Charles Spurgeon on Depression: Classic Sermons for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

A Special Edition Christian Book on Depression from the Prince of Preachers
"The very loss of joy and the absence of assurance may be accompanied by the greatest advancement in the spiritual life." Charles Spurgeon

Charles Haddon Spurgeon loved God and experienced great ministerial success, and yet struggled with depression much of his adult life. He is uniquely able to speak to the pain and sadness of depression, as well as how the Christian can overcome anxiety and depression by the power of God.

In Charles Spurgeon on Classic Sermons for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression , The Prince of Preachers opens God's Word and ministers to the painful darkness of depression. In such times of darkness, we need to fix our mind on the Word of God that revives the soul, rejoices the heart, and endures forever (Psalm 19).

Special Features questionsPrayer PromptsSpace to JournalA Prayer to Not Waste Your SufferingAppendix with Spurgeon's Teaching on Depression for MinistersAppendix sharing 31 Biblical Reasons God Allows Suffering Sermons Encouragement for the Depressed, Sweet Stimulants for the Fainting Soul, The Man of Sorrows, Joy and Peace in Believing, and more.

For more classic sermons from Charles Spurgeon, see other titles in the best of Charles Spurgeon series from Cross-Points Hope for Anxious Trading Fear and Worry for the Peace of GodEncouraged to Classic Sermons on PrayerLessons from the Apostle Paul's PrayersOur Savior's Cries from the CrossKnowing the Holy Spirit"Unbelievable book written a hundred years ago is still as true and applicable and challenging as it was then as now." —One 5-star Amazon review of this series

222 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 21, 2025

About the author

Charles 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.

Reviews

[Kevin Halloran]

Here's the latest volume of Spurgeon sermons I put together. I'm literally the most biased person on the planet to speak on this book, but here are my thoughts anyway:

Spurgeon is uniquely positioned to preach on depression due to his well-documented struggles throughout his life. He's also uniquely positioned to apply God's Word to the struggles of the depressed in a transformative way. I probably read 15-20 sermons of Spurgeon's on depression and chose what's in this book because they were the most encouraging and convicting.

Here's my favorite quote from the book loaded with gems:

."The very loss of joy and the absence of assurance may be accompanied by the greatest advancement in the spiritual life.".

Praise God!

[Amy Crick · Rating 5 out of 5]

As many know, Spurgeon struggled with depression. This book has been such a blessing to me as I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression for years. Very much worth reading and one book besides Gods Word that I will be referring back to when the darkness strikes.