~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 5, Spurgeon confronts the fear of believing in Christ, exposing it as pride disguised as humility. He argues that doubting God’s promises dishonors His faithfulness and implores readers to abandon self-reliance. Using vivid illustrations, Spurgeon shows that faith is as simple as […]

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~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 4, Spurgeon demystifies the concept of faith, explaining that people mistakenly view it as something difficult when in fact it’s simple. Through relatable stories, he illustrates that faith is like accepting a gift or drinking from a fountain—it requires no effort, just […]

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Around the Wicket Gate – Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Chapter 3 – Faith in the Person of the Lord Jesus This chapter finds its home at HearSpurgeon.com/wicket3 Voiced by: Zach Kispert © 2024 HearSpurgeon.com — A Charles Spurgeon Ministry Your feedback is valued! Contact Zach at [email protected] *Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible […]

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~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 2, Spurgeon underscores the centrality of Jesus Christ as the sole means of salvation. He argues against the notion that human efforts or righteousness can contribute to one’s salvation, highlighting that only Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient. Through metaphors and analogies, he illustrates […]

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~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in chapter 1, Spurgeon addresses the widespread apathy toward eternal matters, highlighting the importance of being awakened to one’s spiritual condition. He stresses that such awakening is often the first step toward salvation but warns against the danger of returning to spiritual slumber. Spurgeon […]

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~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost “Enter by the narrow gate.”—Matthew 7:13 In this preface, Charles Spurgeon addresses those who are close to entering the path of salvation but hesitate at the threshold. Drawing inspiration from John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress,” Spurgeon uses the metaphor of the “wicket gate” to represent […]

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“For he says, “In an acceptable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”—2 Corinthians 6:2. Main Points:0:00 – Introduction8:57 – 1. Now of believers27:11 – 2. Now of sinners38:26 – 3. Now in heaven39:54 – 4. Now […]

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“And he arose and came to his father.  But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.”—Luke 15:20. Main Points:1. The condition of many seekers – 5:162. The matchless kindness of the Father – 20:11 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The following […]

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“It is only when we behold the Lord Jehovah in the person of Jesus Christ that our hope and joy can begin; when we see Deity incarnate, when we see God surrendering the glories of his throne to become man, and then stooping to the shameful death of the cross—it is then that we perceive […]

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“God has given two great gifts to his people:the first is, his Son for us; the second is, his Spirit to us.” ~C.H.S.In this sermon, Spurgeon makes the case that the presence of the Holy Spirit is more advantageous for the church than the physical presence of Christ would be. “Nevertheless, I tell you the […]

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“You do understand me, I trust, that God must punish sin, that he must punish you for sin unless some one else will suffer in your stead…” ~ C.H.S. “You shall make his soul an offering for sin.”—Isaiah 53:10. Main Points:1. Sin deserves and demands punishment – 3:292. The provision of a substitute is an […]

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