Spurgeon used to teach his church at midweek meetings as well as through the powerful sermons on Sundays. These midweek addresses were typically more informal in tone and were designed to supply motivation for the church to pray. They are classic examples of Spurgeon's oratory style in a shorter format. If you wanted to find out how Spurgeon fuelled his church for everyday Christian living and a life of prayer then there is no better starting place than 'Only A Prayer Meeting'.