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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Around the Wicket Gate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/around-the-wicket-gate--6874572</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6874572/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Religion &amp; Spirituality</category><copyright>Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg</url><title>Around the Wicket Gate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/around-the-wicket-gate--6874572</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:43:14 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Politics, Philosophy, Religion</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker23@adfreesounds.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>012 - To those who have Believed</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-to-those-who-have-believed--69913675</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913675</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913675/012_to_those_who_have_believed.mp3" length="6934016" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e2ea3f00-4c5a-4cfc-a88e-44bc07ac8742/e2ea3f00-4c5a-4cfc-a88e-44bc07ac8742.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e2ea3f00-4c5a-4cfc-a88e-44bc07ac8742/e2ea3f00-4c5a-4cfc-a88e-44bc07ac8742.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e2ea3f00-4c5a-4cfc-a88e-44bc07ac8742/e2ea3f00-4c5a-4cfc-a88e-44bc07ac8742.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>867</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>011 - Without Faith no Salvation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-without-faith-no-salvation--69913674</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913674</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913674/011_without_faith_no_salvation.mp3" length="3359744" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02ae2f73-aaaf-48b7-8964-01ad8debe6e1/02ae2f73-aaaf-48b7-8964-01ad8debe6e1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02ae2f73-aaaf-48b7-8964-01ad8debe6e1/02ae2f73-aaaf-48b7-8964-01ad8debe6e1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02ae2f73-aaaf-48b7-8964-01ad8debe6e1/02ae2f73-aaaf-48b7-8964-01ad8debe6e1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>420</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>010 - On Raising Questions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-on-raising-questions--69913673</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913673</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913673/010_on_raising_questions.mp3" length="4282368" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c3bfc27c-a29f-431b-b93b-f3374e225b47/c3bfc27c-a29f-431b-b93b-f3374e225b47.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c3bfc27c-a29f-431b-b93b-f3374e225b47/c3bfc27c-a29f-431b-b93b-f3374e225b47.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c3bfc27c-a29f-431b-b93b-f3374e225b47/c3bfc27c-a29f-431b-b93b-f3374e225b47.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>536</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>009 - A Real Hinderance to Faith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-a-real-hinderance-to-faith--69913672</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913672</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913672/009_a_real_hinderance_to_faith.mp3" length="4383232" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c9920b67-e325-4671-b21b-eaba871b7b35/c9920b67-e325-4671-b21b-eaba871b7b35.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c9920b67-e325-4671-b21b-eaba871b7b35/c9920b67-e325-4671-b21b-eaba871b7b35.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c9920b67-e325-4671-b21b-eaba871b7b35/c9920b67-e325-4671-b21b-eaba871b7b35.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>548</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>008 - A Helpful Survey of Christ's Work</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-a-helpful-survey-of-christ-s-work--69913670</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913670</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913670/008_a_helpful_survey_of_christ_s_work.mp3" length="5948416" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06bc7379-7b38-4331-9693-a1cd9c7605b8/06bc7379-7b38-4331-9693-a1cd9c7605b8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06bc7379-7b38-4331-9693-a1cd9c7605b8/06bc7379-7b38-4331-9693-a1cd9c7605b8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06bc7379-7b38-4331-9693-a1cd9c7605b8/06bc7379-7b38-4331-9693-a1cd9c7605b8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>744</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>007 - Difficulty in the Way of Believing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-difficulty-in-the-way-of-believing--69913669</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913669</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913669/007_difficulty_in_the_way_of_believing.mp3" length="4904448" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e6a468c-b231-4c96-8398-ab4263487585/0e6a468c-b231-4c96-8398-ab4263487585.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e6a468c-b231-4c96-8398-ab4263487585/0e6a468c-b231-4c96-8398-ab4263487585.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e6a468c-b231-4c96-8398-ab4263487585/0e6a468c-b231-4c96-8398-ab4263487585.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>613</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>006 - Fearing to Believe</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-fearing-to-believe--69913667</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913667</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913667/006_fearing_to_believe.mp3" length="5473280" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e0a85ad9-0989-48e9-8b95-87e7168700da/e0a85ad9-0989-48e9-8b95-87e7168700da.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e0a85ad9-0989-48e9-8b95-87e7168700da/e0a85ad9-0989-48e9-8b95-87e7168700da.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e0a85ad9-0989-48e9-8b95-87e7168700da/e0a85ad9-0989-48e9-8b95-87e7168700da.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>684</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>005 - Faith very Simple</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-faith-very-simple--69913666</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913666</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913666/005_faith_very_simple.mp3" length="7544320" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/885961e9-3eaf-40ca-8ea1-9e845fb8215a/885961e9-3eaf-40ca-8ea1-9e845fb8215a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/885961e9-3eaf-40ca-8ea1-9e845fb8215a/885961e9-3eaf-40ca-8ea1-9e845fb8215a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/885961e9-3eaf-40ca-8ea1-9e845fb8215a/885961e9-3eaf-40ca-8ea1-9e845fb8215a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>943</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>004 - Faith in the Person of the Lord Jesus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-faith-in-the-person-of-the-lord-jesus--69913665</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913665</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913665/004_faith_in_the_person_of_the_lord_jesus.mp3" length="7116800" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e20b85f1-ebe5-49a3-beff-eb950c058b9a/e20b85f1-ebe5-49a3-beff-eb950c058b9a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e20b85f1-ebe5-49a3-beff-eb950c058b9a/e20b85f1-ebe5-49a3-beff-eb950c058b9a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e20b85f1-ebe5-49a3-beff-eb950c058b9a/e20b85f1-ebe5-49a3-beff-eb950c058b9a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>890</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>003 - Jesus Only</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-jesus-only--69913664</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913664</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913664/003_jesus_only.mp3" length="5022208" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b0662567-b702-46dd-99b9-ddb6a8d09fec/b0662567-b702-46dd-99b9-ddb6a8d09fec.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b0662567-b702-46dd-99b9-ddb6a8d09fec/b0662567-b702-46dd-99b9-ddb6a8d09fec.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b0662567-b702-46dd-99b9-ddb6a8d09fec/b0662567-b702-46dd-99b9-ddb6a8d09fec.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>628</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>002 - Awakening</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-awakening--69913663</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913663</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913663/002_awakening.mp3" length="4367872" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>546</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>001 - Preface</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-preface--69913662</link><description><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69913662</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:18:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69913662/001_preface.mp3" length="2369024" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles H. Spurgeon</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Countless individuals find themselves in distant places, far from God and peace; for them, we pray and offer warnings. But today, we turn our attention to a smaller group who stand not far from the kingdom, right at the wicket gate that marks the beginning of the path to eternal life. One might expect them to rush in, as a free and open invitation hangs over the entrance, with the porter eagerly waiting to welcome them. The one burdened with sin seems the most prepared to step through and embark on the journey to heaven. Yet, what holds back the others? Those who hesitate to take this crucial step of faith risk perishing. It is a terrifying thought to die just outside the gate of life—almost saved, yet entirely lost! A man just outside Noahs ark would surely drown; a killer outside the refuge city would meet his end; similarly, the person who stands merely a yard from Christ but does not trust Him will be lost. Thus, I earnestly implore my hesitant friends to cross the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my urgent plea. May the Holy Spirit make these words resonate with many who read them! To God, I commend this message; for without His grace, nothing written here will bear fruit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>296</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,eternity,faith,grace,hope,invitation,peace,prayer,salvation,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9912dd96244364c7eacde7ddb8605431.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
