Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Why Should I Fear?
Why Should I Fear? James Smith, 1856 Are you an unconverted sinner? Are you . . . living in sin, neglecting salvation, despising the Savior, and preferring earth to Heaven? If so, you have every reason to fear — for God is angry with you! All the perfections of his nature are opposed to you, while p... Read More
James Smith
The Friends Of Christ
The Friends of Christ James Smith, 1856 Friendship is the great sweetener of human life . Formed for society, we cannot be happy alone. We must have a friend, or be wretched. Yet nature, in its fallen state, cannot present the friend we need. There must be intellect, heart, and character to fit anyo... Read More
James Smith
Whose Son Are You?
Whose Son Are You? James Smith, 1861 There are many questions in God's word, which taken from their connection, and enforced in a more general way, are likely to be very useful, especially to the young. When David had slain Goliath of Gath, and was brought before king Saul, with the head of the gian... Read More
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Our Comforter
Our Comforter By James Smith THE COMFORTER—A DIVINE PERSON "Then Peter said: Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit . . . You have not lied to men—but to God." Acts 5:3-4 Everything that characterizes a person is ascribed to the Holy Spirit in th... Read More
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Jesus Preaching
Jesus Preaching James Smith, 1861 " Jesus went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God." Luke 8:1 Missionary work is honorable work, whether carried on at home, or in the foreign field; and every believer ought to be a Missionary. Each one shou... Read More
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Prayer For The Dark Places
Prayer for the Dark Places James Smith, 1861 What mischief has SIN done in our world! What misery it has introduced! Sin is indeed a fearful evil — full of deadly poison! Wherever we look — we see the terrible effects of sin; and the further we look — the more fearful those effects appear. It is no ... Read More
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Job'S Inquiry
Job's Inquiry James Smith, 1859 "How many iniquities and sins have I committed?" Job 13:23 What a solemn question for a sinner to ask! Who can answer it? Alas, who of us can say, I have lived one waking hour without sin? We have sinned every day, every hour, every minute. From our hearts, as from a ... Read More
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Is It Time?
Is it Time? James Smith, 1859 The Lord Jesus says, "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness." The best things—should be sought first. The most important things—should be secured first. It is time for you to think seriously. Eternity stamps a seriousness on every subject connected with it... Read More
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Sin And Salvation
Sin and Salvation James Smith SIN . This is wholly of man. I have sinned! The law which I have broken is the holy, just, and good law of God. Breaking that law was my own act and deed. I did it early. I have done it innumerable times—but always willfully. My whole nature is set against the requireme... Read More
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Hope Encouraged
Hope Encouraged James Smith "With Lord there is mercy!" Psalm 130:7 We often think with the Lord there is justice , there is holiness , there is wrath ; but we do not realize this sweet truth, "With the Lord there is mercy ." Hope needs encouragement, and here the Lord has provided it. There is merc... Read More
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Where Are You?
Where Are You? James Smith, 1856 Where are you? In SIN? If so, then . . . you are under God's curse; you are under condemnation; the wrath of God abides on you; every perfection in God's nature is opposed to you; every threatening in God's Word is aimed at you; justice frowns upon you; the law sente... Read More
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Self Examination
Self Examination James Smith, 1859 "Let a man examine himself" 1 Corinthians 11:28 These are two extremes apparent among professors of religion, some are always in doubt and fear, never satisfied of their adoption, or for long, rejoicing in their union with Christ: others are satisfied with the slig... Read More
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No Time To Be Lost!
No Time to Be Lost! James Smith, 1856 Is your soul in danger? Are you without Christ? Have you no solid Scriptural ground to believe that the Spirit of God dwells in you? There is no time to be lost! Sin is hardening you. The world is strengthening its hold of you. The Holy Spirit is being grieved b... Read More
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A Source Of Comfort
A Source of Comfort James Smith "The Lord will give grace." Psalm 84:11 No one knows what lies ahead of him, nor is it possible for human foresight to provide against the evils which may arise; but this is the Christian's comfort — his God knows and has provided for all, and will give him grace acco... Read More
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Alone With God
Alone with God James Smith "I am not alone, because the Father is with me." John 16:32 The Lord Jesus had just been telling his disciples, that they would all forsake him, and leave him to himself. Not one of them would have courage to stand by him. Every one's heart would fail him. Even Peter, who ... Read More
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It Behooved Christ To Suffer
It Behooved Christ to Suffer James Smith The sufferings of Christ, as the substitute of his people, is a very marvelous subject. That he should take the nature of the sinner, put himself in the place of the guilty, and bear their sins in his own body on the tree — is truly astonishing. Such a plan o... Read More
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Much Love
Much Love James Smith, 1860 "Her sins, which are many, are forgiven — for she loved much . But to whom little is forgiven — the same loves little." Luke 7:47 When we reflect upon the love of Jesus to us, in its vastness, tenderness, and eternity — we often feel surprised that we love him so little i... Read More
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The Aim Of Life!
The Aim of Life! James Smith, 1859 My friend, Robert Strong , was not a man who aimed very high. He set his heart on obtaining a cottage and a garden of his own — that he might live at ease, and enjoy freedom from rent. He had a great dislike to days when payments were due, and almost as great a dis... Read More
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No Excuse!
No Excuse! James Smith "They are without excuse!" Romans 1:20 Who are without excuse? The Apostle refers to the heathen , who had only the light of nature. But as the unity, majesty, wisdom, and goodness of God are proclaimed by the works of creation, their worshiping so many, such base, such foolis... Read More
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Escape For Your Life!
Escape For Your Life! James Smith, 1860 These were the words of the angel to Lot, when he brought him out of Sodom, prior to its destruction, and directed him to the mountains for safety. In just such words may we address the sinner, for Sodom was not more really doomed than the world is; nor was th... 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.