NO. 1940 A SERMON DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY, JANUARY 16TH, 1887, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 28TH, 1886. “I am that bread of life.” — John 6:48. You will observe that our Lord here speaks concerning himself. He speaks not of his words merely, nor of his offices, … Continue reading “THE BEST BREAD.”
SHAVEN AND SHORN, BUT NOT BEYOND HOPE.
NO. 1939 A SERMON DELIVERED ON LORD’S-DAY, JANUARY 9TH, 1887, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON LORD’S-DAY EVENING, SEPT. 26TH, 1886. “Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.” Judges 16:22. LET me introduce the text to you. Samson was set apart from his birth … Continue reading “SHAVEN AND SHORN, BUT NOT BEYOND HOPE.”
THE MASTER-KEY, OPENING THE GATE OF HEAVEN.
NO. 1938 A SERMON INTENDED ON LORD’S-DAY, JANUARY 2ND, 1887, DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON LORD’S-DAY EVENING, MAY 23RD, 1886. “And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good.” — Genesis 32:12. THE possession of a God, or the non-possession of a God, makes the greatest possible difference between … Continue reading “THE MASTER-KEY, OPENING THE GATE OF HEAVEN.”
A MINGLED STRAIN.
NO. 1937 BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” — Psalm 51:7. IN what state of heart should we come to the communion-table? It is no light matter: in what manner shall we come before … Continue reading “A MINGLED STRAIN.”
THE UNKEPT VINEYARD; OR, PERSONAL WORK NEGLECTED.
NO. 1936 A SERMON DELIVERED ON LORD’S DAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 1886, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON. “They made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.” — Song of Solomon 1:6. The text is spoken in the first person singular; “They made me.” Therefore … Continue reading “THE UNKEPT VINEYARD; OR, PERSONAL WORK NEGLECTED.”
“WHERE ARE THE NINE?” OR, PRAISE NEGLECTED.
NO. 1935 A SERMON INTENDED FOR READING ON LORD’S-DAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 1886, DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 7TH, 1886. “And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at … Continue reading ““WHERE ARE THE NINE?” OR, PRAISE NEGLECTED.”
“AND WE ARE”: A JEWEL FROM THE REVISED VERSION.
NO. 1934 A SERMON INTENDED FOR READING ON LORD’S-DAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 1886, DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON LORD’S-DAY EVENING, JULY 19TH, 1885. Dear friends, the most of my text will be found in our Old Version; but for once I shall ask you to look elsewhere for a part … Continue reading ““AND WE ARE”: A JEWEL FROM THE REVISED VERSION.”
“THY ROWERS HAVE BROUGHT THEE INTO GREAT WATERS.”
NO. 1933 A SERMON INTENDED FOR READING ON LORD’S-DAY, DECEMBER 12TH, 1886, DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 10TH 1885. “Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters.” — Ezekiel 27:26. THIS was spoken by the prophet concerning Tyre, that great mercantile city where all the commerce … Continue reading ““THY ROWERS HAVE BROUGHT THEE INTO GREAT WATERS.””
LOVE’S LAW AND LIFE.
NO. 1932 A SERMON INTENDED FOR READING ON LORD’S-DAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 1886, DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON THURSDAY EVENING, SEPT. 30TH, 1886. “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” — John 14:15. THIS is a chapter singularly full of certainties, and remarkably studded with ifs. Concerning most of the … Continue reading “LOVE’S LAW AND LIFE.”
ONE MORE CAST OF THE GREAT NET.
NO. 1931 A SERMON INTENDED FOR READING ON LORD’S-DAY, NOVEMBER 28TH, 1886, DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE, NEWINGTON, ON LORD’S-DAY MORNING, NOV. 14TH, 1886. “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall … Continue reading “ONE MORE CAST OF THE GREAT NET.”