Sermons & Devotionals by Francis Bourdillon

The Thorn in the Flesh! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. "And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations — a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the... Read More

Praise for Redeeming Love! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Revelation 1:5- 6. "Unto Him who loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen." He loved us — Jesus loved us! We could not hav... Read More

The Time of Departure at Hand! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 2 Timothy 4:6-8. "For I am now ready to be offered — and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the L... Read More

The Last Change! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. "Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I show you a mystery — we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed! In a moment, in the t... Read More

Sick-bed Vows Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Psalm 78:34-42. "Whenever God slew them — then they would seek him; they eagerly turned to him again. They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. But then they would flatter him with their mouths, lying to him with their tong... Read More

The Song of Simeon Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Luke 2:25-32. "And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon — and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel — and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit that he would no... Read More

The Prayer of the Backslider Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Jeremiah 14:7-9. "Though our iniquities testify against us — act, O LORD, for your name's sake; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you. O you hope of Israel, its Savior in time of trouble — why should you be like a stranger in ... Read More

Come unto Me! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Matthew 11:25-30. "At that time Jesus answered and said, "I thank You, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent — and have revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father — for so it seemed good in Your sight.... Read More

Hezekiah's Recovery Francis Bourdillon, 1864 ISAIAH 38. "In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, "This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not live." Hezekiah turned his f... Read More

Zerubbabel Francis Bourdillon, 1864 ZECHARIAH 4:6-10. Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, "This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain —... Read More

Joseph in Prison! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 GENESIS 39:20-23. "Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined. But while Joseph was there in the prison — the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison w... Read More

Sown in Weakness — Raised in Power! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 1 CORINTHIANS 15:42-49. "So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption — it is raised in incorruption. It is sown in dishonor — it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness — it is raised in power. It is sown a natural... Read More

The Race! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27. "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it ... Read More

Our Conversation in Heaven Francis Bourdillon, 1864 PHILIPPIANS 3:20-21. "For our conversation is in Heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change our lowly body, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body, according to the working whereby He is a... Read More

The Barren Fig Tree! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 LUKE 13:6-9. He also spoke this parable: "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then he said unto the dresser of his vineyard, 'Behold, these three years I have come seeking fruit on t... Read More

We Need Stirring Up! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 2 PETER 1:12-15. "Therefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though you know them, and are established in the present truth. Yes, I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you... Read More

The Self-abhorrence of Job Francis Bourdillon, 1864 JOB 42:1-6. Then Job replied to the LORD: "I know that You can do all things; no plan of Yours can be thwarted. You asked, 'Who is this that obscures my counsel without knowledge?' Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful... Read More

Subjects of a New King Francis Bourdillon , 1881 "He has delivered us from the domain of darkness — and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son." Colossians 1:13 The people to whom the apostle wrote had been heathen, but were now Christians. This was the change of which he spoke. While heat... Read More

Not Happy in Heaven! Francis Bourdillon , 1873 Not happy in Heaven? You are surprised at reading these words. Not happy in Heaven? Why, is not Heaven a place in which all who get there will be happy? Yes, but there are thousands and thousands who never will get there. They are not in the way to Heav... Read More

Companions in Tribulation Francis Bourdillon , 1881 "Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world." 1 Peter 5:9 We are naturally inclined to think that our own trials and temptations are greater than those of ... Read More