Tag Archives: C.H. Spurgeon

A minister’s faith – C.H Spurgeon

Posted on December 1, 2015 by neilrobbie

I am just over six years into being senior minister of a church and over ten years in full time Christian ministry. It’s been a hard road for a while, but God put a book in my hand this term, … Continue reading →

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The minister’s fainting fits: C.H. Spurgeon

Posted on February 15, 2012 by neilrobbie

I have posted many times on the matter of ministry burnout. Much of my training as a curate focused on the ways and means to avoid burnout. I think I believed that if I put the principles into practice that … Continue reading →

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Why does Christ commend himself if self praise is no praise?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by neilrobbie

Anyone who said “I am the bread of life” or “I am the good shepherd” would normally be considered to be self-inflated and proud, or worse, a madman.  So why does Christ do it?  Charles Spurgeon writes in his sermon … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon on a living a Christ centred life.

Posted on June 13, 2011 by neilrobbie

Every prayer, every sermon, every waking moment, every dream, all of life must be saturated with Christ.  Here’s C.H. Spurgeon’s thoughts on preaching and living the Christ-centred life: See to it then, beloved, that you never pray a prayer which … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon: Feed your kids beside the shepherds’ tents

Posted on May 10, 2011 by neilrobbie

William Still, the Church of Scotland minister under whose preaching ministry I was converted, had a phrase “pastor, feed the sheep on such truth that men are called to Christ” [The Work of the Pastor]. C.H. Spurgeon uses similar language … Continue reading →

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How can I be spotless and filthy at once?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by neilrobbie

In his sermon on Song of Songs 1:7-8, C.H Spurgeon writes the clearest explanation of the gospel; that I can feel filthy and know I am spotless at the same time: Song of Solomon 1:7-8 Tell me, O thou whom … Continue reading →

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Why do Christians love Christ?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by neilrobbie

It’s Christmas. Some people will ask, “What is all the fuss about? What’s so special about a baby in a manger?” 19th Century preacher C.H. Spurgeon gives us a few great reasons. He also says what a real Christian is: … Continue reading →

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Faith not the ability or zeal of a pastor

Posted on September 20, 2010 by neilrobbie

I am tempted to think that if I were more able and zealous then people might be converted and the church grow but of course this is nonsense. My trust must not be in me or my work but in … Continue reading →

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Do you preach the real Christ or an abstract and doctrinal one?

Posted on June 24, 2010 by neilrobbie

In his sermon on Song of Songs 1:7, “Love to Jesus“, Charles Spurgeon challenges Christians to love the real Christ and so the challenge to preachers today is; how do we preach Christ? Is Christ real or abstract and doctrinal? … Continue reading →

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Has your MP kept a vineyard?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by neilrobbie

Yesterday ‘s post on art, virtue and knowledge in public speaking applies as much to members of parliament as to ministers in the church. MPs fall when virtue is absent. So here’s some more food for thought for any prospective … Continue reading →

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