Charles Spurgeon Sermons | No.1826 - THE HORNS OF THE ALTAR | Read By Alexander Scourby

Enter Charles Spurgeon’s Sermon No.1826 – “The Horns of the Altar”, read by Alexander Scourby. Gain timeless insights on refuge in Christ, divine mercy, and the believer’s plea for salvation. Listen, reflect, and be strengthened by Spurgeon’s stirring message (THE OVERVIEW). Charles Spurgeon’s Sermon No.1826, “The Horns of the Altar”, is a solemn and powerful meditation on the biblical imagery of the altar as a place of refuge, mercy, and divine justice. Preached at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, this sermon demonstrates Spurgeon’s ability to take Old Testament symbolism and apply it with clarity and urgency to the spiritual needs of his hearers. Spurgeon begins by explaining the significance of the horns of the altar in ancient Israel. The altar was not only a place of sacrifice but also a place of sanctuary, where fugitives could cling to its horns seeking mercy. This vivid image, he insists, points to Christ, who is the true altar and the ultimate refuge for sinners. To grasp the horns of the altar is to lay hold of Christ by faith, trusting in His atoning sacrifice. The sermon emphasizes the necessity of seeking refuge in Christ. Spurgeon warns that sin places every soul under judgment, and that no human effort or merit can provide safety. Only by fleeing to the altar of Christ’s cross can the sinner find pardon and peace. He exhorts his hearers not to delay, reminding them that mercy is available now but that judgment awaits those who refuse to cling to Christ. Spurgeon also highlights the sufficiency of divine mercy. He explains that the horns of the altar were accessible to all, symbolizing the freeness of the Gospel. No sinner is too guilty, too broken, or too far gone to find refuge in Christ. This truth magnifies the grace of God, who delights to save those who come to Him in faith. The sermon is deeply pastoral, offering encouragement to those who feel unworthy or fearful. Spurgeon assures them that Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient, and that His mercy is greater than all sin. He reminds them that the altar is not a place of rejection but of acceptance, where God welcomes the repentant and grants them peace. Spurgeon applies these truths practically, urging Christians to continually cling to Christ as their refuge. He warns against self‑reliance, encouraging believers to rest in the finished work of the cross. He exhorts them to live in gratitude, holiness, and devotion, knowing that their safety is secured in the Savior. Alexander Scourby’s narration brings this sermon to life with reverence and clarity, allowing modern audiences to engage with Spurgeon’s timeless words in a fresh way. His delivery captures both the urgency of Spurgeon’s warning and the tenderness of his pastoral appeal. At its heart, “The Horns of the Altar” is a call to refuge in Christ. It reminds believers that salvation is found not in themselves but in the sacrifice of the Savior, who is both altar and advocate. Spurgeon’s words continue to resonate today, offering hope to the guilty and encouragement to all who cling to the cross as their sanctuary. (END OF OVERVIEW) 🡆 Playlist of all the Spurgeon Sermons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoEBJ3BXIDE&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_vREFkKru0nJ2djspo6dyNP&index=1 Please like, subscribe write a comment. SAVE FOR INSTANT ACCESS, and SHARE them with others. 📚 **More Books Read by Alexander Scourby: AUDIO and TEXT and VOICE ONLY** *Project John 17 in Spirit and Truth. What is eternal life?* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02yniRnvHNA&t=1804s ** THE Book of Enoch Read By Alexander Scourby with AUDIO and TEXT** – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyH3jcNYnj_t3w7300UT0nPO-OCjK9ACy The 66 BOOK KJV Bible with the 14 Book Aprocrypha Read by Alexander Scourby with AUDIO and TEXT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1_5MGP2WjM&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_tQlDf9HXk3_MD7qm1UiiTh ** The 14 Books of the Apocrypha AUDIO and TEXT Read by Alexander Scourby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DuIuZilOIM&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_vQ8pT1Q7EFSY8uLZsklH-B KJV BIBLE VOICE ONLY Genesis to Revelation Read by Alexander Scourby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8zVqxrgTYs&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_v5rBldhpk1dJZ5OFhOzcdl Black Screen for Sleeping VOICE ONLY Read by Alexander Scourby with falling rain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmiLi5lmrhc&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_txYGG2UtmaT_Xh4TBfcArl **The 54 Book of Septuagint read by Alexander Scourby** AUDIO and TEXT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghKnFBz35ZA&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_uDcjiVRDCzhQiAWntcWHoY **Book of Jubilees** – AUDIO and Text Read by Alexander Scourby [Click link below] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrUfK-0eMVI **Book of Jasher** – AUDIO and Text Read by Alexander Scourby [Click link below] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBvXTinwvnA&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_tfBMvLEhOPp-HvSPwN1FAe Scourby YouBible Channel Copyright © 1991 Litchfield Associates All rights reserved*