Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Grace Displayed
Grace Displayed James Smith, 1856 The sovereignty of Divine grace, and the freeness of God's mercy — often shine forth very conspicuously, in the salvation of poor sinners. I have met with a case lately, the outline of which I will give, as illustrating my statement. Henry Thompson was brought up in... Read More
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Will You Be Made Whole?
Will You Be Made Whole? James Smith, 1860 That question was asked by the Savior, to the poor sufferer at the pool of Bethesda, and the same question he puts to us. We are morally diseased, we have been so a long time. We are getting worse and worse. Ordinances of themselves can do nothing for us. We... Read More
James Smith
God'S Solemn Affirmation
God's Solemn Affirmation James Smith, 1860 "As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die?" Ezekiel 33:11 If we would have right views of God, we mu... Read More
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What Can I Do?
What Can I Do? James Smith, 1856 This question is sometimes asked by members of our churches, and should be answered; because every Christian may do something for the cause of God. You can look round upon your relatives, friends, and neighbors, and see who does not attend a place of worship; or who ... Read More
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What Do I Wait For?
What Do I Wait For? by James Smith, 1860 This question was proposed by David — and may very well be proposed by us. As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we have already received much. Our heavenly Father has sent the Spirit of adoption into our hearts — he has given us many exceeding great and pre... Read More
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The Fullness Of Grace And Truth
The Fullness of Grace and Truth James Smith, 1860 "For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ!" John 1:16-17 It is a comfort to have a well-filled storehouse, especially in days of scarcity a... Read More
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Consecration
Consecration James Smith, 1860 "Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord!" Exodus 32:29 Thus spoke Moses unto the children of Israel on a very trying occasion, and thus he speaks to us. The Lord has a right to us. He takes an interest in us. He wishes us to be dedicated to himself, and devoted to his... Read More
James Smith
Decision
DECISION James Smith, 1856 There is a great lack of decision at the present day. Many people are impressed, convinced, and concerned — but they are not decided . They have not yielded themselves unto God. They have not presented their hearts to Jesus. They go far — but not far enough; the consequenc... Read More
James Smith
Conditions Of A Revival
Conditions of a Revival James Smith, 1859 How much we need a revival of religion! There is but little life in the Church — but little power in the ministry , and but few conversions from the world . Our attention has been called to the subject, and we talk about it, and some pray for it; but it appe... Read More
James Smith
Religion In A Few Words
Religion in a Few Words James Smith, 1856 A poor man in a country village, having been laid on a bed of affliction , the clergyman called upon him to read to him "the visitation of the sick," which he did and departed; in a few days he called again, and began to read to him another book, which set f... Read More
James Smith
A Great High Priest
A Great High Priest James Smith, 1860 "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempt... Read More
James Smith
What Is It To Believe?
What is it to Believe? James Smith, 1860 Jane Jones had just come out of the pastor's vestry, and she looked very sad, dejected, and cast down. A friend seeing her inquired into the cause, and she said, "I am very anxious about my soul. I see and feel that I am a great sinner. I want to be saved. Oh... Read More
James Smith
Have You Heard The News?
Have You Heard the News? James Smith, 1856 Good News! Good News! Good News! Have you heard it? Angels have — and it has added to their happiness. Devils have — and it has filled them with confusion and malice. Some of our fellow men have — and it has filled them with joy and peace. It is news from H... Read More
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A Visit To My Birthplace
A Visit to My Birthplace James Smith, 1860 Once more I am here visiting my birthplace — may my visit suggest some profitable thoughts to my mind! This is Brentford , with its old market, church-tower, and dirty streets. More than twenty years of my life were spent here. Oh, the mercies received, the... Read More
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The Dressmaker And The Actress
The Dressmaker and the Actress James Smith, 1859 That God is the hearer and the answerer of prayer, is very generally admitted. Yet it is one thing to acknowledge this truth in the general, and another to prove it in our own personal experience. I have just received, in a letter from New York, a ver... 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.