Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Joy Imparted
Joy Imparted by James Smith, 1860 "You have put gladness into my heart!" Psalm 4:7 I am sad enough at times. I get looking within --and the corruptions that lurk, and work there, make me sad. I look into the church --and lack of life, union, and love there, makes me sad. I look at my family --and th... Read More
James Smith
More Severe Punishment
More Severe Punishment James Smith, 1860 The gospel places us in a very solemn position. Coming as it does, as a direct message from God, we are bound to receive it, believe it, respect it, and act upon it. Its invitations should be received, its promises should be embraced, its doctrines should be ... Read More
James Smith
God'S Work — And Man'S Work
God's Work — and Man's Work James Smith, 1860 I sometimes meet with people, who cannot, or will not, distinguish between God's work — and man's work. In the economy of grace there is both, God works in us — and we work out our own salvation. There are some things man cannot do — and there are some t... Read More
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Christian Fellowship
Christian Fellowship James Smith, 1860 The Lord's people are all one in Christ; and as such — they are near and dear to Him. They are also one with each other , being one body, influenced by one Spirit, walking by one written rule, and traveling along one consecrated way, to one eternal home! What a... Read More
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Poor Jack!
Poor Jack! by James Smith, 1858 A few years ago it pleased the Holy Spirit to work a saving change in the heart of a poor sailor , while out at sea. Jack knew nothing of real religion, nor had he one on board with him to whom he could open his mind. Convinced of sin, afraid of hell — he was terrifie... Read More
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Mary
MARY James Smith, 1859 "Mary sat at Jesus' feet and heard His words" Luke 10:39 We have three views of Mary in the New Testament: 1. Mary working , washing the feet of Jesus, and anointing them with precious ointment. 2. Mary weeping at the sickness and death of her brother Lazarus, and 3. Mary sitt... Read More
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I Have Found Him Whom My Soul Loves!
I have found Him whom my soul loves! James Smith, 1859 No healthy Christian can be happy without the presence of Christ. For what the sun is to the day, the moon to the night, or the rain to the soil—that is Jesus to the soul. What a day would be without the sun, or the night without the moon, or th... Read More
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Man'S Treatment Of God'S People
Man's Treatment of God's People James Smith, 1859 "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you!" John 15:18-1... Read More
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An Appeal To Reason And Faith
An Appeal to Reason and Faith James Smith, 1859 By Elihu, God asks Job: "Should I do just as you imagine—ought I to consult your whims? Should it be according to your mind? " Job 34:33 Poor Job found his trial too great for his patience, and he complained , he fretted himself, he reflected badly on ... Read More
James Smith
The Word Of God
THE WORD OF GOD James Smith, New Park Street Church , London, 1849 "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is God's book , writte... Read More
James Smith
A New Year'S Address
A New Year's Address James Smith, New Park Street Church, London, 1849 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!" Hebrews 13:8 Everything around us is changing and fast passing away! Nothing appears settled or secure! The old year has fled and has told its tale; a new year begins to... Read More
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God'S Remedy For Man'S Malady
God's Remedy for Man's Malady HTML clipboard James Smith, New Park Street Chapel , London, 1849 "From the sole of your foot to the top of your head, no spot is uninjured — but wounds and bruises and putrefying sores! They have not been cleansed or bandaged or soothed with oil." Isaiah 1:6 The whole ... Read More
James Smith
Grace For The Humble
Grace for the Humble James Smith, 1859 "He gives us more grace . God opposes the proud—but gives grace to the humble ." James 4:6 We have no humility by nature. There may be a softness of disposition, and a readiness to yield to others—but there is no true humility. That is a fruit of the Spirit, a ... Read More
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I Do Not Change!
I Do Not Change! James Smith, 1861 "I am the Lord — I do not change!" Malachi 3:6 Every created thing is liable to change. Angels have changed — and become devils. Man has changed — and become a sinner. The world has changed — and lost its original beauty and excellence. The seasons change — winter ... Read More
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A Grateful Acknowledgment!
A Grateful Acknowledgment James Smith, 1864 "I was pushed back and about to fall — but the Lord helped me! " Psalm 118:13 The psalmist had been reviewing his toils, his trials, and his dangers; he commemorates his deliverances, his conquests, and his triumphs; and he ascribes the whole to the help o... Read More
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The Dry Bones!
The Dry Bones! by James Smith, 1860 "The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley ; it was full of bones! He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry!"... Read More
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Cling To The Cross!
Cling to the Cross! James Smith, 1857 The cross of Christ represents his perfect work. On the cross he finished the work the Father had given him to do. Here he finished the atonement for transgression, here he expiated sin, and here he brought in an everlasting righteousness, for all who truly beli... Read More
James Smith
Evidences Of Salvation
Evidences of Salvation by James Smith Many real believers are often distressed and troubled, on account of . . . the weakness of their faith, the strength of their fears, and their mistakes in reference to their interest in Christ. They look for too much in self, and for too little in Christ. To avo... Read More
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The Righteous Mans Privilege
The Righteous Man's Privilege James Smith, 1859 "For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous! You surround them with your favor as with a shield!" Psalm 5:12 When we read the Psalms of David we are constantly struck with the manner in which he sighs for, and seeks close, sensible, and heart-affectin... Read More
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The Anger Of God
The Anger of God James Smith, 1860 The greatness of God is unsearchable — and everything in God is great. Everything done by God, bears the stamp of his greatness. If he loves — he loves with an infinite love; and if he is angry — he is angry with an infinite anger. The love of God therefore, is unu... Read More
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James Smith and was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841-1850. He also ministered with great blessing in Cheltenham. His devotional, The Believer's Daily Remembrancer, subtitled Pastor's Morning and Evening Visit, was very popular in its own day, and has received a new lease of life through recent republication.