~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 5, Spurgeon confronts the fear of believing in Christ, exposing it as pride disguised as humility. He argues that doubting God’s promises dishonors His faithfulness and implores readers to abandon self-reliance. Using vivid illustrations, Spurgeon shows that faith is as simple as […]

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 4, Spurgeon demystifies the concept of faith, explaining that people mistakenly view it as something difficult when in fact it’s simple. Through relatable stories, he illustrates that faith is like accepting a gift or drinking from a fountain—it requires no effort, just […]

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 3, Spurgeon explores the necessity of personal faith in Jesus for salvation, stressing that it’s not enough to acknowledge Christ’s sufficiency without actively seeking refuge in Him. Through vivid analogies, Spurgeon illustrates how faith involves running to Christ, much like a pursued […]

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 2, Spurgeon underscores the centrality of Jesus Christ as the sole means of salvation. He argues against the notion that human efforts or righteousness can contribute to one’s salvation, highlighting that only Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient. Through metaphors and analogies, he illustrates […]

Around the Wicket Gate – Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Chapter 1 – Awakening This chapter finds its home at HearSpurgeon.com/wicket1 Voiced by Zach Kispert © 2024 HearSpurgeon.com — A Charles Spurgeon Ministry Your feedback is valued! Contact Zach at [email protected] Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost “Enter by the narrow gate.”—Matthew 7:13 In this preface, Charles Spurgeon addresses those who are close to entering the path of salvation but hesitate at the threshold. Drawing inspiration from John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress,” Spurgeon uses the metaphor of the “wicket gate” to represent […]

“For he says, “In an acceptable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”—2 Corinthians 6:2. Main Points:0:00 – Introduction8:57 – 1. Now of believers27:11 – 2. Now of sinners38:26 – 3. Now in heaven39:54 – 4. Now […]

“And he arose and came to his father.  But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.”—Luke 15:20. Main Points:1. The condition of many seekers – 5:162. The matchless kindness of the Father – 20:11 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The following […]

“It is only when we behold the Lord Jehovah in the person of Jesus Christ that our hope and joy can begin; when we see Deity incarnate, when we see God surrendering the glories of his throne to become man, and then stooping to the shameful death of the cross—it is then that we perceive […]

“God has given two great gifts to his people:the first is, his Son for us; the second is, his Spirit to us.” ~C.H.S.In this sermon, Spurgeon makes the case that the presence of the Holy Spirit is more advantageous for the church than the physical presence of Christ would be. “Nevertheless, I tell you the […]

“You shall make his soul an offering for sin.”—Isaiah 53:10. Main Points:1. Sin deserves and demands punishment – 3:292. The provision of a substitute is an act of grace – 13:373. The most fitting person to be a substitute – 18:554. The substitutionary work is complete – 28:12 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The […]

Listen as Spurgeon’s love for the Lord and evangelistic zeal burn hot. “And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.”—Micah 5:4. Main Points:1. The perpetual reign of […]

[Jesus] will never love you less—he cannot love you more. ~ C.H.S. “A friend of tax collectors and sinners.”—Matthew 11:19. Main Points:1. Jesus was the friend of sinners – 2:402. Jesus is the friend of sinners still – 20:36 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The following are select quotes from this sermon.Please use the […]

Spurgeon’s grandfather, an “example of how honorable it is to endure to the end… fell asleep in Christ but a few hours” before this sermon was delivered. “…the one who endures to the end will be saved.”—Matthew 10:22. Main Points:Perseverance is…1. …the badge of saints – 16:572. …the target of our foes – 32:113. …the glory […]

“Seek with the apostle, to give up everything of your own righteousness, and all other objects and aims in life, and say, “This I seek after, that I may know him.””~ C.H.S. “That I may know him.”—Philippians 3:10. Main Points:1. Knowledge from afar – 8:082. More knowledge of Christ – 20:113. What is this knowledge? […]

“…it was assuredly a work of grace, for we are expressly told, “whose heart the Lord opened.” She did not open her own heart. Her prayers did not do it; Paul did not do it; the Lord himself must open the heart, to receive the things which make for our peace.” ~ C.H.S. “And on the […]

“He seems to say to the great Father in the day when the sinner stands arraigned—“Yes, my Father, that sinner was unrighteous, but remember that I was accepted as his substitute; I stood to keep the law for him… I have covered him from head to foot with my doing and my dying; I have […]

“To have peace with God, beloved, I cannot tell you what innumerable streams of good shall flow to you from this ocean of pleasure, and these rivers of delight.” – C.H.S. “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”—Romans 5:1. Main Points:1. The peace which the believer enjoys […]

We are free, for Christ was bound; we live, for Jesus died.~ C.H.S. ~ “Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died […]

“I will love them freely.”—Hosea 14:4. Main Points:1. Nothing in man can attract the love of God – 11:332. Nothing in man can be a bar to God’s love – 32:41 The following are select quotes from this sermon.Please use the comment section below to share your own thoughts regarding this podcast! Here we have […]

“And they took Jesus, and led him away.”—John 19:16. Beloved, can you say he carried your sin? As you look at the cross upon his shoulders does it represent your sin? Oh! raise the question, and be not satisfied unless you can answer it most positively in the affirmative. – C.H.S. Main Points:1. Christ as […]

“He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”—Hebrews 13:5. Main Points:1. An awful condition – 8:462. A gracious promise – 23:473. Notable occasions – 25:224. Sweet confirmations – 37:435. Necessary conclusions – 45:53 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The following are select quotes from this sermon.Please use the comment section below […]

“Many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.”—Luke 13:24. Main Points:1. Many professing Christians are deceived – 4:002. It is not surprising that there are false professors – 17:423. This delusion may continue throughout life into death – 25:174. This delusion may have arguments to support it – […]

“He was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.”—Isaiah 53:12. Main Points:He was numbered with transgressors – 8:00He bore the sin of many – 23:05He made intercession for transgressors – 32:36 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The following are select quotes from this sermon.Please […]