Sermons & Devotionals by Charles Naylor

The Sweetest Juice Charles Naylor, 1941 There is an oriental proverb which says, "The first juice that flows from the grapes, is always the sweetest; crushed grapes are sure to give out the flavor of the skin." Recently my eyes fell upon this proverb and it set me to thinking. How many sermons natur... Read More

Stealing the Sunshine Charles Naylor, 1941 It is related that it was the custom of the teacher of a certain kindergarten to have one of her pupils mark on the blackboard each day to represent the weather. She had colored crayons, and different colors represented the different kinds of weather: white... Read More

Turning on the Light Charles Naylor, 1941 The dense black clouds rolled up from the west, obscuring the sky, shutting out the light and making it so dark that I could no longer see to work. My wife walked over to the center of the room and turned the switch on the lamp, and instantly the room was fl... Read More

My Daddy Won't Let You! Charles Naylor, 1941 A little boy was walking along a road one day when he met two larger boys. They sought to have some fun with the little fellow by teasing him. One began to frighten the little fellow by threatening him. That he was startled and that a pang of fear went th... Read More

What Is the Matter with Me? Charles Naylor, 1941 Many people ask the question, "What is the matter with me?" who are not able to answer it. In some way they do not feel right. There are various symptoms in their feelings that make them think that something is wrong in their spiritual life. Before th... Read More

Is Your Heart Fixed? Charles Naylor, 1941 David once wrote, "My heart is fixed, O God. My heart is fixed!" Psalm 57:7 The word, "fixed" is used in two different senses. Sometimes it is incorrectly given the meaning of "repaired." I once heard a man read the above text and then remark, "There are man... Read More

Spiritual Retrogression Charles Naylor, 1918 That we are spiritual at one time, does not guarantee that we shall always remain so. There may come, if we permit it, a time of retrogression. Our zeal may flag, our love grow cold, and our interest may be lost, and we may become indifferent . "Therefore... Read More

The Blessing of Dissatisfaction Charles Naylor, 1920 A young Christian girl sat in a room one beautiful summer afternoon. The sound of the birds chirping on the lawn and other noises of the outdoors came in through the open window to her. There was a look of melancholy upon her face, and her gaze re... Read More

How to Keep out of Trouble Charles Naylor, 1920 Old Uncle John was not as spry as he had once been. There were only a few black hairs left among the many gray ones. His limbs were shaky and his steps faltering. He was "no good for work any more," he said. But there were two things that he kept on do... Read More

Meeting the Lions! Charles Naylor, 1920 The Bible recounts some interesting stories of lions . They are interesting, not simply because they are stories of animals, but because there are things in connection with them from which we may draw some very striking lessons. We all remember the story of Da... Read More

Egg-shell Christians! Charles Naylor, 1920 You have sometimes heard it said of people that "they have to be handled like eggs." Eggs must be handled carefully, or you are likely to break them. Some people are super-sensitive — you have to be very careful what you do or say — or they will be hurt or ... Read More

What Is Your Word Worth? Charles Naylor, 1920 Everything is measured by some standard of value. Material things are measured by length, breadth, weight, density, usefulness, or intrinsic value. Character also has its standard of measurement. Some people are valued more highly than others, whether in... Read More

What the Redbird Told me Charles Naylor, 1920 It was a cold winter morning. Snow covered the ground. The frost on the trees sparkled in the bright sunlight like ten thousand diamonds. But the brightness outside seemed to find no reflection in me. I had been confined to my bed for more than six month... Read More

The Worst Thing in the World Charles Naylor, 1941 What is the worst thing in the world? Some might say sickness, others poverty, others would say sin. But sickness and poverty can be endured without destroying one's happiness. Sin is a terrible thing, but there is an ever-available remedy for it, an... Read More

What to Do with the Devil Charles Naylor, 1920 Some people say there is no devil, but I am convinced that he is very real. In fact, I have had some personal experiences with him that leave no room for doubt. He is right here in this world. Like a lion he "goes about seeking whom he may devour." What... Read More

Waiting on the Lord Charles Naylor, 1920 Some people are always in a hurry about things. If they want to do something or to have something — they cannot wait, they must do it or have it at once. When they are compelled to wait, the time seems very long and their impatience grows with every delay. Th... Read More

A Retreat — or a Rout? Charles Naylor, 1920 Armies often suffer defeat, but there is a great difference in the way they take defeat. Sometimes an army is overcome and driven out of its position, but retreats only as far as it must — then it turns again upon the foe to courageously renew the conflict... Read More

When God Withdraws Himself Charles Naylor, 1920 A mother sat quietly in her easy chair. Upon the floor near her was her little one playing — piling his blocks one upon another, then throwing them down and laughing in childish glee. He was all absorbed in his play. The mother gazed upon him with her ... Read More

What Happened to Solomon Charles Naylor, 1920 In his early manhood, Solomon was noted for his deep piety and his fervent love of righteousness. When he became king, he found a great work ready for his hand, and he set about the task with a glad heart. To build a temple to Jehovah was his delight, an... Read More

How Are Your Ear Connections? Charles Naylor, 1920 A telephone must be properly connected with where the person is to whom we wish to communicate, or it will be of no value to us. If the connection is broken, or the receiver out of order, it will be useless for us to talk into the transmitter — the ... Read More