Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
The Law Of Your Mother!
The Law of Your Mother! by James Smith, 1861 "Do not forsake the law of your mother!" Proverbs 1:8 A mother's influence is great; a mother's love is strong. Every mother therefore should endeavor to use her influence wisely, and for her child's eternal good. A very great responsibility rests upon go... Read More
James Smith
Abiding In Christ
Abiding in Christ James Smith, 1865 "No one who abides in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin — has either seen Him or known Him." 1 John 3:6 The design of God in the gospel, is to make us like Himself — to conform us to His beloved Son, who is "the image of the invisible God." To this... Read More
James Smith
More Of Christ! More Of Christ!
More of Christ! More of Christ! by James Smith, 1860 What is it my soul, which causes this uneasiness, this dissatisfaction, this deep inward yearning after something which you have not, or do not at present enjoy? I am not at rest. I am not rejoicing in God. I am not singing from the heights of Zio... Read More
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Sighing For Jesus!
Sighing for Jesus! James Smith , 1858 "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God! My soul thirsts for God, for the living God! When can I go and meet with God?" Psalm 42:1-2 I have just been reading of the last days of a believer in Jesus, a kind of reading of which I a... Read More
James Smith
Bitter And Sweet!
Bitter and Sweet! James Smith Real religion is a personal thing. Every man's religion must be his own — produced in his own heart by the Spirit of God, and nourished by the word and prayer. In every man's religion, there is something distinguishing, and something only known to himself. To every beli... Read More
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Desires Regarded
Desires Regarded by James Smith, 1861 Our religion is sometimes at a very low ebb. What with trials without , stirring up corruption within , and the temptations of Satan taking advantage of our various defects — we can scarcely tell whether we have the root of the matter in us or not! At such times... Read More
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Brought Low — But Helped
Brought Low — but Helped James Smith, 1861 "I was brought low — and He helped me!" Psalm 116:6 The circumstances of the Christian often vary — and it is no uncommon thing for his frames and feelings to vary with his circumstances . On this account, many of the Lord's people are either elevated — or ... Read More
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The Remedy For A Troubled Heart!
The Remedy for a Troubled Heart! James Smith "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God — believe also in Me!" John 14:1 We often trouble ourselves. We often allow our hearts to be tossed about like the waves of the sea, without any real cause. Our Savior forbids it. He forbids it in tender... Read More
James Smith
The Savior'S Will
The Savior's Will James Smith, 1855 "For a will is in force only after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives." Hebrews 9:17 People who have property and riches, in the prospect of death, have long been in the habit of making a will , and bequeathing their riches, accord... Read More
James Smith
In Word And In Power
In Word and in Power James Smith, 1861 "Our gospel came to you not simply with words — but also with power , with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction." 1 Thessalonians 1:5 The purposes of God are accomplished in the use of means ; and while God's rule is his purpose — our rule is the precepts o... Read More
James Smith
Antidotes!
ANTIDOTES! James Smith , 1858 My mind is at times harassed with fear , tormented with doubts , and burdened with a load of guilt . I have tried a variety of things in order to get relief, and have looked for deliverance in many ways. But experience has taught me, that the only way to conquer fear, d... Read More
James Smith
Consistent Teaching
Consistent Teaching James Smith, 1865 "You, then, who teach others — do you not teach yourself?" Romans 2:21 We all need teaching; but, generally speaking, we love to teach — rather than to be taught . We instruct others — but neglect ourselves . This is true of preachers and Bible teachers especial... Read More
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Paul'S Subject
PAUL'S SUBJECT James Smith, 1860 Paul was . . . an extraordinary man , called to an extraordinary office , and being sent to perform an extraordinary work , he chose an extraordinary subject . He knew history , he was acquainted with philosophy , and he was well versed in tradition . There were . . ... Read More
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Contentment
Contentment James Smith, 1860 "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can... Read More
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Come Unto Me!
Come unto Me! James Smith, 1859 That man is a sinner, is universally admitted; and that a sinner needs a Savior, is generally allowed. You, therefore, my dear reader, whoever you may be — are a sinner! You have . . . broken God's holy law, incurred God's just displeasure, and deserve punishment at H... Read More
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O That I Had The Wings Of A Dove!
O That I Had the Wings of a Dove! by James Smith, 1860 "Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest!" Psalm 55:6 The trials of a believer are often severe. Many a storm has he to endure, many a river to ford, and many a fire to pass through — in his way home to the promised l... Read More
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The King'S Highway
The King's Highway James Smith, 1861 "Set your heart toward the highway ." Jeremiah 31:21 In anticipation of the expiration of the seventy years' captivity in Babylon, the prophet Jeremiah was directed and inspired by the Holy Spirit, to stimulate, encourage, and direct the Jews in reference to thei... Read More
James Smith
The Cords Of Love!
The Cords of Love! James Smith, 1860 "I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love!" Hosea 11:4 God's love to his people is variously and wondrously displayed. But this is more especially the case, in the manner by which he brings them to himself. He makes Israel the type , in their deliveran... Read More
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God Is Love!
God is Love! James Smith, 1859 "God is love!" 1 John 4:16 This is a truth which cannot be learned from nature . For though we see the bright, the beautiful, and the benevolent in nature — we see also the dull, the dreary, and the frightening. If we see the smiles of infancy — we see also the wrinkle... Read More
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The Love Of Jesus!
The Love of Jesus! James Smith "I have loved you!" John 15:12 WHOM does Jesus love? Every believer, whatever his outward circumstances may be. That is, everyone who loves Him — and are in a measure, like Him. How wonderful that Jesus should love us, who are so vile, so debased, so ungrateful! Yes — ... 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.