Sermons & Devotionals by Francis Bourdillon

The Universal Rule Francis Bourdillon , 1881 "And whatever you do, in word or deed — do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17 Religion, to be anything real, must be a thing of the whole life and conduct — influencing a man in all ... Read More

The King Who Was Not Received by His Own People Francis Bourdillon , 1881 "He came to His own — and His own people did not receive Him." John 1:11 When some great man, the owner of property in various parts of the country, pays a visit to a distant estate — he is usually received with great honor. T... Read More

The Return of the Spies Francis Bourdillon , 1881 "At the end of forty days they returned from exploring the land." Numbers 13:25 God had promised to bring the children of Israel into a land "flowing with milk and honey" — that is, a rich and fruitful country, where all their needs would be fully su... Read More

CHARITY Francis Bourdillon , 1881 "Charity (love) is patient, and is kind." 1 Corinthians 13:4 This is a very remarkable chapter. It is all on one subject, love. It gives a full-length portrait of this Christian grace. All must be struck with the force, the fullness, and the earnestness with which t... Read More

The Centurion and His Servant Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Luke 7:1-10. "Now when He had ended all His sayings in the audience of the people, He entered into Capernaum. And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. And when he heard of Jesus, he sent to Him the el... Read More

The Fear of Death! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 HEBREWS 2:14-15. "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same — that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear o... Read More

HOME! Francis Bourdillon, 1873 Most people have a home of some kind. It may be but a poor one — an old cottage, a mud hut, or only one small room. Still it is a home . It is a place of their own to come to when work is done, a place to lie down in at night, a place where they have a right to be, and... Read More

The Synagogue at Nazareth Francis Bourdillon, 1864 LUKE 4:16-22. He came to Nazareth , where He had been brought up; and, as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And there was delivered to Him the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the ... Read More

The Entrance of God's Words Francis Bourdillon, 1864 PSALM 119:129-136. "Your testimonies are wonderful — therefore does my soul keep them. The entrance of Your words gives light — it gives understanding unto the simple. I opened my mouth, and panted — for I longed for Your commandments. Look upon m... Read More

Jesus, Both Able and Willing to Forgive Francis Bourdillon, 1864 LUKE 5:12-13. While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy . When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing — you can make me clean." Jesus reached... Read More

The Prayer of the Poor and Needy Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Psalm 70:1-5. "Hasten, O God, to save me; O LORD, come quickly to help me. May those who seek my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. May those who say to me, 'Aha! Aha!' turn back because... Read More

The Appeal of the Upright Francis Bourdillon, 1864 PSALM 26. Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in my integrity. I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slip. Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my mind and my heart. For Your loving-kindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in ... Read More

How Long? Francis Bourdillon, 1864 PSALM 13. "How long will You forget me, O Lord? Forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? Consider and hear me, O Lord my God. Enlighten ... Read More

The Christian's Armor Francis Bourdillon, 1864 EPHESIANS 6:10-20. "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the au... Read More

At Peace with God Francis Bourdillon, 1864 ROMANS 5:1-11. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ — by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribul... Read More

The Promised Home! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 John 14:1-7. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will... Read More

Sick-bed Retirement Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Mark 6:30-32. "The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, He said to them, 'Come with Me by yourselves to a quiet pla... Read More

Sick-bed Cares Francis Bourdillon, 1864 JEREMIAH 49:11. "Leave your fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let your widows trust in Me." The sick are often troubled with anxiety about those whom they must leave behind — when it shall please God to call them home. The father of a family... Read More

No Pangs in Their Death Francis Bourdillon, 1864 PSALM 73:1-6. "Truly God is good to Israel — even to such as are of a clean heart. But as for me, my feet were almost gone — my steps had well near slipped! For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no pa... Read More

Too Late to Pray! Francis Bourdillon , 1873 Do you pray? I hope you do, for I am sure that without prayer you can be neither happy nor safe. Yet many never pray. Day after day comes, and night after night—and they never pray. Not one sin do they confess—and not one blessing do they ask for. They spe... Read More