Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
A Powerful Inducement To Liberality
A Powerful Inducement to Liberality James Smith "He who is kind to the poor, lends to the Lord; and He will reward him for what he has done." Proverbs 19:17 One design of the religion of the Bible, is to remove us from the region of selfishness and covetousness , in which we all dwell by nature — an... Read More
James Smith
The Ungrateful!
The Ungrateful! by James Smith "Where are the other nine?" Luke 17:17 Ten lepers had been cleansed — one only returned to give glory to God! Struck with their ingratitude, Jesus inquires, "Where are the other nine?" They had received mercy — the greatest temporal mercy they could receive. They could... Read More
James Smith
The Detection!
The Detection! James Smith "This is one of them!" Mark 14:69 The disciples were objects of suspicion and dislike; their Master was suffering, and it was intended that they should be with Him. They wished to be unknown — but they could not be hide. Their connection with Jesus was become notorious: an... Read More
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Called Of God
Called of God James Smith, 1859 "He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Thessalonians 2:14 As God has chosen his people to salvation — so he calls them by grace to the knowledge and enjoyment of that blessing. Many are outwardly calle... Read More
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Justified By His Blood
Justified by His Blood James Smith The great leading doctrine of the gospel, is the justification of a sinner by simple faith in Jesus. The apostles continually dwell on this, and keep it ever before the minds of the Lord's people. Just so should we, for only as we are well-grounded in this doctrine... Read More
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The Day Of Judgment
The Day of Judgment! James Smith, 1860 "The Lord Almighty says: Behold! The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace! On that day the proud and the wicked will be burned up like stubble. They will be consumed — roots, branches, and all!" Malachi 4:1 Every wise man will occasionally look for... Read More
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Confidence In God
Confidence in God James Smith, 1864 "Those who know your name will put their trust in you; for you, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you!" Psalm 9:10 The book of Psalms is prized by every real believer, because it contains such a clear, full, and refreshing account of the Christian's experienc... Read More
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Poverty
POVERTY James Smith, 1864 "Has not God chosen those who are poor of the world — to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?" James 2:5 Most people dread poverty — and yet it is not the worst thing that can happen to us. "A poor man is better than a liar." Honest po... Read More
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The Children'S Privileges
The Childrens Privileges James Smith "You are sons of the living God!" Hosea 1:10 How much stress is laid by some, on their relation to certain great and noble people. If it is an honor to be related to the noble, the rich, or the good — then what must be the honor of the Christian! "Beloved," said ... Read More
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A Useful Test
A Useful Test James Smith, 1859 We are sometimes a little at a loss, to know if we are doing just the right thing , and if we are doing it at the right time . Perhaps it would not be possible to find any one test which would apply to all subjects and all times. But I have met with one, in the form o... Read More
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A Devotional Glimpse At Psalm 23
A Devotional Glimpse at Psalm 23 by James Smith, 1859 The Lord is My Shepherd " The Lord is my Shepherd — there is nothing I lack!" Psalm 23:1 So sang David — and so God would have us to sing. What the Lord was to David — that he is to every sincere believer in Jesus. God in Christ is our Shepherd. ... Read More
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The Glories Of Christ!
The Glories of Christ! James Smith, 1842 "The glorious Lord!" Isaiah 33:21 "Glorious and majestic are His deeds!" Psalm 111:3 There is but one object that can be presented to a sinner's mind, that contains all that is needful for him, or delightful to him; and that is Jesus . In Jesus, he finds an i... Read More
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The Sick Man'S Prayer
The Sick Man's Prayer James Smith, 1864 "Look upon my affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins." Psalm 25:18 We are all liable to sickness, and sometimes the Christian seems to have the greatest share. Some of the Lord's people are seldom if ever well. They are never quite free from pain and ... Read More
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The Faithful Promiser
The Faithful Promiser by James Smith There are seasons, when the mind of the believer needs to be directed to certain portions of divine truth, which are calculated to strengthen, encourage, and stimulate it. To me, the present is such a season, and after looking up to the Lord for the gracious teac... Read More
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Bondage And Liberty
Bondage and Liberty James Smith, 1862 "For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption , whereby we cry, Abba, Father!" Romans 8:15 Paul now gives us a further proof of sonship, and furnishes another reason why we should have eternal life. ... Read More
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Heirship!
Heirship! James Smith, 1862 "And if children—then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together" Romans 8:17 Our apostle has now fully proved that all that are in Christ are not only free from condemnation—but are the child... Read More
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No Comparison!
No Comparison! James Smith, 1862 "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us!" Romans 8:18 The mortification of sin—proves that we have the life of God; the life of God—proves that we are the children of God; being... Read More
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Misery Forgotten!
Misery Forgotten! James Smith, 1842 "You shall forget your misery!" J ob 11:16 Misery is both the child of sin — and that which calls into exercise divine mercy. All our miseries flow from one source — all have one and the same origin — sin! We ought to hate sin , if it was only on account of the in... Read More
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He Had No Heart In Religion
He Had No Heart in Religion James Smith, 1864 The conduct of many people, who are regular hearers of the Gospel, is quite inexplicable. Why do they attend the means of grace? What do they expect from their attendance? They hear prayers — but they never join in them. They listen to sermons — but they... Read More
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The Attitude Of Creation
The Attitude of Creation James Smith, 1862 "For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God." Romans 8:19 Although the Church and the World are distinct—yet the one very much influences the other; for believers cannot see even the lower creation suffer with... 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.