Sermons & Devotionals by Francis Bourdillon

Dorcas Francis Bourdillon, 1864 "At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha , which is translated Dorcas . This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper r... Read More

The Paralytic Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Mark 2:1-12 "A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic , ca... Read More

The Penitent Thief Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Luke 23:39-43. "One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: 'Are you not you the Christ? Save yourself and us!' But the other criminal rebuked him. 'Don't you fear God,' he said, 'since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly... Read More

The Sick-bed Friend! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Psalm 41:1-4. "Blessed is he who considers the poor — the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth; and You will not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The Lor... Read More

Joshua the High Priest Francis Bourdillon, 1864 ZECHARIAH 3:1-5. "And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. And the Lord said unto Satan, 'The Lord rebuke you, O Satan; even the Lord that has chosen Jerusalem re... Read More

Desires after God Francis Bourdillon, 1864 PSALM 42. As the deer pants after the water brooks — so my soul pants after you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God — when shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, while they continually say unto me, "Whe... Read More

The Dreaded Footstep! Francis Bourdillon , 1873 Whose footstep is that on the stairs? Why does the poor, pale woman tremble—and why do the children shrink into a corner? Who can it be? Is it some cruel enemy that is coming to hurt them? Is it someone whom they have offended and who is coming to puni... Read More

"It's Not My Fault!" Or, What a Wife May Do Francis Bourdillon , 1873 John Bell went straight home from his work. He needed rest and food, for he was both tired and hungry. He opened the door, but there was nothing pleasant within. The room was untidy, the floor unswept, the windows uncleaned, the t... Read More

Doing Good Francis Bourdillon , 1873 "I've never done anybody any harm!" How common a saying is this! How many try to stifle conscience thus, and perhaps to stop the mouths of those who would tell them the truth! Often is this said even on a death-bed—a time when the voice of conscience is apt to be... Read More

Hope for the Poor and Lowly Francis Bourdillon, 1873 A great feast is going on, and many people are there. But it is not in this country, nor is it according to our ways. The people are not dressed like us, and they do not sit at table as we do. They are dressed in long, loose clothes; and they lie ... Read More

The Unseen Power Francis Bourdillon, 1873 The wind is blowing strong. The grain bends before it; every leaf on the tree is in motion, and even great boughs are swaying to and fro. The sea comes rolling up on the beach with a thundering sound; the boats near the shore are tossed about like toys; and ... Read More

The Letter to the Laodicean Church Francis Bourdillon, 1864 REVELATION 3:14-19. And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, "These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God: 'I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I would y... Read More

The Walk upon the Waters Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Matthew 14:22-33. And immediately Jesus constrained His disciples to get into a ship, and to go before Him unto the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up into a mountain apart to pray; and... Read More

God's Promise to the Poor Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Isaiah 41:17-18. "When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue fails for thirst — then I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of ... Read More

A Cry from the Dungeon! Francis Bourdillon, 1864 LAMENTATIONS 3:39-44. Why does a living man complain — a man for the punishment of his sins? Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord. Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens. We have transgressed and have reb... Read More

God Reasoning with Lost Sinners Francis Bourdillon, 1864 Isaiah 1:16-20. "Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. "Come now, and ... Read More

Hope for the Backslider Francis Bourdillon , 1873 Was there ever a time when you were more in earnest about your soul than you are at present? Did you once pray more and read your Bible more and take more delight in spiritual things? Were you more watchful against sin? Did you strive more earnestly ... Read More

Within and Without, or The Great Difference Francis Bourdillon, 1873 "Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne will dwell among them. They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor ... Read More

The Way to Heaven — a Conversation in a Cottage Francis Bourdillon, 1873 A clergyman was visiting an old couple in a distant part of his parish. The wife was in poor health, and the old man had no work to do that day — so they were sitting together by the fire. The minister, after some conversation,... Read More

The Sinner Invited to Seek God Francis Bourdillon, 1864 ISAIAH 55:6-9. Seek the Lord while He may be found — and call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts — and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, f... Read More