Sermons & Devotionals by George Everard

Safe and Happy! George Everard , 1871 It has long been in my heart to write some words of help and counsel to my young sisters, near and far away, who may have to battle with many temptations , and may be exposed to many dangers . It is probable that these pages may be read by some whom I know, and ... Read More

Under God's Wing George Everard , 1871 "Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed." Psalm 57:1 A single thought from God's own blessed Word may cheer the Christian through many a dark hour.... Read More

Bitten by Four Rattlesnakes! George Everard, 1882 In tropical climates there is often found to be exceeding peril to life from the multitude of reptiles and the wounds they inflict. In India alone, the danger from snake-poisoning is greater than from any other natural cause. In a single year sevente... Read More

The Promise of the Comforter George Everard, 1868 "I have told you these things while I am still with you. But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will te... Read More

Be Separate! George Everard , 1884 "Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 "Come out from them and be separate" is a ... Read More

The Visit of the Magi George Everard, 1884 In the days of Solomon , strangers came from afar to see his glory, and to hear the wisdom that God had put into his heart. The queen of Sheba with her retinue came bringing their gifts to the king of Israel. Nor were they disappointed. The queen returned t... Read More

By the Well of Sychar! George Everard, 1884 "Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?" John 4:29 So said the woman that left her water-pot at the well of Sychar — but was it true? Had Christ told her all things that she ever had done? Had He told her one half or o... Read More

By the Lake of Galilee George Everard, 1884 "He said to Simon: Launch out into the deep waters, and let down your nets for a catch." Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets." When they had done so, they caught... Read More

The Man Who Had Great Faith George Everard, 1884 A Roman centurion has a servant sick. The servant is very dear to him, and he longs for his recovery. He hears of the mighty works of Jesus, and believes in His power to heal. But he shrinks from going to one so holy and so great. Filled with a deep s... Read More

The Faith of the Canaanite Woman George Everard, 1884 "Then Jesus said to her: 'O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish.' And her daughter was healed at once." Matthew 15:28 Thus did Christ put the crown on the faith of one who asked but the crumb — yet He opened to her th... Read More

The Arrow That Missed the Mark! George Everard, 1882 It was well aimed, the point was dipped in deadly poison, the mark was near — and yet it failed! It might have wrought death to a precious soul, but it was received on a shield that could not be pierced, and a great victory was achieved, which it ... Read More

Heart-Work George Everard , 1871 "Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the issues of life." Proverbs 4:23 It is very important for you to know what duties and which part of your work demands your first thought. You might be very busy all day from early in the morning until late... Read More

Home Work George Everard , 1871 "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven!" Matthew 5:16 Home work stands only second to heart work. The true Christian must shine in the household where God has placed him. He is compared to a candle, and the... Read More

Receiving a Kindness George Everard , 1871 We should be careful how we reject anything which is given in real kindness, or how we refuse to allow another to assist us, where the desire to do so comes from a kindly feeling. The gift may not be really needful, or we could do without the help which is ... Read More

A Necklace of Pearls George Everard , 1871 "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self of unfading beauty, the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth ... Read More

Putting First Things First George Everard , 1871 This is a great principle — it is the teaching of the whole Bible. When God spoke on Mount Sinai, when the lightning flashed, and the thunder rolled, and the mountain quaked greatly, and on the top of the mountain the glory of God appeared like a cons... Read More

The Privilege of Prayer George Everard , 1871 "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16 Imagine for a moment that on a set day in each year, our beloved Queen were to take her seat upon the thr... Read More

The Oak of Weeping George Everard , 1871 "Now Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, died and was buried under the oak below Bethel. So it was named Allon Bacuth." Genesis 35:8 We see a company of mourners. They are standing near a tree, beneath whose shadow they have laid the remains of an aged woman. She has b... Read More

Good Bye! George Everard , 1871 In writing this little book I seem to have been talking to a great many young friends. Some may live in a quiet village — and others in a large town. Some may spend their time in the midst of smoke and noise and bustle — and others in a retired country scene, where ev... Read More

Daily Clothing George Everard, 1866 Love of dress . . . is a snare of the Devil; is a fruitful source of evil; fosters vanity and pride; opens a door to flattery; paves the way for the rain and disgrace of many a young person; and robs the Lord's treasury. Professors of religion, who can find but a ... Read More