Sermons & Devotionals by William Nicholson
William Nicholson
The New Covenant
The New Covenant by William Nicholson, 1862 "This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time," declares the LORD. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people!" Jeremiah 31:33 The context contains important ... Read More
William Nicholson
The Fullness Of Christ
The Fullness of Christ William Nicholson, 1862 "For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell." Colossians 1:19 In the preceding verses, the Apostle asserts the Deity of Christ, as an essential qualification for the discharge of his mediatorial office. It must ever afford cause of ... Read More
William Nicholson
Christ, Mighty To Save
Christ, Mighty to Save! William Nicholson, 1862 "Mighty to save!" Isaiah 63:1 This chapter is generally supposed to refer to Christ's triumphs on the cross for all his people. It commences with a most interesting truth — the might or power of Christ to save. No object on earth can vie in importance ... Read More
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The Only Foundation!
The Only Foundation! William Nicholson, 1862 "For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ!" 1 Corinthians 3:11 A Foundation is the groundwork, or lowest part of a building, which supports the other parts; as the foundation of a house, of a castle, of a fo... Read More
William Nicholson
Christians, A Blessing To The World
Christians, a Blessing to the World William Nicholson, 1862 "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he who wins souls is wise." Proverbs 11:30 Religion is not a mere name — but the source of joy and pleasure here, and endless life hereafter. It is not mere formality; it is life and activi... Read More
William Nicholson
The Depression Of Zion, And The Means Of Its Revival
The Depression of Zion, and the Means of its Revival by William Nicholson, 1862 "By whom shall Jacob arise, for he is small?" Amos 7:2 Sin is the source of all sorrow. The history of the people of Israel confirms the statement. Hence when punished, God thus addresses them: "Have you not procured thi... Read More
William Nicholson
Divine Goodness Satisfying
Divine Goodness Satisfying by William Nicholson, 1862 "And my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, says the Lord." Jeremiah 31:14 The latter-day glory is predicted by the prophet, a distinguished part of which will be the restoration of the Jews, and their return to the holy land of their fat... Read More
William Nicholson
The Depressed Soul'S Soliloquy
The Depressed Soul's Soliloquy by William Nicholson, 1862 "Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God!" Psalm 43:5 When the Psalmist uttered this language, he personated God's people in every age. They have their... Read More
William Nicholson
Christ'S Address To The Decaying Church
Christs Address to the Decaying Church by William Nicholson, 1862 "Behold I stand at the door and knock. If any man hears my voice, and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." Revelation 3:20 This language was addressed to the Church at Laodicea , then in a dec... Read More
William Nicholson
Prayer
PRAYER by William Nicholson, 1862 "Men ought always to pray, and not to faint." Luke 18:1 The parable by which the text is illustrated is very instructive. If perseverance in petition to a fellow-creature issues in success — then much more shall fervent prayer be regarded by God, who delights in his... Read More
William Nicholson
Christians, A Blessing
Christians, a Blessing by William Nicholson, 1862 "I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing." Genesis 12:2. This promise intimated that to the last ages, important blessings would, for Abram's sake, be given to his posterity. He would be rendered an instrument of great... Read More
William Nicholson
The Day Of Salvation
The Day of Salvation by William Nicholson, 1862 "Behold, now is the accepted time! Behold, now is the day of salvation!" 2 Corinthians 6:2 Some commentators think this second verse should immediately follow the last verse of chapter 5. The Apostle quotes from Isaiah 49:8. The advent of the Messiah w... Read More
William Nicholson
Trust In God, Productive Of Happiness
Trust in God, Productive of Happiness by William Nicholson, 1862 "Whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he." Proverbs 16:20 "Godliness is profitable for all things." The most intelligent have given their verdict in favor of religion. And though some may see it through a false medium, or be so enchant... Read More
William Nicholson
God'S Building
God's Building by William Nicholson, 1862 "You are God's building." 1 Corinthians 3:9 How great is the condescension of God in associating fallen men with himself — admitting them to communion, and investing them with the most exalted privileges! To have proper views of that condescension, man must ... Read More
William Nicholson
The Household Of God
The Household of God William Nicholson, 1862 "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens — but fellow citizens with God's people and members of the household of God ." Ephesians 2:19 The transformations of grace are wonderful! A lost and rebellious sinner, a captive of Satan, an heir of w... Read More
William Nicholson
Christ, The Way To Heaven
Christ, the Way to Heaven William Nicholson, 1862 " I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me!" John 14:6 In the former verses Christ endeavors to comfort the hearts of his disciples in prospect of his departure from earth. "Do not let your heart be troubl... Read More
William Nicholson
God Pleads The Cause Of His People
God Pleads the Cause of His People by William Nicholson, 1862 "Plead my cause, O Lord!" Psalm 35:1 Man's extremity is God's opportunity. The Psalmist was frequently in deep distress, from which no human power could extricate him — then he prayed, "Plead my cause, O Lord!" Psalm 43:1; 119:154. I. Thi... Read More
William Nicholson
Experimental Religion
Experimental Religion William Nicholson, 1862 "All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God's grace in all its truth." Colossians 1:5-6 The Gospel possesses a sovereign efficacy to reduce the rebellious... Read More
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Solicitude To Enjoy Christ
Solicitude to Enjoy Christ William Nicholson, 1862 "That I may win Christ." Philippians 3:8 There are times in the life of every believer when death, and judgment, and eternity, are presented to the mind's eye in all their solemn importance. At those seasons, the things of earth appear in their prop... Read More
William Nicholson
Consolation In The Redeemer
Consolation in the Redeemer William Nicholson, 1862 "Consolation in Christ." Philippians 2:1 The Gospel is admirably adapted to the state of man . . . as a guilty sinner, as a believer in Christ, and as a candidate for eternity. Infinite wisdom contrived it — and Almighty love carried it into effect... 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.