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

Knowing Christ

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Oct 4, 1964

How do Christians today compare to those in the days of the apostles? Do their lives reflect the fullness of God’s grace and forgiveness? These are important questions which are relevant for today’s day and time. The greatest need of the present time is for Ch…

Preparing for the Guest

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Mar 24, 1957

A Christian will hear the voice of God and understand His mind by reading His Word. In this sermon on Ephesians 3:19 titled “Preparing for a Guest,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones proclaims that this requires both prayer and study to come to a deeper knowledge of God…

The Wretched Man Identity, Part 1

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Dec 4, 1959

Is the apostle Paul’s exclamation of wretchedness in Romans 7:24-25 a description of the regenerate man at his very best in this life? Who exactly is speaking? Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explores the exact meaning of this well-known and difficult passage in this s…

But God... Part 1

Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Is it possible that the gospel can be summarized in just two words? In this sermon "But God", Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones answers in the affirmative. Given the context of Paul’s transition from sin to salvation in Ephesians 2:1-10, great hope shines forth with just…

A Picture of Unbelief

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jun 28, 1959

People often view the Jews who encountered Christ but did not believe him as fools. They ask, How could they not see he was the son of God? How could they be so stubborn and full of unbelief? However, in Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ sermon on John 7:25, he shows us…

In Christ Jesus

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Nov 20, 1955

What has God done for the Christian? In this sermon on Ephesians 2:4–7 titled “In Christ Jesus,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones focuses on Paul’s answer to this question. Paul is concerned that believers are clear about what God has done for them. True Christianity is…

God and History

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jan 8, 1967

Acts 7:7–20 is the account of Stephen who made it his goal to preach Jesus as the Messiah. He wanted the Pharisees to see that Jesus was the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises. The points that Stephen makes are important to hear today as many react to t…

The Spirit's Power in the Church

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jan 24, 1965

What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Is it a saving experience? In Dr. Lloyd-Jones’s exposition of John 1:26–33 titled “The Spirit’s Power in the Church,” he expounds on the outward biblical markers of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and argues for its esse…

The Growth of the Church

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jun 24, 1956

According to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, every Christian is a part of “something more”—the church. This church is described as a “temple” in Ephesians 2:21. In this sermon on Ephesians 2:20–22 titled “The Growth of the Church,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones dives deeper into th…

The Fellowship of Believers

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Feb 24, 1956

Despite Paul’s great power given by the Holy Spirit, the authority given by Christ to preach the gospel to the Gentiles, and his extraordinary experiences, the apostle Paul never put himself up on a pedestal. He expected to pour into the church at Rome, but he…

A State of Warfare

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 2, 1954

The Christian life is altogether the work of God, not humanity. God’s word is from Him and to those waging warfare against Him. In this sermon on Isaiah 40:1–2 titled “A State of Warfare,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones addresses sin, peace, and the mark of a true Chr…

A Hope for All

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Mar 5, 1967

The world makes claims such as religion is only for the weak or that belief in God is irrational and sub-scientific. These claims and many more flow from modern science, philosophy, and even false theologies that repudiate the God of traditional Christianity a…

Warning Passages

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Feb 23, 1962

The Lord Jesus Christ said there will be those who will say they are His followers but the end will prove otherwise. The Bible warns about false professions, or as the Puritans called it, “temporary faith.” How does one understand the warning passages in light…

A World in Darkness

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Apr 14, 1967

Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones makes a striking statement about the Christian view of the world in saying that at its best, the world is still in darkness. In a modern day and age when such statements may seem polarizing and perhaps even offensive, why does Dr. Lloyd-…

Blinded by Sin

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Nov 17, 1957

Why does humanity not see creation as God’s own handiwork? In this sermon on Psalm 8:3–4 titled “Blinded by Sin,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones addresses this important theological question and shows its significance for the Christian life. The reason that humanity c…

God Has Received Him

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Oct 27, 1967

What really is legalism? In this sermon on Romans 14:1–4 titled “God Has Received Him,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones tackles this important subject by asking what it is, how it can be fought, and the consequences that it carries within the church. Legalism is what h…

The Enemy

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Oct 16, 1960

There is a sharp difference between the symptom and the disease. History teaches that humanity is stuck focusing on the symptoms instead of the disease. In their quest to understand evil and various forms of paganism, fatalism occupied the minds of people in a…

Revival Sermon: The Modern Philistine

Martyn Lloyd-Jones

The condition of the church today suggests that her need is as urgent as it has ever been. In this sermon on Genesis 26:17–18 titled “Revival Sermon: The Modern Philistine,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expands on the great and urgent need for revival and reawakenin…

So Great Salvation

Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Why is it such a terrible thing to reject the gospel? In this sermon, “So Great Salvation,” from Hebrews 2:1–4 titled Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expounds on humanity’s need of salvation and what happens if one rejects it. Salvation is such a weighty matter because…

Living in Christ's Fullness

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jul 12, 1964

The Christian must ask themselves if they are happy with what they have and if they experience deep contentment. These are indicators that they have tasted of the fullness of Christ. The Christian is able to be content in success or in suffering. Christians ar…

Essential for Salvation

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Nov 15, 1963

What are the essential truths that must be made known for a person to be saved? Many say that the Bible teaches that one must only believe on the name of Jesus Christ to be saved. Others preach that one must believe in the person of Mary or that they must have…

The Spirit of Christ

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Jan 17, 1960

In this sermon on Ephesians 5:21 titled “The Spirit of Christ,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones speaks of the profound and simple truth that Christians love others because they are loved by God. The whole of the Christian life is to be motivated by the love of God for…

The Evidence of Pentecost

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • May 25, 1958

What was the significance of the historical event known as Pentecost? According to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones in this sermon on Acts 2:12, there would be no Church if not for what occurred in the Upper Room that day. The filling of the disciples with the Holy Spir…

The Wisdom of the Wise

Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Mar 1, 1964

Everyone needs to consider what is their greatest need. Is it health, fitness, employment, love? Do these desires distract them from their need for God? Throughout history, humanity cycles through philosophies to explain away their need for God and declare the…