Charles Spurgeon

Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) served as the Pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, England for nearly forty years and is the founder of Spurgeon’s College. Having preached to over 10 million people in his lifetime and being widely considered the “Prince of Preachers,” Spurgeon published more words in the English language than any other Christian in history and baptized more than 14,000 converts.

Nov 20

The Mystery of Godliness by Charles Spurgeon

Series: Advent Devotions by Charles H. Spurgeon

Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh. 1 Timothy 3:16 “God was manifest in the flesh” (1 Timothy 3:16 KJV). I believe that our version is the correct one, but the fiercest battles have been held over this sentence. It is asserted that the word Theos is […]

Oct 17

The Lord Working with Them by Charles Spurgeon

Series: Pastoral Ministry Collection

“And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.” Mark 16:20 I like the thought of Christ being taken up to heaven because His work was done, and His people being left on earth because there was still work for them to do. If […]

Jun 14

What the Christian Does by Charles Spurgeon

Editor’s Note: Excerpted with permission from The Great Commission: A Sermon Collection by Charles H. Spurgeon, edited by Jason K. Allen. Copyright 2024, B&H Publishing. Available now from B&H and wherever Christian books are sold. What the Christian Does[1] I will take it for granted that every believer here wants to be useful. If he […]

Jun 6

Preach, Preach, Preach Everywhere by Charles Spurgeon

Editor’s Note: Excerpted with permission from Preaching: A Sermon Collection by Charles H. Spurgeon, edited by Jason K. Allen. Copyright 2024, B&H Publishing. Available now from B&H and wherever Christian books are sold. Preach, Preach, Preach Everywhere[1] “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He […]

May 13

To See Thy Face, Immanuel by Charles Spurgeon

Editor’s Note: The following poems were written by Charles Spurgeon and compiled by Geoffrey Chang in Christ Our All: Poems for the Christian Pilgrim . They are reproduced here by permission of B&H Academic. The book releases May 15 and is available to preorder now.   The One Request[1] Cambridge / Waterbeach, June 1853 If to […]

Jun 1

On Conversion as Our Aim by Charles Spurgeon and Jason K. Allen

The grand object of the Christian ministry is the glory of God. Whether souls are converted or not, if Jesus Christ be faithfully preached, the minister has not labored in vain, for he is a sweet savor unto God as well in them that perish as in them that are saved. Yet, as a rule, […]

Oct 22

He Shall Show It by Charles Spurgeon

There are times when all the promises and doctrines of the Bible are of no avail, unless a gracious hand shall apply them to us.

Jul 16

The Narrow Circle Thine Own Life by Charles Spurgeon

When thou bendest thy knee in prayer to God, limit not thy petition to the narrow circle of thine own life, tried though it be, but send out thy longing prayers for the church’s prosperity, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem,” and thine own soul shall be refreshed.

Jul 9

“Happy Incidents” from God by Charles Spurgeon

Let us review our own lives. Surely in these we may discover some happy incidents, refreshing to ourselves and glorifying to our God.

Jun 25

Thy Redeemer is Yours by Charles Spurgeon

All the offices of Christ are held on our behalf. He is king for us, priest for us, and prophet for us.