It is a great thing to begin the Christian life by believing solid doctrine. When people are always shifting their doctrinal principles, they are not likely to bring forth much fruit to the glory of God. It is good for young believers to begin with a firm hold upon those fundamental doctrines which the Lord taught in his Word.
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* Elder’s note: This is one of the must-reads for any spiritual leader. It’s written to pastors but good for anyone leading people to Jesus. Some of the chapters are dated, but the chapter entitled “The Minister’s Fainting Fits” is worth it’s weight in gold and should probably be devoured annually.
“My college lectures are colloquial, familiar, full of anecdote, and often humorous; they are purposely made so, to suit the occasion. At the end of the week I meet the students, and find them weary . . . and only in a condition to receive something which will attract and secure their attention, and fire their hearts.”
Though best remembered as the most popular preacher of the Victorian era, C. H. Spurgeon was also founder and president of the Pastor’s College in London. He supervised the training of over 800 students, presided at an annual conference for ministers, and, on Friday afternoons, delivered regular lectures on every aspect of pulpit ministry.
Featuring such gems as “The Minister’s Fainting Fits”; “Posture, Action, Gesture, etc.”; and “On the Choice of a Text,” this unabridged edition of 28 of Spurgeon’s classroom discourses on homiletics overflows with practical wisdom, discerning wit, and sage advice. Covering the call, open-air preaching, ordinary conversations, using illustrations, and conduct outside the church, Spurgeon’s words are as rich and nourishing for pastors and students today as they were more than a century ago.
CHAPTERS INCLUDE
* The Minister’s Self-Watch
* Our Public Prayer
* On Spiritualizing
* The Blind Eye and the Deaf Ear
* On Conversion as Our Aim
* The Sciences as Sources of Illustration
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Charles Spurgeon’s little book The Soul Winner is a classic. It’s a great book to focus us on how we approach other’s with the saving work of Jesus and also how we approach our Sovereign God in the “winning of souls.”
Our mission to Multiply Gospel Communities definitely includes people joining our community through being led to Jesus by the community.
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