Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Is The Young Man Safe?
Is the Young Man Safe? James Smith Paternal love is intensely strong. What have not fathers borne? What have not fathers forgiven! Anything rather than give up a child. Look at David — as basely as Absalom acted toward him — how solicitous he was for his safety. Hence when the army was going out to ... Read More
James Smith
The Glories Of Christ!
The Glories of Christ! James Smith, 1864 There is but one object that can be presented to a sinner's mind, which contains all that is needful for him, and all that is delightful to him — and that is JESUS! In Jesus, he finds an infinite variety which is always pleasing and profitable! The more he kn... Read More
James Smith
A Token For Good
A Token for Good James Smith, 1842 "Show me a token for good!" Psalm 86:17 How condescending is our God to such poor vile creatures as we are! He . . . stoops to notice us, promises to hear our cries, and is faithful to bestow blessings in answer to prayer. How ignorant is man by nature, of where an... Read More
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It Will All End In Mercy!
It Will All End in Mercy! James Smith, 1856 I seldom pay any attention to dreams ; indeed I have seldom any dreams worth paying attention to. But we are told, "For God does speak — now one way, now another — though man may not perceive it. In a dream , in a vision of the night , when deep sleep fall... Read More
James Smith
Sorrow For Sin
Sorrow for Sin James Smith, 1856 "I will be sorry for my sin!" Psalm 38:18 This is right, this is reasonable; but it is often difficult, for we are frequently more affected with the sins of others, than with our own. "My sins!" What are they? — have you examined? — have you investigated? — have you ... Read More
James Smith
The Ruler And His Child
The Ruler and His Child James Smith, 1860 "A ruler came and knelt before Jesus and said: My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live." Matthew 9:18 The miracles of Jesus, are as marvelous displays of mercy, as they are of power . They show his sympathy with man in... Read More
James Smith
The Light Of The Gentiles
The Light of the Gentiles James Smith, 1860 "I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth." Isaiah 49:6 What a dreary world would this be without light! And yet in a spiritual point of view, this is its natural condition, for "darkness has c... Read More
James Smith
God Speaking!
God Speaking! James Smith Man's enmity to God is astonishing. God and everything godlike — man hates. That God, the infinitely wise, just, and gracious God, should have his way, and carry out his purposes — is considered a great grievance. Fallen man continually testifies in a variety of ways, that ... Read More
James Smith
A Solemn Question!
A Solemn Question! James Smith, 1855 "How shall we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation?" Hebrews 2:3 This is a most solemn question. It requires our closest attention. It is proposed for our good. It should be immediately and seriously considered. We are by nature, lost sinners. That such s... Read More
James Smith
What Am I?
What Am I? James Smith, 1856 If you a believer in Jesus — then you are a SON OF GOD; for we are "all the children of God, by faith in Christ Jesus." As a son of God, you are distinguished from the world, you are honored above the world. To you belong . . . the promises of grace, the provisions of Pr... Read More
James Smith
A Good Hope Through Grace
A Good Hope Through Grace James Smith, 1856 HOPE is the sweetener of human life. But for hope — we would dash down the bitter cup, and rush into desperation and despair! As painful as life often is — it would be ten times worse, but for hope. But hope sometimes is limited to time, and sometimes it r... Read More
James Smith
A Pleasant Sight!
A Pleasant Sight by James Smith, 1860 Though God can work without instruments, and accomplish his purposes without using man — yet he is pleased to employ us, and at times our position is such that it appears as if the work could not be done without us. In this way, the Lord . . . puts an honor upon... Read More
James Smith
The Believers Inheritance
The Believer's Inheritance James Smith, 1842 "I am their inheritance!" Ezekiel 45:28 He who possesses his inheritance now, if that inheritance is bounded by time — is a poor, miserable, wretched creature. For the language of Abraham to the rich man in perdition , may by-and-by be addressed to him: "... Read More
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Twenty Good Reasons For Not Going To A Religious Concert
Twenty Good Reasons for Not Going to a Religious Concert James Smith, 1864 1. I cannot go to a concert, because I do not believe that the Holy Spirit inspired godly men to write the Scriptures — in order that they may be set to music, to gratify the carnal taste, and animal senses of men. 2. I canno... Read More
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Man'S Choice!
Man's Choice! James Smith, 1856 Every man has the power of choosing for himself, and he exercises that power, either to his destruction or salvation. If left to himself — his choice ruins him; if swayed by the grace of God — that grace saves him. Man's nature and disposition may be known by his choi... Read More
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The Desponding Encouraged
The Desponding Encouraged! James Smith, 1842 "You said, There is no hope!" Jeremiah 2:25 My dear reader, are you not convinced of sin? Do you not desire salvation? Are you not crying to the Lord? And yet perhaps you are cast down, distressed in mind, and filled with desponding fears. You think your ... Read More
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He Who Seeks, Finds
He Who Seeks, Finds James Smith, 1842 "He who seeks, finds." Matthew 7:8 My dear reader, you have perhaps lately discovered that you are a sinner; that your heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; that your nature is a sink of sin; that in you dwells no good thing. And you have ... Read More
James Smith
The Powerful Deliverer!
The Powerful Deliverer by James Smith, 1860 "Their Redeemer is strong — the Lord Almighty is his name!" Jeremiah 50:34 Israel had been given into the hand of the oppressor — for sin had brought its punishment . The sufferings of the captivity were great. The time appointed was long. But the covenant... Read More
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God'S Mercy To The Gentiles
God's Mercy to the Gentiles by James Smith, 1860 For ages the Gentile world appeared to be passed over by Divine mercy, and to be given up to the power of the prince of darkness. The people sat in darkness , and in the region of the shadow of death . To them no warnings were given, to them no messag... Read More
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Comfort For Zion'S Travelers
Comfort for Zion's Travelers by James Smith, 1860 One likes company sometimes on a journey. For, though a solitary walk is very pleasant when we are in a musing or a praying mood — yet, when we have far to go, our spirits are apt to sink, unless we have someone to converse with. In good company, 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.