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

Justification

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Mar 20, 1966

What is humanity’s greatest need? The answer is simple: reconciliation with God. In this sermon on Acts 5:29–32 titled “Justification,” the apostles asserted that they “must obey God rather than men.” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones preaches on the glorious truth that…

Belief in God

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Dec 13, 1959

What does it mean to believe in God? There is perhaps no question that is more important to answer in this life. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones seeks to do just this in this sermon on belief from 1 Peter 1:20-21. He says that there is a kind of knowledge that is imper…

Made in the Likeness of Man

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Dec 22, 1963

In this sermon on Galatians 6:14 titled “Made in the Likeness of Man,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explains the importance of the cross to the birth of Jesus. He argues that one cannot understand the birth and incarnation of Christ—the reason Christmas is celebrate…

Distinct Roles of Church and State

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Oct 19, 1958

The great message of Christianity is that Christians are not only saved from their sin and made right before a holy God, but they are made new creatures as the first fruits of the new creation in Christ. In this sermon on Ephesians 5:3–5 titled “Distinct Roles…

Sanctification

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Mar 17, 1967

Justification by faith alone has been called the great doctrine on which the church stands or falls. With the emphasis on justification, many Protestants are guilty of neglecting the important doctrine of sanctification. As Christians strive to rightly underst…

The Lukewarm Church

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Oct 1, 1967

The Christian must soberly consider if they get more excited about the things of this world than they do about God. In this sermon on the church of Laodicea from Revelation 3:14–22 titled “The Lukewarm Church,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones preaches against lukewarmn…

A Sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:17

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jun 4, 1961

How does a Christian look into the unknown of eternity without fear, and also with special longing? There are no shortcuts in Christianity. “You can never arrive at the result without going through the process,” preaches Dr. Lloyd-Jones. Listen to Dr. Martyn L…

Security in Christ

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jan 31, 1958

Unconfessed sin will make a Christian doubt their salvation and security in Jesus Christ. It is most important in times like this that they look to Scripture for the promises of God. Paul explains in this sermon on Romans 5:10 that God’s children are eternally…

The Parable of the Rich Fool

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Aug 27, 1967

In this sermon on the parable of the rich fool from Luke 12:13-21, preached on a Sunday evening to the Seventh Reformed Church in Grand Rapids (Michigan), Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones exposes the danger and tragedy of self-deception. The parable arose from a man int…

Revival Sermon: The Power and the Possibilities

Martyn Lloyd-Jones

What are the needs of the church today? Have the needs of the church changed since early Christianity? Does the church face the same issues as it did since it first began? In this sermon on Genesis 26:17–18 titled “Revival Sermon: The Power and the Possibiliti…

Test Yourself

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Sep 28, 1958

The Apostle Paul’s most famous chapter on love is often praised for its poetic beauty and aesthetics. But should we reduce 1 Corinthians 13 to ornate language and mere sentimentality? Should we instead tremble at Paul’s love chapter? Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones sug…

A Life of Darkness

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 29, 1960

Why does humanity love sin? In this sermon on John 8:12 titled “A Life of Darkness,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explains the fallen nature that is captivated and controlled by sin. This sinful nature is ever present and resides within every human. It controls ever…

The Mystery of Godliness

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Nov 15, 1964

What is the mystery of godliness? In this sermon on Ephesians 6:18–20 titled “The Mystery of the Person of Christ,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones proclaims that God was “manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached to the Gentiles, believe…

The Gospel and the Jews

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 15, 1964

Why is the Jewish nation now outside the kingdom of God? In this sermon on Romans 10:18–21 titled “The Gospel and the Jews,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones analyzes and confirms that it is not because the Jews lack hearing or because there is a lack of plain teaching…

A Call for Action

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 6, 1960

What is sanctification? How is the Christian moved toward greater holiness and away from sin? In this sermon on Romans 8:12–13 titled “A Call for Action,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explains that Paul has been referencing the process of sanctification throughout t…

Marching Orders

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 13, 1962

Christians are no longer servants of the world, but of God. They are God’s special people. In this sermon on Ephesians 6:14 titled “Marching Orders,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones shows how they should view the world in light of their life in Christ. It is important…

A Sovereign Lord

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Oct 10, 1965

Have Christians truly received the fullness of Christ? Do they understand God’s significant part in forming them into new creations? In this sermon on John 2:3–5 titled “A Sovereign Lord,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones addresses these topics through the story of Jesu…

The Spirit and The Law

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Nov 4, 1960

As the apostle Paul recounts his autobiography, conviction from the law of God seems absent from his former life in Judaism. What is to be made of this? How is it that the apostle knew God’s law so well as a Pharisee and yet never felt condemned by the law? In…

Applying the Principles

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Feb 16, 1962

Interpretive principles are not only necessary for proper handling of sacred Scripture, but all who engage the biblical text operate with principles of interpretation. The question is whether they are good interpretive principles or bad ones. In this sermon on…

A Stone of Stumbling

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Mar 11, 1962

Why does the Apostle Peter tell us that Christ is a stumbling block? This is may seem like an odd statement, but in this sermon on 1 Peter 2:6–8, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explains why it is important to understand. He says that Christ is a stumbling block becaus…

The Glory of God

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Dec 12, 1954

Forgiveness of sin is the heart of redemption in Christ. But that is different than saying God’s primary motivation for redemption is forgiveness of sin. In this sermon on “The Glory of God” from Ephesians 1:6, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones remarks that errant thinki…

The Preacher's Message, Part 2

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Apr 10, 1964

In his sermon on Romans 10:14–17 titled “The Preacher’s Message (2),” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones talks about the great joy believers have within the gospel. Reading from this Scripture passage, he reminds the listener of the basics of the good news and how it shou…

Pride and Prejudice

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 24, 1959

Modern people like to think they are different from those of the past. Do technological and scientific advancements mean they can dispense with the past, especially the Christian past? Many in leading universities and intellectual centers around the world thin…

The Only Way

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Oct 9, 1960

Secularists sometimes acknowledge the value of Christianity upon society. They can appreciate the morals and values it can instill in a society’s citizens. Often, however, it is not true Christianity they want, but a version of Christianity that is palatable t…