Sermons & Devotionals by William Nicholson
William Nicholson
Christ, The Portion Of Believers!
Christ, the Portion of Believers! William Nicholson , 1855 Christians! The Redeemer with all His glorious salvation, in all His offices, and under all the characters which He sustains—is yours! You may say, with the fullest assurance, "My beloved is mine—and I am His!" You are the objects of the ble... Read More
William Nicholson
God, The Portion Of His People
God, the Portion of His People William Nicholson , 1855 It is the privilege of Christians to say, "For this God is our God for ever and ever! He will be our guide even to the end!" Psalm 48:14 The believer is also called an heir of God, which implies that he is entitled, through grace, to all that t... Read More
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Pearls Of Great Price!
Pearls of Great Price! William Nicholson, 1855 Showing How the Christian is Blessed with All Spiritual Blessings in Christ "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." Ephesians 1:3 PREFACE. The design ... Read More
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The Saint Crowned By The Chief Shepherd
The Saint Crowned by the Chief Shepherd! William Nicholson, 1862 "And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory!" 1 Peter 5:4 The Scriptures abound with the most beautiful and striking metaphors, which are designed to rivet the most important truths on the mind. T... Read More
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The Little Flock Graciously Cautioned And Cheered
The Little Flock Graciously Cautioned and Cheered by William Nicholson, 1862 "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom!" Luke 12:32 We often distress ourselves with needless anxiety . The design of Christ in the context, is to induce his disciples to repo... Read More
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The Enriching Savior!
The Enriching Savior! William Nicholson, 1862 "The same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him!" Romans 10:12 The Gospel is not confined to any nation or people. It is proclaimed and offered to the world. Mark 16:15. Once the Divine favor rested principally upon Israel, Romans 9:4, 6, but it... Read More
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Gratitude For Spiritual Deliverance!
Gratitude for Spiritual Deliverance William Nicholson, 1862 "In that day you will say: I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and ... Read More
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The Conqueror'S Reward!
The Conqueror's Reward! William Nicholson, 1862 "He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will not go out from it anymore; and I will write on him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of Heaven from My God, ... Read More
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The Rest Of The Soul
The Rest of the Soul! by William Nicholson, 1862 "Return unto your rest, O my soul; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you." Psalm 116:7 God is the only foundation of true happiness; therefore it is the wisdom and privilege of man to look to him for substantial and never-ending bliss. If he app... Read More
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God'S Gracious Regard To The Righteous
God's Gracious Regard to the Righteous William Nicholson, 1862 "Then those who feared the Lord spoke often one to another, and the Lord hearkened and heard; and a book of remembrance was written before him for those who feared the Lord, and thought upon his name." Malachi 3:16 Christians are called ... Read More
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God'S Word, A Preservative From Sin!
God's Word, a Preservative from Sin William Nicholson, 1862 "Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:11 This Psalm is one continued eulogy on the sacred Scriptures; and though little more than the five books of Moses were then known — yet the Psalmist finds in ... Read More
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Christians Like The Sun!
Christians like the Sun! William Nicholson, 1862 "So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength." Judges 5:31 This language concludes the song of triumph sung by Deborah and Barak. It celebrates the triumph of Israel over Jabin, a Ca... Read More
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Delighting In God!
Delighting in God! William Nicholson, 1862 "Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD ... Read More
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The Gospel Fountain!
The Gospel Fountain! by William Nicholson, 1862 "On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity!" Zechariah 13:1 The text must be regarded as a very striking representation of Christ's efficacious sacrifice, which w... Read More
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The Love Of Christ!
The Love of Christ! William Nicholson, 1862 "May have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ , and to know this love that surpasses knowledge!" Ephesians 3:18-19 The love of Christ is the most interesting subject that can be presented ... Read More
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The Christian'S Glorious Prize!
The Christian's Glorious Prize William Nicholson, 1862 "I press toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14 The service of God is not an empty one. It produces great bliss in this life — and it shall be crowned with everlasting honors. How cheering wa... Read More
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Service To Christ, And Its Reward!
Service to Christ, and its Reward William Nicholson, 1862 "If any man serves me — him will my Father honor." John 12:26 The followers of the Redeemer are ever to be distinguished by love to his name, and sincere and active exertions to promote his glory. A mere profession of his cause will avail not... Read More
William Nicholson
Invitation To Backsliders
Invitation to Backsliders William Nicholson, 1862 "Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God. Your sins have been your downfall! Take words with you and return to the LORD. Say to him: 'Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of our lips. Assyria cannot save us; we w... Read More
William Nicholson
The Greatness Of The Saviors Love!
The Greatness of the Saviors Love! William Nicholson, 1862 "But because of his great love for us , God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace you have been saved!" Ephesians 2:4-5 The Bible is replete with interesting subjects — but... Read More
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The Gift Of Christ!
The Gift of Christ! William Nicholson, 1862 "He gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father!" Galatians 1:4 Redeeming love is an interesting theme to saints on earth, and to saints in glory. It should be the favorite top... Read More
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William Rufus Nicholson was a bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church and one of the first professors at the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church. Nicholson received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Kenyon College in Ohio. When the Reformed Episcopal Seminary was founded, Nicholson became Dean and one of its first professors. He also wrote a commentary on the book of Colossians titled Oneness with Christ.