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This is a shorter sermon, preached on a Thursday evening, and in it Spurgeon contrasts and compares two texts, each speaking of something good. The first is, perhaps, more surprising: it is good when we are afflicted. The second might make more obvious sense to us: it is good to draw near to God. The first is good when it does not sour the sufferer, but forms, spurs, stirs, sanctifies, and instructs the child of God who is afflicted. The second is good because we feel God near us, are moved to greater trust, and out of it we are able to bear good witness to the works of the Almighty. Do we feel the virtues of both sanctified affliction from the Lord and sweet communion with the Lord? Are we prepared to call both of these good? Are we truly thankful for any afflictions God grants for his holy purposes, and for any closeness which he bestows upon us? These are the questions and comforts with which the preacher leaves his congregation. Read the sermon here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/resources/two-good-things Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app
Morning:Sixth Day Morning: The Gospel: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-morning-the-gospel/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, June 20Deuteronomy 25: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+25Psalm 116: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+116Isaiah 52: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+52Revelation 22: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Revelation+22Divine Support (115)Evening:Grace Active (116)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, June 20, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/06/20Message: The Christians Relationship with the Jew, Romans 11:11-24Sixth Day Evening: The Mediator: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-evening-the-mediator/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Free Grace and Free Giving Subtitle: The Pastor In Prayer Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 6/20/2025 Bible: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Length: 9 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Maidenbower Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Two Good Things (sermon 1629) Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Maidenbower Baptist Church Event: Podcast Date: 6/20/2025 Bible: Psalm 119:71; Psalm 73:28 Length: 22 min.
In reading the Old Testament you will learn that there is a balm in Gilead, In reading the New Testament you will learn that the balm is Jesus., Bible in a Year: Esther 1-2 & Acts 5:1-21 Gpys
This is a shorter sermon, preached on a Thursday evening, and in it Spurgeon contrasts and compares two texts, each speaking of something good. The first is, perhaps, more surprising: it is good when we are afflicted. The second might make more obvious sense to us: it is good to draw near to God. The first is good when it does not sour the sufferer, but forms, spurs, stirs, sanctifies, and instructs the child of God who is afflicted. The second is good because we feel God near us, are moved to greater trust, and out of it we are able to bear good witness to the works of the Almighty. Do we feel the virtues of both sanctified affliction from the Lord and sweet communion with the Lord? Are we prepared to call both of these good? Are we truly thankful for any afflictions God grants for his holy purposes, and for any closeness which he bestows upon us? These are the questions and comforts with which the preacher leaves his congregation.
A new MP3 sermon from Maidenbower Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Two Good Things (sermon 1629) Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Maidenbower Baptist Church Event: Podcast Date: 6/20/2025 Bible: Psalm 73:28; Psalm 119:71 Length: 22 min.
A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Free Grace and Free Giving Subtitle: The Pastor In Prayer Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 6/20/2025 Bible: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Length: 9 min.
Morning:Fifth Day Morning: The Giver: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-morning-the-giver/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, June 19Deuteronomy 24: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+24Psalm 114: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+114Psalm 115: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+115Isaiah 51: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+51Revelation 21: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Revelation+21The Family (113)Evening:Caring Love (114)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, June 19, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/06/19Message: Testing The Spirits, Guidelines For How To Test, The Profession Of The Divine Law, 1 John 4:6Fifth Day Evening: Protection: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-evening-protection/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The deceitfulness of sin! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/18/2025 Bible: Hebrews 3:13; Romans 6:23 Length: 3 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Deceitfulness of Sin, full sermon Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/19/2025 Bible: Romans 6:23; Hebrews 3:13 Length: 52 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The deceitfulness of sin! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/18/2025 Bible: Hebrews 3:13; Romans 6:23 Length: 3 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Deceitfulness of Sin, full sermon Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/19/2025 Bible: Romans 6:23; Hebrews 3:13 Length: 52 min.
You may read full sermon here: https://gracegems.org/Spurgeon/deceitfulness_of_sin.htm
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The deceitfulness of sin! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/18/2025 Bible: Hebrews 3:13; Romans 6:23 Length: 3 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Deceitfulness of Sin, full sermon Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/19/2025 Bible: Romans 6:23; Hebrews 3:13 Length: 52 min.
Morning:Fourth Day Morning: True Christianity: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-morning-true-christianity/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, June 18Deuteronomy 23: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+23Psalm 112: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+112Psalm 113: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+113Isaiah 50: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+50Revelation 20: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Revelation+20Spiritual Growth (109)Evening:Voyage (110)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, June 18, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/06/18Message: Testing The Spirits, Guidelines For How To Test, The Possession Of The Divine Life, 1 John 4:4-5Fourth Day Evening: God All-Sufficient: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-evening-god-all-sufficient/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Intercession for One Another Subtitle: The Pastor In Prayer Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 6/18/2025 Length: 9 min.
A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Intercession for One Another Subtitle: The Pastor In Prayer Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 6/18/2025 Length: 9 min.
Morning:Third Day Morning: God Creator and Controller: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-morning-god-creator-and-controller/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, June 17Deuteronomy 22: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+22Psalm 110: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+110Psalm 111: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+111Isaiah 49: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+49Revelation 19: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Revelation+19Faith And The World (107)Evening:Journeying On (108)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, June 17, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/06/17Message: Testing The Spirits, Guidelines For How To Test, The Confession Of The Divine Lord, 1 John 4:2-3Third Day Evening: Before Sleep: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-evening-before-sleep/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: If I could hear Jesus praying for me in the next room Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/17/2025 Bible: Hebrews 7:24-25; John 17:9 Length: 3 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: His omnipotent grip on us! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/17/2025 Bible: Jude 24-25; Philippians 1:6 Length: 2 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The devil's chessboard! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/17/2025 Bible: 2 Corinthians 2:11; Ephesians 6:11 Length: 1 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: If I could hear Jesus praying for me in the next room Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/17/2025 Bible: Hebrews 7:24-25; John 17:9 Length: 3 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: His omnipotent grip on us! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/17/2025 Bible: Jude 24-25; Philippians 1:6 Length: 2 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The devil's chessboard! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/17/2025 Bible: 2 Corinthians 2:11; Ephesians 6:11 Length: 1 min.
Morning:Second Day Morning: God Over All: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/second-day-morning-god-over-all/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, June 16Deuteronomy 21: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+21Psalm 108: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+108Psalm 109: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+109Isaiah 48: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+48Revelation 18: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Revelation+18Choices (105)Evening:Desires (106)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, June 16, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/06/16Message: A Tsunami of Grace, Romans 1:5, Pastor Don ThomasSecond Day Evening: Bounty: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/second-day-evening-bounty/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
A new MP3 sermon from Hackberry House of Chosun is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Simple Sermon for Seeking Souls Subtitle: Spurgeon sermons Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Hackberry House of Chosun Event: Teaching Date: 6/16/2025 Bible: Romans 10:13 Length: 44 min.
Spurgeon explains Romans 10:13: "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
A new MP3 sermon from Hackberry House of Chosun is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Simple Sermon for Seeking Souls Subtitle: Spurgeon sermons Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Hackberry House of Chosun Event: Teaching Date: 6/16/2025 Bible: Romans 10:13 Length: 44 min.
Lord's Day Morning: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/lords-day-morning/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, June 15Deuteronomy 20: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+20Psalm 107: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+107Isaiah 47: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+47Revelation 17: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Revelation+17Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, June 15, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/06/15Lord's Day Evening: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/lords-day-evening/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The believer's golden chain of divine blessings! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/14/2025 Bible: Ephesians 1:3-7; Romans 4:7-8 Length: 4 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The believer's golden chain of divine blessings! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/14/2025 Bible: Ephesians 1:3-7; Romans 4:7-8 Length: 4 min.
Seventh Day Morning: God's Good Pleasure: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/seventh-day-morning-gods-good-pleasure/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, June 14Deuteronomy 19: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+19Psalm 106: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+106Isaiah 46: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+46Revelation 16: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Revelation+16Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, June 14, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/06/14Lord's Day Eve: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/lords-day-eve/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The path of life! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/13/2025 Bible: Psalm 16:11; Revelation 22 Length: 2 min.
This sermon unfolds gradually but surely. We do not know exactly where the preacher will take us, but he is evidently following a planned route, and so we are content to take each development of his theme as he introduces us to it. Considering the fundamental truth that without Christ no Christian can do anything of any spiritual value, Spurgeon first of all considers our Lord's assertion as an aspiration of hope. Then he feels it as a shudder of fear. It presses upon him and us next as a vision of failure. Then we hear it as a voice of wisdom. Finally, it rings out as a song of content. In this way, the same statement is made of various use to those who are or profess to be followers of the Lamb, and each comes in its turn. Even the sequence is interesting: hope comes first, then warning, then instruction, then comfort and joy, so that we are pointed in the right direction, cautioned with regard to the prospect, but then encouraged concerning the final outcome. There is a great deal of discernment, then, not only in the substance of the sermon but in its arrangement, as we walk away impressed with the need for a known and felt union with our Lord Jesus if we are to be fruitful in his service. Read the sermon here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/resources/without-christ-nothing Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app
Sixth Day Morning: The Gospel: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-morning-the-gospel/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, June 13Deuteronomy 18: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+18Psalm 105: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+105Isaiah 45: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+45Revelation 15: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Revelation+15Weaknesses (103)Evening:The Infinite and the Finite (104)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, June 13, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/06/13Message: Testing The Spirits, A Command To Test And A Reason To Test, 1 John 4:1Sixth Day Evening: The Mediator: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-evening-the-mediator/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
A new MP3 sermon from Dr David C. Mackereth is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Restoration and Conversion of the Jews. Subtitle: C H Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Dr David C. Mackereth Event: Teaching Date: 6/13/2025 Bible: Ezekiel 37 Length: 35 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The God of all comfort Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/13/2025 Bible: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Romans 8:28 Length: 2 min.
This sermon unfolds gradually but surely. We do not know exactly where the preacher will take us, but he is evidently following a planned route, and so we are content to take each development of his theme as he introduces us to it. Considering the fundamental truth that without Christ no Christian can do anything of any spiritual value, Spurgeon first of all considers our Lord's assertion as an aspiration of hope. Then he feels it as a shudder of fear. It presses upon him and us next as a vision of failure. Then we hear it as a voice of wisdom. Finally, it rings out as a song of content. In this way, the same statement is made of various use to those who are or profess to be followers of the Lamb, and each comes in its turn. Even the sequence is interesting: hope comes first, then warning, then instruction, then comfort and joy, so that we are pointed in the right direction, cautioned with regard to the prospect, but then encouraged concerning the final outcome. There is a great deal of discernment, then, not only in the substance of the sermon but in its arrangement, as we walk away impressed with the need for a known and felt union with our Lord Jesus if we are to be fruitful in his service.
Works ReferencedWilliam Shakespeare - Taming of the Shrew, Act IV, Scene 1, the character Petruchio says:“This is the way to kill a wife with kindness; And thus I'll curb her mad and headstrong humour.”Spurgeon, Charles Haddon. The Kindness of God Leading to Repentance. Commentary on Romans 2:4. In The New Park Street Pulpit, Vol. 6. London: Passmore & Alabaster, 1860.The kindness of God leads us to repentance. It is not the thunder that softens, but the sun. It is not the law that melts, but the love.Adam Grant on KindnessOne of the most reliable ways to improve our mental health is to help others. After being randomly assigned to do just 3 acts of kindness a week, people felt significantly less depressed, anxious, and lonely. Lifting others up elevates us too. Giving shows us that we matter.https://x.com/adammgrant/status/1871601199910420591?s=61&t=I4ij8eKOHUgedR_RITMhXwScripture ReferencedRomans 12:19-21[19] Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” [20] To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” [21] Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.Matthew 7:12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. God is KindRomans 11:22[22] Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off.Love demonstrated! God is Kind to Us in the GospelEphesians 2:7-10[7] so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. [8] For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.Titus 3:4-7[4] But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, [5] he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, [6] whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, [7] so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.Romans 2:4[4] Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?Go and Do Likewise Luke 6:35-36[35] But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. [36] Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.Philippians 4:14[14] Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.Acts 28:1-2 - Paul on Malta[1] After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. [2] The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.We Become More Like Jesus Galatians 5:22-23[22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.1 Corinthians 13:4-7[4] Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant [5] or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; [6] it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. [7] Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.2 Timothy 2:24-25[24] And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, [25] correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,
Morning:Fifth Day Morning: The Giver: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-morning-the-giver/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, June 12Deuteronomy 17: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+17Psalm 104: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+104Isaiah 44: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+44Revelation 14: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Revelation+14Peril (101)Evening:Need Of Jesus (102)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, June 12, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/06/12Message: Testing The Spirits, Learning To Live Discerningly, 1 John 4:1-6Fifth Day Evening: Protection: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-evening-protection/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A child with four divine names Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/12/2025 Bible: Isaiah 9:6; Revelation 5:12 Length: 4 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Is there any trace of Judas in your heart? Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/11/2025 Bible: Luke 22:48; Matthew 23:27 Length: 4 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Dr David C. Mackereth is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Nunc Dimittis Subtitle: C H Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Dr David C. Mackereth Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/12/2025 Bible: Luke 2 Length: 46 min.
A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Sentence of Death in Ourselves Subtitle: The Pastor In Prayer Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/12/2025 Bible: 2 Corinthians 1:9 Length: 9 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Salvation Summed Up in Nine Letters Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/11/2025 Bible: Romans 5:8; Titus 3:3-5 Length: 4 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Love to Jesus, the essential test of salvation Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/11/2025 Bible: 1 Corinthians 16:22; Ephesians 6:24 Length: 3 min.
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Morning:Fourth Day Morning: True Christianity: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-morning-true-christianity/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, June 11Deuteronomy 16: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Deuteronomy+16Psalm 103: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+103Isaiah 43: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+43Revelation 13: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Revelation+13Need Of Grace (99)Evening:Conflict (100)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, June 11, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/06/11Message: Holy Affections, Appreciation For The Indwelling Holy Spirit, 1 John 3:24Fourth Day Evening: God All-Sufficient: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-evening-god-all-sufficient/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school