Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Wife'S Duty
The Wife's Duty James Smith "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord." Ephesians 5:22 The comfort of home very much depends on the wife, and the happiness of the husband is greatly in her power. The wife has often ruined the husband, or rendered the marriage-tie a subject o... Read More
James Smith
The Parent'S Duty
The Parent's Duty James Smith "Do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 The desire for and love to children, are implanted in our nature by our good and great Creator; and children are given to us to be brought up for the Lor... Read More
James Smith
The Father'S Prayer
The Father's Prayer James Smith "Lord, have mercy on my son!" Matthew 17:15 Here is a father in trouble — in trouble about his son. The son was a sinner, a sufferer, and in great danger. The father knew the danger of his son, deeply felt for his condition, was daily grieved on his account, and desir... Read More
James Smith
The Successful Mother
The Successful Mother James Smith "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire!" Matthew 15:28 Mothers, here is an example for you to imitate; here is encouragement for you under your trials. Here is a mother who had a daughter possessed by the devil, grievously vexed. The case seem... Read More
James Smith
The Child'S Guide
The Child's Guide James Smith "Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well pleasing unto the Lord." Colossians 3:20 We may grow up to be adults; but while our parents live — we cannot cease to be children. And our love to, respect for, and concern to please our parents — should conti... Read More
James Smith
The Father'S Joy
The Father's Joy James Smith "My son, if your heart is wise — then my heart will be glad!" Proverbs 23:15 A godly parent cannot but feel the deepest interest in the present and everlasting welfare of his child; his solicitude is often painful, and his fears distressing. Nothing pains such a one, lik... Read More
James Smith
The Question And Reply
The Question and Reply James Smith, 1855 "What must I do to be saved? Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ — and you shall be saved!" Acts 16:30, 31 "What must I do to be saved?" This is one of the most important questions which can possibly be proposed. It is answered most clearly and satisfactorily in... Read More
James Smith
The Fullness Of The Gospel
The Fullness of the Gospel James Smith, 1860 The gospel is the greatest blessing which God ever conferred upon our world. It . . . comprises God's loftiest thoughts, reveals God's deepest love, and sets forth in the simplest strains God's richest provision for his creatures. For whatever God may hav... Read More
James Smith
Consolation For The Weak
Consolation for the Weak James Smith, 1860 "Yes, he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand." Romans 14:4 The apostle is administering comfort to the weak , and caution to the strong . Faith may be real — and yet feeble . The work of the Spirit, is not always powerful at first. We are apt... Read More
James Smith
The Time Is Short!
The Time is Short! James Smith, 1860 "But this I say, brethren — the time is short! " 1 Corinthians 7:29 Our time on earth is short — and it is daily growing shorter! Life quickly glides away — and death and eternity quickly approaches. In a little while — we shall close our eyes on all the scenes o... Read More
James Smith
The Lord'S People
The Lords People James Smith, 1860 If in anything we are especially deficient, it is in gratitude to God, for his many, great, and invaluable blessings. But if we would be grateful to God, for his mercies in general, we should be especially thankful for that greatest of all mercies, when he took our... Read More
James Smith
Counsel And Comfort
Counsel and Comfort James Smith, 1865 "Hope in God." Psalm 42:5 Fellow-Christian, we live in trying times. Nations are convulsed, thrones are tottering, crowns are falling, confusion reigns, and men's hearts are failing them for fear! We cannot but feel ; but we ought not to fear . There is enough t... Read More
James Smith
The Faithful Promise
The Faithful Promise James Smith, 1856 "Praise the Lord who has given rest to his people Israel, just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the wonderful promises he gave through his servant Moses." 1 Kings 8:56 The magnificent temple was now finished. The people were assembled to dedicate ... Read More
James Smith
Sorrow And Joy!
Sorrow and Joy! James Smith, 1861 "You now therefore have sorrow ; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man takes from you." John 16:22 How much we have to grieve over things here below. How frequently we are in sorrow . Well may it he said. "Long nights and darkne... Read More
James Smith
A Look!
A Look! James Smith, 1859 How much depends upon the right use of the senses and bodily organs. They are inlets of pleasure or pain, and introduce good or evil continually. The eye for instance, how much depends upon the right use of the eye. What a source of pleasure is sight — and yet what an instr... Read More
James Smith
Micah'S Complaint
Micah's Complaint James Smith, 1860 Many of God's servants have had to live and labor in very trying times. They have labored hard and enjoyed but little success. They have watched and waited until they have been wearied, and then they have given vent to their feelings in some strong and painful exc... Read More
James Smith
The Lord'S Requirement
The Lord's Requirement by James Smith, 1861 Therefore he says, "If any man serves me — let him follow me." John 12:26 From the reprehensible treatment done to the Savior — the glory of the Christian arises! His death — issued in our life. He suffered — that we may sing. He sunk in the horrible pit —... Read More
James Smith
Peace Made
Peace Made James Smith, 1860 Paul never seems to be so much in his element, as when he is exalting the Lord Jesus Christ. He seems, as if he felt, that he could never speak highly enough of him, or ascribe too much to him. He does indeed set him on high, far above all principality, and power, and mi... Read More
James Smith
The Second Coming Of Jesus
The Second Coming of Jesus James Smith, 1860 The presence of Christ with his people is their glory and joy. He is ever with them to watch over them, protect , and preserve them. But he sometimes manifests himself to them, filling them with joy and peace. Once he came in power, to ransom them from he... Read More
James Smith
Purity
PURITY James Smith, 1865 "Keep yourself pure." 1 Timothy 5:22 What cleanliness is to the body — holiness is to the soul: essential to its health, happiness, and beauty. But many who have clean bodies — have very filthy souls. They pay attention to the outward man — but altogether neglect the hidden ... 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.