This sermon warns that many people treat Jesus and the gospel as unimportant because they are too busy, proud, careless, or distracted by the world. Making light of Christ means ignoring God’s invitation to salvation and valuing work, money, or comfort more than eternal life. The message urges people to take Christ seriously now, because rejecting Him leads to great loss, while trusting Him brings forgiveness, hope, and salvation.

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

This sermon teaches that pride is a warning sign that leads to ruin, while humility is the path that leads to true honor. Pride has no real foundation, blinds people to their weakness, and has brought destruction to many throughout history, while humility begins in the heart and depends fully on God. When people humble themselves before God, trusting Him instead of themselves, God promises to lift them up in the right time.

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

Spurgeon preaches that Christians are "debtors" who owe a debt of gratitude to many people and especially to God—they owe thanks to Christians from the past who died for their faith, to people working for God in the present, and they have a responsibility to pass on the truth to future generations. He emphasizes that Christians owe everything to God's love, mercy, and grace, and since God forgave their sins through Jesus, they should humbly serve Him not out of obligation to pay for salvation (which Jesus already paid), but out of thankfulness for what He's done. The sermon warns non-Christians that they still owe a debt to God's justice for their sins, and they need to accept Jesus as payment for that debt before it's too late.

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

This message explains how the Day of Atonement showed that only one perfect sacrifice was needed to deal with sin. It teaches that Jesus fulfilled this picture by giving His life once, carrying away sin completely so it could never return. Because of His sacrifice, people can rest from trying to save themselves, draw near to God with confidence, and live with thankful, joyful hearts.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on August 10, 1856.

Spurgeon warns people not to brag about or depend too much on tomorrow because no one knows if they'll even be alive the next day, and making big plans for the future often causes people to waste the present time they actually have. He especially urges people not to put off repenting of their sins and turning to God, since waiting until tomorrow to get right with God is foolish—tomorrow might never come, or it might be too late. However, Christians can look forward to tomorrow with hope and joy rather than fear, knowing that God controls the future and each new day brings them closer to heaven, though they should still make wise preparations in the present without being anxious about what's ahead.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on August 25, 1856.

This message explains that the “new covenant” God gives is based completely on grace, not on human effort or good works. In this covenant, God promises to be the believer’s God forever, giving them every spiritual blessing and making their relationship with Him secure and unchanging. Because of this gift, believers are encouraged to trust God fully, rest in His promises, and make good use of the closeness He freely offers.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on August 3rd, 1856.

Spurgeon argues that no amount of worldly success—whether wealth, power, or fame—is worth anything if a person loses their soul and goes to hell when they die. He points out that even great historical figures like Alexander the Great and King Solomon, who had everything the world could offer, found it all empty and meaningless, and these things definitely won't help anyone on their deathbed or at God's judgment. The sermon warns people not to sacrifice their eternal souls for temporary earthly gains, no matter how small, and urges them to believe in Jesus Christ to save their souls before it's too late.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on July 6th, 1856.

This sermon explains that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was complete, so he now sits at God’s right hand because his work to save people is fully finished. It describes how Jesus is honored and exalted in heaven, holding the highest place of glory, and how believers will one day share in that glory because they are united with him. It also teaches that Jesus is waiting for the time when all his enemies will be defeated, and he will rule openly over all creation.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on July 6th, 1856.

This sermon explains that when Jesus came to earth to save people, He chose to become a human instead of an angel, even though becoming an angel would have been less of a step down from being God. Spurgeon argues that God decided to save some humans but not any of the fallen angels (demons), and this shows God's right to choose who He saves—not because humans are better or more valuable than angels, but simply because God chose to save humans out of His own free will. The message emphasizes that if people truly understand they deserve punishment but God chose to save them anyway, they should be grateful and humble rather than complaining that God's choices seem unfair.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on June 29, 1856.

Jesus said people hated him for no real reason, even though he did only good things. He was humble, kind, and spent his life helping and healing others, but many still rejected him because they could not stand his goodness. Christians are reminded that if Jesus was hated without cause, they should expect some unfair treatment too—and make sure any criticism they face is not because of their own bad behavior.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on June 29, 1856.