Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
All Things Possible With God
All Things Possible with God James Smith, 1842 "With God all things are possible!" Matthew 19:26 The omnipotence of Jehovah is ruled by His wisdom and holiness , His justice and love . He can do everything consistent with those attributes — but nothing contrary to them. God's omnipotence is altogeth... Read More
James Smith
A Letter To The Author
A Letter to the Author James Smith, 1864 Dear Pastor Smith, I am one who is beset with doubts and fears. I, at times, earnestly desire to love Christ, to lie passive at the foot of the cross, and to grow in grace. I sit under the sound of a minister, who is a warm champion in the cause of truth. I h... Read More
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The Bitter Taunt
The Bitter Taunt! James Smith Few things are more painful to a sensitive mind than to be taunted — and especially to be taunted when in affliction and sorrow. Whoever suffered from this, like the Son of God? Now they ridicule him, "the friend of publicans and sinners!" And when in the bitter agonies... Read More
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God Is As Good As His Word
God is as Good as His Word James Smith, 1860 "God is faithful" 1 Corinthians 1:9 As a minister of Christ was going to preach one cold day, he overtook one of his hearers, who greeted him with, "A very cold day, sir." "Yes, Sir," he replied, "God is as good as his word." The hearer was surprised, and... Read More
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Holy Violence!
Holy Violence! James Smith In all matters of importance — zeal , effort and determination are commendable. The energetic generally succeed — the lukewarm seldom. But in nothing is determined action so necessary and commendable, as in seeking the salvation of the soul. This is variously set forth in ... Read More
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Patient Waiting
Patient Waiting James Smith, 1842 "But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." Romans 8:25 The objects of our hope are all future , all good , and all promised . We expect them because God has promised them; on His word do we hope. There is not an evil — but we hope to be ... Read More
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May Your Will Be Done!
May Your Will be Done! James Smith, 1842 "May Your will be done!" Luke 11:2 The will of God is the great first cause of all things, and the highest rule of rectitude . Jehovah being Himself infinitely holy, just, and good--His will , however made known, must be the same. When He willed the universe ... Read More
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God Is Mighty!
God Is Mighty! James Smith Greatness and goodness meet and unite in God. Majesty and mercy are alike displayed by him. He is high — but he has respect unto the lowly. He is glorious beyond conception — but He is as gracious as he is glorious. Everything in God is infinite! Infinite goodness and infi... Read More
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God Is Love!
God is Love! James Smith, 1860 What is MAN? A solemn searching question because it resolves itself into this, What am I? What is man in himself , but a mass of selfishness, seeking self-gratification in a variety of ways? What is man in reference to God — but enmity against him, not subject to his l... Read More
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Drawing Back
Drawing Back James Smith Perseverance in the Lord's ways, is every professor's duty — and it is the privilege and mark of a true believer. Others may apostatize — but the Christian will hold on his way. Yet all are to be warned, cautioned, and advised. Every man's responsibility is to be recognized,... Read More
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Relationship And Attention
Relationship and Attention James Smith God's promises are especially intended for trying times. They are presented to us, that we may . . . believe them, draw comfort from them, plead them with God, and obtain their fulfillment. Whenever God made a promise, he called his people to prayer; and in ans... Read More
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Following Jesus
Following Jesus by James Smith, 1860 "Go," said Jesus, "your faith has healed you." Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road." Mark 10:52 This poor blind man sat by the way-side begging. He had heard of Jesus, and the wonders which he had wrought. But he had never had an o... Read More
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Following The Lamb!
Following the Lamb! James Smith, 1859 We read in the book of the Revelation, of a company who follow the Lamb wherever he goes (14:4). They are on mount Zion, they have gotten the victory over every foe, and they sing a new song of praise unto God. They are pure and holy, and were redeemed from amon... Read More
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The Poor Satisfied
The Poor Satisfied! James Smith, 1860 "I will abundantly bless her provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread." Psalm 132:15 It is astonishing, when we think of the greatness and glory of God, that he would pay any attention to such insignificant and vile worms as we are. And yet it would appear... Read More
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Enduring Trials
Enduring Trials James Smith, 1860 "Blessed is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him!" James 1:12 (Amplified Bible) Trials are for time , and a... Read More
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Hear Counsel
Hear Counsel James Smith, 1860 It is often difficult to make a beneficial impression upon the minds of the young. They are so volatile, and upon such good terms with themselves. Solomon seems to have found it so, just as we do; and therefore he reiterates the same thought again and again in his Prov... Read More
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Neglect Of Duty — A Sin
Neglect of Duty — a Sin James Smith There are sins of omission — as well as sins of commission . There are sins of neglect — as well as sins of misdoing . Every Scriptural precept is given to be obeyed — and neglect treats the lawgiver with contempt. Therefore the apostle James testifies, "To him wh... Read More
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Wounding Jesus!
Wounding Jesus! James Smith, 1860 The strongest and tenderest love , is often the most deeply wounded. The finest minds , suffer most. Whoever loved like Jesus — and whoever was wounded like him? Literally in the days of his flesh — and figuratively or spiritually since he has gone to glory. Hence t... Read More
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Consolation In Christ!
Consolation in Christ! James Smith, 1860 "For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ!" 2 Corinthians 1:5 The privileges of the gospel are intended, not only to display the rich grace of God, and to make the believer happy — but also to enforce its du... Read More
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The Comfort Of Love
The Comfort of Love James Smith, 1860 The union and communion of believers, is intended for . . . our benefit, the world's advantage, and God's glory. It is by the Lord's people being united together, and acting in character, that these ends are to be accomplished. Love is the cement that binds and ... 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.