~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 10, Spurgeon addresses those who see it as unfair that unbelief should lead to ruin. He shows that rejecting Christ is not punished arbitrarily—it is the natural result of refusing the only means of life. Just as a man who will not […]

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 9, Spurgeon warns against the modern tendency to question everything and believe nothing, especially when it comes to the gospel. He shows how people sabotage their own salvation by focusing on obscure difficulties, criticizing Scripture, or delaying faith until all questions are […]

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 8, Spurgeon addresses a real obstacle to saving faith: the unwillingness to part with sin. He illustrates how even a hidden or cherished sin can keep a person from truly trusting Christ, likening it to ivy choking a tree or poison in […]

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 7, Spurgeon focuses on the sufferings of Christ, urging readers to look to his wounds as the sole cure for sin. He describes Jesus’ agony—from Gethsemane to the cross—as the full payment for our guilt. Spurgeon reminds seekers that salvation rests entirely […]

~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 6, Spurgeon addresses the difficulty some face in believing, showing that faith is not an instant act but often comes in stages. He encourages seekers to actively pursue faith by hearing, reading, and thoughtfully considering Christ. Using vivid illustrations, he highlights how […]

~ 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 […]

~ 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 […]

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 hearspurgeon@gmail.com *Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible […]

~ 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 […]

Around the Wicket Gate – Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost
Chapter 1 – Awakening

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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 […]

“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 […]

“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 […]

“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 […]

“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 […]

“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 […]

Listen as Spurgeon’s love for the Lord and evangelistic zeal burn hot. “And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.”—Micah 5:4. Main Points:1. The perpetual reign of […]

[Jesus] will never love you less—he cannot love you more. ~ C.H.S. “A friend of tax collectors and sinners.”—Matthew 11:19. Main Points:1. Jesus was the friend of sinners – 2:402. Jesus is the friend of sinners still – 20:36 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The following are select quotes from this sermon.Please use the […]

Spurgeon’s grandfather, an “example of how honorable it is to endure to the end… fell asleep in Christ but a few hours” before this sermon was delivered. “…the one who endures to the end will be saved.”—Matthew 10:22. Main Points:Perseverance is…1. …the badge of saints – 16:572. …the target of our foes – 32:113. …the glory […]

“Seek with the apostle, to give up everything of your own righteousness, and all other objects and aims in life, and say, “This I seek after, that I may know him.””~ C.H.S. “That I may know him.”—Philippians 3:10. Main Points:1. Knowledge from afar – 8:082. More knowledge of Christ – 20:113. What is this knowledge? […]