The First Cry From the Cross: A Sermon by CH Spurgeon on Luke 23:34

The First Cry From the Cross: A Sermon by CH Spurgeon on Luke 23:34

April 3, 2026 · 48 min · Season 3 · Episode 34

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This episode features a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon on Jesus' prayer for forgiveness from Luke 23:34, emphasizing the importance of continuous prayer.

The sermon "The First Cry from the Cross" was delivered on October 24, 1869 by Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The passage is Luke 23:34, which records Jesus' prayer for forgiveness for those who crucified Him: “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” In this message Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of continuous prayer, regardless of circumstances, and uses Jesus' prayer to illustrate the nature of His intercession for humanity. The sermon encourages believers to ...

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