Paul's Sermon Before Felix

In this sermon on Acts 24:25, Charles Spurgeon praises Paul for boldly preaching about righteousness, self-control, and judgment directly to Governor Felix and his mistress Drusilla, exposing Felix's corruption and Drusilla's adultery without fear despite being a prisoner, which shows ministers should always preach personal, applicable truth rather than safe generalities to please their audience. Spurgeon explains that Felix trembled because the Holy Spirit worked on his conscience through Paul's preaching, but tragically dismissed Paul saying he'd listen "at a more convenient time"—a decision Spurgeon warns his listeners against by pointing out that convenient times never come, feelings fade, opportunities disappear, death could strike at any moment, and procrastination damns souls. He urgently pleads with his congregation not to make Felix's fatal mistake of putting off repentance and faith in Christ, warning that God may one day refuse to hear those who repeatedly reject His calls.Sermon delivered on January 10, 1858.