William P. Nicholson (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) - Santosh Poonen - August 20, 2021

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Audiobook Live recordings from RLCF Family Prayer Meetings during which Santosh Poonen shares Christian biographies adapted for children Based loosely on the chapter from the book, "They Found the Secret" by V. Raymond Edman ----- http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The speaker recounts the story of William Nicholson, detailing his initial conversion experience and the subsequent struggle with persistent sin despite his new life in Christ. Nicholson struggled with feelings of inadequacy and envy compared to other Christians, highlighting that true Christian life involves continuous honesty and vulnerability, rather than maintaining a facade of perfection.

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Introduction to William NicholsonSantosh Poonen introduces the story of William Nicholson, who was born near Bangor in Ireland.

A harsh life at seaDestined for a life at sea like his father, William left home at age 15 as an apprentice sailor facing harsh conditions.

Crying out to God in a stormAfter rounding Cape Horn, their cargo shifted in a violent storm, leading the crew to cry out to God for mercy before eventually reaching safety.

Salvation at homeWhile reading the paper at home in 1899, William heard a voice telling him it was now or never, leading him to repent and accept Christ.

Living an up-and-down Christian lifeAlthough he was born again and hated sin, William struggled with sins of the flesh and lived a miserable, defeated life for nearly seven months.

Attending the deepening life conferenceReluctantly attending a conference led by his brother and J. Stuart Holden, William felt personally exposed by the preaching.

The secret of the Victorious Christian LifeHe learned that the victorious life is attained not by human effort, but by obtaining the power of the Holy Spirit.

Overcoming the fear of manPlagued by the fear of what others would think, William finally made an unconditional surrender by the seashore.

Facing the greatest dreadWilling to do whatever God asked, William joined a Salvation Army open-air meeting and played the tambourine, instantly losing his fear of man.

A fearless soul winnerNicholson became a flaming evangelist, preaching in villages, coal mining communities, and eventually attending Bible training institute.

The power of prayer and unexpected fruitHis ministry was marked by fervent prayer meetings and memorable encounters, including a coal miner who was converted after mocking preachers.

Impact on future generationsDecades later, Nicholson's preaching reached a young Percy Crawford, who went on to become a well-known evangelist in America.

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