Spurgeon's Sermons The Approachableness of Jesus
Dec 24, 2025
In a heartfelt sermon, the speaker highlights the incredible approachability of Jesus, contrasting Him with distant earthly rulers. Jesus invites all, regardless of their past, to seek comfort and healing. Titles like Brother and Shepherd emphasize His invitation to closeness. Through actions like touching outcasts and blessing children, Jesus embodies tenderness. The message urges the unconverted to embrace faith without delay and praises Christ's unwavering love and acceptance for sinners.
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Open Court Of The King
- Jesus intentionally removed barriers so anyone could approach him freely.
- Spurgeon contrasts Christ's open court with earthly monarchs who surround themselves with guards.
Offices That Invite Approach
- Christ's offices (mediator, priest, saviour) prove his approachability to sinners.
- As mediator and priest he can touch both God and man and welcomes the guilt-ridden without prior fitness.
Come Now Without Delay
- Come to Jesus simply and immediately by trusting in his atoning blood.
- Do not delay because he promised, "He who comes to me I will in no wise cast out."