This sermon teaches that one clear sign of the true gospel is that it is preached to the poor in ways they can hear, understand, and receive. It explains that the gospel must be simple, clear, and centered on Jesus Christ, not on fancy language, philosophy, or human pride. The message also celebrates how God often uses poor and ordinary people to believe, live out, and even preach the gospel with great power.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on January 25, 1857.

This sermon explains that saying “I have sinned” can mean very different things, depending on what is in a person’s heart. Some people confess only out of fear, habit, or despair, and their words lead to no real change. True confession comes from a sincere heart that turns to God for mercy, like the prodigal son who returns home and is fully forgiven.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on January 18, 1857.

This message teaches that God’s people are in a constant battle for truth, not against people, but against sin, lies, and spiritual evil. It explains that victory comes through both action and prayer, shown by Joshua fighting in the valley while Moses prayed on the hill. The sermon calls believers to stay faithful, work boldly for truth, pray earnestly, and trust that God will ultimately give the victory.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on January 11, 1857.

This sermon explains that Jesus Christ is powerful enough to completely save people, not just forgive their sins but also change their hearts and make them want to follow God. Spurgeon uses examples of missionaries converting cannibals and changing the worst sinners to prove that Jesus has the power to transform anyone, no matter how bad they've been. The message encourages people to trust in Jesus because He is strong enough to save even those who think they're too sinful or too far gone to be helped.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on January 4, 1857.

This sermon describes a vision of heaven where Jesus, shown as a Lamb, stands at the center and is the focus of all worship. A huge number of redeemed people gather around Him, united not by church labels but by belonging to God, and they sing a powerful and beautiful song of praise. The message teaches that true joy in heaven comes from being with Jesus, learning His song on earth, and fully celebrating His final victory over sin and evil.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on December 28th, 1856.

Here's a 3-sentence synopsis at a 7th grade reading level:

Spurgeon preaches a Christmas sermon encouraging young Christians who are going home for the holidays to tell their families and friends about what God has done for their souls, arguing that true Christianity doesn't separate people from their families but actually strengthens those relationships. He urges them to share their personal story of conversion humbly and earnestly—not as preachers giving sermons, but as grateful sinners telling how God showed them mercy and changed their lives—because this testimony could lead their family members to Christ too. The sermon emphasizes that whether someone's family is godly or ungodly, they should go home and share their story one person at a time with love, remembering that one day in heaven they'll tell this same story of God's amazing grace to their heavenly friends forever.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on December 21, 1856.

Spurgeon addresses the fear that sinners have when they realize how powerful and just God is, wondering if God will use His great strength to crush them for their sins—but faith answers "no," because God will actually put His strength INTO believers instead of using it against them. He explains that when people truly understand their sin, they see all of God's attributes (justice, power, holiness) pointed at them like loaded cannons, but when they trust in Jesus, those same powerful attributes become their help and protection instead of their doom. The sermon encourages struggling sinners to come to God even in their weakness, promising that God won't reject anyone who sincerely seeks Christ, and that the very power that could destroy them will instead be given to them to help them pray, live faithfully, overcome trials, and even face death victoriously.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on August 31, 1856.

Spurgeon preaches that it's impossible to please God or be saved without faith, explaining that real faith has three parts—knowing what the Bible teaches about Jesus, believing it's true, and then actually trusting in Jesus alone to save you rather than trusting in your own good works. He argues that throughout all of history, from Abel to the prophets, no one has ever pleased God without faith, and that good works without faith are worthless for salvation, like clinging to a floating log instead of grabbing the rope that could pull you to safety. The sermon ends by challenging listeners to examine whether they truly have saving faith, which shows itself through loving Christ, living a holy life, and completely giving up any trust in their own goodness to save them.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on December 14, 1856.

Unless people truly repent and turn away from their sins, God will punish them with hell—not because God is mean, but because He must be just and cannot let sin go unpunished. He explains that real repentance isn't just feeling sorry or making promises to be better, but actually hating sin and turning completely away from it while trusting only in Jesus Christ to save you, not in your own good deeds. The sermon ends with an urgent plea for listeners to ask Jesus for the power to repent (since people can't change their own hearts), and Spurgeon shares his own conversion story to encourage sinners to look to Christ for salvation before it's too late.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on December 7, 1856.

This sermon tells the story of King Manasseh, who was raised by a godly father but became one of the worst sinners in the Bible—he worshiped idols, killed innocent people, and led many others into sin. Spurgeon explains that Manasseh didn't believe in God partly because his unlimited power made him proud, and partly because believing in God would have meant he'd have to give up his sinful lifestyle. However, when Manasseh was captured and thrown in prison in Babylon, he finally became humbled, prayed to God for forgiveness, and was amazingly saved and pardoned—showing that no sinner is too bad or too far gone for God to forgive if they truly repent and believe in Jesus Christ.

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