Charles haddon spurgeon 183492 was englands bestknown preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In his new book, spurgeons sorrows, zack eswine has mined the. 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. 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. I shall not mind if you have many of them if each one leads you to prayer. 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. Be with any ministers or missionaries that are depressed for lack of success. This shapeless, undefinable, yet allbeclouding hopelessness, he wrote, cannot be reasoned with.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Learn more about the life and ministry of this influential theologian and preacher. If every fret makes you lean more on the beloved, it will be a benefit. Charles spurgeon suffered black periods of anguishing depression. The redeemers prayer charles spurgeon sermon youtube. 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. February 19, 2018 charles spurgeon was known as the prince of preachers. Today, spurgeon is one of the most read christian authors, living or dead. Sometimes spurgeons depression was the direct result of his various illnesses. The spurgeon center 9 ways to pray like charles spurgeon. Did you know that charles spurgeon struggled with depression. 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. 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. Despite this, spurgeon thought of his own depression as his worst feature and once commented that despondency is not a virtue.
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. Encouragement for the depressed charles spurgeon audio. The final adversity i mention is the result of the others spurgeons recurrent battles with depression. In the commotion, seven people were killed, with twentyeight others seriously injured. A collection of charles haddon spurgeons sermons on prayer.
The anguished spurgeon had to be carried from the pulpit and spent several days at a friends house in deep depression. Charles spurgeon was one of, if not the greatest preacher of the past 200 years. Spurgeon was a prolific author of many types of works including sermons, an autobiography, a commentary, books on prayer, a devotional. The anguish and agonies of charles spurgeon christian history.
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. Spurgeons prayers by charles haddon spurgeon 18341892 help from on high. The prince of preachers wrote numerous books, still in print today. The service was underway when, during spurgeons prayer, several malicious. Realistic hope for those who suffer from 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. Sermons and books from charles haddon spurgeon, the prince of preachers and other christhonoring resources. Apr 12, 2020 the redeemers prayer charles spurgeon sermon. 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. 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. May 04, 2012 charles spurgeon was given to deep and frequent bouts of depression. The power in prayer book by charles haddon spurgeon. To say that he was prolific is a staggering understatement.
Encouragement for the depressed charles spurgeon sermon. This anthology includes six of spurgeons classic books on prayer. Feb 14, 2018 since charles spurgeons passing in 1892, he continues to profoundly influence the church and her leaders. Charles spurgeon was given to deep and frequent bouts of depression. This is the essence of great preaching, and it was the genius of charles haddon. Spurgeon on prayer spiritual warfare by charles haddon. They will not open the book without keen anticipation and assuredly they will not. On a notable sunday morning in 1866, the famous victorian preacher c. Charles haddon spurgeon 18341892 was called to pastor the new park street chapel, london, when he was only nineteen.
In 1854, just four years after his conversion, spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of londons famed new park street church formerly pastored by. Spurgeon has been called the prince of preachers, and one could say that he was a sort of billy graham in his time. Only a year previously, an event happened that brought on a severe depression that he nearly didnt recover from. He was a strong figure in the reformed baptist tradition, defending the church in agreement with the 1689 london baptist confession of faith. Christian quotes by charles spurgeon on depression. 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. To this end i pray that many who are battling depression will read this book and hold. The spurgeon library is the premier center spurgeon scholarship, housing nearly 6,000 volumes from charles spurgeons personal library. The power of christs prayer life by charles haddon spurgeon. 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, nevertheless, travel most of the way to heaven by night. Between his volumes of sermons, commentaries, devotionals, and books, many of gods people continue to feast on the fruit of spurgeons ministry. The power of prayer kindle edition by spurgeon, charles. Charles haddon spurgeon was a prince among preachers. Unleash the power of prayer and protect yourself from satans wiles.
The anguish and agonies of charles spurgeon, darrel amundsen the iron bolt. This website is brought to you by chapel library as a ministry of mt zion bible church, pensacola, florida. For example, she founded and operated a book fund that distributed. Charles haddon spurgeon quotes author of morning and evening. Spurgeons greatest hits on depression, anxiety, and panic the. 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.
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. He preached a relevant gospel in such a way that common people heard him gladly. 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 haddon spurgeon was one of the most influential christian figures of his time. The great 19th century baptist preacher charles spurgeon is a tough case for the.
An open letter to those suffering from depression shona murray. The book s title reveals the true content of the book. Charles spurgeons struggle with depression james watkins. Charles spurgeon knew the secrets of prayerdivine principles and promises that god established for our every need. He preached approximately 3600 sermons, wrote dozens of books, oversaw ministries to the poor and orphans, raised up new pastors, and countless other endeavors. Jun 23, 2011 charles spurgeon suffered black periods of anguishing depression. Spurgeon gives hope to those who fight through depression.
Debilitating gout, poisonous slander, recurring depressionspurgeon suffered them all. While others disappoint us, we can find divine assurance in gods sweet promises. This is a picture of charles haddon spurgeon at age 23. 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.
Prayer is the christians lifeline to god, and with it, lives are changed for eternity. 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. Sep 17, 2007 this is a picture of charles haddon spurgeon at age 23. I could weep by the hour like a child, and yet i knew not what i wept for.
The secrets of spurgeons preaching christian history magazine. Sep 23, 2019 charles spurgeon was the firstborn of 17 siblings, although only eight survived into adulthood. This fight is killing me the anguish and agonies of charles spurgeon, 25. 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. The power of prayer in a believers life charles haddon. Nov 07, 2018 charles spurgeon was one of, if not the greatest preacher of the past 200 years. The 104 greatest, most profound charles spurgeon quotes.
His wisdom gleaned from charles spurgeons struggle with depression is theologically profound. Spurgeon on prayer spiritual warfare by charles haddon spurgeon. The service was underway when, during spurgeons prayer, several malicious miscreants shouted, fire. 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. Spurgeon battled against causeless depression his whole life. Depression, gratitude and charles haddon spurgeon blog. Spurgeon remains highly influential among christians of various which. He reveals these principles and shares how god has answered the prayers of men and women since early biblical times. Spurgeon gems largest collection of spurgeon resources. All are taken from zack eswines stellar spurgeons sorrows book. 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. Since charles spurgeons passing in 1892, he continues to profoundly influence the church and her leaders. Charles haddon spurgeon 19 june 1834 31 january 1892 was an english particular baptist preacher. Discover why his masterful preaching astonished his era.
The longer the frost lasts, the more likely the ponds will be frozen. Third and final on spurgeon, ministry and depression blog. His lifechanging messages will meet you where you are and help you conquer the enemy. Third and final on spurgeon, ministry and depression. Long before the megachurch, nearly 6,000 people crowded every service to hear charles spurgeon. Spurgeon authored many types of works including sermons, one autobiography, commentaries, books on prayer, devotionals, magazines, poetry, hymns, and more. The anguish and agonies of charles spurgeon christian. His dynamic prayer life multiplied his usefulness as a servant of god. He preached the gospel unapologetically in a way that was. The anguish and agonies of charles spurgeon debilitating gout, poisonous slander, recurring depressionspurgeon suffered them all. Charles spurgeon quotes about depression az quotes. Through jesus, we can approach god with unstaggering faith. It has been long understood that charles spurgeon, the famed preacher at.
Had spurgeon been prayerless he would never have reached the heights he. Ditto zack eswine in this unusual, refreshing, sensible book. 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. The secrets of spurgeons preaching christian history. Charles haddon spurgeon on depression christian movements. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the power of prayer. 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. His father, john spurgeon 18101902, was the pastor of an independent nonanglican congregational church in tollesbury, near colchester. May 17, 2020 in may of 1891 eight months before he died he said to a friend, goodbye. At first glance, most of us have little in common with charles spurgeon. Charles spurgeon was the firstborn of 17 siblings, although only eight survived into adulthood. 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. While spurgeon was in prayer, several people falsely shouted fire. 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.