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George Matheson
George Matheson
10 Sermons
George Matheson (1842-1906) was a Scottish minister and hymn writer who was nearly blind from his youth. He composed the beloved hymn 'O Love That Will Not Let Me Go' in 1882.

Sermons 10

Psalm 119:105 Faith in Adversity

George Matheson shares his life story, detailing his birth in Glasgow, Scotland, and his struggle with deteriorating eyesight that led to near-total blindness. Despite this challenge, he excelled acad

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Acts 4:27 Overcoming Adversity

George Matheson delivers a powerful sermon titled 'Riding the Storms,' emphasizing that opposition to God's will can inadvertently serve His divine purpose. He reflects on Acts 4:27-28, illustrating h

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Psalm 30:5 Suffering

George Matheson, despite his blindness and deep personal anguish on the day of his sister's wedding, experienced a profound moment of inspiration that led him to pen the immortal hymn 'O Love That Wil

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Romans 8:38 Hope in Suffering

George Matheson reflects on the profound love of God that sustains and uplifts us, even in our darkest moments. He shares the personal pain he experienced while alone during his sister's wedding, whic

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Psalm 27:14 Hope

George Matheson emphasizes the profound relationship between hope and quiet waiting, illustrating that true hope is often measured by the calmness of our waiting. He contrasts the impulsive nature of

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Numbers 1:49 Service in Silence

George Matheson emphasizes the significance of the Levites, who were overlooked and uncounted in the census of Israel, yet held a vital role in maintaining the tabernacle. He illustrates that while th

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Ezekiel 36:26 Transformation

George Matheson emphasizes that true remembrance of our past sins comes only after we have received a new heart from God. He explains that the process of transformation leads us to reflect on our prev

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Exodus 10:13 Divine Providence

George Matheson explores the concept of natural law in the context of God's providence, using the example of the east wind that brought locusts to Egypt as a means of deliverance for His people. He qu

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John 15:13 Freedom in Christ

George Matheson explores the concept of the 'law of liberty' as presented in James 2:12, arguing against the dichotomy of freedom and bondage. He emphasizes that true freedom is found in love, which b

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Matthew 14:29 Courage

George Matheson emphasizes the distinct types of boldness exhibited by Peter and John, both of whom derived their courage from their time with Jesus. While Peter's boldness is characterized by action

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