Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Words Of The Lord Jesus
The Words of the Lord Jesus by James Smith, 1860 The religion of Jesus Christ is essentially benevolent . It always breathes good-will toward men. To dethrone selfishness, and introduce the reign of love — is its object. Christ himself is the great model of benevolence in his life, and the great pre... Read More
James Smith
My Needs
My Needs by James Smith, 1858 Every wise tradesman takes stock, to see how his affairs stand, and whether he prospers in business or not. Every good housekeeper examines her store-room, to see if the needs of the family are provided for or not. So every Christian should take stock, and examine his s... Read More
James Smith
Surely I Am With You Always!
Surely I am with you always! James Smith, 1859 "Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20 As the traveler provides for his journey, and the mariner provides for his voyage — so should the believer provide for the unknown future. We know not what a day may bring forth. A... Read More
James Smith
Surprising Mercy!
Surprising Mercy! James Smith, 1842 "Only acknowledge your iniquity!" Jeremiah 3:13 Conviction of sin is an inward consciousness that we have done wrong — very wrong — that we have done the very worst thing we could do! We have . . . insulted the holiness of God, grieved His love, trifled with His m... Read More
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The Dangerous Progress!
The Dangerous Progress! James Smith, 1864 "They walk on in darkness!" Psalm 82:5 The mind must be in motion. The minds of sinners make progress — but it is in the wrong path! They started wrong. They will not believe that they are wrong. Therefore they walk on to their own destruction. It is a painf... Read More
James Smith
The Three States
The Three States James Smith, 1860 There are three states through which we must pass, if we ever are to answer the highest end of our existence: in the first we find ourselves as men, into the second we must pass to be Christians, and on the third we must enter to be perfectly happy. I have been in ... Read More
James Smith
Salvation By Grace!
Salvation by Grace! James Smith, 1842 "By grace you are saved!" Ephesians 2:8 Salvation is confessedly a matter of the greatest importance — a matter in which we are all interested; but yet it is a subject which is much neglected . Not but there is much said and written about it; but now few are the... Read More
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That Great Shepherd
That Great Shepherd by James Smith, 1860 The offices of the Lord Jesus Christ are all important — and are fraught with comfort and consolation to the Christian. His titles are full of meaning — and cannot he devoutly studied without great benefit. Perhaps no title was more early assumed, or was bett... Read More
James Smith
A Word To The Bereaved
A Word to the Bereaved James Smith, 1865 "I spoke to you in your prosperity; but you said — I will not hear!" Jeremiah 22:21 Prosperity is not always a blessing. Ease sometimes genders hardness of heart. Painful discipline is absolutely necessary. The Lord speaks to the prosperous — but they are too... Read More
James Smith
The Spirit Of Faith
The Spirit of Faith James Smith, 1865 "Having the same spirit of faith." 2 Corinthians 4:13 Whether this passage refers primarily to the believing spirit of the Apostles, or to the Holy Spirit as the author of faith — is of small consequence to us now. Faith is the gift of God. It distinguishes God'... Read More
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Perplexity
PERPLEXITY James Smith, 1865 "What shall I say?" Isaiah 38:15 Such an exclamation escaped from the lips of Joshua , and it was the language of bitter disappointment, "O Lord, what shall I say, now that Israel has been routed by its enemies?" Joshua 7:8. The same words were uttered by our adorable Lo... Read More
James Smith
Direction For The Perplexed
Direction For the Perplexed James Smith, 1865 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him — and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 In this book by King Solomon, God speaks to us as unto children, calling every believer,... Read More
James Smith
The Christian'S Daily Prayer
The Christian's Daily Prayer James Smith, 1865 "O Lord, remember me, and visit me." Jeremiah 15:15 The prophet was in great trouble! Life was almost a burden. Yet the Lord had promised to show him special favor . He had promised to be with him, and that it should be well with his remnant. But the pr... Read More
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Affliction Regarded
Affliction Regarded James Smith, 1865 "Nevertheless, He regarded their affliction — when He heard their cry." Psalm 106:44 Sin is that horrible thing which God hates! Sin nowhere appears so hateful to God — as when seen in His own people! In them it has peculiar aggravations, for He has shown such l... Read More
James Smith
The Contrast!
The Contrast! James Smith, 1859 I feel inclined for a few minutes to look back , call to mind what I was — and contrast the same with what I am now . Unquestionably I shall be justified in doing this, because the Lord directed Israel to look to the rock whence they were hewn, and to the hole of the ... Read More
James Smith
God'S Hidden Ones
God's Hidden Ones by James Smith, 1860 God's hidden ones are affected by hidden objects: Their secret SINS affect them. Sins of the heart, which no eye sees, and which no one but God knows — affect them painfully! Secret FOES affect them — which no one else fears, for they wrestle not merely against... Read More
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You Are Dead!
You Are Dead! James Smith The state of the true Christian is truly blessed — but few clearly perceive it, and fewer still live in the full enjoyment of it. We are so earthly, so carnal — whereas we ought to be heavenly and spiritual. As united to Christ, as identified with Christ — our thoughts, des... Read More
James Smith
Good And Evil Alike From God
Good and Evil Alike from God James Smith, 1861 God teaches by trials, and every trial should be looked upon as sent to teach us some lesson of importance. But for the trials of the saints, what a different book the Bible would have been. How many records of the trials and troubles of believers we ha... Read More
James Smith
Remember The Former Days
Remember the Former Days by James Smith, 1861 Upon whatever object the mind is fixed — it is sure to affect the heart . We therefore always direct sinners to the cross , and exhort them to keep the mind fixed on Jesus as suffering — the just for the unjust; as dying — that the sinner may live. Dying... Read More
James Smith
Rest In Prospect
Rest in Prospect by James Smith, 1861 Time is thickly sown with the seeds of trouble , and the soil appears most prolific. Every day, almost, brings something new to try us, and our trials are not often single, they come in troops . When we are most prosperous — we are often nearest some great trial... 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.