Spurgeon's Sermons Christ, the Glory of His People
Jan 9, 2026
C.H. Spurgeon passionately reveals how Jesus Christ embodies the ultimate glory of His people, both Israel and the Church. He emphasizes the significance of Christ's life, death, and resurrection, urging believers to find their identity and glory solely in Him. The sermon touches on the joy of Israel's future reconciliation and the need for faithful prayer. Spurgeon challenges ministers to focus on glorifying Christ rather than personal reputation, highlighting the eternal security found in Him. Ultimately, he calls everyone to boldly confess their faith in Jesus.
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Christ As National and Spiritual Glory
- Jesus Christ is the supreme honor and splendour of Israel both literally and as a type for the Church.
- C. H. Spurgeon argues that Israel's chief glory is that the Messiah sprang from her lineage.
Covenant Grounds Christian Identity
- Believers are likened to Israel because God made a covenant with them through Christ.
- Spurgeon presents the covenant as the foundation of all Christian mercies and hopes.
Prayer As Heir’s Mark
- Prevailing secret prayer and spiritual wrestling mark the true heirs of heaven.
- Spurgeon compares such prayer to Jacob's wrestling and calls it evidence of being 'Israel' of God.