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Watermark 1813. 'And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.' Theme: Worship of God. Observes that Christ is a proper object of divine worship and that his Incarnation was a call to Heaven and
Earth to worship him. Highlights the need to accept and believe in Christ before death.

Watermark 1815. 'And the pride of Israel doth testify to his face...'Theme: The influence of pride. Considers in relation to the text the sin of Israel and the judgements denounced against them. Concludes with an exposition on the excellence of Christ's Gospel and the need to watch and pray.

Watermark 1830. Fragment of a sermon. Refers to the survivors belonging to a ship that sank in the harbour. Appeals for contributions to administer relief.

Watermark 1827. 'And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied saying: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people...' Theme: Redemption and Incarnation. Praises God for the fulfillment of Prophecy in sending a Saviour and as a means of spiritual blessings. Urges people to participate in blessing the incarnation of the Lord.

'Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself overwise: Why shouldest thou destroy thyself?' Theme: Moderate righteousness. Discusses the meaning of the passage, explains the caution and recommends the people to attend to the caution and be righteous. Warns those who make profane use of this passage not to carry the test too far.

'And such were some of you: but ye are washed...in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.' Theme: Benefits of Christianity. Shows the state of the Corinthians before the Gospel was received, and the change they underwent in the preaching of the Gospel. Applies the sins of the Corinthians to the colonies' situation.

Watermark 1829. 'For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being, understood by things that are made...they glorified him not as God...' Theme: Ungodliness. Considers the state of the Gentiles who the judgements of God are denounced against by showing how inexcusable their conduct was and ours is if we resemble them. Addresses professing Christians.

Watermark 1809. 'And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.' Theme: Strength from the mortification of Sin. Discusses St John's appeal and addresses it to various character types, especially those of desponding means.

'Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.' Theme: Faith and Prayer. Describes the disposition and conduct of this distressed 'heathen', her love and faith, and Jesus behaviour toward her. Concludes with an exposition on prayer and faith.