Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Need Of The Times
The Need of the Times James Smith, 1859 "So Ahab mustered the troops of the 232 commanders. Then he called out the rest of the army of Israel, some 7,000 men. About noontime, as Ben-hadad and the thirty-two allied kings were still in their tents drinking themselves into a stupor, the troops of the c... Read More
James Smith
Walk Worthy Of God
Walk Worthy of God James Smith, 1861 "Walk worthy of God, who has called you unto his kingdom and glory." 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Distinguishing mercies , require us to be distinguished people . Great favors conferred, lay us under great obligations . If the Lord has done more for us, than he has for o... Read More
James Smith
The Privilege
The Privilege James Smith, 1861 "Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, sons of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe!" Philippians 2:14-15 Privileges should always be employed to enforc... Read More
James Smith
David Before The Lord
David Before the Lord James Smith No one ever loses, by anything he does for God — for God will never be any man's debtor. Nay, even if it is not done — but only purposed and planned — God approves, accepts, and rewards it. David purposed to build a house for God, it was not permitted — but God imme... Read More
James Smith
Christ Is Our Peace
Christ is Our Peace James Smith, 1842 "He is our peace." Ephesians 2:14 It is a matter of infinite consequence . . . to be at peace with God, and to walk with Him in a state of reconciliation; to know that there is nothing in the divine mind against us — but that all condemnation is removed from us;... Read More
James Smith
A Cause Of Danger
A Cause of Danger James Smith, 1860 I have been reading the fifty-second psalm, and have been struck with the representation of a character presented in the seventh verse, "The man who would not make God his refuge." I have looked around me to see if I could recollect any such, and, alas! there are ... Read More
James Smith
The Depths!
The Depths! James Smith, 1865 "Out of the depths have I cried unto You, O Lord." Psalm 130:1 The Psalmist represents himself, as one in deep waters, or in deep caverns — in imminent peril — in deep distress — in sore trouble. Every Christian can more or less sympathize with him. All know something o... Read More
James Smith
Life Through Believing
Life Through Believing James Smith, 1842 "He who believes on the Son has everlasting life!" John 3:36 A believer on the Lord Jesus Christ is one who has been convinced of his totally ruined, wretched, and lost estate. He has heard the everlasting gospel, or the glad tidings of a Savior, who is able ... Read More
James Smith
I Must Be Useful!
I must Be Useful! James Smith, 1856 Man's chief end is to glorify God on earth — and enjoy him forever in Heaven . We were created capable of this. We were redeemed on purpose for this. We are taught by the Spirit in order to this. Who that has tasted that the Lord is gracious — has not felt the des... Read More
James Smith
The Savior'S Complaint
The Savior's Complaint James Smith, 1860 "O you who dwell in the gardens, your companions have been listening to your voice — now cause me to hear it." Song of Songs 8:13 It is possible to be more taken up with religion than with Christ. It is possible to be so zealous for doctrines or ordinances, o... Read More
James Smith
A Proposal
A Proposal James Smith, 1856 That the Holy Spirit is in the church of Christ, and will abide with that church forever, is a glorious fact — a fact which should produce confidence, excite hope, and draw forth fervent prayer. But, though the Spirit is in the church, it is to be feared that the church ... Read More
James Smith
A Kind Wish
A Kind Wish James Smith, 1856 The religion of Christ is always benevolent. It wishes well to all. It desires the welfare of all. Its language is, "As we have opportunity — let us do good unto all men, especially unto those who are of the household of faith." Bigotry, cruelty, covetousness, and oppre... Read More
James Smith
The Test!
The Test! James Smith, 1864 " Test me now!" says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of Heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it!" Malachi 3:10 The Lord loves to have his people near to him, walking closely with him, and proving t... Read More
James Smith
The Christian'S Walk
The Christian's Walk James Smith, 1865 "We walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 There are two paths in which we have to walk. 1. We have to walk to God, as sinners, for acceptance; and the path is Jesus , and Jesus alone. Not Jesus — and our feelings; nor Jesus — and our good works; but J... Read More
James Smith
Not Out Of Danger Yet!
Not out of Danger Yet! James Smith, 1859 The darling child was ill, the mother tenderly watched over it, and carefully tended it; fears were at first entertained — but these gave way to hope, and once more the anxious mother was in the house of prayer. The kind-hearted pastor had sympathized with th... Read More
James Smith
Have You Finished?
Have You Finished? James Smith, 1859 Traveling toward town in a railway carriage, two shorthand writers were copying their notes, busily they wrote on for some time, until at length one of them exclaimed, "Have you finished?" He who wishes to improve circumstances, will never lack a circumstance to ... Read More
James Smith
The Spirit Of Christ
The Spirit of Christ James Smith, 1865 "Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the suffer... Read More
James Smith
Be Strong In Grace
Be Strong in Grace James Smith, 1860 "You therefore, my son — be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 2:1 To be forsaken in affliction, is a sore trial. This trial Paul was exposed to when an old man. Hence he writes, "Everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me." And again, ... Read More
James Smith
The Spirit Of Adoption
The Spirit of Adoption James Smith "You have received the Spirit of adoption." Romans 8:15 "For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and wil... Read More
James Smith
Rest And Give Thanks
Rest and Give Thanks James Smith, 1860 This motto was inscribed on a fountain , intended for the accommodation of travelers. Weary, the traveler needs rest . Thirsty, he needs drink . Both are provided and presented to him freely , he may well therefore be directed to give thanks . The fact is, we a... 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.