Sermons & Devotionals by George Everard

Cross-Bearing George Everard, 1877 "Then Jesus said to his disciples: If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me." Matthew 16:24 The true believer must needs be a cross-bearer. The Master has plainly told us. The precept of cross-bearing is co-extensive w... Read More

Until He Comes! George Everard, 1877 "For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup — you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes ." 1 Corinthians 11:26 The faithful believer must be a watcher looking out for the morning of Christ's appearing. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. The po... Read More

Daily Talk George Everard, 1866 The prominence given in Scripture to any subject, is usually a fair criterion of its importance . If it be seldom referred to, if little is said upon it directly or indirectly, we may infer that it is not a matter upon which great stress need be laid. If, however, we ... Read More

Daily Mercies! George Everard, 1866 Among matters of every day life, nothing claims more of our attention than the remembrance of our daily mercies . They are apt to be forgotten; they frequently estrange the heart from the Giver; they are often used amiss; because laid out for some idol. "She has n... Read More

Daily Light George Everard, 1866 The wisest men have ever recognized most their own ignorance. The story of Sir Isaac Newton has often been repeated, in which he compares himself to a little child gathering pebbles on the shore, while the great ocean still remains unexplored. There is not a single n... Read More

Daily Walking! George Everard, 1866 Most men have their daily walk . With the merchant or the clerk, it may he to the place of business in the crowded city. With the village pastor, it may be in visiting his flock. With those who have leisure, it may be for their own recreation. The child of God, wh... Read More

Daily Prayer George Everard, 1866 Everywhere may prayer be offered up. As men are to pray at all times — so may they pray in all places . "I will that men pray everywhere ." Isaac in the field, Eliezer by the well's mouth, Hezekiah on his sick bed, Nathanael under the fig tree, Peter on the housetop... Read More

Daily Warfare George Everard, 1866 An old picture represents the Christian in three attitudes. He is represented as a . . . 1. little child , and upon his lips are the words "I learn." 2. laborer , with spade in hand, and upon his lips are the words "I work." 3. soldier , clad in armor, and his mott... Read More

The Right Principle George Everard, 1866 "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do — do it all for the glory of God!" 1 Corinthians 10:31 The Christian is entitled to very exalted privileges. He is freely, eternally forgiven . He is perfectly justified from all charge of guilt. He stands in th... Read More

Follow His Steps! George Everard, 1881 "Leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps." 1 Peter 2:21 A little boy was walking with his father through the deep, newly-fallen snow; but he could scarcely make his way. So his father, shortening his strides, went on before, and told the boy... Read More

Follow the Leader! George Everard, 1882 "They follow the Lamb wherever He goes!" Revelation 14:4 "Leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps!" 1 Peter 2:21 "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me!" Mark 8:34 In the 8th of February 188... Read More

I Must Use Life Well George Everard, 1881 I must use life well, because every moment of it is so precious . The minutes and hours of life are like the gold-dust which the goldsmith so carefully gathers together that none be lost. "I have lost a day!" was the sorrowful lament of one who had learned t... Read More

Victory over the World! George Everard, 1866 "Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life!" Revelation 2:10 The promises in Scripture are made to conquerors . Grace in the heart conquers a believer's foes — and then grace places on his head the crown of life. In the Epistles to th... Read More

On Companions and Books George Everard, 1874 No truth is more important for the young Christian to remember, than that we become like those with whom we associate . We gain more and more resemblance to those with whom we are intimate. We insensibly catch their spirit and their tone of mind. It is wr... Read More

Resurrection Glory! George Everard, 1874 Between the life of faithful service on earth, and the glory of Immanuel's land, there flows a river which must be crossed. And we have good reason to ponder what are "the steps across," and what lies in the fair country beyond. One precious promise, illustra... Read More

The Four Looks! George Everard, 1882 "Looking unto Jesus!" Hebrews 12:2 Four precious promises embrace the whole field of God's bounty and goodness to His people. The Four "Alls" touch our need on every side. 1. Conscience is satisfied through "the blood that cleanses from all sin." 2. Our manifold ... Read More

[The writer only desires that these prayers should be a guide and help. Every true Christian woman must learn to tell her own particular sins and wants and sorrows to our Heavenly Father, in her own words and by the teaching of His Spirit. George Everard] A Morning Prayer for Every Day O Lord, my He... Read More

The Great Account! George Everard, 1884 "It is appointed unto men once to die — but after this the judgment." Hebrews 9:27 What is after death? What is beyond that grave to which, one by one, we hasten so swiftly? There are those who scorn and despise the plain teaching of the Word of God, and then ... Read More

The Glory of the Incarnate Savior! George Everard, 1884 "The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us; and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only-begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14. It is the will of God that men should glory in Christ alone. He is called "the glory of ... Read More

A Blessing in the Family George Everard, 1866 Mention is made in the Old Testament of three arks , and from what is recorded of each, may we gather a special lesson. The ark built by Noah has its lesson. It reminds us that security can only be found in the shelter appointed of God himself. In being ... Read More