Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Mystery Of Mercy
The Mystery of Mercy James Smith " God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself." 2 Corinthians 5:19 The humanity of Christ was the temple of God ; for though it was more particularly united to one of the persons in Jehovah — yet in Him dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. "God was ... Read More
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Rejoicing In Messiah'S Name
Rejoicing in Messiah's Name James Smith, 1855 The religion of Jesus makes us happy — while it makes us holy . Yes, it makes us happy — by making us holy. It gives . . . life to the dead, sight to the blind, light to those who sit in darkness, liberty to the slave, and opens a source of joy to the di... Read More
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Not Orphans!
Not Orphans! by James Smith, 1860 How exquisitely tender is the heart of Jesus! It always was so. He could never break the bruised reed, or quench the smoking flax. His heart overflows with love to poor sinners. How finely he displayed this, just as he was going to suffer for our sins. He exhorts hi... Read More
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The Friend Of The Fatherless
The Friend of the Fatherless James Smith "In You, the fatherless finds mercy." Hosea 14:3 It is a painful affliction to be deprived of a father , especially of a wise, judicious, and kind father — yet it is a common calamity. There are now thousands of families that have no head, and tens of thousan... Read More
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The Single Christian'S Rule
The Single Christian's Rule James Smith "She is free to marry anyone she wishes — but he must belong to the Lord." 1 Corinthians 7:39 This, though spoken of widows — is the law of Christ in reference to all unmarried Christians, and is imperatively binding upon them. To slight it — is to slight the ... Read More
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The Wise Conclusion
The Wise Conclusion James Smith "We must obey God — rather than men!" Acts 5:29 Jehovah, as our glorious Creator and benevolent Preserver — has a right to command whatever He pleases, and to require of us obedience to His commands. But such is the wisdom, holiness, and benevolence of His nature — th... Read More
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Willful Blindness
Willful Blindness James Smith, 1856 Walking up High-street the other day, I saw two men before me, who were talking rather loudly, and as I passed them, I heard one of them say, "Ah, there are none so blind — as those who will not see!" The words sunk into my mind, and I went on musing on them; and ... Read More
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The Sinless Sin-Bearer
The Sinless Sin-bearer James Smith, 1855 Sin is the greatest evil in God's universe. It does evil — and nothing but evil to all people, at all times, under all circumstances. It is so evil that nothing can be worse! It is impossible to exaggerate, in giving a description of it. God hates it, man suf... Read More
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A Silent God
A Silent God James Smith, 1856 "I kept silence." Psalm 50:21 Men sinned — but God was silent. He said nothing. He did nothing. He just let them go on. This is just as the Lord acts with many now. All they wish is to be left alone, to be allowed to have their own way; and the Lord by his providence s... Read More
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A Salve For Every Sore!
A Salve for Every Sore! James Smith, 1859 Our newspapers, in their advertising section, claim to inform the afflicted of all kinds of remedies, for all sorts of maladies. If we believe them — then no one need to die, for there is a remedy for everything! And then the prices are so very moderate that... Read More
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Holding The Head
Holding the Head James Smith With the Apostle Paul, Christ was all . He was his constant subject. If he preached — he preached Christ. If he boasted — it was in the cross of Christ. If he lived — it was by faith in Christ. He was concerned to bring all to Christ, and then to keep them near Christ. H... Read More
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Ready For The Bridegroom
Ready for the Bridegroom James Smith The Christian should be prepared for all that can happen. As one that is dead to the world, and risen with Christ, as one that is united to Christ, and living in fellowship with Christ; as one that witnesses for Christ, and is to share in the coming glory of Chri... Read More
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God'S Temple And Priesthood
God's Temple and Priesthood James Smith, 1860 How many and great are the privileges of God's people, by what a variety of figures they are represented, and they all stand connected with Christ . He is the center from which they radiate — the circle within which they all meet. Seldom do the apostles ... Read More
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Chosen To Salvation
Chosen to Salvation James Smith, 1859 "But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth." 2 Thessalonians 2:13 That God has chosen his people in Christ... Read More
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Salvation For Whom Is It Provided?
Salvation — for WHOM is it Provided? James Smith, 1859 What is salvation? A deliverance from sin — in its guilt , power , pollution , and penal consequences . Anything short of this, is not salvation. For whom is salvation provided? In general, "Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners ." In... Read More
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The Invitation To The Beloved
The Invitation to the Beloved by James Smith, 1860 The Lord Jesus is the object of the heart's love of every believer. None can, for one moment, compare with him. He is the chief among ten thousand. He is the altogether lovely one. Everything in Christ is precious, and everything connected with Chri... Read More
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The Careless Threatened
The Careless Threatened James Smith, 1859 These is a class of people very apt to become careless and indifferent. They stifle convictions and get rid of them. They resist impressions and erase them. They get their consciences calmed and quieted. They put on a profession of religion. They struggle ag... Read More
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Affectionate Inquiries
Affectionate Inquiries by James Smith, 1860 I have just been reading of a Russian Princess, who writing to a good Missionary, in a time of general sickness and mortality, expressed her solicitude thus, "Are you all alive, my dear friend? Are you all safe? Are your souls in peace?" Now, Reader, whoev... Read More
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The Savior'S Right
The Savior's Right James Smith, 1859 "Worship Him, for He is your Lord." Psalm 45:11 These words refer to the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the proper object of religious worship and adoration. He is Lord of all. He has all rule , and all authority . All things are put under his feet. He is the supreme ... Read More
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Partial And Perfect
Partial and Perfect James Smith, 1861 The present appears to be the twilight state of the believer's existence. He knows a little of many things — but is not profoundly acquainted with anything. All here on earth is imperfect and partial — but we are looking forward to the perfect and complete . As ... 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.