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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 …

Introduction to the Sermon of the week: “Never! Never! Never! Never! Never!”

February 9, 2026

Have you ever had to say something twice to make a point? A mother will drill her children, “Never, ever cross the street without looking both ways.” On special occasions we may even repeat our point a third time. “I cannot, cannot, cannot forget our anniversary,” rueful husbands have chided themselves. But God, in making …

Sermon of the Week: “Frost and Thaw”

January 28, 2026

In January 1866, a wintry weather episode prompted Charles Spurgeon to preach a sermon titled “Frost and Thaw”. Snowflakes, ice crystals, frost, and wind can teach us truths about God. What can we learn from observing God’s power over nature? Spurgeon first observed God’s operations in nature itself. By looking at His works in sending natural …

Sermon of the Week: “Danger. Safety. Gratitude.”

January 19, 2026

Can a Christian lose his salvation? How should we respond to the news of yet another prominent Christian falling into public sin? What are we to make of the Bible’s many warning passages addressed to Christians? How can I make it to the end? These are the perennial questions that Spurgeon addresses in his 1874 sermon, …

Sermon of the Week: “Heaven Above, and Heaven Below”

January 8, 2026

What would it look like to enjoy the privileges of heaven during life on earth? In 1890, less than two years before his death–possibly with premonitions of his approaching entry into the Celestial City–, Charles Spurgeon preached a sermon entitled “Heaven Above, and Heaven Below”, in which he sets forth the idea that heaven is both …

Sermon of the Week: “The Immutability of Christ”

December 31, 2025

Where do you look for stability in an ever-changing, tumultuous world? As the year 2025 ends and 2026 begins, we are reminded of the reality of change. Some people look to the future for a fresh start, with hope and expectation. On the other hand, others see the new year as just another indication that …

Sermon of the Week: “Good Cheer for Christmas”

December 22, 2025

What are you feasting on this Christmas? The Christmas feast is a closely held tradition for countless families. Succulent ham, soft buttery rolls, heaps of mashed potatoes, and all the sides one could hope for cover the banquet table on the day of Christmas. Then, friends and family gather around the table to celebrate the coming of …

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Sermon of the Week: “The First Christmas Carol”

December 12, 2025

What do you feel when you remember the story of Christmas? Indifference and a shrug of “same old story that’s told every year”? Or does your heart pulsate with joy as you hear the old story, even escalating into song? The angels sang when they announced the Savior’s birth. Their song was simple, yet each …

Sermon of the Week: “Loved and Loving”

December 8, 2025

In December 1881, while recovering from illness in France, Spurgeon sent his church a sermon to remind them of Christ’s love while he was away. The sermon was titled "Loved and Loving." Amid trials and difficulties, Spurgeon held fast to the truth that the love of Christ is beyond description, for He is the Infinite …

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