The power of christs prayer life by charles haddon spurgeon. Part of a large selection of christian quotes and sayings in a variety of topics by famous people, authors, theologians, pastors, preachers, teachers, and other notable christians. Charles spurgeon was one of, if not the greatest preacher of the past 200 years. Though spurgeon is speaking to preachers in this article, we believe you will be encouraged by his words as they can apply to all believers in christ who are. He was a strong figure in the reformed baptist tradition, defending the church in agreement with the 1689 london baptist confession of faith. The spurgeon library is the premier center spurgeon scholarship, housing nearly 6,000 volumes from charles spurgeons personal library. All are taken from zack eswines stellar spurgeons sorrows book. Through jesus, we can approach god with unstaggering faith. Encouraging you to claim gods promises for your every need, charles spurgeon shows how to pray successfully, practice praise, find peace in lifes storms, and gain freedom over sin and temptation. Prayer is the christians lifeline to god, and with it, lives are changed for eternity. The great 19th century baptist preacher charles spurgeon is a tough case for the. May 04, 2012 charles spurgeon was given to deep and frequent bouts of depression. I could weep by the hour like a child, and yet i knew not what i wept for.
He preached the gospel unapologetically in a way that was. It was 1858, and charles spurgeon later recalled, my spirits were sunken so low that i could weep by the hour like a child, and yet i knew not what i wept for. Learn more about the life and ministry of this influential theologian and preacher. Considered by his peers then and now as the prince of preachers, charles spurgeon built londons metropolitan tabernacle into the worlds largest independent congregation during the nineteenth century. He reveals these principles and shares how god has answered the prayers of men and women since early biblical times. Debilitating gout, poisonous slander, recurring depressionspurgeon suffered them all. The anguish and agonies of charles spurgeon debilitating gout, poisonous slander, recurring depressionspurgeon suffered them all.
Spurgeon battled against causeless depression his whole life. Spurgeon was a prolific author of many types of works including sermons, an autobiography, a commentary, books on prayer, a devotional. Unleash the power of prayer and protect yourself from satans wiles. Sermons and books from charles haddon spurgeon, the prince of preachers and other christhonoring resources. The service was underway when, during spurgeons prayer, several malicious miscreants shouted, fire. May 17, 2020 in may of 1891 eight months before he died he said to a friend, goodbye. The anguished spurgeon had to be carried from the pulpit and spent several days at a friends house in deep depression. Charles spurgeon depression, jesus, heart i note that some whom i greatly love and esteem, who are, in my judgment, among the very choicest of gods people. On a notable sunday morning in 1866, the famous victorian preacher c. Spurgeon on prayer and spiritual warfare is a compilation of writings on the topic of prayer by a man known in his day as the prince of preachers.
This anthology includes six of spurgeons classic books on prayer. This is the essence of great preaching, and it was the genius of charles haddon. Spurgeon remains highly influential among christians of various which. Charles spurgeon 18341892 was a noted pastor in england who, in his lifetime, spoke to over 10 million people, often speaking ten times a week. This fight is killing me the anguish and agonies of charles spurgeon, 25.
Spurgeon has been called the prince of preachers, and one could say that he was a sort of billy graham in his time. The power of prayer in a believers life charles haddon. They will not open the book without keen anticipation and assuredly they will not. February 19, 2018 charles spurgeon was known as the prince of preachers. His father, john spurgeon 18101902, was the pastor of an independent nonanglican congregational church in tollesbury, near colchester. Between his volumes of sermons, commentaries, devotionals, and books, many of gods people continue to feast on the fruit of spurgeons ministry. While others disappoint us, we can find divine assurance in gods sweet promises. Jan 20, 2020 charles spurgeon, who is known as one of the greatest preachers of all time, wrote an article called, the ministers fainting fits, referring to his own bouts of depression. His wisdom gleaned from charles spurgeons struggle with depression is theologically profound. A collection of charles haddon spurgeons sermons on prayer. The final adversity i mention is the result of the others spurgeons recurrent battles with depression. Charles spurgeon suffered black periods of anguishing depression. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The anguish and agonies of charles spurgeon christian.
This website is brought to you by chapel library as a ministry of mt zion bible church, pensacola, florida. Christian quotes by charles spurgeon on depression. The 104 greatest, most profound charles spurgeon quotes. Be with any ministers or missionaries that are depressed for lack of success. His lifechanging messages will meet you where you are and help you conquer the enemy. Did you know that charles spurgeon struggled with depression. Charles haddon spurgeon on depression christian movements. This book by the great charles haddon spurgeon, oft referred to as the prince of preachers england, circa midtolate 1800s is actually six books in one binding on the subject of prayer. Charles haddon spurgeon was one of the most influential christian figures of his time. The redeemers prayer charles spurgeon sermon youtube.
He preached a relevant gospel in such a way that common people heard him gladly. Spurgeons greatest hits on depression, anxiety, and panic the. To this end i pray that many who are battling depression will read this book and hold. Spurgeon on prayer spiritual warfare by charles haddon. Charles haddon spurgeon 19 june 1834 31 january 1892 was an english particular baptist preacher. The anguish and agonies of charles spurgeon, darrel amundsen the iron bolt.
Charles haddon spurgeon 183492 was englands bestknown preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. He preached approximately 3600 sermons, wrote dozens of books, oversaw ministries to the poor and orphans, raised up new pastors, and countless other endeavors. Discover why his masterful preaching astonished his era. Thank god for them, and pray that the few clusters that are now upon you, may be multiplied a thousandfold to the praise of the glory of his grace. It has been long understood that charles spurgeon, the famed preacher at. The secrets of spurgeons preaching christian history magazine. Had spurgeon been prayerless he would never have reached the heights he. Jan 29, 2019 5 ways we can all relate to charles spurgeon at first glance, most of us have little in common with charles spurgeon. The power of prayer kindle edition by spurgeon, charles.
The power in prayer book by charles haddon spurgeon. Long before the megachurch, nearly 6,000 people crowded every service to hear charles spurgeon. Spurgeon gives hope to those who fight through depression. Despite this, spurgeon thought of his own depression as his worst feature and once commented that despondency is not a virtue. Charles spurgeon, who is known as one of the greatest preachers of all time, wrote an article called, the ministers fainting fits, referring to his own bouts of depression. The spurgeon center 9 ways to pray like charles spurgeon. Charles spurgeon quotes about depression az quotes. Encouragement for the depressed charles spurgeon sermon. Feb 14, 2018 since charles spurgeons passing in 1892, he continues to profoundly influence the church and her leaders. Depression, gratitude and charles haddon spurgeon blog. If every fret makes you lean more on the beloved, it will be a benefit. Spurgeon june 19, 1834 january 31, 1892 was a british particular baptist preacher who remains highly influential among christians of different denominations, among whom he is still known as the prince of preachers. Spurgeon shocked his five thousand listeners when from the pulpit of londons metropolitan tabernacle he announced, i am the subject of depressions of spirit so fearful that i hope none of you ever gets. Sometimes spurgeons depression was the direct result of his various illnesses, perhaps simply psychologically, and in the case of his gout, probably physiologically as well.
Third and final on spurgeon, ministry and depression blog. Sep 23, 2019 charles spurgeon was the firstborn of 17 siblings, although only eight survived into adulthood. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of londons famed new park street church formerly pastored by the famous baptist theologian john gill. Jun 23, 2011 charles spurgeon suffered black periods of anguishing depression. Sometimes spurgeons depression was the direct result of his various illnesses. Encouragement for the depressed charles spurgeon audio. Charles spurgeons struggle with depression charles spurgeon 18341892 was a noted pastor in england who, in his lifetime, spoke to over 10 million people, often speaking ten times a week. Charles spurgeon was given to deep and frequent bouts of depression. His dynamic prayer life multiplied his usefulness as a servant of god. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the power of prayer.
Ditto zack eswine in this unusual, refreshing, sensible book. The book s title reveals the true content of the book. To say that he was prolific is a staggering understatement. While spurgeon was in prayer, several people falsely shouted fire. Many of us who grew up around church have heard the name of charles spurgeon but know little about who he was or what he is remembered for. In his new book, spurgeons sorrows, zack eswine has mined the. Charles haddon spurgeon quotes author of morning and evening. The longer the frost lasts, the more likely the ponds will be frozen. Third and final on spurgeon, ministry and depression. When one considers spurgeons great heart, biblical exposition of the gospel, cultural relevance, dramatic flair, and eloquence, its little wonder he took the country by storm. Depression, gratitude and charles haddon spurgeon by randy alcorn september 4, 2007 ive had nearly six weeks now in which ive no longer experienced the depression i was battling the prior two months, which i blogged about june 30.
He preached approximately 3600 sermons, wrote dozens of books, oversaw ministries to the poor and orphans, raised up new pastors, and countless other endeavors in light of this, spurgeon said some of the most profound, glorious things about god, the. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of londons famed new park street church formerly pastored by. Charles haddon spurgeon 18341892 was called to pastor the new park street chapel, london, when he was only nineteen. I shall not mind if you have many of them if each one leads you to prayer. Realistic hope for those who suffer from depression. For example, she founded and operated a book fund that distributed. Charles spurgeon was the firstborn of 17 siblings, although only eight survived into adulthood. Since this is my third and final blog on this subject, if you missed either of the previous ones you may want to go back and read part 1 and part 2 first. The anguish and agonies of charles spurgeon christian history. Apr 12, 2020 the redeemers prayer charles spurgeon sermon. Spurgeon on prayer spiritual warfare by charles haddon spurgeon.
Charles spurgeon knew the secrets of prayerdivine principles and promises that god established for our every need. An open letter to those suffering from depression shona murray. The prince of preachers wrote numerous books, still in print today. Spurgeon authored many types of works including sermons, one autobiography, commentaries, books on prayer, devotionals, magazines, poetry, hymns, and more. Nov 07, 2018 charles spurgeon was one of, if not the greatest preacher of the past 200 years. The secrets of spurgeons preaching christian history. The furnace of affliction grows cool when you are there, and the house of prayer when you are present is none other than the house of god, and it. Charles spurgeons struggle with depression james watkins. This is a picture of charles haddon spurgeon at age 23. This shapeless, undefinable, yet allbeclouding hopelessness, he wrote, cannot be reasoned with.
Spurgeons prayers by charles haddon spurgeon 18341892 help from on high. Only a year previously, an event happened that brought on a severe depression that he nearly didnt recover from. Spurgeon gems largest collection of spurgeon resources. Today, spurgeon is one of the most read christian authors, living or dead.