Hear Spurgeon - Sermon Podcast

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 11, Spurgeon turns from urging seekers to pleading with believers, calling them to trust Christ not only for salvation but for daily strength and perseverance. He shows that God’s promises are meant to be leaned on in fear, weakness, and uncertainty. Through […] The post Chapter 11 : Around the Wicket Gate – To Those Who Have Believed appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 10, Spurgeon addresses those who see it as unfair that unbelief should lead to ruin. He shows that rejecting Christ is not punished arbitrarily—it is the natural result of refusing the only means of life. Just as a man who will not […] The post Chapter 10 : Around the Wicket Gate – Without Faith No Salvation appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 9, Spurgeon warns against the modern tendency to question everything and believe nothing, especially when it comes to the gospel. He shows how people sabotage their own salvation by focusing on obscure difficulties, criticizing Scripture, or delaying faith until all questions are […] The post Chapter 9 : Around the Wicket Gate – On Raising Questions [Doubt] appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 8, Spurgeon addresses a real obstacle to saving faith: the unwillingness to part with sin. He illustrates how even a hidden or cherished sin can keep a person from truly trusting Christ, likening it to ivy choking a tree or poison in […] The post Chapter 8 : Around the Wicket Gate – A Real Hindrance [to Faith] appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 7, Spurgeon focuses on the sufferings of Christ, urging readers to look to his wounds as the sole cure for sin. He describes Jesus’ agony—from Gethsemane to the cross—as the full payment for our guilt. Spurgeon reminds seekers that salvation rests entirely […] The post Chapter 7 : Around the Wicket Gate – A Helpful Survey (of Christ’s Wounds) appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 6, Spurgeon addresses the difficulty some face in believing, showing that faith is not an instant act but often comes in stages. He encourages seekers to actively pursue faith by hearing, reading, and thoughtfully considering Christ. Using vivid illustrations, he highlights how […] The post Chapter 6 : Around the Wicket Gate – Difficulty in the Way of Believing appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 5, Spurgeon confronts the fear of believing in Christ, exposing it as pride disguised as humility. He argues that doubting God’s promises dishonors His faithfulness and implores readers to abandon self-reliance. Using vivid illustrations, Spurgeon shows that faith is as simple as […] The post Chapter 5 : Around the Wicket Gate – Fearing to Believe appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 4, Spurgeon demystifies the concept of faith, explaining that people mistakenly view it as something difficult when in fact it’s simple. Through relatable stories, he illustrates that faith is like accepting a gift or drinking from a fountain—it requires no effort, just […] The post Chapter 4 : Around the Wicket Gate – Faith Very Simple appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 3, Spurgeon explores the necessity of personal faith in Jesus for salvation, stressing that it’s not enough to acknowledge Christ’s sufficiency without actively seeking refuge in Him. Through vivid analogies, Spurgeon illustrates how faith involves running to Christ, much like a pursued […] The post Chapter 3 : Around the Wicket Gate – Faith in the Person of the Lord Jesus appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost In Chapter 2, Spurgeon underscores the centrality of Jesus Christ as the sole means of salvation. He argues against the notion that human efforts or righteousness can contribute to one’s salvation, highlighting that only Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient. Through metaphors and analogies, he illustrates the […] The post Chapter 2 : Around the Wicket Gate – Jesus Only appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost In chapter 1, Spurgeon addresses the widespread apathy toward eternal matters, highlighting the importance of being awakened to one’s spiritual condition. He stresses that such awakening is often the first step toward salvation but warns against the danger of returning to spiritual slumber. Spurgeon emphasizes […] The post Chapter 1 : Around the Wicket Gate – Awakening appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost “Enter by the narrow gate.”—Matthew 7:13 In this preface, Charles Spurgeon addresses those who are close to entering the path of salvation but hesitate at the threshold. Drawing inspiration from John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress,” Spurgeon uses the metaphor of the “wicket gate” to represent […] The post Preface : Around the Wicket Gate appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

Now (Sermon No. 603) “For he says, “In an acceptable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”—2 Corinthians 6:2. Main Points:0:00 – Introduction8:57 – 1. Now of believers27:11 – 2. Now of sinners38:26 – 3. Now […] The post 603. Now — 2 Corinthians 6:2 appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

“And he arose and came to his father.  But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.”—Luke 15:20. Main Points:1. The condition of many seekers – 5:162. The matchless kindness of the Father – 20:11 The following are select quotes from this sermon.Please […] The post 588. The Prodigal’s Reception — Luke 15:20 appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

“It is only when we behold the Lord Jehovah in the person of Jesus Christ that our hope and joy can begin; when we see Deity incarnate, when we see God surrendering the glories of his throne to become man, and then stooping to the shameful death of the cross—it is then that we perceive […] The post 580. God is with Us — Romans 8:31 appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

“God has given two great gifts to his people:the first is, his Son for us; the second is, his Spirit to us.” ~C.H.S.In this sermon, Spurgeon makes the case that the presence of the Holy Spirit is more advantageous for the church than the physical presence of Christ would be. “Nevertheless, I tell you the […] The post 574. The Superlative Excellence of the Holy Spirit — John 16:7 appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

“You shall make his soul an offering for sin.”—Isaiah 53:10. Main Points:1. Sin deserves and demands punishment – 3:292. The provision of a substitute is an act of grace – 13:373. The most fitting person to be a substitute – 18:554. The substitutionary work is complete – 28:12 The following are select quotes from this […] The post 561. Expiation — Isaiah 53:10 appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

Spurgeon’s evangelistic zeal burns hot in this one! “And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.”—Micah 5:4. Main Points:1. The perpetual reign of Christ – 4:472. The […] The post 560. Christ is Glorious—Let Us Make Him Known — Micah 5:4 appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

[Jesus] will never love you less—he cannot love you more. ~ C.H.S. “A friend of tax collectors and sinners.”—Matthew 11:19. Main Points:1. Jesus was the friend of sinners – 2:402. Jesus is the friend of sinners still – 20:36 The following are select quotes from this sermon.Please use the comment section below to share your […] The post 556. The Sinner’s Friend — Matthew 11:19 appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.

Spurgeon’s grandfather, an “example of how honorable it is to endure to the end… fell asleep in Christ but a few hours” before this sermon was delivered. “…the one who endures to the end will be saved.”—Matthew 10:22. Main Points:Perseverance is…1. …the badge of saints – 16:572. …the target of our foes – 32:113. …the glory […] The post 554. Enduring to the End — Matthew 10:22 appeared first on Hear Spurgeon.