Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Resolve
The Resolve! James Smith, 1864 "Lord, what is man!" Thus exclaimed the Psalmist in his day, and thus we often exclaim in ours. To see men . . . with the gospel sounding in their ears, with disease working in their system, with death cutting down their fellows all around them, with eternity opening b... Read More
James Smith
The Easy Yoke
The Easy Yoke by James Smith, 1860 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:29-30 The Lord Jesus is put in possession of things by his Father. As possessing things, he... Read More
James Smith
Blood-Guiltiness!
Blood-guiltiness! by James Smith, 1860 Sin always brings sorrow — whether it is the sin of omission or of commission. The believer suffers in this world — the unbeliever suffers in the world to come. David sinned — but how acutely and how long did David suffer! His psalm of repentance was introduced... Read More
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God Is Love!
God is Love! James Smith, 1860 Right views of God are of the greatest importance. Fallen man cannot learn what God is from nature — let him study it ever so closely; nor from providence — let him observe it ever so accurately. Clear, correct, and full views of God's character, can only be learned fr... Read More
James Smith
Time For God To Work!
Time for God to Work! by James Smith, 1860 We may not dictate to the Lord — but we may plead with him, and bring before him our needs, wishes, and desires. We may lay before him the state of our souls , our families , our churches , our country , and the world . "Supplications, prayers, intercession... Read More
James Smith
Standing In Grace
Standing in Grace by James Smith, 1860 "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace wherein we stand . And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God." Romans 5:1-2 Every man ... Read More
James Smith
The Desire
The Desire by James Smith, 1860 Two believers were walking and talking together one evening, and they were talking as believers should, about their own personal experience of divine things. The one was full of doubts, fears, and misgivings — and the other was trying to comfort him. This is lifting u... Read More
James Smith
Paul'S Practice
Paul's Practice James Smith, 1860 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus." Phili... Read More
James Smith
Look Higher!
Look Higher! James Smith The believer, as one with Christ, as redeemed from among men, as a child of God — ought to be very distinct from this poor, fallen, degraded world. But alas, we are too often mixed up with the world — and are too much like the world! We forget the dignity of our high calling... Read More
James Smith
The Inquiry!
The Inquiry! James Smith "Is it peace?" 2 Kings 9:17 Peace is either agreement with man--or reconciliation with God: the former is important, the latter is invaluable. Peace with God is . . . external, as proclaimed; internal, as enjoyed; or eternal, as promised. The first is in the gospel, the seco... Read More
James Smith
A Morning Thought
A Morning Thought James Smith, 1859 "I may be a corpse before night!" Yes, many who appear as healthy as I am — will die today. I myself may die — and what if I should! Am I ready? Am I safe for eternity? Are my evidences of a saving interest in Jesus, sure ones. Is my title to everlasting life unqu... Read More
James Smith
The Proposal And Promise
The Proposal and Promise James Smith "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest unto your souls." Matthew 11:29 "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me." The yoke is the symbol of subjection and obedience. The Jews wore the yoke of Moses. And w... Read More
James Smith
A Mistake Corrected
A Mistake Corrected James Smith "It is time to seek the Lord!" Hosea 10:12 It is generally admitted, that the Lord should be sought; but it is as generally considered that it should be at some future period. Any time but the present — is the general idea. But this is a mistake, a gross mistake, a ve... Read More
James Smith
The Sincerity Of Love
The Sincerity of Love James Smith "To prove the sincerity of your love." 2 Corinthians 8:8 True love is always active and benevolent . It is so in nature — see the mother with her child, mark the fond affection of the little one reciprocating a mother's kindness. See it in all the connections and re... Read More
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How To Be Useful
How to Be Useful James Smith, 1859 "It is my desire," said a young Christian, "to be useful. I want to do something for Him — who has done so much for me. But I need a little advice. Can you tell me in a few words, how to act so as to succeed in my efforts?" The desire is good, and the effort should... Read More
James Smith
True Wisdom And Its Result
True Wisdom and its Result James Smith "If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you." Proverbs 9:12 The address of Scripture is frequently direct — it comes up to the man and speaks to his face, like Ehud to Eglon, "I have a message from God unto you!" Or, like Nathan to David, "You are the man!" S... Read More
James Smith
Contempt Of God And Its Consequences
Contempt of God and its Consequences James Smith "If you are a scorner — you alone will suffer." Proverbs 9:12 To scorn, is to treat with contempt; thus they laughed Jesus to scorn, they treated Him contemptuously. This, unbelief always does; and every unconverted sinner is treating God with contemp... Read More
James Smith
The Distinguishing Prayer
The Distinguishing Prayer James Smith "Say unto my soul: I am your salvation!" Psalm 25:3 Salvation is deliverance from evil or danger. The salvation of the gospel is deliverance from . . . sin , condemnation , and the wrath of God . Sin procures condemnation, and condemnation is introductory to ete... Read More
James Smith
The Believer Commended
The Believer Commended James Smith "Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord." Luke 1:45 Mary's faith was tried, for she was called to believe what no one else ever was asked to; and the whole highly improbable. She was to believe... Read More
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Wanderers Invited To Rest
Wanderers Invited to Rest James Smith, 1855 The soul can find no rest while it is under the dominion of sin — it is like the unclean spirit that went out of the man, seeking rest but finding none. All are restless. All pant for rest — only the believer finds it. Jesus calls poor restless sinners to ... 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.