“And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.”—Eph. 4:30. Charles Spurgeon shared the following in a sermon featured in the new volume Walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit (emphasis mine): [V]ery briefly—much too briefly—[I will share on] the lamentable result of the Spirit’s being grieved. […]
Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon’s 15 Tips for a Deep and Effective Prayer Life
Spurgeon knew the power of prayer and his need for prayer. When asked the secret of his influential preaching ministry, Charles Spurgeon frequently responded, “My people pray for me.” The following tips and quotes on praying effectively come from a new volume called Encouraged to Pray: Classic Spurgeon Sermons on Prayer. 15 Tips for a […]
Gospel Hope for Anxious Hearts
What follows is the foreword I wrote for Gospel Hope for Anxious Hearts: Trading Fear and Worry for the Peace of God, a collection of sermons by Charles Spurgeon. Like a picture, a good Internet meme is worth 1,000 words. One meme I love (but probably shouldn’t) is the one where a dog in a […]
You’re Doing the Christian Life Wrong If…
The following two Spurgeon quotes will keep us from neglecting crucial elements of the Christian life. According to Spurgeon, you’re doing the Christian life wrong if… 1. You hear the Word and neglect the disciplines of prayer and meditation. “Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in […]
When the Devil Calls You a Sinner, Tell Him Jesus Died for Sinners
If you have ever doubted your salvation due to your sin, this quote from Charles Spurgeon will provide comfort. I know what the devil will say to you. He will say to you, ‘You are a sinner!’ Tell him you know you are, but that for all that you are justified. He will tell you […]
