John Calvin describes the Catholic church as “very miserable, and almost desperate” in this 1543 work. He appeals directly to Holy Roman Emperor King Charles V, pointing out the failures of the church and demanding change. On behalf of the reformers, Calvin details his proposed solution. He gives a stirring call to reinstate sound doctrine and rethink everything from worship practices, to church governance, to administration of the sacraments in this lesser-known, yet important work.

Charles Spurgeon served as a leading spiritual voice in nineteenth-century Britain, but today his words echo true in the hearts of contemporary believers worldwide. In “Fellowship with God,” Spurgeon illustrates the sweetness of communion with God and with fellow Christians. He mentions how the Apostle John, who was able to lay his head on Jesus’ chest during his lifetime, enjoyed the same heart fellowship with Christ even after his physical form had ascended to heaven. Spurgeon’s passion ...

Surely Charles Spurgeon, one of the most prolific and important preachers of the 1800s, had plenty of reasons to be prideful. In this sermon, however, he notes that “Of all creatures in the world the Christian is the last man who ought to be proud.” He provides examples from scripture of prideful Christians whose lack of humility drove them apart and hindered their spread of the Gospel. Spurgeon’s teaching on the vice of pride serves as a thorough, reliable reference for Christians to this...

In this sermon, Charles Spurgeon discusses the Day of Atonement. While himself a Reformed Baptist preacher, Spurgeon respected the deep symbolism of this Jewish tradition. He carefully analyzes the parallels between the Old Testament high priest and Jesus as the High Priest, who makes the atoning sacrifice. In remembrance of Christ’s sacrificial act, Spurgeon writes urges us to “clap our hands with joy, for he liveth, he liveth; the atonement is accepted, and we are accepted too; the scape...

When Jesus gathered with his disciples on the eve of his death, he led them in the ritual of communion for the first time. He told them to “do this in remembrance of me,” and Christians worldwide still regularly partake in this symbolic act. Till He Come is a collection of short sermons and devotional addresses by Charles Spurgeon focusing on this theme. This great Victorian preacher will provide readers with new insight into the spirit of this ecumenical tradition.

Charles Spurgeon was one of the most well-known preachers in the 19th century. Yet more than anything, he desired that all who knew him would desire to know Christ. Before his congregation at the Metropolitan Tabernacle he said to himself, “My soul, never be satisfied within a shadowy Christ.” He points to Philippians 3:10, where Paul says he gave up everything “That I may know [Christ]”; Spurgeon urges all who listen to do likewise.

Awake! Awake! is a classic sermon by Charles Spurgeon, first delivered on Sunday morning, November 15, 1857. This narration is done by Bryan Nyman.

In this ambitious eighteenth-century sermon, Methodist theologian John Wesley covers faith of all types in a way that hadn’t been done before. He discusses the faith of everyone from Heathens to Deists to Protestants, drawing conclusions about each kind. He begins his sermon with Scripture that resounds throughout: “Without faith it is impossible to please [God]” (Hebrews 11:6). Wesley exhorts Christians to be active in their faith so that unbelievers may not put them to shame and that God...

In the opening of this sermon, Charles Spurgeon states, “It appears almost impossible that those who have been redeemed by the blood of the dying Lamb should ever forget their Ransomer.” Yet, he argues, this is exactly what Christians do far too often. Man’s corrupt nature allows for distraction and forgetfulness of even the most precious of gifts: a Savior. In this unforgettable message, Spurgeon reminds Christians that memory is precious and that the act of remembering Christ is both rew...

"Plough with an ox which will not miss a farrow."Charles SpurgeonA Spur for a Free Horse is a classic sermon by Charles Spurgeon. This audio edition is beautifully narrated by Bryan Nyman.

"The old truth that Calvin preached, that Augustine preached, that Paul preached, is the truth that I must preach to-day, or else be false to my conscience and my God. I cannot shape the truth; I know of no such thing as paring off the rough edges of a doctrine. John Knox's gospel is my gospel. That which thundered through Scotland must thunder through England again."—C. H. SpurgeonA Defense of Calvinism is a classic text by Charles H. Spurgeon. This rendition is ...

The clergy and ministers of all denominations, home and foreign missionaries, open-air preachers, Sunday-school and Bible-class teachers, tract-distributors, and Christians of all ranks will here find much that will help them to exercise that "all-round ministry" of which Mr. Spurgeon himself was so earnest an advocate and so bright an example.