The Holy Spirit's Intercession

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

In this sermon on Romans 8:26-27, Spurgeon shows us how the Holy Spirit helps us in our prayers. The Holy Spirit inspires prayer in us from our inmost soul. These prayers are sometimes deeper than can be expressed in words. "All the prayers which the Spirit of God inspires in us must succeed, because...there is a meaning in them which God reads and approves." These prayers are according to the will of God and will be answered! Chapel Library has added annotations to this sermon.

Genres: Christian

49 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 27, 2020

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

[Jimmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

When you struggle to pray, does it blow you away that the Spirit prays for you? Yes this is true, Romans 8:26-27 teaches this. This booklet is a look at Romans 8:26-27 by my favorite long-ago preacher, Charles Spurgeon, who provide some spiritual thoughts and reflection and encouragement with this truth of the Spirit’s ministry. This book is from an April 11th, 1880 sermon that Spurgeon preached at his church the Metropolitan Tabernacle. Whether you struggle to pray or need some spiritual encouragement I recommend this. I read this while I was on vacation and wondered if Spurgeon ever thought that what he has to say would minister to someone 142 years later.
The content of this work can divided into three parts which Spurgeon himself identified in the beginning: “firstly, the help which the Holy Spirit gives; secondly, the prayers which He inspires; and thirdly, the success which such prayers are certain to obtain” (5-6). The first point Spurgeon presented four more subpoints of how the Holy Spirit helps believers. There's also three figures or analogies of how the Spirit help that Spurgeon gave. Spurgeon in part two explains how we pray when the Spirit helps us with several characteristics given and part three being meant to encourage us why prayer with the Spirit’s help is meaningful. Here he also gives a Gospel driven conclusion.
This booklet might not have as many “do this” application compared to other messages by Spurgeon but Spurgeon’s point to encourage believers struggling to pray with spiritual and doctrinal truth is very important. For instance I love how this booklet focuses on grace and the work of God. Yet grace will not be seen as gracious without understanding how much we fail to pray as we should be praying. Page seven in the physical copy of this booklet listed several ways we fail to pray as we should which I actually found helpful to use as a spiritual diagnostic test for my own life and prayers. I found his points and subpoints in this booklet helpful and I do recommend this!

[Anita L. Willard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful teacher!

I have studied a lot of teachings by Spurgeon for over 50 years. Just to be able to hear his heart as he shares these things is such a blessing, and the wisdom he has gained in his time with the Lord is so enlightening and easy to grasp. He was one of the great men of God in his time and his teachings are so relevant to our moving forward to knowing God in a greater way.

[Joyce LeBlanc · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book helpful, hopeful, and encouraging in understanding the character, purpose, and helpfulness of the entity Holy Spirit. This is what I was looking for. Too much time lapsed between my reading part of the book and going back to finish, so I want to read it again in a short span of time with more focus and intention of remembering more and taking notes.

[F · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a reason why someone who died in 1892 is still being published, read, and reviewed. Their content is Biblically based and thus timeless. Spurgeon is just such a person, and this small volume is thought provoking, spirit warming and life changing. His explanation of the "groanings which cannot be uttered" is one of the best I have ever seen/heard. Worth the read, then worth the reread.

[Susan Clement · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very, very spiritual

I love the spirituality of this book. I love the focus of the Holy Spirit and how the author explains the role of the Holy Spirit in our prayers. I recommend this book to anyone who loves knowing more spiritual concepts and loves Jesus.

[Nathalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

How to go deeper in prayer

Great book for any Christian who desires to grow in their prayer life. I highly recommend. Easy to read and short.