God’s sovereignty means He has the ultimate right to do what He wants with His creation, including the gifts, opportunities, and blessings people receive. Some struggle with this idea, but the message explains that God’s choices—even when unequal—are always purposeful and just. Understanding this truth helps believers trust God more deeply, even when life feels unfair.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on May 4, 1856.

Spurgeon argues that Christian missionaries and preachers aren't seeing as much success converting people as the apostles did in Bible times because modern Christians lack the same passion, courage, and faith. He criticizes ministers for being too comfortable, not willing to risk their lives or face danger for spreading the gospel, and for not fully trusting that God's message alone is powerful enough to save people without fancy arguments or additions. The sermon calls Christians to pray more earnestly, give more generously, preach with greater boldness, and depend more completely on the Holy Spirit if they want to see the same amazing results the early church experienced.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on April 27, 1856.

This sermon discusses a difficult Bible passage about whether Christians can lose their salvation, arguing that true believers cannot actually fall away from God's grace. Spurgeon explains that while Christians may sin or temporarily backslide, they cannot completely lose their salvation because God's power keeps them safe—if they could truly fall away, it would be impossible to save them again since God has already used His greatest power (the Holy Spirit and Jesus's death) to save them the first time. He uses this teaching not to scare Christians but to help them appreciate God's protection and realize they should depend on Him to keep them faithful rather than trusting in their own strength.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 23, 1856.

This passage explains that God will always have people who follow Him, and they will gladly serve Him when He gives them strength. It says these people will appear as quietly and beautifully as morning dew, and that Christ will always stay strong and full of life. The message encourages believers not to worry, because God can create willing hearts and keep His work alive in every generation.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on April 13, 1856.

Effectual calling means God reaches out to people personally, like when Jesus called Zacchaeus down from the tree. It shows that God can change anyone’s heart, no matter their past, and when He calls, it leads to real life change. The story teaches that God’s call is urgent, humbling, loving, and powerful enough to make someone follow Him with joy and repentance.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 30, 1856.

The story uses Sarah and Hagar to show the big difference between living by God’s grace and trying to earn God’s approval by obeying rules. Ishmael represents people who trust their own good deeds, while Isaac represents people who trust God’s promise. In the end, the message is that only grace—not personal effort—can make someone part of God’s family.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 2, 1856.

The story describes how the people of Israel escaped Egypt and then faced a huge challenge when they were trapped between the Red Sea and the Egyptian army. It explains that new believers also face hard trials that test their trust in God, just like Israel did. In the end, it teaches that God uses these scary moments to grow our faith, guide us, and show us that He is the one who saves us.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 30, 1856.

This message explains that feeling worn out or troubled is like being a “bottle in the smoke,” darkened and dried by hard times. It teaches that everyone faces struggles, and these struggles can reveal our weaknesses and make us feel discouraged. But even in tough times, people who trust God hold tightly to His teachings and find strength to keep going.

A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 23, 1856.