The Practice of Powerful and Effective Prayer

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Cross-Points Books (Editor)

Want prayer that actually works? Charles H. Spurgeon will teach you powerful and effective prayer.Not to pray because you do not feel fit to pray is like saying, “I will not take medicine because I am too ill.” Pray for pray yourself, by the Spirit’s assistance, into a praying frame. (Charles Spurgeon)

The never-before released volume of Charles Spurgeon sermons on prayer The Practice of Powerful and Effective Prayer (part of The Best of Charles Spurgeon Series) will give your prayer life power and purpose by teaching truths of God’s Word in a way easy to understand and apply to your daily life.

This thoughtfully prepared edition brings together C.H. Spurgeon's most helpful teachings on prayer and offers clear guidance for anyone seeking a deeper walk with God. Each sermon points your heart to Christ and encourages a more sincere, confident, and meaningful prayer life. Whether you are new to prayer or simply need fresh encouragement, these messages provide steady, biblical direction that strengthens faith and nourishes the soul.

Buy this book and you Learn how to pray with confidence by trusting God’s promisesGrow in closeness to God through sincere, Christ-centered prayerFind encouragement when you feel weak, discouraged, or unsure how to prayDevelop steady, practical habits that make prayer a daily source of strengthThis devotional book comes with study guide questions and helpful bonus content to deepen your faith.

This edition serves well for personal devotion, small groups, and anyone eager to better understand biblical prayer through Spurgeon’s timeless wisdom.

Other titles in The Best of Charles Spurgeon The Armor of God and Spiritual WarfareGod's Purpose for Your SufferingWalking in the Power of the Holy SpiritLessons from the Apostle Paul's PrayersO Death Where Is Your Sting? Classic Sermons on Dying In Christ and Our Heavenly Hope

252 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 7, 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.