What is a Church?―Newly found sermon

Newly found sermons info: www.mljtrust.o... ― We are thrilled to announce that several previously unheard sermons by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones have been discovered and are in the process of being uploaded to our site. These timeless messages have been preserved and are now being shared with the world for the first time in decades.
Sermon Description
In this powerful sermon on the nature of the church, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones examines what truly constitutes the church according to New Testament teaching. He argues that the church is not merely a confession of faith on paper, but a living gathering of people who have been separated from the world and united together in Christ. Lloyd-Jones emphasizes that the church is made up of those who have undergone a radical spiritual transformation - experiencing conviction of sin, repentance, and new birth in Christ. This shared spiritual life creates an organic unity among believers that transcends all other earthly distinctions. The renowned preacher warns against dead orthodoxy and urges his listeners to examine whether they truly possess the life of God within. He highlights how the early church was characterized by a love for sound doctrine, genuine fellowship, joyful worship, and Spirit-empowered witness. Lloyd-Jones laments the current state of many churches, which lack the vibrancy and power of the New Testament church. He calls believers to rediscover what it truly means to be the church - a people filled with the life of Christ, united in truth and love, and overflowing with contagious joy that impacts the world. This sermon challenges listeners to move beyond mere religious formalism to experience the transforming reality of life in Christ's body, the church.
Sermon Breakdown
* The importance of considering the doctrine of the nature of the church
* The ecumenical movement and the push for church unity
* Failure to understand the church's nature hinders evangelism
* Confusion caused by contradictory teachings from different churches
* The church is a gathering of people, not just a confession of faith on paper
* The danger of denominationalism and fighting for traditions over truth
* The church consists of people who have undergone conviction of sin, repentance, and spiritual rebirth
* Unity in the church is based on sharing the same spiritual life and experience
* Importance of continuing steadfastly in apostolic doctrine
* Inability to have true fellowship without doctrinal agreement
* Prayer requires access through Christ's blood
* Joy and gladness should characterize the church
* The church is to praise God and have concern for the lost
* The early church was vibrant, lively, and filled with the Spirit's power
* The need to examine if we truly belong to the biblical church

[@JayR-vz7ke]

What a jewel and a divinely appointed teacher unlike a very very few in our day. Our Lord has allowed for the restoration and preservation of so many of these timeless messages!! Thanks a million to the staff and team for kingdom building expositions!!

[@paul8914]

This is a very powerful sermon. I'm thankful it was recently discovered.

[@patrickc3419]

American Canadian and European churches alike are desperately in need of a Martyn Lloyd Jones.

[@lt7378]

Agree !!!

[@CanvasTaylor]

The church is in need. The whole world.

[@Jimalo6071]

The world needs a MLJ

[@InspiralJez]

Nope! desperately in need of Jesus Christ you mean!

[@lt7378]

@@InspiralJez Yes! I agree! Jesus Christ is the only savior. But we need a pastor that will actually preach the word of God- as opposed to (compromised) “men pleasers” that we have in the pulpits of most churches today.

[@darekjoppru3055]

MLJ is simply the best expository preacher I have found. A glorious treasure from the past. And he sure makes those with "dead orthodoxy" nervous.

[@pandoranazo7746]

I thank God to have an exposure to these timeless messages by Dr MLJ, this my first time to know what really church means,and what it takes to be added to the church.i Praise God for revealing these truths to me. Greetings from South Africa!!!

[@phillipaj.5588]

MLJ ❤ Wonderful preaching ❤

[@CanvasTaylor]

We've successfully accomplished the goal of telling God we no longer need His blueprint for building His house. Not with man's hands!

[@m.m9973]

Please pray for me to find the body that I am supposed to be part of. Having a hard time

[@retiredguy909]

Will do, daughter of The Most High

[@m.m9973]

@@retiredguy909 thank you.

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[@filipecampos7023]

Is what context this sermons?

[@uiPublic]

What's Evangel? If any were on the mount listening to strange Leader or what's he was going to do none as innocent a lamb but it's possible with the God?! So they witnessed it all spread out for the ends of Worlds now ..

[@uiPublic]

Rather we be poor, mourned as thirsty else stranger still for his sake a flock after the Shepherd.

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[@Peter-bm6pf]

Waffle on till your blue in the face. Nobody gets to the Father except through me. Is that not plain enough?.Keep your buildings.