Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Little Irish Missionary
The Little Irish Missionary James Smith, 1859 As a gentleman from England was visiting a minister of Christ in Ireland some time ago, they one day went out for a walk, and as they were walking, he saw a ragged Irish lad coming down the road. "Here comes one of my missionaries," said the minister. As... Read More
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He Is Worthy
He Is Worthy! by James Smith, 1860 "In a loud voice they sang: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" Revelation 5:12 The worthiness of Jesus is one of heaven's own subjects; they realize it there, and therefore they si... Read More
James Smith
The Love Of Your Espousals
The Love of Your Espousals James Smith Love is a noble passion, and when fixed upon a worthy object, and wisely reciprocated — it is a source of the sweetest pleasure. God intended Himself to be the highest object of our love; and that He might win back our affections to Himself — He has revealed Hi... Read More
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For — Or Against
For — or Against James Smith, 1861 "He who is not with me — is against me." Matthew 12:30 Decision, especially in matters of religion, is of great consequence. The undecided are never happy. They are never useful. They are not, they cannot be honorable. Jesus wishes us to be decided, to be decidedly... Read More
James Smith
The Heart Not Right
The Heart Not Right James Smith, 1860 "Your heart is not right in the sight of God." Acts 8:21 So spoke Peter to Simon Magus , when he thought he could obtain power to confer the Holy Spirit for money . He had professed religion. He was a member of the church. He was a gifted man, and perhaps many t... Read More
James Smith
A Call On The Redeemed
A Call on the Redeemed James Smith, 1861 Salvation is truly a wondrous work, and calls for constant heartfelt praise . No case can be worse than that of the sinner under condemnation; no state can be more blessed than that of the man who is saved in the Lord. To call forth our gratitude, and incite ... Read More
James Smith
The Marvelous Exchange!
The Marvelous Exchange! James Smith, 1859 "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." 2 Corinthians 5:21 The Apostle is treating of the gospel ministry, and showing that God is most desirous that men should be upon good terms with him. The... Read More
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For Whom, And For What Did Christ Die?
For WHOM, and for WHAT Did Christ Die? James Smith "Christ died for the ungodly . While we were still sinners —Christ died for us. When we were God's enemies —we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son!" Romans 5:6-10 For WHOM did Christ die? Christ died for the ungodly . Such was my cha... Read More
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What Are You To Christ?
What Are You to Christ? James Smith The love of Christ and his people is reciprocal, so also is their interest in each other. Christ is to his people—their portion, possession, and special treasure; they live upon him, rejoice in him, and look to him, under all circumstances, for all they need. This... Read More
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Effectual Calling
Effectual Calling By James Smith of Cheltenham (Editor's note: This sermon was preached at the official opening of Spurgeon's Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, on Thursday, April 11th, 1861.) My Christian friends, our minds have been occupied today with some of the loftiest subjects that can engage t... Read More
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Jesus Glorified, And The Sinner Encouraged
Jesus Glorified, and the Sinner Encouraged James Smith "Jesus answered them, saying: The hour has come that the Son of man should be glorified." John 12:23 Sinners seldom think aright in reference to themselves , their God , or the Savior . When a man begins to feel his true state, and to see his re... Read More
James Smith
The Unspeakable Gift!
The Unspeakable Gift! James Smith, 1842 "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15 When our Lord Jesus Christ was upon earth, and was conversing with Nicodemus respecting divine things, He said, "Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted... Read More
James Smith
The Invitation Of Boaz To Ruth
The Invitation of Boaz to Ruth James Smith, 1856 "And Boaz said unto Ruth: At mealtime come hither, and eat of the bread, and dip your morsel in the vinegar." Ruth 2:14 The simplicity of the book of Ruth is extremely beautiful. It is full of instruction. It suggests as much as it directly teaches . ... Read More
James Smith
A Wise Course
A Wise Course James Smith, 1860 The gracious presence of the Lord is a privilege enjoyed only by the Lord's people. They know what it is, and therefore prize it — but they alone prize it. To represent it, or make a carnal person understand what it is — is impossible; for the natural man understands ... Read More
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The Headship Of Christ
The Headship of Christ James Smith, 1860 Various are the figures selected by the Holy Spirit, to represent and set forth the connection which exists between Christ and his people. If the Church is the temple of the living God — then Christ is the entire foundation, and the beautiful stone, which at ... Read More
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I Will Sing Of Mercy
I Will Sing of Mercy James Smith, 1860 "I will sing of mercy!" Psalm 101:1 Who has greater reason — for goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life. How can I do better — as it will please God and profit me. Complaining does no good — but singing does. Let me sing, for the angels do,... Read More
James Smith
Repentance And Faith
I Need Two Things; Or, Repentance and Faith by James Smith, 1860 It is no uncommon thing, for many people to look too much to their feelings — and to judge of their spiritual state thereby. such people never enjoy settled peace. Such people very often set up a standard for God to work by, and except... Read More
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Ah! That'S Hard Work!
Ah! That's Hard Work! by James Smith, 1860 What appears to be very easy in theory — is often found to be very difficult in practice! Talk about faith, or believing, or trusting, and how easy it appears — but endeavor to exercise faith in Christ, to believe the precious promises of God with applicati... Read More
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As Happy As A Prince!
As Happy as a Prince! by James Smith, 1860 A young man in Kent had been living . . . according to the course of the world, ignorant of God, careless about eternity, and indifferent as to the state of his soul. His conscience slept securely, his sins increased, and his life glided away. At length the... Read More
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Reproved By A Child
Reproved by a Child James Smith, 1860 A short time ago, as I was sitting in a friend's house conversing with him, suddenly the door opened, and my friend's little boy came in from school with his mind evidently full of something; without staying to see if anyone was present, he went up directly to h... 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.