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Spurgeon's Sermons
A wealth of life-changing words from the Prince of Preachers, Charles Spurgeon! This handsome set features over 250 of Spurgeon's finest sermons. This comprehensive collection also includes indexes of texts and subjects, so you can easily find what he had to say on a particular verse or topic. An invaluable resource deserving a place in every serious Bible student's library.
4328 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1883
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Charles Haddon Spurgeon
5,989 books1,618 followersCharles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.
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October 5, 2021
I honestly don't even know where to start on this review. Reading through all of these volumes took me around eight months, and I don't regret it at all. The power and passion in these sermons is immense, as well as the wisdom and Biblical knowledge. While I don't agree with everything Spurgeon said (there were a few weird lines about evolution/age of the earth, etc.), there was so much goodness that I could easily overlook a few differences. The love this man had for Christ was enormous, and just reading these sermons showed a man of God who truly loved and knew Jesus so deeply. He preached of the love of Jesus and the power of His Blood so often!
There was also stunning honesty as Spurgeon dealt with his own failures and his battles with depression. He never pulled punches in telling his congregation that Jesus is enough for everything that we could face, that Jesus saves and keeps His children completely and to the uttermost. These sermons weren't a righteous man looking down his nose at his congregation, but rather a heartfelt, loving plea from a sinner to even the worst of sinners, because Jesus is the Savior, the loving Savior of the vilest. Spurgeon realized how vital the Gospel is, and he preached this Gospel with a desperation, like a man trying to save another from a burning building. I absolutely loved reading these sermons, and it's evident that the Lord worked through Spurgeon mightily. To God be the glory for these wonderful sermons, and I am so thankful I had to chance to read them. I was very blessed by these sermons, and I would recommend these books to any Christian.
There was also stunning honesty as Spurgeon dealt with his own failures and his battles with depression. He never pulled punches in telling his congregation that Jesus is enough for everything that we could face, that Jesus saves and keeps His children completely and to the uttermost. These sermons weren't a righteous man looking down his nose at his congregation, but rather a heartfelt, loving plea from a sinner to even the worst of sinners, because Jesus is the Savior, the loving Savior of the vilest. Spurgeon realized how vital the Gospel is, and he preached this Gospel with a desperation, like a man trying to save another from a burning building. I absolutely loved reading these sermons, and it's evident that the Lord worked through Spurgeon mightily. To God be the glory for these wonderful sermons, and I am so thankful I had to chance to read them. I was very blessed by these sermons, and I would recommend these books to any Christian.
October 9, 2013
Christ! Christ! Christ! This man's sermons are jam packed with Christ. I can't tell you how many times I was moved with tears and holy joy at reading this preacher proclaim his Lord in these volumes of sermons. He once said of Bunyan that if you pricked him anywhere his blood is bibline; for he (Bunyan) cannot speak a word without quoting a scripture text, since his soul is full of the word of God. Well Mr. Spurgeon's heart is so full of Christ that it must find a vent somewhere in his sermons, and these volumes certainly depict it.
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November 3, 2011"Currently Reading" bwahahahahah! I'll be lucky if I can finish these before I'm dead.
He was truly the Prince of Preachers.
He was truly the Prince of Preachers.
December 27, 2024
Jordan Brown, I did it. Some thoughts on Spurgeon:
1.) He believed the Bible was written to us and so questions and sentences are easily placed upon the hearer. This is the dimension of his preaching where some suggest he is sloppy at contextualization. Is it true? I understand the critique. But you cannot deny the power of which Spurgeon has when he makes you feel obligated to a sentence of Scripture and making it your own.
2.) He truly believed that he may only preach one sermon to a soul and so all of them are jammed with Christ from beginning to end. This makes him a potent evangelist but perhaps a less effective pastor in some instances as you do not feel him forming a congregation over time.
3.) He LOVED election and could get to that from any verse. While tedious at times, Spurgeon largely seemed to feel it ministerially important for its relationship to assurance. He wanted people to know they were saved because God loved them and had taken initiative for them. He was very effective at this.
4.) Finally, one wishes Spurgeon was sharper in his critiques of others. I personally think this is the weakest point of his preaching. He brooks little room for disagreements with what he holds to be true. I have heard he had more opponents in the Downgrade controversy than was necessary -- many of them were his former students after all! -- because he was not much for theological nuance. Without studying that directly, I can at least say it is a plausible critique after reading so many of his sermons.
As for format of the book: I see why they republished these -- why didn't I wait?!! And someone needs to give Spurgeon a similar treatment Austin Freeman gave Tolkien and systematize his thoughts so one can get heavy exposure to his sermons as it relates to doctrine. Might make for a nice and accessible read into his theology.
This was a big reading project and glad to be done. On to 2025!
1.) He believed the Bible was written to us and so questions and sentences are easily placed upon the hearer. This is the dimension of his preaching where some suggest he is sloppy at contextualization. Is it true? I understand the critique. But you cannot deny the power of which Spurgeon has when he makes you feel obligated to a sentence of Scripture and making it your own.
2.) He truly believed that he may only preach one sermon to a soul and so all of them are jammed with Christ from beginning to end. This makes him a potent evangelist but perhaps a less effective pastor in some instances as you do not feel him forming a congregation over time.
3.) He LOVED election and could get to that from any verse. While tedious at times, Spurgeon largely seemed to feel it ministerially important for its relationship to assurance. He wanted people to know they were saved because God loved them and had taken initiative for them. He was very effective at this.
4.) Finally, one wishes Spurgeon was sharper in his critiques of others. I personally think this is the weakest point of his preaching. He brooks little room for disagreements with what he holds to be true. I have heard he had more opponents in the Downgrade controversy than was necessary -- many of them were his former students after all! -- because he was not much for theological nuance. Without studying that directly, I can at least say it is a plausible critique after reading so many of his sermons.
As for format of the book: I see why they republished these -- why didn't I wait?!! And someone needs to give Spurgeon a similar treatment Austin Freeman gave Tolkien and systematize his thoughts so one can get heavy exposure to his sermons as it relates to doctrine. Might make for a nice and accessible read into his theology.
This was a big reading project and glad to be done. On to 2025!
November 29, 2021
These sermons have been incredibly helpful in two areas. First, they have exposed me to a new way to proclaim the word of God. These works bring to life the words of the “Prince of Preachers.” In doing so it is easy to see how the Lord used them during their first preaching. Second, I used these as a part of my daily devotions of the past year or so. These were incredibly helpful in drawing me closer to Christ. A must have set.
December 4, 2016
Volume 1 of 10 only. Reading daily as devotional literature, in addition to reading the Bible. Although from a prior time and setting, the sermons are still relevant and refreshing as an uncompromising proclamation of the gospel. The reader always knows what Spurgeon thinks and what the great decisions are that we all face. There are perhaps Spurgeon's today, but they would be preaching, most likely in Chinese or Hindi. Oh that God would again raise up in America men of such suasion.
June 17, 2016
The bottom line: Feel empowered by the Spirit with this awesome collection of powerful and motivational sermons.
Arguably, Charles Haddon Spurgeon was one of the greatest Christian orators to have ever lived. As a Reformed Baptist preacher, he proclaimed the truth of the gospel in England in the 1800s, yet his words still inspire countless Christians of all denominations in the 21st century. Spurgeon lead one of the first modern “mega-churches” where he routinely preached to audiences in the thousands each and every Sunday. In fact, Spurgeon was so popular that newspapers reprinted the text of his sermons the following day. Why the history lesson?
Because within Spurgeon’s Sermons, you are treated to some of Spurgeon’s best transcribed messages, each filled with power, strength, razor-sharp thought, and awe-inspiring theological imagination. Spurgeon’s words will leave you ... http://www.chesadaphal.com/spurgeons-...
Arguably, Charles Haddon Spurgeon was one of the greatest Christian orators to have ever lived. As a Reformed Baptist preacher, he proclaimed the truth of the gospel in England in the 1800s, yet his words still inspire countless Christians of all denominations in the 21st century. Spurgeon lead one of the first modern “mega-churches” where he routinely preached to audiences in the thousands each and every Sunday. In fact, Spurgeon was so popular that newspapers reprinted the text of his sermons the following day. Why the history lesson?
Because within Spurgeon’s Sermons, you are treated to some of Spurgeon’s best transcribed messages, each filled with power, strength, razor-sharp thought, and awe-inspiring theological imagination. Spurgeon’s words will leave you ... http://www.chesadaphal.com/spurgeons-...
December 17, 2023
After almost a year of off and on reading and over 4,000 pages I’ve finally finished this set. I could not help but watch Spurgeon effect every time I preached after I read this and couldn’t help becoming one of his defends that he is the greatest preacher who ever lived. The clarity and relatability of his preaching is astounding for someone in such a different time period and context. Yet the eternal truths stay the same and that’s what Spurgeon preached. While reading I did go from I’ll read everyone’s complete sermon box set and researching Jonathan Edwards or John Wesley to I’m content with this for at least a couple years. Such an undertaking but such a joy.
July 3, 2017
An absolutely wonderful collection of some of Spurgeons best sermons. you can really tell his love for God and his strong effort to not take things out of context to appeal to human desires. Few preachers now a days even come close to having a zeal and a passion for God that this man did so much to be learned from each and every sermon in this collection.
March 20, 2018
It took me years to fully read them all. Once you do so you'll want to go back through them.
November 30, 2020
Charles Spurgeon is still widely popular and influential today. His sermons were a major part of his ministry. In Spurgeon’s Sermons, Hendrickson Publishers presents a compilation of Spurgeon’s best.
Refreshment and Encouragement
Produced by Hendrickson Publishers, Spurgeon’s Sermons is a five-book set holding ten volumes from the Prince of Preachers. This is a treasure that you can return to for refreshment and encouragement. Spending time with it will help you see the deep things of God.
This set is an unedited reprint of the 1883 Sermons of Rev. C.H. Spurgeon of London, originally published by Robert Carter & Brothers in New York. While the topics are broad, Spurgeon is characteristically crucicentric and conversionist. I can imagine Spurgeon delivering these sermons, and these books left me impressed by his work and inspired by his ministry.
Robust Theology and Reverence for Christ
Spurgeon tackles many subjects in the 4,328 pages of these books. He is grounded in the Bible and I found his sermons to be overall encouraging. Reading a sermon a day will leave you with a robust theology and reverence for Christ.
Hendrickson Publishers designed these books to be economically friendly, and there s a lot to appreciate. The green and gold books are striking, and I found them to be extremely durable. I found myself wanting to just pick up a book and dive into a random sermon. The books are 5 x 7.5 inches making each volume extremely portable for a weekend reading getaway.
See More of Christ
While many are searching for something better and a glimmer of hope in this world, Spurgeon’s Sermons have shown me that we simply have to look to the Bible. His words have helped my mind and heart to see more of Christ. The cross is where I want to rest. And Spurgeon’s sermons have helped me get there well.
I received a media copy of Spurgeon’s Sermons and this is my honest review.
Refreshment and Encouragement
Produced by Hendrickson Publishers, Spurgeon’s Sermons is a five-book set holding ten volumes from the Prince of Preachers. This is a treasure that you can return to for refreshment and encouragement. Spending time with it will help you see the deep things of God.
This set is an unedited reprint of the 1883 Sermons of Rev. C.H. Spurgeon of London, originally published by Robert Carter & Brothers in New York. While the topics are broad, Spurgeon is characteristically crucicentric and conversionist. I can imagine Spurgeon delivering these sermons, and these books left me impressed by his work and inspired by his ministry.
Robust Theology and Reverence for Christ
Spurgeon tackles many subjects in the 4,328 pages of these books. He is grounded in the Bible and I found his sermons to be overall encouraging. Reading a sermon a day will leave you with a robust theology and reverence for Christ.
Hendrickson Publishers designed these books to be economically friendly, and there s a lot to appreciate. The green and gold books are striking, and I found them to be extremely durable. I found myself wanting to just pick up a book and dive into a random sermon. The books are 5 x 7.5 inches making each volume extremely portable for a weekend reading getaway.
See More of Christ
While many are searching for something better and a glimmer of hope in this world, Spurgeon’s Sermons have shown me that we simply have to look to the Bible. His words have helped my mind and heart to see more of Christ. The cross is where I want to rest. And Spurgeon’s sermons have helped me get there well.
I received a media copy of Spurgeon’s Sermons and this is my honest review.
February 18, 2023
Turn or burn! This is the theme, the message to all who pick up and read all 10 volume sermons nicely printed in this 5 volume set. The man who preached in London who feeds the church worldwide is the author here. An Englishmen who speaks in eloquent speech to those who never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Full of knowledge, rebuke, correction and urgency to proclaim Christ and Christ only.
A definite read that will last months or years for each sermon is full of teachings on a verse or two which opens the chapter. Printed in a old typewriter font I find it difficult sometimes to read the sermons. I know it’s printed in its original publication but a revised edition with a spell check and better ink will be a more pleasurable reading experience as you reflect back at the message of the Gospel or one of the books of the Old Testament.
A great read as you go along your daily reading of the Holy Bible AND to use for church. Either way you won’t be disappointed.
A definite read that will last months or years for each sermon is full of teachings on a verse or two which opens the chapter. Printed in a old typewriter font I find it difficult sometimes to read the sermons. I know it’s printed in its original publication but a revised edition with a spell check and better ink will be a more pleasurable reading experience as you reflect back at the message of the Gospel or one of the books of the Old Testament.
A great read as you go along your daily reading of the Holy Bible AND to use for church. Either way you won’t be disappointed.
March 29, 2019
I have never read a sermon by Spurgeon that was not immediately relevant to me. I am always reminded when I read Spurgeon to never underestimate the significance of a word, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Also, reading him is the best homiletic class one can enroll themselves into. No criticism here! Phenomenal illustrations for later, too.
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November 13, 2024My edition is arranged similarly but it is topically organized with 15 volumes.
Volume 1 ✅
Volume 2 ✅
Volume 3 🚧
Volume 4
Volume 5
Volume 6
Volume 7
Volume 8
Volume 9
Volume 10
Volume 11
Volume 12
Volume 13
Volume 14
Volume 15
Volume 1 ✅
Volume 2 ✅
Volume 3 🚧
Volume 4
Volume 5
Volume 6
Volume 7
Volume 8
Volume 9
Volume 10
Volume 11
Volume 12
Volume 13
Volume 14
Volume 15
February 6, 2020
Forever grateful for this man.
October 2, 2025
I've been working through it for a long time, and it continues to provide valuable insights. Highly recommend to anyone.
August 8, 2024
I am glad that they downsized the 10 books into 5. I have more room this way. I would love to have all 63 volumes of his sermons I just don't have the room for them all. At least it would be nice if a library had them all where I can read them.
I enjoy the sermons and how they can help you in your everyday life. They are an inspiration to read and how this man changed the lives of so many during his lifetime.
I enjoy the sermons and how they can help you in your everyday life. They are an inspiration to read and how this man changed the lives of so many during his lifetime.
November 2, 2009
makes me realize how shallow my teaching can be.
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