Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Redeeming Love!
Redeeming Love! James Smith, 1861 "He gave Himself for us — that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous for good works." Titus 2:14 The first and second advent of Christ are frequently presented to our notice together in the New Testament. The former... Read More
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Almost Gone!
Almost Gone! James Smith, 1865 "But as for me — my feet were almost gone! My steps had well near slipped!" Psalm 73:2 Asaph appears, in his own mind, to have been going over the history of the Lord's people in general, and of some of them in particular; tracing out the Lord's dealings with them, and... Read More
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Strangers And Pilgrims!
Strangers and Pilgrims! James Smith, 1842 "All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth!" Hebrews 11:13 Every believer ... Read More
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This Is The True Grace Of God
This is the True Grace of God! James Smith "This is the true grace of God, wherein you stand." 1 Peter 5:12 The grace of God is a subject which, of all others, demands our most serious attention. God's grace is nothing less, than the free, sovereign, and eternal favor of God toward poor sinners in C... Read More
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The Zealous Christian!
The Zealous Christian! James Smith, 1864 "Be zealous!" Revelation 3:19 Coldness or lukewarmness in the ways of God, is peculiarly offensive to our Lord and Savior; for if anyone deserves our whole hearts, if anyone ought to have the whole of our energies — it is Jesus . He was very zealous for us. Z... Read More
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The Proper Aim Of A Christian'S Life
The Proper Aim of a Christian's Life James Smith, 1856 "Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God , as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more!" 1 Thessalonians 4:1 "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do — ... Read More
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The One Mediator!
The One Mediator! James Smith "There is one Mediator between God and men — the man Christ Jesus." 1 Timothy 2:5 The mediation of Christ is the glory of the gospel! No one has seen the glory of the method of grace — who has not distinctly, clearly, and spiritually seen the nature of the mediation of ... Read More
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The Restless Bed
The Restless Bed ( James Smith , "Food for Hungry Souls") What is sown now — will be reaped in eternity. Eternal life is the free gift of a gracious God. Eternal punishment is the just wages of eternal sin. We deserve Hell now — but we may escape it by fleeing to Jesus. If we refuse to do so — then ... Read More
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Israel'S Need — And God'S Mercy
Israel's Need — and God's Mercy James Smith, 1856 Life is but a journey — a journey from the present fleeting world, to the eternal world. "By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could trave... Read More
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Nevertheless!
Nevertheless! James Smith, 1859 How much is sometimes conveyed to the mind by one word, especially by one inspired word. This word, NEVERTHELESS , has often been profitable to me; for it has conveyed sweet comfort , strong encouragement , and a powerful stimulus to me. I propose therefore to spend a... Read More
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Fear And Folly
Fear and Folly! James Smith, 1860 "And Adam said: I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself!" Genesis 3:10 Sin is the source of both fear and folly . Sin produces guilt ; guilt fills with fear ; and fear betrays into folly . Every sinner therefore is ca... Read More
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Precept And Prayer
Precept and Prayer James Smith, 1860 Precepts call for prayers , for as they point out God's requirements, and call upon us for obedience; they also teach us our weakness, and our need of Divine strength. David seems to have felt this, and therefore he says, "You have commanded us to keep your prece... Read More
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God Leading His People Through The Wilderness
God Leading His People Through the Wilderness James Smith How much we have to be thankful for. How many reasons we have to praise God. No wonder that the Lord's people of old, so frequently commemorated the Lord's mercy; for everything short of Hell — is mercy! Everything he did for them, or conferr... Read More
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What Mercy Did For Us
What Mercy Did for us James Smith Israel's history is full of wonders. Wonders of grace on God's part — and wonders of sin on theirs. All that was good in their history, began with God, and was to the praise of the glory of his grace. How striking the testimony of Moses on this point. "He found him ... Read More
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Our Condition — God'S Mercy!
Our Condition — God's Mercy! ( James Smith , "Gleams of Grace" 1860) Many of the Psalms are poetic records of God's mercy towards His ancient people, calling upon them to bless and praise His most glorious name. Israel's history forms a mirror in which we see our own spiritual history. Oh for grace,... Read More
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The Rest!
The Rest! James Smith, 1865 "There remains therefore a rest for the people of God." Hebrews 4:9 There was a rest for Adam in Paradise — which he lost by sin. There was a rest for Israel in Canaan — which many forfeited by unbelief. There is a rest for the Christian in Christ — which can only be enjo... Read More
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The Good Fortune!
The Good Fortune! James Smith "Godliness with contentment is great gain!" 1 Timothy 6:6 Godliness is conformity to the moral image of God, and the entire consecration of the soul to the Lord's service. The godly are created anew in Christ Jesus; they are united to God through Jesus; and have all the... Read More
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The Judge!
The Judge! James Smith, 1856 "God is the Judge!" Psalm 75:7 There is one supreme judge of what is right and wrong — and that judge is Jesus. He is qualified to judge, and He is appointed to sit in judgment on all the actions of men, and to reward every one according to his works. But it is not to Go... Read More
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Divine Care!
Divine Care! James Smith, 1865 "Casting all your care upon Him — for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 The Christian's life is very much made up of cares — and comforts . Cares spring from earth — comfort comes from Heaven; cares prove him to be a sinner — holy comforts prove him a believer; cares flow... Read More
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The Incomparable Rock!
The Incomparable Rock! James Smith, 1860 "There is no Rock like our God!" 1 Samuel 2:2 As creatures, we all need . . . an object of trust, one on whom we can lean, one in whom we can confide, one to whom we may look for defense and safety. As lost sinners , we need more. Every creature has some rock... 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.