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George Herbert
George Herbert
12 Sermons
George Herbert (1593-1633) was an English Anglican priest and one of the foremost metaphysical poets. His posthumous collection The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations is considered a masterpiece of devotional verse.

Sermons 12

James 4:8 Heart Purity

George Herbert emphasizes the importance of offering a pure heart as a gift to God, highlighting the need for self-reflection and the cleansing power of Christ's dual nature. He encourages t…

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Matthew 6:19 Eternal Life

George Herbert preaches about the dual nature of life, one focused on earthly matters and the other hidden in Christ, emphasizing the need to prioritize the eternal over the temporal. He enc…

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Psalm 116:15 Eternal Life

George Herbert preaches about the transformation of death from a terrifying and grim concept to a beautiful and graceful transition, symbolized by the infusion of blood into death's face aft…

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Ecclesiastes 9:10 Stewardship

George Herbert emphasizes the importance of fully utilizing the gifts and opportunities God has given us to bring Him glory and honor. He acknowledges that all blessings and abilities come f…

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Proverbs 15:2 Worship And Praise

George Herbert emphasizes the importance of sincerity and truth in worship and poetry, questioning the need for elaborate fictions and false beauty. He highlights the essence of genuine vers…

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Psalm 18:6 Divine Mercy

George Herbert's sermon emphasizes the deep cries, groans, and sighs of a soul in desperate need of God's mercy and compassion, acknowledging the weariness, hoarseness, and giddiness that co…

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Romans 5:8 Divine Love

George Herbert delves into the concept of immortal love, highlighting how humanity has misused and misunderstood this divine love by attributing it to earthly, mortal forms of affection. He …

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Psalm 37:4 Gods Love

George Herbert preaches about the transformative power of God's love and the need for our hearts to be kindled with true desires that consume our worldly lusts. He emphasizes the surrender o…

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Psalm 16:11 Worldly Pleasures

George Herbert emphasizes the fleeting nature of worldly pleasures and the deceptive allure of temporary delights that ultimately lead to sorrow and regret. He contrasts the superficial beau…

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Psalm 91:1 Gods Greatness

George Herbert's sermon emphasizes the deep desire to praise the Lord and engrave His love in our hearts, acknowledging the limitations of human understanding compared to the vastness of God…

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Psalm 46:10 Spiritual Growth

George Herbert preaches about the struggle to maintain joy and reverence in God's presence, acknowledging the tendency for worldly distractions and sin to hinder our spiritual growth. He cal…

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Matthew 5:16 Divine Grace

George Herbert emphasizes the importance of preachers being vessels for God's eternal word, despite their human fragility and imperfections. He illustrates how God can use flawed individuals…

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