Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Hezekiah'S Prayer
Hezekiahs Prayer James Smith, 1865 "O Lord, I am oppressed; undertake for me." Isaiah 38:14 If grace will not make us pray-- trouble shall! Our troubles are often sent from God--to lead us to God. Hezekiah was a good man and a great man; high in station and useful in his day--but deeply tried. If he... Read More
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Apostolic Counsel
Apostolic Counsel James Smith "Each person should remain in whatever situation he was called." 1 Corinthians 7:24 External circumstances and human distinctions, are of small consequence to the Christian — for the religion he professes is able to make him useful and happy anywhere, and everywhere. Wh... Read More
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I Have Found Jesus!
I Have Found Jesus! James Smith, 1860 A Godly man had observed that his beloved daughter was becoming unusually dull and reserved. He offered up special prayer for her — but could get no satisfactory information from her. She became more gloomy, and her countenance was sad and dejected. The father p... Read More
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Have You A Saving Interest In Christ?
Have You a Saving Interest in Christ? James Smith, 1856 This is a solemn question, for without a saving interest in Christ, there is no salvation. Besides this, it is to be feared, that many take it for granted that they have — when they have not. Let us then look at the subject seriously, just for ... Read More
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A Proverb Improved
A Proverb Improved James Smith , 1858 "Duties are ours — events are the Lord's." Yes, whatever the Lord commands in his word, or calls us to do by his providence, should be attended to without hesitation or delay. For every duty — he will furnish strength; and for every undertaking — he will furnish... Read More
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The Love Of Christ
The Love of Christ James Smith, 1865 Nothing is as powerful as love — but it can only influence us through faith. However much a person may love me, it would have no influence except I believe it. Just so it is with sinners. They read of the love of Jesus, they hear of that love — but it does not af... Read More
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To The Children Of Godly Parents
To the Children of Godly Parents James Smith, 1856 My young friend, allow me to ask, "What is the state of your soul?" You have been taught to read and reverence God's holy Word; you have heard the gospel preached many, many times; your parents have prayed for you both in private, and in the family ... Read More
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My Hope Is In Jesus
My Hope is in Jesus James Smith, 1856 It was a cold dreary day in December, when I first called to see Susan Abrahams; she was lying in a little back room, in which there was no fire-place; the wind rattled round the house, and the snow was falling fast. Everything, to the natural eye was very cheer... Read More
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A Solemn Charge
A Solemn Charge! by James Smith, 1860 "Yet there are some of you who do not believe!" John 6:64 What is it to believe in Christ? Look at a few of his own illustrations, and you will soon perceive. He is the bread of life, and believing answers to eating that bread. He has the living water, and belie... Read More
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Suspecting God
Suspecting God James Smith, 1856 A man of integrity, uprightness, and proven character — always considers it an insult to be suspected, or to have his word doubted — especially when solemnly and deliberately given. Nor are we in the habit of doubting the word, or suspecting the character of an old, ... Read More
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A Word In Season
A Word in Season James Smith, 1856 A thoughtless young man was one day hearing some Christian's converse, and as they were speaking of divine things, one of them said, "If a man's heart is not changed — then he must be lost forever." The words sunk into his heart, occupied his thoughts, aroused his ... Read More
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Someone Is To Blame!
Someone is to Blame! James Smith, 1856 A poor, depraved, drunken sinner, on one occasion was led to see his danger and fearful doom. He was filled with dread and alarm, and being fully awake to the value of his soul, the desert of his sin, and the dreadful nature of Hell — he was surprised that he h... Read More
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Your Position
Your Position James Smith, 1856 Reader, you are standing on the margin of the grave . The seeds of death are sown in your physical constitution. In a few short days they will spring up, and then, as the ivy slowly kills the oak, so they will bring you to the tomb. You are never safe. Allow me, there... Read More
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Is Prayer Profitable?
Is PRAYER Profitable? by James Smith, 1860 Fallen man is a poor selfish being. Before the fall, God was his center to which he constantly tended, and the source from which he derived his choicest pleasures. Falling from God — he sunk into self , which is now his idol, and to which he continually off... Read More
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What Is My Business?
What Is My Business? James Smith, 1865 This is a question of importance. It requires consideration . It deserves an answer . Unless we know our business — we cannot attend to it; and unless we attend to our proper business — we cannot gain a good character. Certainly we were not intended to live in ... Read More
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For What End Have I Lived?
For What End Have I Lived? James Smith, 1865 We are all living for some end, either right or wrong; and the end for which we live is decided by the course we pursue. If we live in the gratification of our passions, in the practice of sin, and indulging wicked propensities — we are only living to dis... Read More
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I Will Trust!
I Will Trust! James Smith, 1858 "I will trust — and not be afraid!" Isaiah 12:2 We are too prone to give way to fear; and fear indulged — straitens the spirit, disturbs the conscience, and agitates the whole soul. "Fear has torment." It was wise therefore of the prophet, to say, "I will not be afrai... Read More
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The Indispensable
The Indispensable! by James Smith, 1860 "One thing you lack." Mark 10:21 How very near some people come to true religion--and yet they are not true believers. They are so nearly like Christians, that we can scarcely distinguish the difference; and yet they are not the children of God, by faith in Je... Read More
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I Will Turn Over A New Leaf!
I Will Turn Over a New Leaf! by James Smith, 1860 Many of our old sayings are very pithy, and are full of important meaning. But they are too often used lightly, or with an improper motive. Some always have them at their tongues' end, to serve a purpose. How often, have I heard the one at the head o... Read More
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An Insolent Demand
An Insolent Demand James Smith, 1860 Pharaoh said, " Who is the Lord, that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and I will not let Israel go." Exodus 5:2 " Who is the Lord, that I should obey him?" This was the question the insolent king of Egypt, put to Moses, when he delive... 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.