This sermon discusses a difficult Bible passage about whether Christians can lose their salvation, arguing that true believers cannot actually fall away from God's grace. Spurgeon explains that while Christians may sin or temporarily backslide, they cannot completely lose their salvation because God's power keeps them safe—if they could truly fall away, it would be impossible to save them again since God has already used His greatest power (the Holy Spirit and Jesus's death) to save them the first time. He uses this teaching not to scare Christians but to help them appreciate God's protection and realize they should depend on Him to keep them faithful rather than trusting in their own strength.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 23, 1856.

This passage explains that God will always have people who follow Him, and they will gladly serve Him when He gives them strength. It says these people will appear as quietly and beautifully as morning dew, and that Christ will always stay strong and full of life. The message encourages believers not to worry, because God can create willing hearts and keep His work alive in every generation.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on April 13, 1856.

Effectual calling means God reaches out to people personally, like when Jesus called Zacchaeus down from the tree. It shows that God can change anyone’s heart, no matter their past, and when He calls, it leads to real life change. The story teaches that God’s call is urgent, humbling, loving, and powerful enough to make someone follow Him with joy and repentance.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 30, 1856.

The story uses Sarah and Hagar to show the big difference between living by God’s grace and trying to earn God’s approval by obeying rules. Ishmael represents people who trust their own good deeds, while Isaac represents people who trust God’s promise. In the end, the message is that only grace—not personal effort—can make someone part of God’s family.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 2, 1856.

The story describes how the people of Israel escaped Egypt and then faced a huge challenge when they were trapped between the Red Sea and the Egyptian army. It explains that new believers also face hard trials that test their trust in God, just like Israel did. In the end, it teaches that God uses these scary moments to grow our faith, guide us, and show us that He is the one who saves us.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 30, 1856.

This message explains that feeling worn out or troubled is like being a “bottle in the smoke,” darkened and dried by hard times. It teaches that everyone faces struggles, and these struggles can reveal our weaknesses and make us feel discouraged. But even in tough times, people who trust God hold tightly to His teachings and find strength to keep going.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 23, 1856.

This message explains that real good works must come from a heart changed by God, done for His glory, and supported by true faith. It says that good works don’t save a person, but they show that someone truly knows God and help others see what faith looks like in daily life. In the end, it teaches that people who trust in God will grow in holiness, while those who don’t have a changed heart cannot produce genuine good works.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 16, 1856.

The story uses Sarah and Hagar to show the big difference between living by God’s grace and trying to earn God’s approval by obeying rules. Ishmael represents people who trust their own good deeds, while Isaac represents people who trust God’s promise. In the end, the message is that only grace—not personal effort—can make someone part of God’s family.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 2, 1856.

This sermon warns that many churches and Christians only pretend to be religious on the outside but don't truly believe in their hearts. The preacher compares modern churches to the church in Sardis from the Bible, saying most people just go through the motions of religion while only a few truly follow God with pure hearts. Those few who stay faithful and don't get caught up in fake religion will be rewarded by God, but those who only pretend to be Christians will face punishment.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on February 24, 1856.

This sermon explains that the Bible teaches a real resurrection, meaning that every person’s body will one day rise from the dead. It says believers will rise to a joyful life with God, while those who reject God will face judgment in both body and soul. The writer urges people to take this seriously, find comfort in the hope of resurrection, and live in a way that honors God.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on February 17, 1856.