Spurgeon's Sermons Creation’s Groans and the Saints’ Sighs
Dec 3, 2025
C.H. Spurgeon delves into Romans 8:22-23, highlighting the contrast between the beauty of creation and the reality of sin. He encourages believers to embrace their spiritual blessings as a glimpse of glory to come. Spurgeon explains the significance of groaning not in despair, but as a hopeful anticipation of redemption. He discusses the concept of 'firstfruits' of the Spirit as promises of a greater harvest, and urges listeners to focus their longings on holiness and Christ, inviting them to reflect on what they truly groan for.
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Firstfruits Guarantee Future Glory
- Rev. C. H. Spurgeon says believers already possess the Spirit's firstfruits as a pledge of full inheritance.
- These first works (repentance, faith, hope, love) both assure and intensify longing for final glory.
Two Groans, Two Meanings
- Spurgeon contrasts the believer's groan of longing with the ungodly's groan of despair to show hopeful desire.
- The saved groan as rescued travellers who long to reach their home, not as those perishing in the storm.
Rescued Traveller Longing For Home
- Spurgeon tells of a traveller rescued from deep snow who still groans to reach his family at home.
- The story illustrates grateful longing: rescued yet not fully at home until reunited with loved ones.
