The Spurgeon Library

“The Utmost Plainness”: How Spurgeon Addressed Sexual Sin from the Pulpit

March 23, 2026

Charles Spurgeon’s reputation as a bold preacher is well-deserved. He preached openly about sin and held nothing back, and he always offered the hope of Christ. This included his approach to sexual sin.Spurgeon regularly preached against the dangers and temptations of sexual immorality, and he did this with an openness that shocked the Victorian sensibilities …

Intro to the Sermon of the Week: “Grace Abounding”

March 9, 2026

Have you ever tried to comprehend the depth of God’s grace? The wellspring of grace is infinite, and through Christ, all are welcome to come and drink. In the 1866 sermon “Grace Abounding,” Spurgeon invites us to savor God’s abundant grace. Using vivid illustrations, Spurgeon tilts the gem that is the Lord’s grace, allowing light …

Intro to the Sermon of the Week: “Portraits of Christ”

March 2, 2026

Have you ever felt discouraged about your progress in the Christian life? Have thoughts like, “I’ll never be as godly as I ought to be,” obscured your outlook? Maybe you aren’t seeing success in your struggle with sin or making headway toward holiness. In this 1861 sermon, Charles Spurgeon encourages the church to hold on …

Introduction to the Sermon of the Week: “Immeasurable Love”

February 23, 2026

What was the first verse you ever memorized? Many of us were taught to memorize John 3:16 when we were children, and for good reason! This verse encapsulates the heart of the gospel and God’s unfathomable love for the world. There is no display of love greater than this: that God sent his only Son …

Intro to the Sermon of the Week: “The Gospel of the Glory of Christ”

February 18, 2026

What is so glorious about the gospel? What was it about the Good News that so enraptured men like Charles Spurgeon and the Apostle Paul? In March of 1889, Spurgeon preached a sermon based on a single phrase from 2 Corinthians 4:4 - “The light of the glorious gospel of Christ.” In this message, the Prince …