Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Deborah'S Benevolent Desire
Deborah's Benevolent Desire by James Smith, 1860 Israel's sin, brought punishment — but God's sovereign mercy, raised up deliverers and brought relief. These deliverers were generally men — but here we find a woman promoted to the leadership. She appears to have had a large heart, a strong understan... Read More
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The Sure Resource!
The Sure Resource! James Smith "The Lord is my Helper!" Hebrews 13:6 Creatures sometimes would help us — but they cannot ; and sometimes they could — but they will not. Yet the Christian need not be discouraged; he has a Friend who can, and is always willing to help him: it is his God — his sure res... Read More
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The Inquiry
The Inquiry by James Smith, 1860 It is very refreshing to the spiritual mind, to meet with people who are asking the way to Zion , with their faces thitherward. To hear people inquiring about the Lord Jesus, and his glorious salvation. No doubt the church of old found it so, when the daughters of Je... Read More
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Waiting For The Hope Of Righteousness
Waiting for the Hope of Righteousness James Smith, 1860 The gospel, like some swift-winged messenger of mercy from the upper skies, flies through the world, having in its hand an act of grace, for the emancipation of the slaves of sin and Satan; and proclaiming a full, a present, an everlasting pard... Read More
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A Regret And Determination
A Regret and Determination James Smith, 1860 Some time ago, I wrote a letter to one who was under deep conviction of sin, and under much discouragement was seeking a saving interest in the Savior. My letter was made a comfort to him, and the advice I was enabled to give, proved a blessing. I have ju... Read More
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Hindering The Gospel
Hindering the Gospel James Smith, 1860 The gospel is a glorious revelation of grace . It is a message from a gracious God to a world of sinners, by which God informs them of a Savior, invites them to be saved by him, and promises salvation to every one who trusts in him. By the gospel, God informs u... Read More
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The Lord'S Mercies
The Lord's Mercies James Smith, 1842 "Because of the Lord's mercies, we are not consumed — for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!" Lamentations 3:22-23 You are sometimes tempted to think that your lot is hard, and that your trials are greater than oth... Read More
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The Old Man
The Old Man James Smith, 1858 In my walk this morning, I met an old man , his few locks were silvery white, his body was bending toward the earth, and he appeared to lean heavily on his strong staff. His days on earth must now be few, and his pleasures fewer. An old man is always an interesting obje... Read More
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Abel; Or, The Young Man'S Offering
ABEL; Or, The Young Man's Offering James Smith, 1856 "By faith Abel offered unto God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain." Hebrews 11:4 There can be no doubt but the offering of sacrifices originated in the command of God. When man sinned, an atonement became necessary; for without shedding of blo... Read More
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Enoch; Or, The Young Man'S Walk
ENOCH; Or, The Young Man's Walk James Smith, 1856 "Enoch walked with God." Genesis 5:24 There is often a striking adaptation in the names of people whose history is recorded in God's Word — to their characters . The all-presiding mind of God, seems to have influenced their parents in naming them. En... Read More
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Moses; Or, The Young Man'S Choice
MOSES; Or, The Young Man's Choice James Smith, 1856 "By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to suffer affliction along with the people of God — rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. He regarded disgrace for the sake ... Read More
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Joshua; Or, The Young Man'S Courage
JOSHUA; Or, The Young Man's Courage James Smith, 1856 "And Moses gave Joshua, the son of Nun, a charge, and said: Be strong and courageous . Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6 Courage is of es... Read More
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Daniel; Or, The Young Man'S Purity
DANIEL; Or, The Young Man's Purity James Smith, 1856 "But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way." Daniel 1:8 Purity of heart springs from the presence, power, and operation of the Holy Spirit ... Read More
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Sarah; Or, The Power Of Faith
SARAH; Or, The Power of Faith James Smith, 1856 "It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She considered him faithful who had made the promise." Hebrews 11:11 Faith in God is of the greatest importance; for without it we cannot please God — and... Read More
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Miriam; Or, The Power Of Gratitude
MIRIAM; Or, The Power of Gratitude James Smith, 1856 "And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. And Miriam answered them: Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider h... Read More
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Ruth; Or, The Power Of Affection
RUTH; Or, The Power of Affection James Smith, 1856 "But Ruth replied: "Do not urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go — I will go, and where you stay — I will stay. Your people will be my people — and your God my God. Where you die — I will die, and there I will be buried. May th... Read More
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Hannah; Or, The Power Of Prayer
HANNAH; Or, The Power of Prayer James Smith, 1856 "For this child I prayed; and the Lord has given me my petition which I asked of him." 1 Samuel 1:27 Prayer is of divine appointment. God does not need it — but he loves it, and encourages it in a variety of ways. Faith is the soul of prayer, and pra... Read More
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Abigail; Or, The Power Of Prudence
ABIGAIL; Or, The Power of Prudence James Smith, 1856 "David said to Abigail: Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands!" 1 Samuel 25:32-3... Read More
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Mary; Or, The Power Of Penitence
MARY; Or, The Power of Penitence James Smith, 1856 "If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is — that she is a sinner!" " Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and ... Read More
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The Father'S Direction
The Father's Direction James Smith, 1859 The parent was carrying his child, and the little prattler delighted his ear and his heart. But his arms got weary, and he put it down to walk. It was put down that the father's eye might watch it, and the father's hand defend, or catch it, if needful. It soo... 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.