Sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
MLJ Trust
The MLJ Trust presents original audio recordings of the sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981). Dr. Lloyd-Jones was a Welsh minister who preached and taught in the Reformed tradition. He is considered by many evangelical leaders today to be an authority on biblical truth and the sufficiency of Scripture. Dr. Lloyd-Jones’ principal ministry was at Westminster Chapel, in central London, from 1939-1968, where he delivered multi-year expositions on books of the bible such as Romans, Ephesians and the Gospel of John.
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20 snips
Mar 7, 2026 • 0sec
Regrafting of the Jews
A theological look at Romans 11:23–24 exploring the image of branches and roots. Talks about God’s power to regraft Israel and the conditions tied to faith. Compares the harder task of grafting Gentiles to argue for Jewish restoration. Warns believers to remain fruitful or risk being cut off.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 0sec
The Vital Principle
A sermon on how churches decline when they drift from the vital principle of justification by faith alone. It traces historical patterns of spiritual decay, warns against replacing living faith with mere form, and describes how apostasy often leads to persecution of the faithful. Listeners are urged to examine themselves, guard doctrinal purity, and learn from Bible history as practical instruction.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 0sec
Final Perseverance
A careful walk through Romans 11:16–22 about faith, election, and perseverance. He contrasts warnings in Scripture with the doctrine that God preserves the truly saved. He distinguishes the visible church from the elect and explains why admonitions aim to awaken and preserve believers. The talk reassures that salvation rests in Christ’s work, not our efforts.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 0sec
God's Goodness and Severity
A call to humility and watchfulness in the Christian life. A warning that pride corrodes doctrine and distorts views of sin, atonement, and holiness. An argument that true correction is knowing God and holding His goodness and severity together. A portrayal of the cross as the ultimate expression of both God’s wrath and love.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 0sec
Pride
A clear sermonful warning about how pride twists faith and leads to self-justification. Discussion of Paul’s metaphor of branches and the danger of trusting heritage or works. Examination of pride’s many faces—from national or intellectual pride to spiritual boasting. A call to humility, watchfulness, and reliance on grace rather than human achievement.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 0sec
None Should Boast
A theological reflection on Romans 11 using the olive tree image to explore how Jews and Gentiles relate in God’s plan. Strong warnings against pride and self-righteousness appear alongside reminders that salvation is by grace through faith. The talk highlights God’s justice and kindness and urges humility and reverence in light of divine judgment and mercy.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 0sec
The Olive Tree
A theological dive into Paul’s olive tree analogy and what it means for Jews and Gentiles within God’s plan. Short lessons on grafting, continuity between Old and New Testaments, and who truly belongs to God’s people. A discussion of spiritual descent versus natural lineage and the shared blessings of those engrafted into the covenant.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 0sec
The Terms Defined
A careful walk through Paul’s illustrations about Israel and the Gentiles. Short studies of the first-fruit dough and the olive tree metaphor. Clear definitions of what ‘holy’ and ‘grafting’ mean in context. Exploration of who the “firstfruits” and the root represent and what that implies for Israel’s future place.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 0sec
Life From the Dead
A theological exploration of Paul’s promise about Israel’s future and the striking image of a national revival. Discussion of why Jewish stumbling was temporary and how that opened the way for Gentile outreach. A warning against Gentile pride and an appeal to pray for a dramatic spiritual awakening among the Jewish people.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 0sec
Apostle to the Gentiles
A close reading of Romans 11:13–15 explores why Paul calls himself an apostle to the Gentiles and how that office shapes his mission. Different translation choices and interpretive puzzles are unpacked. The talk highlights Paul’s zeal, suffering, and teaching, and warns Gentile believers against pride while pointing to the future blessing tied to Israel’s restoration.
