Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Set Up Waymarks!
Set up Waymarks James Smith, 1860 Life, in God's word, is frequently compared to a journey, and the experience of the believer to that of a traveler. Israel's journey from Egypt to Canaan, and the journey of the Jews from Babylon to Mount Zion, alike set forth our journey from earth to Heaven. In th... Read More
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Christ Died For Our Sins!
Christ Died for Our Sins! James Smith, 1860 "Christ died for our sins!" 1 Corinthians 15:3 What a glorious testimony is this! It is a main feature of Paul's gospel. He preached it everywhere. He preached it to all. It was much for Christ to live for us, pray for us, and work for us; but it was much ... Read More
James Smith
A New Year'S Motto!
A New Year's Motto! James Smith, 1865 " Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near!" Luke 21:28 The time of his second coming approaches, and it befits his disciples to think of that event, and diligently prepare for it. But if we do not witness the descent of our Lord i... Read More
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Hidden Sin!
Hidden Sin! James Smith, 1859 "The Lord does not see it!" Ezekiel 9:9 "My way is hidden from the Lord!" Isaiah 40:27 "The guilt of Ephraim is stored up, his sins are kept on record!" Hosea 13:12 The only thing some fear is exposure . They would not be exhibited in their true colors before their fell... Read More
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Knowledge Promised
Knowledge Promised James Smith, 1865 "What I am doing you do not understand now ; but you shall know hereafter ." John 13:7 The Lord teaches us not only by His words — but by His works . He taught His disciples by what He did — as well as by what He said . He was now teaching them humility and love ... Read More
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The Sure Resource!
The Sure Resource! by James Smith , 1858 "God is our refuge and strength , an ever-present help in times of trouble!" Psalm 46:1 God intended Himself to be the great fountain of supply to His creatures. All are to be dependent on Him — and to look for their supplies from Him. Just so, the believer i... Read More
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Joseph'S Dying Words
Joseph's Dying Words by James Smith, 1860 The words of the dying, are often striking and impressive. We remember them, and derive benefit from them. This has always been the case, especially with the saints of God. How affecting the dying sayings of Jacob, Moses, and David! How many have derived the... Read More
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Heaven!
HEAVEN! James Smith , 1858 "You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand!" Psalm 16:11 "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined--what God has prepared for those who love him!" 1 Corinthians 2:9 H... Read More
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Hell!
HELL! James Smith , 1858 "The rich man also died and was buried. In Hell , where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. So he called to him: Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because... Read More
James Smith
One Hour After Death!
One Hour After Death! James Smith, 1859 The news of the unexpected death of a dear friend has suggested this thought. He is gone. He is in another world. I too, must die soon. It may be very soon. Let me, then, think of death , and of the hour after death. If I die among friends, my eyes will then b... Read More
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Jehovah Incomparable!
Jehovah Incomparable! James Smith, 1842 "O Lord, there is none like You!" 1 Chronicles 17:20 Truly, our God is without a parallel! We have read of many gods and of many lords — but who is like unto the Lord our God? When we consider His revealed character , made known for our comfort, benefit, and b... Read More
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The Threatenings Of God
The Threatenings of God James Smith "What will you say when He punishes you?" Jeremiah 13:21 God has threatened to punish lost sinners — every sinner who lives and dies in unbelief. His threatenings are written in His Word — that we may read them; they are published by His ministers — that we may he... Read More
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The Alarm And Inquiry!
The Alarm and Inquiry! James Smith, 1855 "The sinners in Zion are terrified! Trembling grips the godless! Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting burnings?" Isaiah 33:14 These 'sinners in Zion' represent the Church of God . The inhabitants of Zion were profe... Read More
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The Lost Soul'S Request!
The Lost Soul's Request! by James Smith, 1860 We know comparatively little of the unseen world . We do know that there is a Heaven of joy and peace for the saved sinner — and there is a place of sorrow and suffering for the lost sinner. Our Lord in one of his parables, sets before us . . . the suffe... Read More
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Sanctification
SANCTIFICATION James Smith, 1856 That man has fallen from God, and is consequently depraved and polluted , is a fact so clearly revealed in God's Word, and so evidently proved by his general conduct — that it cannot be denied, or even doubted by anyone who believes the inspiration of the Scriptures,... Read More
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The Great Defect!
The Great Defect! by James Smith, 1860 Some things in religion may be dispensed with, without affecting our eternal salvation. But there is one thing we must experience — we must be born again. There is one blessing we must possess, and that is the Holy Spirit. As well may we expect to be saved with... Read More
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The Gospel
The GOSPEL James Smith, 1855 The Gospel is good news , or glad tidings . It is . . . sent from Heaven, proclaimed on earth, heard by sinners, and gladly embraced by those who are ordained to eternal life. The Gospel is the glorious glad tidings of the Blessed God! It informs us that God is love, tha... Read More
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The Wheat And The Chaff
The Wheat and the Chaff! James Smith, 1860 There are but two classes in the world, and there are two classes in the church. But the time is coming when there will be but only one class in the church. A separation must take place. The wheat and the tares may grow together in the field, the wheat and ... Read More
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Yet They Are Your People
Yet They Are Your People James Smith, 1865 "Yet they are Your people, Your inheritance, whom You brought out by Your great power and Your outstretched arm." Deuteronomy 9:29 The imperfections of the Lord's people, are sometimes so numerous and so great — that it is difficult for them to recognize th... Read More
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The Potter!
The Potter! by James Smith, 1860 The doctrine of God's divine sovereignty is generally offensive to the carnal mind — because it strikes a death-blow at the root of man's pride, and lays the sinner low in the dust before God. Man does not like to be represented as lying absolutely helpless at the fo... 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.