In this sermon on Proverbs 22:13 and 26:13, CH Spurgeon addresses the excuses of the slothful person, who claims, “There is a lion in the way,” to justify shirking his duty. 

Spurgeon uses this picture to expose the self-deception of laziness, particularly in spiritual matters. He warns that many put off repentance, obedience, and service by inventing obstacles that do not exist. Rather than delay, he urges hearers to set aside their excuses and fulfill their duties, trusting God to sustain them in the path of obedience. 

This sermon was preached on June 8, 1882 and is found in Volume 28 of the Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit.

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Have you ever wondered what it was like to attend a worship service at Charles Spurgeon’s church?

On this episode of the Spurgeon Legacy Podcast, we'll explore vivid first-hand accounts from those who experienced a Sunday service at the Metropolitan Tabernacle during Spurgeon’s ministry. 

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In “A Gospel Worth Dying For,” Charles Spurgeon proclaims the unparalleled value of the Gospel of Grace. He emphasizes that the true gospel is worth living for and worth dying for. Spurgeon underscores the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ and the assurance of salvation it brings, presenting the gospel as the ultimate truth worth proclaiming and defending. He calls believers to live and, if necessary, die for this message of divine grace.

This sermon was delivered on August 12, 1883 and was originally published in Volume 29 of the Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit.

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"We are none of us called to the apostleship, and we may not all have been called to the public preaching of the word of God; but we are all charged to be valiant for the truth upon the earth, and to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints."

"We have gospels nowadays which I would not die for, nor recommend anyone of you to live for, inasmuch as they are gospels that will be snuffed out within a few years."

"Grace is the essence of the gospel. Grace is the one hope for this fallen world! Grace is the sole comfort of saints looking forward for glory!"

"Steadfastness at this particular time has a special value, and I urge you to it; to the gospel which ye have received, to the gospel of the grace of God, I implore you to stand fast so long as you live"

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In this sermon on John 12:28, CH Spurgeon meditates on Jesus’ prayer, “Father, glorify thy name,” spoken just before His arrest and crucifixion. Though His soul was troubled, Christ’s chief desire was not deliverance but that God be glorified through it all.

Spurgeon presents this as the believer’s highest aim—to echo Christ’s golden prayer in every circumstance, even in trial or death. He exhorts his hearers to live not for comfort or self fulfillment, but with a consuming passion that the Father’s name be magnified in and through their lives.

This sermon was preached on December 30, 1877 and is found in Volume 24 of the Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit.

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"If I must lose my property, glorify thy name by my poverty; if I must be bereaved, glorify thy name in my sorrows; if I must die, glorify thy name in my departure."

"Our Lord was called to bear the enormous load of man’s transgressions; over his holy soul the dark shadow of human guilt must pass, and on his sensitive spirit must be made to meet the iniquity of us all."

"Jesus wept, and we may weep. Jesus told out his sorrow to his friends, and you may do the same."

"God’s birds often sing best in cages" 

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 Welcome to the Spurgeon Legacy Podcast.

Each week we’ll explore Spurgeon’s enduring ministry through unabridged audio sermons delivered with the dynamic of live preaching, essays, devotionals, and selections from Spurgeon’s writings, as well as interviews with authors, biographers, and Spurgeon scholars.

On this episode we’ll get to hear from Alex DiPrima, pastor of Emanuel Church in Winston Salem North Carolina — Pastor Alex has a new book out titled 'Spurgeon: A Life -  A Biography of the Prince of Preachers.'

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• Why there is a need for a new biography of Spurgeon
• Important events and aspects of his life and ministry
• Why he is rightly called the Prince of Preachers
• The reason his legacy continues to this day.

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In this sermon on Luke 23:48, Spurgeon reflects on the crowd’s reaction after witnessing Christ’s crucifixion—how they “smote their breasts” as they departed from Calvary. But he warns that mere emotional sorrow over Jesus’ death is not enough.

True, saving sorrow goes deeper—it is a heartfelt mourning over one’s own sin in light of the Savior’s suffering. Spurgeon urges his hearers not to leave the foot of the cross unchanged, but to experience the kind of sorrow that leads to genuine repentance and faith in the crucified Christ.

This sermon was preached on March 14, 1869 and is found in Volume 15 of the Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit.

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" If Jesus upon the cross do not save you, Christ on the throne shall damn yon. If Christ dying be not your life, Christ living shall be your death. If Christ on earth be not your heaven, Christ coming from heaven shall be your hell."

"Look beyond the sufferings of the innocent manhood of Jesus, and see upon the tree the atoning sacrifice of Christ, or else you look to the cross in vain."

"We need despair of no man now that Jesus has died for sinners. With such a hammer as the doctrine of the cross, the most flinty heart will be broken; and with such a fire as the sweet love of Christ, the most mighty iceberg will be melted."

"Many have come under the sound of the gospel resolved to scoff, but they have returned to pray."

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"The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But, thanks be unto God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."—1 Corinthians 15:56-57

In 'Thoughts on the Last Battle,' Spurgeon reflects on the universal reality of death, which he calls "the last battle" that every person must face. He emphasizes that while death is certain and cannot be avoided, what makes it truly dreadful is its "sting"—sin—and the strength of that sting is the law of God, which condemns the sinner.

But for the believer, Christ has removed that sting by bearing sin and fulfilling the law on our behalf. Spurgeon urges his hearers to examine whether they are in Christ, for only those who are saved can face death with peace and even triumph. He points to the Christian's hope not in an escape of physical death but in victory over it through Jesus Christ.

This sermon was preached on May 13, 1855 and is found in Volume 1 of the New Park Street Pulpit.

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" That which shall make death most terrible to man will be sin, if it is not forgiven."

"If any of you desire to be saved by works, remember one sin will spoil your righteousness."

"Christ has taken away the strength of sin in this respect, that he has removed the law. We are not under bondage, but under grace."

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In his sermon The Danger of Doubting, Charles Spurgeon reflects on 1 Samuel 27:1, where David, overwhelmed by fear, says in his heart, "I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul." Spurgeon highlights how even God's most faithful servants can fall into moments of doubt, allowing fear to overshadow their trust in God's promises.

Spurgeon warns that doubt is more than just a fleeting emotion; it can lead believers down dangerous paths, distorting their view of God's faithfulness and prompting poor decisions. With heartfelt exhortation, he encourages listeners to resist despair and trust steadfastly in the Lord, reminding them that God’s promises are sure, even when circumstances seem bleak.

This sermon was preached on March 16, 1862 when Spurgeon was 28 years old. It can be found in Volume 8 of the Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit.

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CH Spurgeon famously said, "No man can do me a truer kindness in this world than to pray for me." His entire ministry reflected his complete reliance on prayer.

On this episode we’re joined by Pastor Keeney Dickson, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Crockett, founder of Prayerdigm Ministries, and author of Spurgeon: The Prayer-Powered Pulpit of the Prince of Preachers.

In our conversation we’ll discuss Spurgeon’s example of prayer-fueled ministry, the challenges that often keep pastors and every believer from praying as we ought, and how we can overcome these roadblocks to prayer.

I hope this look at the prayer life of Spurgeon will be an encouragement to you to give renewed focus on your own prayer life and introduce you to some helpful resources to help you do so.

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In A Bright Light in Deep Shades, Charles Spurgeon reflects on Isaiah 51:1, where God calls His people to remember the rock from which they were hewn. Spurgeon encourages believers to look beyond their present trials and remember God's past faithfulness, finding renewed courage and hope in His unchanging promises. 

Whether you are facing hardship or seeking encouragement, this sermon is a reminder that God’s light shines even in our darkest moments.

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"It will do thee good to remember what thou once wast, how thou hast now become what thou art, and to whom the glory of it is due."

"There is a cheerful view for you, if you will but look back; and brighter scenes will yet open up before you as you go forward."

"Let us look back to the rock whence we were hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence Christ’s church was digged. We shall see great encouragement under present discouragements if we do so."

"Let us not fear, we have the same God, we have the same gospel, we have the same Holy Spirit to make the gospel effectual against error."

"From the very highest of the population, or from the lowest, whichever he willed, he could raise up men that should defend the truth, and carry the banner of the cross into the very heart of the foe."

"If the gospel’s progress were always smooth and easy, where were the glory of it?"

"I earnestly pray you to live today as if you were only saved today, to go and try to bring others to Christ, as if your own conversion had only been accomplished five minutes before."


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