NO. 36 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH MORNING, AUGUST 19, 1855, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK STREET CHAPEL, SOUTHWARK. “That clouds are the dust of his feet.”-Nahum 1:3. IT is possible for a man to read too many books. We will not despise learning, we will not undervalue erudition, such acquisitions … Continue reading “WHAT ARE THE CLOUDS?”
GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE FURNACE
NO. 35 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH MORNING, AUGUST 12, 1855, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK STREET CHAPEL, SOUTHWARK. “I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.”-Isaiah 48:10. WHEN travelling through the country, you have often noticed that in different spots the old rocks peep out from under the soil, … Continue reading “GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE FURNACE”
PREACH THE GOSPEL
NO. 34 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH MORNING, AUGUST 5, 1855, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK STREET CHAPEL, SOUTHWARK.. “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for necessity is laid upon me; yea woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.”- 1 Corinthians 9:16. … Continue reading “PREACH THE GOSPEL”
A WISE DESIRE
NO. 33 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH MORNING JULY 8, 1855, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK STREET CHAPEL. “He shall choose our inheritance for us.”-Psalm 47:4. The Christian is always pleased and delighted when he can see Christ in the Scriptures. If he can but detect the footstep of his lord, … Continue reading “A WISE DESIRE”
THE NECESSITY OF INCREASED FAITH
NO. 32 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH MORNING, JULY 1, 1855, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK STREET CHAPEL. “And the apostle said unto the Lord, increase our faith.”-Luke 17:5. Verily if the apostle said this, one and all of us had need take up the prayer. If the twelve mightiest in … Continue reading “THE NECESSITY OF INCREASED FAITH”
THE DESIRE OF THE SOUL IN SPIRITUAL DARKNESS
NO. 31 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH MORNING, JUNE 24, 1855, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK STREET CHAPEL. “With my soul have I desired thee in the night.”-Isaiah 26:9. Night appears to be a time peculiarly favorable to devotion. Its solemn stillness helps to free the mind from that perpetual din … Continue reading “THE DESIRE OF THE SOUL IN SPIRITUAL DARKNESS”
THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST
NO. 30 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH MORNING, JUNE 17, 1855, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK STREET CHAPEL. “The power of the Holy Ghost.”-Romans 15:13. Power is the special and peculiar prerogative of God, and God alone. Twice have I have heard this: that power belongeth unto God.” God is God: … Continue reading “THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST”
CHRIST MANIFESTING HIMSELF TO HIS PEOPLE
NO. 29 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH MORNING, JUNE 10, 1855, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK STREET CHAPEL. “Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?”-John 14:22. WHAT a blessed Master Jesus Christ was! How familiar did … Continue reading “CHRIST MANIFESTING HIMSELF TO HIS PEOPLE”
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
NO. 28 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH MORNING, JUNE 3, 1855, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK CHAPEL, SOUTHWARK. “And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing, and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.”- Ezekiel … Continue reading “THE CHURCH OF CHRIST”
THE ETERNAL NAME
NO. 27 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH EVENING, MAY 27, 1855, BY THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON, AT EXETER HALL STRAND. “His name shall endure for ever.”-Psalm 72:17. No one here requires to be told that this is the name of Jesus Christ, which “shall endure for ever.” Men have said of many of their … Continue reading “THE ETERNAL NAME”