In this collection of 22 sermons on prayer, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones delves into the vital spiritual discipline of prayer, revealing its profound impact on our relationship with God, effective ministry to those around us, and …
In this collection of 22 sermons on prayer, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones delves into the vital spiritual discipline of prayer, revealing its profound impact on our relationship with God, effective ministry to those around us, and our own daily lives.
Drawing from his extensive biblical knowledge and pastoral wisdom, follow Dr. Lloyd-Jones as he illuminates the importance of heartfelt communication with God, the power of intercession, and the role of persistence in prayer. With clarity and passion, he unravels the many complexities behind the act of conversing with God through these sermons on prayer—ultimately encouraging believers to approach the throne of grace with confidence and expectancy.
Including a special compilation episode of Dr. Lloyd-Jones’ many congressional prayers delivered throughout his career as a renowned preacher, we hope this collection of 22 sermons on prayer will inform and encourage your practice of the spiritual discipline of prayer.
What role does prayer play in spiritual warfare? In this conclusion of his sermons on spiritual depression, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones declares the prominent role prayer must have in a Christian’s life. In this sermon on Ephesians 6:18 titled “Praying Always,” he expounds upon the words of the apostle Paul, who told the church in Ephesus to pray at all times with all prayer and supplication. Dr. Lloyd-Jones tells why Christians pray and to whom they pray. He asserts that prayer is a test for all that they claim to believe. The high road of prayer is self-examination—that Christians would discover how weak and ignorant they are so as to drive them to God. Prayer is vital, essential, and necessary because Christians have a capable enemy in the devil; thus they continually need the armor and power of God to do battle. Jesus and the many saints that have come before proved that prayer is the supreme achievement of the soul. Dr. Lloyd-Jones encourages to “keep your armor bright!” Prayer leads to knowledge of God, which leads to love of God, which defeats the enemy.
Who can talk to God? Who can boldly enter His presence and communicate with Him in prayer? In this sermon on praying in the Spirit from Ephesians 6:18, Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones guides the listener through this careful study of how Christians are to pray. The blood of Jesus, His death, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ gives His people unhindered access to the Father. But that open access to God in prayer is not an invitation to be casual, flippant, or fill prayers with meaningless repetition. Christians need the Holy Spirit's guidance to teach them how to pray. The spiritual battles of life, the weakness of the flesh, and the need for intercession requires careful attention to one’s communication with their king. Prayer that glorifies God and maximizes the spiritual life is prayer that is filled with reverence and respect for the Father who loves and is always ready to hear the voice of His children.
