Sermons & Devotionals by William Nicholson
William Nicholson
The Christian'S Duty Under Trials
The Christian's Duty Under Trials William Nicholson, 1862 "So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good." 1 Peter 4:19 Tribulation must be the lot of the human family. "Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upwa... Read More
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Christ Calling Mary
Christ Calling Mary William Nicholson, 1862 "Martha called Mary her sister secretly, saying: 'The Master has come, and calls for you.' As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him!" John 11:28, 29. The sentence of death has passed upon all men, in that all have sinned. Life is unc... Read More
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Gratitude For Divine Mercies
Gratitude for Divine Mercies William Nicholson, 1862 "Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, even the God of our salvation." Psalm 68:19 A review of the Divine mercies will always produce gratitude. Christian character and grateful acknowledgments, are ever identical. Gratitude is th... Read More
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Saints Compared To Palm Trees
Saints Compared to Palm Trees William Nicholson, 1862 "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree , they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green!" Psalm 9... Read More
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Christ, A Rock
Christ, a Rock! William Nicholson, 1862 "I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink. So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel." Exodus 17:6 "They all ate the same spiritual food and drank the same spiritual... Read More
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Prayer
PRAYER William Nicholson, 1862 "He shall pray to God, and He will delight in him. He shall see His face with joy, for He restores to man His righteousness." Job 33:26 Prayer is an important duty, and absolutely necessary . There can be no saving religion without prayer. It distinguishes a Christian ... Read More
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Early Piety, The Cause Of Joy
Early Piety, the Cause of Joy William Nicholson, 1862 "It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us." 2 John 1:4 It appears from verse 1, that this epistle was addressed by John to a pious female and her family. It appears that her pie... Read More
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Divine Grace Productive Of Brotherly Love
Divine Grace Productive of Brotherly Love William Nicholson, 1862 "Now that you have purified your souls by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart." 1 Peter 1:22 One of the most distinguished peculiarities of Christianity is, that i... Read More
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Christ'S Gracious Reception Of Sinners!
Christs Gracious Reception of Sinners! William Nicholson, 1862 "This man receives sinners!" Luke 15:2 The text contains one of the most glorious truths in the word of God! It is the most important truth that ever reached the human ear, or can be entertained by the heart of man! Christ's association ... Read More
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The Noble Conduct Of The Bereans
The Noble Conduct of the Bereans! William Nicholson, 1862 "The Bereans were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, to see whether those things were so." Acts 17:11 "Now the Bereans were of more noble charac... Read More
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The Security Of The Church!
The Security of the Church! William Nicholson, 1862 "The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house. Yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." Matthew 7:25 The comparison of the Great Teacher in the context indicates the safety and happine... Read More
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Necessity Of Christian Watchfulness
Necessity of Christian Watchfulness William Nicholson, 1862 "And that knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep!" Romans 13:11 It is supposed by some that the Apostle here intended to remind Christians of the superior privileges of Christianity over the state of Heathenism fro... Read More
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Christ The Savior Of The World!
Christ the Savior of the World! William Nicholson, 1862 "And we have seen, and testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world." 1 John 4:14 The subject of the Apostolic testimony is infinitely important and interesting. It is the salvation of the world by the coming and mediation... Read More
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Prayer For Deliverance From The Present And Everlasting Society Of Wicked Men
Prayer for Deliverance from the Present and Everlasting Society of Wicked Men William Nicholson, 1862 "Do not gather my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men!" Psalm 26:9 The most convincing proof of a man's regeneration, is his detestation of sin, and his shunning the company of the ... Read More
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Light In Darkness
Light in Darkness! William Nicholson, 1862 "Who is among you that fears the Lord, that obeys the voice of his servant, that walks in darkness, and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God." Isaiah 50:10 The mission of Christ is here foretold by the prophet. His char... Read More
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Early Piety
Early Piety William Nicholson, 1862 "Those who seek me early shall find me." Proverbs 8:17 The importance of early piety is frequently represented in the Scriptures. The mind of Solomon in his declining life was deeply impressed with the subject. He then doubtless thought of the follies of his youth... Read More
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Justification
Justification William Nicholson, 1862 "Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." Romans 3:24 A principal part of the epistle to the Romans is occupied on the great doctrine of justification by faith, a doctrine that was ever precious to Paul, and will ever... Read More
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Acquaintance With God
Acquaintance with God by William Nicholson, 1862 "Acquaint yourself now with him, and be at peace; thereby good shall come unto you." Job 22:21 The character of Job was misunderstood by his three friends. Eliphaz unjustly accuses him of guilt, verse 5, 6, and esteems his impiety to be the source of ... Read More
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Ministerial Joy
Ministerial Joy William Nicholson, 1862 "For you are our glory and joy." 1 Thessalonians 2:20 The Church at Thessalonica was distinguished by much Christian excellence, though but recently converted from the grossest idolatry. Yet they made greater attainments in the Divine life than many who had mu... Read More
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Prayer For The Divine Presence And Influence
Prayer for the Divine Presence and Influence William Nicholson, 1862 "May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers. May He not leave us nor forsake us, that He may incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways, and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His judgments, ... 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.