Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Testimony Of God
The Testimony of God James Smith "I came to you declaring the testimony of God." 1 Corinthians 2:1 The gospel is not a cunningly devised fable, but the very word of God; it is a divine testimony; a message from Jehovah to man . It comes directly from heaven, and is addressed to us in love. By the go... Read More
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Idols Removed
Idols Removed James Smith, 1842 "I will cleanse you from all your idols!" Ezekiel 36:25 Idolatry is a sin to which we are all prone. Everyone has idols of some kind. Here the Lord expresses His determination to cleanse us from them. This cleansing work is very painful work — but it is absolutely nec... Read More
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God Is Love
God is Love! James Smith, 1842 "God is love!" 1 John 4:8 Believer, the author of your present affliction, is Jehovah (Amos 3:6); it comes at the command of the Lord Almighty, who is excellent in counsel and wonderful in working. But though He afflicts you, His heart is not, and cannot be turned agai... Read More
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The Correction Of Love
The Correction of Love James Smith, 1842 "The Lord disciplines those He loves, and He punishes every one He accepts as a son." Hebrews 12:6 Afflicted Christian, you are perhaps tempted to think that God cannot love you — or He would not so deeply try you. But the reverse is the case — if He did not ... Read More
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God Is Faithful
God is Faithful James Smith, 1842 "He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23 The promises of God flow from His love, and are intended to support the faith and hope of His people in seasons of trouble and trial. In them, He pledges Himself to give what we need, and to bestow what we ask in fervent ... Read More
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Saints Never Forgotten!
Saints Never Forgotten! James Smith, 1842 "O Israel, you shall not be forgotten by Me!" Isaiah 44:21 In seasons of affliction it is a very common temptation, that our friends forget us, or at least in a measure neglect us; but it is a delightful source of consolation to the Christian mind, that let ... Read More
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Jehovah-Rophi!
Jehovah-Rophi! James Smith, 1842 "I am the Lord who heals you!" Exodus 15:26 In the seasons of sickness, we are too prone to look too much to the means , and place too great a dependence upon them. But the believer should view the Lord not only as the physician of the soul — but also of the body . M... Read More
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Self-Examination
Self-Examination James Smith, 1842 "Let us search and try our ways — and turn again to the Lord." Lamentations 3:40 Affliction calls us to reflection, self-examination, and prayer. It is . . . a solemn pause in the discourse of human life; a short stop in the pilgrim's journey. The Lord calls us asi... Read More
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Food For Faith
Food for Faith James Smith, 1855 "I will be with him in trouble." Psalm 91:15 With WHOM will God be in times of trouble? There are four characteristic marks in the context by which the heirs of this promise may be known. First, They know the Lord's name . The Spirit has taught it to them. They have ... Read More
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The Character Of Christ'S Church
The Character of Christ's Church James Smith, 1860 There is a good — a glorious time coming. The Lord shall be King over all the earth. Jesus will be personally present with his people. The curse will be completely rolled away from the world, and the effects of that curse will cease. Creation will b... Read More
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Onward To The Rescue!
Onward to the Rescue! James Smith, 1860 A house in the neighborhood was on fire, and the alarm soon spread. Life was in danger, and all felt concerned. Young and old, rich and poor, male and female, ran off in the direction of the burning house. Everyone was ready to lend a hand. All were alive, awa... Read More
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A Neglected Command
A Neglected Command by James Smith, 1860 "A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations. When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to tell the guests: Come, the banquet is ready!" Luke 14:16-17 Our Lord, by this parable, compares the gospel to a great feast , to which the guests w... Read More
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Grace!
GRACE! James Smith, 1860 Grace is a sweet and precious word. Grace is the free and sovereign favor of God, exercised toward the unworthy . The gospel is full of grace, and the longer we live, the more we feel our need of it. When the Lord Jesus Christ came into our world, he was said to be full of g... Read More
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The Love Of God
The Love of God James Smith, 1860 What subject can be compared to the love of God? What subject is so sweet, so profitable, so full of wonders! God, loving his people. The infinite, loving the finite. The Creator, loving his creature. The Most High God, loving a worm. The Holy One, loving the unholy... Read More
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Be Strong, Do Not Fear
Be Strong, Do not Fear! James Smith Some of the Lord's people are naturally timid and fearful . They need much encouragement — and for such, the Lord has provided much encouragement in his holy word. He has also commanded his servants to encourage and comfort them. This they often find to be a diffi... Read More
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The Kindness Of God
The Kindness of God James Smith, 1855 When the Word of God is opened up and brought home to the soul by the Spirit — it is incomparably sweet and precious. It presents such sweet views of Jesus — and gives such delightful tastes of his love. It displays the amazing condescension and wonderful love o... Read More
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The Lord'S Goodness
The Lord's Goodness James Smith, 1855 It is natural for sinners to be dissatisfied — and we find that they generally are so. The saints have a remedy for this disorder — but we seldom find them manifesting it. Perfect satisfaction can only be found in God's presence and likeness — we must be like hi... Read More
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My Savior!
My Savior! by James Smith, 1860 To every Christian, there is a last enemy , a last conflict , and a last pain — and this prospect cheers us under our trials, and troubles, and temptations. David outlived all his foes, and he sang one of his sweetest songs unto the Lord, in the day that the Lord had ... Read More
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Not Of The World
Not of the World James Smith The world and the church were originally one, and were alike represented by the first Adam when he fell. But sovereign grace distinguishes the one from the other, and they are now separate. The world remains under the covenant of works; while the church comes and the cov... Read More
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The Relationship
The Relationship James Smith, 1860 "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor (trouble) a door of hope ." Hosea 2:14-15 The Lord having allured his people, brought the... 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.