Sermons & Devotionals by William Nicholson
William Nicholson
The Death Of The Righteous!
The Death of the Righteous! William Nicholson, 1862 "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his!" Numbers 23:10 These words were uttered by Balaam , who was hired by the King of Moab to curse the children of Israel; but this God prevented. The death of a righteous person ... Read More
William Nicholson
Called To Be A Disciple
Called to Be a Disciple William Nicholson, 1862 "As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. 'Follow me,' he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him." Matthew 9:9 The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation! No sinner is too vile, no sins are... Read More
William Nicholson
The Decay Of Religion Leading To Prayer
The Decay of Religion Leading to Prayer William Nicholson, 1862 "Help, LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men!" Psalm 12:1 Those who love God, love his cause. When that cause prospers, they rejoice; when it declines, they mourn. When clouds and darkness are round ... Read More
William Nicholson
The Life Of Faith
The Life of Faith William Nicholson, 1862 "Now the just shall live by faith." Hebrews 10:38 The preceding verses allude to the sufferings of the primitive Christians. These would have been overwhelming had they been destitute of faith, "You joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, becaus... Read More
William Nicholson
The Leading Of The Spirit, An Evidence Of Divine Sonship
The Leading of the Spirit, an Evidence of Divine Sonship William Nicholson, 1862 "As many as are led by the Spirit of God — they are the sons of God." Romans 8:14 To be a child of God, an heir of God, and joint-heir with Jesus Christ — is a privilege, the greatness and blessedness of which no human ... Read More
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Rejection Of Divine Life
Rejection of Divine Life by William Nicholson, 1862 "And you will not come unto me, that you might have life!" John 5:40 By this declaration, Christ charges the Jews with obstinate infidelity. Some of them had heard the testimony of God from Heaven — the announcements of John the Baptist. They had h... Read More
William Nicholson
The Sinner'S Ruin And Recovery!
The Sinner's Ruin and Recovery William Nicholson, 1862 "For thus says the Lord, You have sold yourselves for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money." Isaiah 52:3 In verses 1, 2, the state of the Jews in Babylon is compared to that of a female captive sleeping in the dust, and in that degra... Read More
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Enjoyment Of Divine Goodness!
Enjoyment of Divine Goodness! William Nicholson, 1862 "O taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who trusts in him." Psalm 34:8 The attributes of God are worthy of the highest contemplation. To the true Christian they are full of interest and delight. "My meditation of him shall be s... Read More
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Gratitude For Christian Privileges
Gratitude for Christian Privileges William Nicholson, 1862 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ!" Ephesians 1:3. The mercy of God to man is replete with interest to the Christian. He sees that sovereign ... Read More
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The Wedding Garment!
The Wedding Garment! William Nicholson, 1862 "But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding garment. 'Friend,' he asked, 'how did you get in here without a wedding garment?' The man was speechless. Then the king told the attendants, 'Bind him hand ... Read More
William Nicholson
Christ Our Passover
Christ Our Passover William Nicholson, 1862 A METAPHORICAL SKETCH "Christ our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed for us!" 1 Corinthians 5:7 The Passover was a solemn festival of the Jews, and was instituted to commemorate the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, and the Divine regard to them when... Read More
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Numbering Our Days!
Numbering Our Days! William Nicholson, 1862 "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom!" Psalm 90:12 What is man? A frail and dying sinner. This is solemnly taught in this Psalm. Who can read it without being deeply humbled, and affected? Who can read it aright without... Read More
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Neglect Of The Great Salvation
Neglect of the Great Salvation William Nicholson, 1862 "How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?" Hebrews 2:3 Salvation is the most important subject that can ever engage the intellectual power of men. Because it is absolutely necessary for us as fallen, helpless transgressors — becaus... Read More
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The Mortal Change!
The Mortal Change! William Nicholson, 1862 "You change his countenance, and send him away." Job 14:20 "You change his appearance [in death], and send him away [from the presence of the living]." Job 14:20 (Amplified Bible) Man has nothing to boast of, for his foundation is the dust. He has nothing t... Read More
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The First Coming Of Christ
The FIRST Coming of Christ William Nicholson, 1862 "Christ was sacrificed once, to take away the sins of many people!" Hebrews 9:28 Everything respecting Christ is interesting. "His name is as precious ointment poured forth." His moral character is "altogether lovely;" "grace was poured into his lip... Read More
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The Second Coming Of Christ
The Second Coming of Christ William Nicholson, 1862 "Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people. And he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him!" Hebrews 9:28 The expectation of any important event generally produces in... Read More
William Nicholson
The Happiness Of The Righteous
The Happiness of the Righteous William Nicholson, 1862 "Say to the righteous that it will go well with them, for they will eat the fruit of their actions. Woe to the wicked! It will go badly with him, for what he deserves will be done to him." Isaiah 3:10-11 The greatest happiness a man can realize ... Read More
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The Happy People
The Happy People! William Nicholson, 1862 "Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword. Your enemies will cower before you, and you will trample down their high places!" Deuteronomy 33:29 The lips of the dying often utter... Read More
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Christ, The Restorer
Christ, the Restorer by William Nicholson, 1862 "Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head; many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me. I am forced to restore what I did not steal." Psalm 69:4 Tins Psalm is descriptive of the sufferings and death of the Red... Read More
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Pride And Christian Character
Pride and Christian Character William Nicholson, 1862 "Do not be proud, but fear." Romans 11:20 Humility and dependence upon God, are essential to the Christian character. The opposite, pride and self-sufficiency, are the traits in the conduct of the unregenerate, and they will lead to shame and rui... 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.