Sermons & Devotionals by George Everard

Read and Pray George Everard, 1881 A few years ago there lived an aged Christian woman, who lived very near to Christ and very closely followed her Lord. Her dress, though plain, was always neat and tidy, and the cottage where she lived alone was a pattern of cleanliness and order. So consistent was... Read More

Living by Faith George Everard, 1881 I well remember the tenants of a humble cottage in a village in one of the eastern counties. The old couple who dwelt there had once known better days. But they were not left altogether without provision. They had an only son, who had risen to a position of compe... Read More

Keep Looking Up! George Everard, 1881 A sailor lad was climbing the mast for the first time. After a while he began to grow dizzy, and feared lest he might fall. "What shall I do?" he anxiously cried out to the captain, who was watching him from below. "Keep looking up, my boy!" was the answer he re... Read More

How to Begin Well George Everard, 1866 In the life of most, the duties, the cares, the trials that are man's daily portion on earth, are the drag-weight that keeps them from rising to higher and nobler thoughts. Yet it need not be thus. Every day the earth revolves upon its axis, and yet, at the sam... Read More

I Will Never Leave You! George Everard, 1884 "He Himself has said: I will never leave you nor forsake you. " Hebrews 13:5 There is something most instructive in the history of this promise. It was first given to Joshua as he was setting forth on his way to take possession of the promised land and to... Read More

Acceptable Worship George Everard, 1885 "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness — let the whole earth stand in awe of Him." Psalm 96:9 These words probably had their first meaning in the holy attire of the Jewish priests when doing their appointed service in the Temple. But those priestly garm... Read More

The Proof of Sonship George Everard, 1885 "As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." Romans 8:14 The indwelling power of God's Holy Spirit is the great mark of His true children. When by faith men receive Christ, in Him they receive His Spirit likewise. Thus they are born o... Read More

The Fear of Man George Everard, 1885 "The fear of man brings a snare; but whoever puts his trust in the Lord shall be safe." Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man is a deadly foe to a godly, consistent life. It stops many a one on the very threshold of the kingdom. It turns back many a one who seemed to ru... Read More

The Work of Life! George Everard, 1885 "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day. The night comes, when no man can work." John 9:4 A friend was passing by the entrance-gate of a cemetery in Italy. Over it he saw words worth remembering, "My lot today — yours tomorrow." It is a truth ... Read More

Riches Through Christ's Poverty George Everard, 1885 It seems a strange thing that the two emblems of salvation should be a manger and a cross . Yet so it is. The one shows the depth of Christ's humiliation at His birth , the other at His death . And over both the eye of faith , enlightened by His S... Read More

A Life-long Promise George Everard, 1885 "If you then being evil know how to give good gifts unto your children — how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?" Luke 11:13 More than twenty-five years ago, I had a few words with an old veteran in the army of Chri... Read More

The Right Platform George Everard, 1885 "There is no distinction , for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:22, 23 The truth here laid down is of immense importance to such as desire solid, abiding peace, and a sure hope of everlasting life. You must take your right position... Read More

A Word of Counsel George Everard, 1885 "Give me your hand!" 2 Kings 10:15 "Jehu said: Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!" 2 Kings 10:16 There is a distinction to be made between true and false zeal. There may be a zeal that is false and hollow — the fruit of natural energy, rather than of Di... Read More

The Importance of Reading George Everard, 1885 "When you come, bring . . . the books , and above all the parchments." 2 Timothy 4:13 "Give heed to reading." 1 Timothy 4:13 "Give heed to reading." For it is one of the greatest talents committed to you. It may be to you a mighty power for the developm... Read More

The True Church! George Everard, 1885 "For it is we who are the true circumcision — we . . . who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh." Philippians 3:3 But for the Holy Spirit, the Church could never have arisen, continued, and spread as we ... Read More

The Beautiful Feet George Everard, 1885 "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation!" Isaiah 52:7 Never were feet so beautiful as those of the Lord Jesus. Think of Him on Mount Olivet proclaiming blessi... Read More

Joy in Christ's Ascension George Everard, 1885 "And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the Temple, praising and blessing God." Luke 24:52, 53 What a marvelous contrast between the two partings of Christ from His disciples! At the first He was lifted ... Read More

Christian Hope George Everard, 1885 "The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; the Gentiles will hope in him. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:1... Read More

Marvelous Loving-kindness! George Everard, 1885 "How excellent is Your loving-kindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings." Psalm 36:7 Look away to the heavens, and you learn the height of God's mercy . Look away to the clouds rolling on far over you... Read More

Christ Dwelling Within George Everard, 1885 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20 The great truth here laid down is one of the most practic... Read More