"Charles Haddon Spurgeon had no peer in the theological density of his sermons. At the same time, he had no peer in their simplicity. He looked at truth, to which Christ came to bear witness and embody, as the pathway not only for altering the mind but for shaping the affections. These ten sermons exemplify this pattern of deep doctrine, simple but elegant and engaging presentation, and a call to faith and love. ...
"The effort to isolate ten influential sermons from a preacher who preached thousands of such sermons is daunting. These sermons, however, succeed in illustrating Spurgeon’s doctrine, his evangelistic commitment, the beauty of his language, the manner in which a biblical text suggests a subject, and his passion for the glory of the triune God and the eternal well-being of souls."
-- from the introduction by Tom Nettles
Sermons
"A Simple Sermon for Seeking Souls""How to Become Fishers of Men""The Dying Thief in a New Light""Songs in the Night""The Raven’s Cry""The Shameful Sufferer""The Soul Winner""The Marvelous Magnet""The Tomb of Jesus""No Tears in Heaven"
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.
This book is a great introduction to theologian Charles surgeon! I have since decided to read his other 800 sermons! They are full of enthusiasm and bible doctrines and are key for anyone who wants to study the bible seriously!
Seeing Charles Spurgeon as minister, and not clever column writer or author, is a different experience for me, but a wonderful series of powerful sermons for those willing to hear them in their heart.