Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Knowing The Time!
Knowing the Time James Smith, 1860 Knowledge is valuable, just in proportion as it bears on our own circumstances and cases, and is likely to influence and regulate our conduct aright. We can do very well without the knowledge of many things; and the knowledge that would be highly useful to some, wo... Read More
James Smith
If God Is For Us — Who Can Be Against Us?
If God is for Us — Who Can be Against Us? James Smith, 1860 Every Christian is exposed to foes . Every believer must expect opposition . In the world, we must have tribulation . But the consolations held out to us by the gospel, afford a stimulus and an encouragement to press forward, notwithstandin... Read More
James Smith
A Satisfactory Testimony
A Satisfactory Testimony James Smith, 1860 An aged believer was near to death , and from the nature of his disease, speaking was painful. All could see, that he was in peace. No fears agitated his bosom. No doubts disturbed his rest. He was resting on the strong arm, and reclining on the loving boso... Read More
James Smith
Look Upon Me!
Look Upon Me! James Smith, 1860 " Look upon me, and be merciful unto me, as you do unto those who love your name." Psalm 119:132 We should read history —to see how God governs the world; and we should read biography —to see how God deals with individuals. Grace always produces a desire that we may b... Read More
James Smith
Satanic Hindrances
Satanic Hindrances James Smith "Satan hindered us." 1 Thessalonians 2:18 The believer often feels that he needs not external hindrances to try him, as he has enough within him. But most of us find, that though our greatest hindrances are to be found in our own hearts—very great ones are to be found ... Read More
James Smith
The World'S Wants
The World's Wants James Smith, 1859 A benevolent mind cannot confine its attention to itself, nor to its own family, or immediate connections. It wishes well to all . It desires to see all happy. Nor does it only desire—but, if sanctified by grace, it pours out prayers to God, and makes use of all t... Read More
James Smith
David'S Determination
David's Determination James Smith, 1860 "I will love you, O Lord, my strength!" Psalm 18:1 On another occasion, David had been looking back over his trying path, and bitter experience, and out of pure gratitude exclaimed, "I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplication." But here... Read More
James Smith
Divine Equity
Divine Equity James Smith "He will not lay upon man more than right" Job 34:23 The burdens of the Christian are often heavy. The flesh cries out. The spirit is almost ready to complain. If he loses sight of God being the first great cause—his courage fails, his patience gives way, and the enemy prev... Read More
James Smith
A Serious Question
A SERIOUS QUESTION by James Smith, 1858 "Is your heart hardened?" Mark 8:17 Sin hardens the heart. Before sin entered, the heart was soft and impressible; but sin petrifies, and the heart becomes more hardened the more we sin. Mercy , also, indirectly hardens the sinner's heart. Nothing hardened the... Read More
James Smith
Only Believe!
ONLY BELIEVE! by James Smith, 1860 So spoke Jesus to one whose faith was feeble, whose anxiety was great, and whose fears were strong. He had applied to Christ for his daughter; on the road to his house, they were detained, the case became, as he thought, desperate — but Jesus comforted and encourag... Read More
James Smith
The Lord Comforting His People
The Lord Comforting His People James Smith, 1859 By nature we are all in a very comfortless state, being wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked. Being dead in trespasses and sins—our dreadful state is neither perceived or felt. But when the Holy Spirit quickens the soul, enlightens ... Read More
James Smith
Satan And Job
Satan and Job James Smith, 1859 "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord ." Proverbs 21:31 Such is the testimony of the Scripture, and the fact is plentifully illustrated in the Christian life. It is not the circumstances by which we are surrounded, nor even the st... Read More
James Smith
Healed And Commended
Healed and Commended James Smith, 1860 The sympathy of Jesus was as wonderful as his power . He felt for all who applied to him, and exerted his power on their behalf. Once a poor woman came who was deeply afflicted, she had suffered long, and had spent her all looking for a cure — but had failed. P... Read More
James Smith
God'S Great Love
God's Great Love by James Smith "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life!" John 3:16 When our Lord appeared on earth in human nature, and attracted great attention by his doctrines and miracles — a Jewish ruler... Read More
James Smith
Favor Neglected
Favor Neglected James Smith "I gave her space to repent — and she will not repent." Revelation 2:21 So spoke the Savior in reference to some ungodly characters at Thyatira; and the testimony is true of many in our beloved country. Many have space to repent — who have not grace to repent. These are v... Read More
James Smith
The Sinner Appealed To
The Sinner Appealed To James Smith "When will you be wise?" Psalm 94:8 In what does true wisdom consist? Wisdom consists in hearkening to counsel (Proverbs 12:5) — the counsel of the wise, the experienced and the holy; but especially in hearkening to the counsel of God, and our Lord Jesus Christ, wh... Read More
James Smith
Gods Gracious Proposal
God's Gracious Proposal James Smith, 1861 "Ask for whatever you want Me to give you." 1 Kings 3:5. God's methods of communicating his mind to man have been various. In olden times, he often came to his people in their sleep and spoke to them in a dream , or a vision of the night. He may occasionally... Read More
James Smith
Considerations In Adversity
Considerations in Adversity by James Smith, 1860 Every Christian must experience afflictions — both within and without. All are not tried alike — but all are tried more or less, sooner or later. If we are favored with ease and prosperity, Satan tries to persuade us that we are not the Lord's, becaus... Read More
James Smith
Cheap Bargains!
Cheap Bargains! James Smith, 1856 "Woe unto those who call evil, good — and good, evil." Isaiah 5:20 Cheap bargains have long been popular in the world, and bargain hunters have always abounded. The command to love our neighbor as ourselves, has been supplanted by the maxim, "Every one for himself."... Read More
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The Lord'S Supper
The Lord's Supper James Smith, 1864 The supper of the Lord is a divine institution. It originated in the wisdom and love of our adorable Redeemer. It is intended to . . . benefit our souls, test our attachment to his cause, and perpetuate the remembrance of his sufferings and death. It is a privileg... 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.