to the Weaker Brother," Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on Christian liberty by expounding Romans 14-15 and 1 Corinthians 8 & 10. He outlines three…

In 'Christian Liberty #16,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-13, continuing his series on Christian liberty. He outlines four apostolic directives for maintaining unity amidst differing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 15:1-7, focusing on the command to "receive ye one another, even as Christ also received you to the glory of God." He defines Christian fellowship as the…

Pastor Martin continues his series on corporate prayer, focusing on the necessity of unanimity and the cultivation of God's presence. He expounds on Matthew 18:19-20 and 1 Corinthians 14, arguing…

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…

In "Cultivating Inter-Church Relationships, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical duties and privileges of inter-church communion, grounding his argument in the existence of the…

In "Humility and Self-Forgetfulness, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-4, arguing that humility and self-forgetfulness are essential for cultivating biblical unity in the…

In 'Humility and Self-Forgetfulness, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-4, extending the call to Christian unity from the church to the family, specifically the husband-wife…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:1-11, focusing on Christ's three states: pre-incarnate glory, incarnate humiliation, and incarnate exaltation. He argues that Christ's voluntary…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 1-4, addressing the problem of division within the Corinthian church due to idolatrous attachments to various ministers. He uses Paul's 'remedial…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical meaning and proper use of the 'Amen' in public worship, drawing primarily from 1 Corinthians 14:16 and other Old and New Testament passages. He…

In 'Responsibilities to the World, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the duties of local church members to 'those without,' drawing primarily from Mark 4, 1 Corinthians 5, Colossians 4, 1…

In 'Christian Liberty #12,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-15:7, addressing the proper understanding and exercise of Christian liberty concerning non-moral issues like food, special…

In 'Christian Liberty #13,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8-9, meticulously defining the 'weak' and 'strong' believer not by their overall spiritual state, but by their…

In "Christian Liberty #17," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on Christian liberty by expounding Romans 14:1-4, 14, 22-23, focusing on apostolic counsels to the weak in faith. He defines…

In "Christian Liberty #18," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:13-23, focusing on apostolic directives to the strong believer regarding Christian liberty. He establishes love as the…

In this Adult Sunday School message, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the question, "Is Christmas for the Christian?" by expounding Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8-10. He argues that Christmas falls…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:11-16, focusing on Christ's work in abolishing the 'middle wall of partition' between Jew and Gentile. He details how the Mosaic ceremonial law, which fostered…

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 this Adult Sunday School message, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the question, "Is Christmas for the Christian?" by expounding principles of Christian liberty from Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians…

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…

In the third sermon of his 'Our Duty Toward the Rising Generation' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the church's responsibility to future spiritual generations, building on the foundation…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 2:5-11, presenting Christ Jesus as the perfect pattern and example of humility and self-forgetfulness, essential graces for Christian…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his discussion on how Trinity Baptist Church should appear to a visitor, focusing on the church as a 'relating assembly.' He expounds on three dominant…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 17:11-24, focusing on Christ's High Priestly Prayer for His people. He identifies four central concerns of Christ's intercession: their…

In this communion meditation, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 8:8-13 and Romans 14:13-15, demonstrating how the cross of Christ casts a dominant shadow over every doctrine and duty in…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 8:11-12 and Romans 14:13-15, arguing that the truth of Christ's atoning death for believers must radically influence how they treat one another. He demonstrates…

In "Christian Liberty #14," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:1-15:7, focusing on the foundation and goal of Christian liberty. He argues that there must be no forced conformity within the…

In 'Christian Liberty #19,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 14:13-21, continuing his series on Christian liberty. He defines true freedom as the desire and ability to do what one ought…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Numbers 16, detailing the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. He meticulously outlines the facts of the narrative, identifying the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 26:36-46, offering a 'second glimpse' into the mystery of Gethsemane, focusing on Christ's desire for human companionship in suffering. He argues that it is…

Pastor Martin addresses the first major error concerning propitiation — paganizing it. He distinguishes the heresy of the enemies of the gospel (who caricature propitiation as capricious appeasement…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity of mutual love and brotherly affection as the core content of distinctively Christian fellowship, drawing from numerous New Testament passages…

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…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a new pre-membership and post-membership class structure for Trinity Baptist Church, outlining its necessity and rationale. He expounds passages like Acts 2:47, 1…

Pastor Martin introduces a series on infant baptism, outlining his reluctant but firm approach to this controversial subject. He emphasizes the need to approach it with indebtedness and love for…

In 'Directives to the Stronger Brother, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Christian liberty, focusing on the responsibilities of the 'stronger brother' towards the 'weaker…