Spurgeon's Sermons All These Things
Jan 20, 2026
C. H. Spurgeon tackles the overwhelming nature of trials, urging a shift in perspective to find strength through faith. He highlights how grief can cross into unbelief and critiques the tendency to blame others during sorrow. The sermon emphasizes God's hidden purposes behind affliction, describing trials as both medicinal and a source of spiritual growth. Spurgeon reassures listeners that through Christ, they are more than conquerors, transforming pain into triumph by embracing His presence.
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Troubles Look Bigger Than They Are
- People tend to magnify troubles and minimize mercies, making griefs seem larger than they are.
- C. H. Spurgeon warns that exaggerated sorrow dishonors God and misleads our judgment.
Trust God's Character Over Circumstance
- Do not accept the clearest inferences from painful providences; trust God's character instead.
- Believe God's past faithfulness rather than concluding he is against you in present distress.
Jacob's Past Proofs Of God's Care
- Spurgeon recounts Jacob's past miracles: Bethel, Peniel, and reconciliation with Esau to show God's protection.
- These memories made Jacob's complaint inconsistent with his prior experiences of divine care.