Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
A Wealthy Woman
A Wealthy Woman! James Smith, 1858 Wealthy people generally command attention. The squire's carriage, the nobleman's mansion, and the monarch's palace — never lack admirers. Earthly greatness and temporal grandeur strike the senses — and leave a deep impression on the memory. Who would not be rich —... Read More
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The Secret
The Secret James Smith, 1859 "Only Jonathan and David knew the matter." 1 Samuel 20:39 David was in great danger from the jealousy and enmity of Saul. Jonathan had no suspicion of his father's design. But he agrees with David to endeavor to ascertain it, and to let him know. The plan was laid, Jonat... Read More
James Smith
Christ Lives In Me
Christ Lives in Me James Smith This was part of Paul's experience; and it is part of the experience of every true Christian. For God's mystery among the Gentiles, is Christ in us the hope of glory. Satan lived, ruled, and reigned in us once. But the strong man armed has been conquered and ejected. H... Read More
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The Ruling Will
The Ruling Will James Smith, 1859 "All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does according to his will with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: What have you done?" Daniel 4:35 So said Nebuchadnezzar, after his severe trial ... Read More
James Smith
God Meeting With Us
God Meeting With Us by James Smith, 1860 "The God of the Hebrews has met with us!" Exodus 5:3 So said Moses to Pharaoh, when God sent him to demand Israel's release. Man would never meet with God — if left to himself. Since his apostasy from God, there is in his heart a dread of the true God, a disl... Read More
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Remember The Lord
" Remember the Lord " Nehemiah 4:14 James Smith, 1859 Nothing affects us more than our thoughts, therefore we ought to direct our attention to them. The intellect should be under control, as well as the heart and life . Indeed we cannot keep the heart , or regulate the life aright—unless we attend t... Read More
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The Work Of The Holy Spirit
The Work of the Holy Spirit James Smith, 1860 I love to meditate on the work of the Holy Spirit , to whom we are so much indebted, and from whom we receive such great and invaluable blessings. To him, I feel that I am indebted, for every good thought, and for every good work. If I will that which is... Read More
James Smith
The Spirit'S Work
The Spirit's Work James Smith, 1855 I find more and more the necessity and blessedness of living by simple faith in Christ, as he is set before us in the everlasting gospel; to aim to have the mind, thoughts, and affections engaged, and taken up with him. I feel nothing in myself but what is calcula... Read More
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The Desires And Privilege Of The Humble
The Desires and Privilege of the Humble James Smith, 1855 Humility is a most excellent Christian grace, and he who has a good degree of it will . . . adorn the gospel, benefit the Church, and be a happy example of true Christianity. Nothing is more necessary for the believer — because without it he ... Read More
James Smith
We See Jesus!
We See Jesus! by James Smith, 1860 "We see Jesus!" Hebrews 2:9 Some people are very fond of sight-seeing . Many miles will they travel, and much money will they spend--to see anything new and rare! And yet after all they prove the truth of Solomon's words, "The eye is not satisfied with seeing." Bes... Read More
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Redemption In Christ
Redemption in Christ! James Smith, 1860 How wonderfully God has blessed his people. Without a revelation from himself, we could never have known the gospel; could never have conceived it. And now we need a simple, childlike faith, to receive the intelligence, and credit the good news. What a privile... Read More
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God'S Presence Promised
God's Presence Promised James Smith, 1860 How wonderful is the power of prayer . What numerous representations we have of this fact in God's word. Among others, how striking that of the prayer of Moses. Israel sinned and made a calf of gold for the people. God requested Moses to leave him alone, tha... Read More
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How Long Have I To Live?
How Long Have I to Live? James Smith, 1842 "How long have I to live?" 2 Samuel 19:34 The living know that they must die; but how seldom do even the Lord's people ask, " How long have I to live?" or pray, "Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom!" Yet the question is of ... Read More
James Smith
Useful Employment
Useful Employment James Smith "And sitting down, they watched Him there." Matthew 27:36 The place where they sat was called Golgotha — Calvary, or the place of a skull. It was a hill or a rising on the north-west side of Jerusalem, and was appropriated for the execution of malefactors. Here sin appe... Read More
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You Are Christ'S
You Are Christ's James Smith, 1860 "You are Christ's" 1 Corinthians 3:23 Thus the apostle represented one of the greatest privileges of the Lord's people at Corinth, and thus he sought to silence their contentions, and heal their divisions. They were Christ's — gifted to him by his Father, purchased... Read More
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Are You Safe For Eternity?
Are You Safe for Eternity? James Smith, 1859 "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves!" 2 Corinthians 13:5 There is much spurious religion in the world. Many pass for Christians—who are not. This fact places professors in solemn circumstances. When there is much count... Read More
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What Is Conversion?
What is Conversion? by James Smith, 1857 Conversion is the turning of the soul, from error to truth, from sin to holiness, from works to Jesus, and from Satan to God. Man has turned his back upon God; in conversion he turns his face to God. Man has closed his ear against God, when converted, he says... Read More
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A Man Of Sorrows
A Man of Sorrows James Smith, 1860 "He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows , and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not." Isaiah 53:3 Or whom does the prophet speak? Of himself, or of some other man? Not of himself — b... Read More
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BE STILL
BE STILL by James Smith, 1857 "Be still—and know that I am God!" Psalm 46:10 This most precious Psalm has been a source of blessing to many of the Lord's people. It is in general the language of one deeply taught of God, living in close communion with God, and therefore exercising strong confidence ... Read More
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Renewal
RENEWAL James Smith, 1865 "I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you are converted , strengthen your brethren." Luke 22:32 (KJV) "But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again , strengthen... 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.