Charles Spurgeon preaches that Jesus Christ is both the power and wisdom of God, shown through his miracles, resurrection, and ability to transform sinful people's lives into holy ones. He argues that the gospel itself proves God's power because it spread across the world through simple fishermen without armies or force. Spurgeon ends by urging listeners to personally experience Christ's power by admitting they are sinners and trusting in Jesus, promising that those who do will be saved and find Christ to be their strength through every struggle in life.

Sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on May 17, 1857.