Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Design Of Christ'S Coming
The Design of Christ's Coming James Smith, 1865 "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance: 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners' —and I am the worst of them all!" 1 Timothy 1:15 No theme is like the love of Jesus. No manifestation of that love, is like His coming into our... Read More
James Smith
Light For A Dark Hour
Light for a Dark Hour James Smith, 1859 Man is born to trouble—when he is born into the world of nature ; and he is also born to trouble—when he is born into the world of grace . Every man has his trouble—but a Christian man has a double share. " Many are the afflictions of the righteous," but bless... Read More
James Smith
No Longer Strangers
No Longer Strangers James Smith The Lord sometimes directs his people to look back and remember what they were — that the contrast between the past and the present may . . . increase their gratitude , deepen their sense of obligation , and fill them with admiring thoughts of his free and sovereign g... Read More
James Smith
Rests
RESTS James Smith , 1858 Toiling up a little hill this morning, as I was taking my early walk — I found I was obliged to stop every now and then to rest and fetch breath. I cannot walk as far, or as quick — as I once could. The years have begun to take a toll upon me. Well, thought I — this is just ... Read More
James Smith
A Birthday Meditation
A Birthday Meditation James Smith, 1856 "I am the Lord's!" Isaiah 45:5 I have just past another mile-stone on the road of life . When I come to one of these mementos, I always stop, pause, reflect, and take a review of the past — in order to improve in the future . On the morning of the day, as soon... Read More
James Smith
The Horn Of Salvation!
The Horn of Salvation James Smith, 1842 "The horn of my salvation!" Psalm 18:2 Salvation is a comprehensive, important, and sweet word. Salvation is comprehensive — for it refers to the past, present, and future. It is deliverance already experienced — and deliverance to be yet realized. It has refe... Read More
James Smith
The Three Great R'S
The Three Great R's James Smith , 1858 The excellent — but eccentric John Ryland, whenever he was called upon by any young minister of the Gospel, always urged upon him one thing, to make the three great Rs prominent in his preaching. On one occasion when a young minister called, he said, "And so yo... Read More
James Smith
The Happy Poor
The Happy Poor James Smith, 1860 True religion is the friend of the poor. It softens the heart of the rich to sympathize with them, and it brings down the choicest blessings of God upon them. True religion never leaves a man as it finds him; it may find him in filth, rags, and idleness; but it will ... Read More
James Smith
Oh, That Satin!
Oh, That Satin! by James Smith, 1860 A young woman in London had been employed to make satin stocks, and by contriving and working in the odd bits for bows, etc, she had managed in course of time to save enough to make herself a dress. With the views she then had, she considered that she came honest... Read More
James Smith
The Question
The Question James Smith "Do you love Me more than these?" John 21:17 We may, we ought to love our relations, friends, and neighbors; but Jesus requires and deserves our highest love. He should be first in our esteem — for He is most excellent. Toward Him our veneration should be directed — for He i... Read More
James Smith
Laboring For Rest
Laboring for Rest James Smith "Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest — lest any man fail after the same example of unbelief." Hebrews 4:11 Sin is restless, and the sinner cannot enjoy true repose. Even many true believers do not enjoy the rest which God has provided for us under the gospel ... Read More
James Smith
The Backslider Invited
The Backslider Invited James Smith, 1842 "Return again to me! says the Lord." Jeremiah 3:1 After the Lord has condescended to bring His people to a knowledge of Himself; after they have known His love, felt His power, and tasted that He is gracious; after they have left the world, joined the church,... Read More
James Smith
The Touching Prayer
The Touching Prayer James Smith "I will say unto God: Do not condemn me; show me why you contend with me!" Job 10:2 Let us glance at the patriarch's state of mind. Communion with God was suspended; he could not perceive the presence, nor enjoy fellowship with Jehovah. He cried--but obtained no answe... Read More
James Smith
The Comprehensive Promise
The Comprehensive Promise James Smith "In blessing, I will bless you!" Genesis 22:17 So spoke Jehovah to Abraham, as if He had said, "I will bless you with the greatest blessings — to the utmost extent of blessing." Or, "I will bless you like a God who is infinite , eternal , and immutably the same.... Read More
James Smith
The Strange Announcement
The Strange Announcement James Smith "I tell you the truth: corrupt tax collectors and harlots will get into the Kingdom of God before you do!" Matthew 21:31 What class of people could be referred to by our Lord, when He uttered these words? Not the openly profane, or bold opposers of the truth — bu... Read More
James Smith
The Unpardonable Sin
The Unpardonable Sin James Smith " Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven." Matthew 12:31 There is one sin which God never pardons, and but one. This sin is called the sin against the Holy Spirit. Many sins against the Spirit are forgiven; but this sin is never forgiven. It was comm... Read More
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The All-Comprehending One
The All-comprehending One! James Smith "Christ is all!" Colossians 3:11 As all light is in the sun , and as the source of all our springs is the ocean — so all blessings are in Christ and flow freely from Him. He is, He has — all the sinner does or can possibly need! The blessings which the sinner n... Read More
James Smith
God Is Faithful
God Is Faithful James Smith , 1858 The faithlessness of our own hearts, and the lack of stability in some of our friends, often causes us considerable uneasiness. We are not to be depended upon. I cannot depend on myself — for I am always changing. Nor can I depend on my fellow Christians — for I fi... Read More
James Smith
Mighty To Save!
Mighty to Save! James Smith, 1860 "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save . He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing!" Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord Jesus is not only a Savior — but he is " mighty to save." He saves from sin. He... Read More
James Smith
Salvation By Grace
Salvation by Grace! James Smith, 1864 "By grace you are saved!" Ephesians 2:8 Salvation is confessedly a matter of the greatest importance — a matter in which we are all interested; but yet it is a subject which is much neglected. Not but there is much said and written about it; but how few are ther... 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.