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The Sermons of John Wesley

John Wesley at 48John Wesley (1703-1791) founded Methodism. A prolific writer, he printed several volumes of his sermons during his lifetime. The published sermons either were rewritten from ones that he had preached or were written specifically for print.

Note: We use Thomas Jackson's numbering for John Wesley's sermons (the text is from the 1872 edition).


Title Index

141 sermons of John Wesley's sermons arranged alphabetically.
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Scriptural Index

John Wesley's sermons arranged by biblical book and scripture verse.
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Sermon 1

Salvation by Faith-- Ephesians 2:8
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Sermon 2

Almost Christian, The-- Acts 26:28
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Sermon 3

Awake, Thou That Sleepest-- Ephesians 5:14
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Sermon 4

Scriptural Christianity-- Acts 4:31
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Sermon 5

Justification by Faith-- Romans 4:5
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Sermon 6

Righteousness of Faith, The-- Romans 10:5-8
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Sermon 7

The Way of the Kingdom-- Mark 1:15
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Sermon 8

The First Fruits of the Spirit-- Romans 8:1
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Sermon 9

The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption-- Romans 8:15
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Sermon 10

The Witness of the Spirit-- Romans 8:16
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Sermon 11

The Witness of the Spirit (II)-- Romans 8:16
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Sermon 12

The Witness of Our Own Spirit-- 2 Corinthians 1:12
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Sermon 13

On Sin in Believers-- 2 Corinthians 5:17
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Sermon 14

The Repentance of Believers-- Mark 1:15
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Sermon 15

The Great Assize (The Last Judgment)-- Romans 14:10
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Sermon 16

The Means of Grace-- Malachi 3:7
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Sermon 17

The Circumcision of the Heart-- Romans 2:29
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Sermon 18

The Marks of the New Birth-- John 3:8
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Sermon 19

The Great Privilege of Those that Are Born of God-- 1 John 3:9
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Sermon 20

The Lord Our Righteousness-- Jeremiah 23:6
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Sermon 21

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 1-- Matthew 5:1-4
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Sermon 22

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 2-- Matthew 5:5-7
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Sermon 23

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 3-- Matthew 5:8-12
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Sermon 24

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 4-- Matthew 5:13-16
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Sermon 25

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 5-- Matthew 5:17-20
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Sermon 26

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 6-- Matthew 6:1-15
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Sermon 27

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 7-- Matthew 6:16-18
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Sermon 28

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 8-- Matthew 6:19-23
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Sermon 29

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 9-- Matthew 6:24-34
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Sermon 30

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 10-- Matthew 7:1-12
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Sermon 31

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 11-- Matthew 7:13-14
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Sermon 32

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 12-- Matthew 7:15-20
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Sermon 33

Upon Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, 13-- Matthew 7:21-27
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Sermon 34

The Original, Nature, Property, and Use of the Law-- Romans 7:12
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Sermon 35

The Law Established Through Faith, 1-- Romans 3:31
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Sermon 36

The Law Established Through Faith, 2-- Rom 3:31
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Sermon 37

The Nature of Enthusiasm-- Acts 26:24
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Sermon 38

A Caution Against Bigotry-- Mark 9:38-39
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Sermon 39

Catholic Spirit-- 2 Kings 10:15
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Sermon 40

Christian Perfection-- Philippians 3:12
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Sermon 41

Wandering Thoughts-- 2 Corinthians 10:5
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Sermon 42

Satan's Devices-- 2 Corinthians 2:11
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Sermon 43

The Scripture Way of Salvation-- Ephesians 2:8
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Sermon 44

Original Sin-- Genesis 6:5
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Sermon 45

The New Birth-- John 3:7
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Sermon 46

The Wilderness State-- John 16:22
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Sermon 47

Heaviness Through Manifold Temptations-- 1 Peter 1:6
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Sermon 48

Self-Denial-- Luke 9:23
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Sermon 49

The Cure of Evil Speaking-- Matthew 18:15-17
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Sermon 50

The Use of Money-- Luke 16:9
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Sermon 51

The Good Steward-- Luke 21:2
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Sermon 52

The Reformation of Manners-- Psalm 94:16
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Sermon 53

On the Death of the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield-- Numbers 23:10
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Sermon 54

On Eternity-- Psalm 90:2
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Sermon 55

On the Trinity-- 1 John 5:7
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Sermon 56

God's Approbation of His Works-- Genesis 1:31
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Sermon 57

On the Fall of Man-- Genesis 3:19
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Sermon 58

On Predestination-- Romans 8:29-30
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Sermon 59

God's Love to Fallen Man-- Romans 5:15
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Sermon 60

The General Deliverance-- Romans 8:19-22
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Sermon 61

The Mystery of Iniquity-- 2 Thessalonians 2:7
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Sermon 62

The End of Christ's Coming-- 1 John 3:8
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Sermon 63

The General Spread of the Gospel-- Isaiah 11:9
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Sermon 64

The New Creation-- Revelation 21:5
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Sermon 65

The Duty of Reproving Our Neighbor-- Leviticus 19:17
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Sermon 66

The Signs of the Times-- Matthew 16:3
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Sermon 67

On Divine Providence-- Luke 12:7
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Sermon 68

The Wisdom of God's Counsels-- Romans 11:33
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Sermon 69

The Imperfection of Human Knowledge-- 1 Corinthians 13:9
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Sermon 70

The Case of Reason Impartially Considered-- 1 Corinthians 14:20
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Sermon 71

Of Good Angels-- Hebrews 1:14
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Sermon 72

Of Evil Angels-- Ephesians 6:12
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Sermon 73

Of Hell-- Mark 9:48
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Sermon 74

Of the Church-- Ephesians 4:1-6
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Sermon 75

On Schism-- 1 Corinthians 12:25
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Sermon 76

On Perfection--Hebrews 6:1
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Sermon 77

Spiritual Worship-- 1 John 5:20
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Sermon 78

Spiritual Idolatry-- 1 John 5:21
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Sermon 80

On Friendship with the World-- James 4:4
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Sermon 81

In What Sense We Are to Leave the World-- 2 Corinthians 6:17-18
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Sermon 82

On Temptation-- 1 Corinthians 10:13
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Sermon 83

On Patience-- James 1:4
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Sermon 84

The Important Question-- Matthew 16:26
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Sermon 85

On Working Out Our Own Salvation-- Philippians 2:12-13
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Sermon 86

A Call to Backsliders-- Psalm 77:7-8
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Sermon 87

The Danger of Riches-- 1 Timothy 6:9
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Sermon 88

On Dress-- 1 Peter 3:3-4
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Sermon 89

The More Excellent Way-- 1 Corinthians 12:31
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Sermon 90

An Israelite Indeed -- John 1:47
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Sermon 91

On Charity-- 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
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Sermon 92

On Zeal-- Galatians 4:18
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Sermon 93

On Redeeming the Time-- Ephesians 5:16
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Sermon 94

On Family Religion-- Joshua 24:15
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Sermon 95

On the Education of Children-- Proverbs 22:6
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Sermon 96

On Obedience to Parents-- Colossians 3:20
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Sermon 97

On Obedience to Pastors -- Hebrews 13:17
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Sermon 98

On Visiting the Sick -- Matthew 25:36
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Sermon 99

The Reward of Righteousness -- Matthew 25:34
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Sermon 100

On Pleasing All Men -- Romans 15:2
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Sermon 101

The Duty of Constant Communion -- Luke 22:19
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Sermon 102

Of Former Times -- Ecclesiastes 7:10
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Sermon 103

What Is Man? -- Psalm 8:3-4
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Sermon 104

On Attending the Church Service -- 1 Samuel 2:17
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Sermon 105

On Conscience -- 2 Corinthians 1:12
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Sermon 106

On Faith -- Hebrews 11:6
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Sermon 107

On God's Vineyard -- Isaiah 5:4
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Sermon 108

On Riches -- Matthew 19:24
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Sermon 109

What Is Man? -- Psalm 8:4
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Sermon 110

On the Discoveries of Faith -- Hebrews 11:1
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Sermon 111

On the Omnipresence of God -- Jeremiah 23:24
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Sermon 112

The Rich Man and Lazarus -- Luke 16:31
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Sermon 113

The Difference Between Walking by Sight and Walking by Faith -- 2 Corinthians 5:7
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Sermon 114

The Unity of the Divine Being -- Mark 12:32
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Sermon 115

The Ministerial Office -- Hebrews 5:4
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Sermon 116

Causes of the Inefficacy of Christianity -- Jeremiah 8:22
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Sermon 117

On Knowing Christ After the Flesh -- 2 Corinthians 5:16
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Sermon 118

On the Single Eye -- Matthew 6:22-23
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Sermon 119

On Worldly Folly -- Luke 22:20
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Sermon 120

On the Wedding Garment -- Matthew 22:12
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Sermon 121

Human Life a Dream -- Psalm 73:20
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Sermon 122

On Faith -- Hebrews 11:1
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Sermon 123

The Deceitfulness of the Human Heart -- Jeremiah 17:9
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Sermon 124

The Heavenly Treasure in Earthen Vessels -- 2 Corinthians 4:7
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Sermon 125

On Living Without God -- Ephesians 2:12
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Sermon 126

On the Danger of Increasing Riches -- Psalm 62:10
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Sermon 127

The Trouble and Rest of Good Men -- Job 3:17
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Sermon 128

Free Grace -- Romans 8:32
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Sermon 129

The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes -- Psalm 46:8
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Sermon 130

National Sins and Miseries -- 2 Samuel 24:17
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Sermon 131

The Late Work of God in North America -- Ezekiel 1:16
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Sermon 132

On Laying the Foundation of the New Chapel, Near the City Road, London -- Numbers 23:23
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Sermon 133

On the Death of the Rev. Mr. John Fletcher -- Psalm 37:37
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Sermon 134

True Christianity Defended -- Isaiah 1:21
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Sermon 135

On Mourning the Dead-- 2 Samuel 12:23
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Sermon 136

On Corrupting the Word of God-- 2 Corinthians 2:17
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Sermon 137

On the Resurrection of the Dead-- 1 Corinthians 15:35
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Sermon 138

On Grieving the Holy Spirit -- Ephesians 4:30
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Sermon 139

On Love-- 1 Corinthians 13:3
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Sermon 140

On Public Diversions-- Amos 3:6
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Sermon 141

On the Holy Spirit-- 2 Corinthians 3:17
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