Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
Communion with God
The fruitful source of my misery is distance from my God; my happiness and peace spring from his presence; and yet how willing I seem to live at a sensible distance from him. Frequently Satan suggests, and my heart seems to believe, that it is vain to draw near to him, call upon him, or wait before ... Read More
James Smith
Consider!
"This is what the Lord Almighty says: Consider your ways!" Haggai 1:7 God commands you to consider--and you cannot neglect to do so, but you sin. Your circumstances require it of you--and you cannot neglect to do so, but you must be losers thereby. God complains, "My people do not consider!" Inconsi... Read More
James Smith
Our Comforter
THE COMFORTER--A DIVINE PERSON "Then Peter said: Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit...You have not lied to men--but to God." Acts 5:3-4 Everything that characterizes a person is ascribed to the Holy Spirit in the Scriptures. He is said to be ... Read More
James Smith
The Matter Cleared Up!
I had been passing through a series of trials--had been exercised with bitter disappointments, and was plied with powerful temptations. Gloom rested on the spirit, discontent was working in the mind, and the whole body was in a very irritable state. Everything looked dreary, and the spirit was cryin... Read More
James Smith
Our Father's Demand
"A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father--where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me?" Malachi 1:6 A profession of the Christian religion involves solemn obligations. The Lord expects us to be what we profess, and speaks to us accordingly in his Wor... Read More
James Smith
The Name of Jesus
"You are to name Him Jesus--because He will save His people from their sins!" Matthew 1:21 There is a savor and sweetness in all the names of Immanuel, but there is something peculiarly sweet, harmonious and precious in this of 'Jesus'. It conveys to our minds an idea of all we need--a Savior. Holy ... Read More
James Smith
David Recovered All
"So Achish gave David the town of Ziklag," 1 Samuel 27:6 "Three days later, when David and his men arrived home at their town of Ziklag, they found that the Amalekites had made a raid into the Negev and Ziklag; they had crushed Ziklag and burned it to the ground. They had carried off the women and c... Read More
James Smith
Divine Chastening
"You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son--so the Lord your God chastens you." Deuteronomy 8:5 Punishment flows from justice--chastening flows from love. The former is inflicted by the judge, the latter is administered by the parent. Believers in Jesus are often chasten... Read More
James Smith
The Need of the Times
"So Ahab mustered the troops of the 232 commanders. Then he called out the rest of the army of Israel, some 7,000 men. About noontime, as Ben-hadad and the thirty-two allied kings were still in their tents drinking themselves into a stupor, the troops of the commanders marched out of the city as the... Read More
James Smith
The Person and Work of Christ
What a wonderful person is my glorious Lord! One with Jehovah the Father--and one with me; possessing all that is peculiar to Godhead--and all that is essential to manhood. Equal with the Father, having attribute for attribute, perfection for perfection; like unto me. Having a spotless human soul, a... Read More
James Smith
Fellowship with God
First. Fellowship supposes knowledge. There can be no fellowship with God, without a knowledge of God. The gospel brings the true knowledge of God to men, and under the teaching of the Holy Spirit, we receive into our hearts the knowledge of Jehovah in Jesus--the manifester of God. Here we behold hi... Read More
James Smith
Pleasing God
"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 My mind is struck with the idea. I ask, "Is it possible for a sinner to do anything that will please God?"... Read More
James Smith
Power! Power!
We greatly need spiritual power in the present day. We abound in means of grace, in opportunities to do good, in incentives to holiness; but we are very feeble! Who that hears us pray, sees us work, or studies our characters--but must see that we are weak, and, though Christians, very much like othe... Read More
James Smith
The Power of Christ
"The Lord Jesus Christ, who is able even to subdue all things unto himself" Philippians 3:20-21 There is nothing that we need so much as power. The Lord has been teaching us this for a considerable time. We have plenty of means--but without power, they will not accomplish the end at which we aim. We... Read More
James Smith
Follow Me
"Follow Me!" John 21:19 "They follow the Lamb wherever He goes!" Revelation 14:4 He who would be found in good company--must accept the Savior's invitation, and follow him. He calls us to him, as the Author of eternal salvation, and invites us to follow him as the Shepherd of his flock. Nature is fo... Read More
James Smith
Praise
True praise includes--a grateful acknowledgment of mercies--glorifying God for his goodness--and a celebrating the excellencies of Jehovah with thankfulness. In praise we confess ourselves unworthy, indebted, and laid under great obligation for kindness manifested; we adore the author, acknowledge t... Read More
James Smith
The Righteous Man's Privilege
"For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous! You surround them with your favor as with a shield!" Psalm 5:12 When we read the Psalms of David we are constantly struck with the manner in which he sighs for, and seeks close, sensible, and heart-affecting communion with God. He cannot be satisfied wit... Read More
James Smith
Prayer
Real prayer is the going forth of the soul to the Lord to communicate its needs, wishes, and requests. It is making known our feelings, fears, and troubles, unto our God. It is pleading with our King for life, liberty, and blessedness. It is pleading with our Prophet to teach, instruct, and make us ... Read More
James Smith
The Savior's Demand
"Do you love Me?" John 21:17 WHO is it that makes such a demand upon me, and inquires after my love? It is Jesus, the sinner's Friend--the glorious Savior. Love You! Yes, Lord, you know that I love you? The great desire of my soul, and constant prayer of my heart, as you know, is, that I may love yo... Read More
James Smith
The Stimulus
"I will bless you!" Genesis 13:2 God had called Abram to perform a difficult duty. He was required to leave his country and his kindred, and to go to an unknown land, simply because God bade him do so. This required a simple faith, and a strong stimulus--both of which the Lord gave him. The one was ... 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.