Sermons & Devotionals by William Nicholson
William Nicholson
Christian Discipleship
Christian Discipleship William Nicholson, 1862 "Do you also want to become His disciples?" John 9:27 The miracles performed by Christ proved his divinity; they were designed to confirm the truth of his Messiahship, as well as to benefit those who became the subjects of his miraculous power. We have ... Read More
William Nicholson
Growth In Grace
Growth in Grace William Nicholson, 1862 "We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the ... Read More
William Nicholson
The Influence Of The Spirit
The Influence of the Spirit William Nicholson, 1862 "But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things." 1 John 2:20 The Gospel of Christ presents an illustrious display of the adorable mystery of the Sacred Trinity. The three Divine Persons are represented as sustaining different... Read More
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We Will Go With You!
We Will Go with You! William Nicholson, 1862 "We will go with you; for we have heard that God is with you." Zechariah 8:23 The prophecy in the text and context refers to the conversion of the Gentiles — the great prosperity of Messiah's kingdom. That kingdom should no longer be confined to one natio... Read More
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Neglect Of God In Seasons Of Need
Neglect of God in Seasons of Need William Nicholson, 1862 "But no one says: Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night? " Job 35:10 This is the language of Elihu, by which he shows the miserable state of the wicked, who, when troubles come upon them, have nothing to support them. When they ... Read More
William Nicholson
Seasonable Seeking After God
Seasonable Seeking after God William Nicholson, 1862 "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon!" Isaiah 55:6-7 Th... Read More
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Abraham'S Intercession For Sodom
Abraham's Intercession for Sodom William Nicholson, 1862 "Let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak but once more: Suppose ten should be found there?" And He said, "I will not destroy it for the sake of ten." Genesis 18:32 This language forms a part of Abraham's intercession for Sodom . It is the ... Read More
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Christ, The Life Of His People
Christ, the Life of His People William Nicholson, 1862 "Christ who is our life!" Colossians 3:4 It is very important to recognize and understand the cause of our enjoyments. It is so in temporal matters, and it must especially be so in our spiritual affairs. Christ is the source of our spiritual hap... Read More
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The Duty Of Christians To Study Christ
The Duty of Christians to Study Christ William Nicholson, 1862 "Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus , the apostle and high priest whom we confess." Hebrews 3:1 The kindness of a friend, the gifts of a benefactor, or the forgiveness of the offended,... Read More
William Nicholson
The Character And Privileges Of The Righteous
The Character and Privileges of the Righteous William Nicholson, 1862 "But let all those that put their trust in you rejoice; let them ever shout for joy, because you defend them; let them also who love your name, be joyful in you." Psalm 5:11. "But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them e... Read More
William Nicholson
The Nature And Blessedness Of Christ'S Service
The Nature and Blessedness of Christ's Service William Nicholson, 1862 "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and humble in heart, and you shall find rest unto your souls." Matthew 11:29. The text is a direction given , and a promise made to those who come to Christ. None come to him... Read More
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Christian Warfare Followed By Exalted Honor
Christian Warfare Followed by Exalted Honor William Nicholson, 1862 "He who overcomes shall he clothed in white clothing; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels!" Revelation 3:5 The text is a part of a message to ... Read More
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God, The Father Of His Redeemed People
God, the Father of His Redeemed People William Nicholson, 1862 "Therefore come out from them and be separate. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you , and you will be my sons and daughters — says the Lord Almighty." 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 Adoption is a term derived ... Read More
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The Believer'S Inheritance
The Believer's Inheritance by William Nicholson, 1862 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that doe... Read More
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Deliverance In The Day Of Trouble
Deliverance in the Day of Trouble by William Nicholson, 1862 "Call upon me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." Psalm 50:15 Much of the present life is spent in personal suffering, or in relative affliction and distress. But in times of trouble, God has provided stro... Read More
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Christian Steadfastness
Christian Steadfastness William Nicholson, 1862 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord!" 1 Corinthians 15:58 The design of the Apostle is to establish the doctrine of the resurrection. His... Read More
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The Heavenly Multitude
The Heavenly Multitude William Nicholson, 1862 "After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in t... Read More
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The Christian Made Glad
The Christian Made Glad William Nicholson, 1862 "For you, Lord, have made me glad through your work. I will triumph in the works of your hands." Psalm 92:4 "The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein." God's creation, though blighted by sin, in the spring seas... Read More
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Christ My Friend!
Christ My Friend! William Nicholson, 1862 "Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!" Song of Songs 5:16 It is the very essence of true religion, to feel that God is ours. To have him for our portion, yields the highest comfort, and invests with the greatest wealth in ... Read More
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The Privileges Of Believers, And The Destitution Of The Wicked
The Privileges of Believers, and the Destitution of the Wicked by William Nicholson, 1862 "He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." 1 John 5:12 "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath r... 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.