Sermons by Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermons

Sermons by Martyn Lloyd-Jones

19th Century
Methodist
Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermons

Sermons by Martyn Lloyd-Jones

19th Century
Methodist

To Walk with God

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jun 16, 1963

What does it mean to walk with God and know Him personally? In this sermon on walking with God from John 1:12–13, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones examines the example of Enoch and shows how knowing that God is pleased with His child is of utmost importance to the assur…

The Temple in the Soul

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jul 1, 1956

In this sermon on Ezekiel 36:33–35 titled “The Temple in the Soul,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones proclaims that there is one God and one message of salvation that runs consistently throughout the entire Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, God is working to bring His…

A World in Darkness

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Feb 19, 1961

What is the only hope for the world? In this sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:1–6 titled “A World in Darkness,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones says that the only hope for the world is not modern science or learning, nor is it politics and philosophy; it is the gospel of Jesu…

Leading of the Spirit

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 26, 1963

In this sermon on John 1:12-13 titled “Leading with the Spirit,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explains one of the finest tests of faith known in the Scriptures: is the Christian led by the Holy Spirit? If one is led by the Spirit, they are unmistakably a child of Go…

The Importance of Spiritual Growth

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Dec 16, 1956

In this sermon on Ephesians 3:16 titled “The Importance of Spiritual Growth,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones seeks to answer the question of why it is so important that the Christian grow spiritually. He says that the inner self must be continually strengthened becaus…

The Message of the Bible Today

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Nov 27, 1955

Humans are unable to live in right relationship with one another because they are not in right relationship with God. In this sermon from Exodus 20:1–26 titled “The Message of the Bible Today,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones shows that at every opportunity throughout…

The Christian and the World

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Feb 13, 1966

In this sermon on John 3:8 titled “The Christian and the World”, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explains the main differences between a religious man and a child of God. Just as Jesus had something inside of him that Nicodemus realized he didn’t have, the Christian ha…

Man's Great Problem

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Mar 6, 1966

What is wrong with humanity and the world? Many answers are given to this question. Some say it is the low self-esteem or ignorance of humanity but in this sermon on Acts 5:29–­32 titled “Man’s Great Problem,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones gives a very different answ…

Life Abundant

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Oct 27, 1957

What does the average person think of Christianity? In this sermon on John 10:10 titled “Life Abundant,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones says that a simple survey would reveal that people commonly believe Christianity is nothing more than a set of chains on one’s life.…

The Nature of Man

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 8, 1955

What does it take to change sinful people? This is a question that everyone must ask at one point or another in their life because all live in a world of sin. Why is the world and humankind the way that they are? The Bible not only tells why people are sinners…

Christmas: An Event in History

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Dec 14, 1958

Christmas can come and pass without Christians truly questioning what the season means. This is a tragedy because Christians can easily adopt the world’s view of Christmas if there is not proper effort and diligence. The world will celebrate the season with a…

A Full Assurance of Understanding

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Sep 23, 1962

In this sermon on Colossians 2:1–3 titled “A Full Assurance of Understanding,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones focused on Paul encouraging and advising the church in Colossae. He explains that the church in Colossae was early in its development, and many of the members…

The Case of the Jews

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 8, 1964

Did the apostle Paul really claim that the gospel had been proclaimed throughout the world? What could he have meant by such a statement? What about the Jews and how can he claim that the majority of Jews have not obeyed the gospel? Did most of them hear the g…

The Unbeliever

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jul 17, 1955

What is one’s response to the word of the Lord? Do they believe it and does His word draw them to confession of sin and repentance? In this sermon on Jeremiah 17:14–15 titled “The Unbeliever,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones exhorts the Christian to examine how they re…

Temptation and Sin

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jun 4, 1961

Many Christians live burdened by a misunderstanding of what it means to be tempted by sin. They think that because they experience involuntary evil thoughts that they have sinned. In this sermon on temptation from Ephesians 6:10–13 titled “Temptation and Sin,”…

They Became Fools

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 25, 1956

In this sermon titled “They Became Fools,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones warns that the world as it is today is the greatest proof of the wrath of God against all ungodliness and unrighteousness. The world with all of its moral problems is proving what Paul is saying…

All the Fullness of God

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Mar 31, 1957

Every day the Christian needs spiritual strength to resist temptation and persevere in righteousness. Every day they need the power of God working in their life. In this sermon on the fullness of God from Ephesians 3:19, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones helps the listen…

Spiritual Gifts, Part 3

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Feb 25, 1966

The gift of prophecy is one of the most unusual spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit. It has been dismissed, over-emphasized, and abused throughout church history. In a sermon on Romans 12:6 titled “Spiritual Gifts (3),” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones illustrates…

Did God Reject His People?

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Oct 9, 1964

Has God cast away the Jewish people? After several passages concerning the fate of the Jewish nation, in this sermon on Romans 11:1–4 titled “Did God Reject His People?” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones unfolds how Paul asks this question and then follows his answers wi…

God Works in You to Will and to Do

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Feb 23, 1964

The Christian must ask themselves: what characterizes their life? Do they see themselves becoming increasingly more godly? When they sin, are they convicted and fueled on to godly repentance? In this sermon on John 1:16 titled “God Works in You to Will and to…

Power to Us-ward Who Believe

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jun 26, 1955

Hardly anyone claiming the title “Christian” would deny the need for God’s power in salvation. There is, however, a fundamental difference between the person who says salvation is the power of God in addition to something they do, and those who say salvation i…

Two Lines of History

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Mar 27, 1966

According to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones in this sermon on Acts 5:29-32 titled “Two Lines of History,” history can be divided into two categories: the history of humanity and history of God. In the history of humanity, world peace and cooperation are the ultimate g…

The Unrighteous Shall not Inherit

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jun 16, 1963

Many today believe that society has progressed beyond their need for the Bible. Through education, culture, art, and sophistication, they believe that humanity has found hope beyond the brokenness. In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 titled “The Unrighteous…

Without Christ

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jan 29, 1956

The greater one understands the depths of their sin, the more they understand the greatness of God’s mercy. For the Christian there is a reciprocal relationship between looking to their life before Christ and the amount of praise they offer to God. If the beli…