This sermon explains that Satan is like a hunter (fowler) who tries to trap Christians through secret temptations that are customized to each person's weaknesses and disguised as pleasures or harmless activities. Spurgeon teaches that God delivers His people from Satan's traps either by preventing them from falling into sin (through troubles that redirect them or giving them strength to resist) or by rescuing them after they've already fallen into sin and leading them back to righteousness. He promises that God will surely protect all true believers because Christ has guaranteed their salvation, but warns that only those who truly trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation can claim this promise of protection.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 29, 1857.

This sermon explains that God has chosen certain people (election) and called them to salvation, and Christians should work hard to make sure they truly are among God's chosen people by examining their lives for evidence of genuine faith and good works. Spurgeon teaches that the way to be certain of your election is not through dreams or visions, but by living a godly life filled with faith, virtue, knowledge, patience, and love—these qualities prove you're truly saved. He warns that Christians who live carelessly will barely make it to heaven with fear and regret, but those who serve God faithfully will enter heaven joyfully with abundant rewards and the satisfaction of having helped others find salvation.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 22, 1857.

This sermon explains that Jesus said He "must be about His Father's business," meaning He was completely devoted to doing God's work of saving people, and Christians should have the same total dedication to serving God in everything they do. Spurgeon urges believers to consecrate their entire lives—including their jobs, money, talents, and time—to God's service, not just religious activities, because true Christianity means giving everything to Christ without holding anything back. He encourages Christians that whether they're working in a shop, caring for family, or lying sick in bed, they can serve God faithfully in their situation, and promises that wholehearted service to God brings happiness now and eternal rewards in heaven.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 15, 1857.

This sermon uses the image of a tree that loses all its leaves in winter but still has life inside it to explain that God's true people will survive even the worst trials and failures because they have spiritual life within them. Spurgeon applies this to the Jewish nation (which has survived despite many destructions), to the church (which lives on even in dark times because of faithful believers who pray), and to individual Christians (who may lose their joy or even fall into serious sin but still have God's life in them). He warns that only true believers have this inner spiritual life that keeps them alive, while those without Christ are like dead trees that will eventually be destroyed, urging his listeners to make sure they truly have saving faith in Jesus.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 8, 1857.

This sermon teaches that Jesus Christ is the most faithful friend anyone can have, even closer than a brother, because He has loved believers since before the world began and has never abandoned them through any trouble or hardship. Spurgeon explains that Christ's friendship is trustworthy because it's ancient (lasting forever), proven through suffering (He died on the cross), and not based on what we can give Him (He loved us when we had nothing to offer). He urges everyone listening to ask themselves if Jesus is their friend, warning that earthly friendships will fade but Christ's love lasts forever, and inviting sinners to trust in Jesus who offers free salvation to anyone who believes in Him.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 8, 1857.

This sermon uses the story of Rahab, a prostitute who helped Israelite spies and was saved when Jericho was destroyed, to show that faith can save even the worst sinners and change their lives completely. Spurgeon explains that Rahab's faith was special because it was saving (rescued her soul), singular (she was the only one in her city who believed), stable (she trusted God even when it seemed impossible), self-denying (she risked her life), sympathizing (she saved her whole family), and sanctifying (it changed her into a godly woman). He encourages even the most sinful people in the audience that if they truly believe in Jesus, they can be forgiven and transformed just like Rahab was, but warns that real faith always leads to a changed life, not continued sin.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 1, 1857.

This sermon explains that the only way sins can be forgiven is through the shedding of Jesus Christ's blood when he died on the cross, and no amount of good deeds, tears, or promises can earn forgiveness any other way. Spurgeon describes in vivid detail how Jesus suffered and bled in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross, emphasizing that this sacrifice was necessary to pay for everyone's sins. He urges listeners who feel lost and guilty to simply believe in Jesus and trust that his death was specifically for them, promising that anyone who admits they are a sinner can be forgiven instantly through faith in Christ's sacrifice.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on February 22, 1857.

This message teaches that the most important question Jesus asks is whether a person truly loves Him, not whether they are religious, active, or knowledgeable. It warns that people can serve in church, study the Bible, suffer, or do good works and still lack real love for Christ in their hearts. True love for Jesus leads to faithful obedience, lasting strength in hard times, and a desire to serve others for His sake.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on February 27, 1876.

This sermon warns people who pretend to be good Christians in public but secretly sin in private, explaining that their secret sins are foolish because God sees everything they do, even in the dark. Spurgeon says that living a double life makes people miserable because they constantly worry about being caught, and he warns that secret sins always lead to bigger sins that will eventually be discovered. He urges people to confess their hidden sins to God, give them up completely, and choose to follow Jesus honestly instead of trying to fool others while destroying their own souls.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on February 8, 1857.

This sermon explains that people are saved only because God chooses to save them for His own glory, not because they deserve it. It shows that God saves sinful, ungrateful, and rebellious people to display His mercy, love, and power. Salvation comes entirely from God through Jesus Christ, so no one can boast, and all hope rests in trusting Him alone.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on February 1, 1857.