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Watermark 1808. 'And he spake a parable unto them, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully...' Theme: Sharing Belief. Describes the belief that those who are interested in religion should teach the way of Salvation. Observes in relation to the parable that God invites us to partake of the Blessings of the Gospel and they are rejected with frivolous excuses. Concludes with an address to those who do not accept the Gospel.

'But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope...' Theme: Judgement Day. Discusses the declarations in relation to the certainty of Resurrection, the order in which it will be effected and the blessedness of this day to the saints. Concludes with an entreaty for non-believers to pray to God and be aware of the danger on the day of Judgement.

'And the Angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people...'Theme: Birth of Christ. Illustrates that the news of a Saviour's Birth may be called good tidings of great joy and points out to whom they will be of great joy. Concludes that this is dependent upon what foundation we stand for eternity and how we view our sin and danger.

Watermark 1820. 'And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and the same man was just and devout...'Theme: Christ's Consolation. Considers in what respect Christ is the consolation of Israel and in what manner we are to wait for him. Concludes with a reference to Christ's redemption of us to God and the consolation we derive from it.

Watermark 1803. 'And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.' Theme: Divine worship of God. Observes that the testimonies of God have given confirmation of every fundamental doctrine of the holy religion. Discusses how Christ is a proper object of divine worship and that his Incarnation affords a special call to worship him. Urges people to welcome Christ and submit to his government.

Incomplete. Watermark 1829. Part of sermon notes relating to St Paul's Epistle.

Watermark 1818. 'For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.' Theme: The Gift of Eternal Life or distribution of rewards and punishments. Considers man's descent and God's mercy. Concludes that sin results in a death of everlasting misery and the godly life one of everlasting happiness. 10 pp., 2pp. appear to be a continuation of the sermon, 3pp. are a repetition of the beginning of this sermon, possibly added later.

Watermark 1824. '...My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.' Theme: Conscience. Considers the proper office of conscience, our duty to our conscience, and shows how we should obey what it dictates. Concludes with the cautions that we should guard against an evil, guilty, confident and unfeeling conscience.

1) Psalm 35:3 'say unto my soul, r am thy salvation.' Theme: Salvation. Proposes the petition as offered in the text, as suited to us. Concludes with and address to improve our privileges to honour God.7 pp., incomplete.
(2) 2 Corinthians 4:17-18- 'For our light affliction...' Theme: Belief in Christ. Considers the object of a Christian's pursuit, the effects of his troubles and the communion between them. Concludes with the inferences that the majority are seeking earthly things while those pressing for heavenly things are few, and the blessedness of the true Christian. 7 pp., complete.
(3) 2 pp. belonging to the first sermon about contending with sin, Satan and death.
16 pp., sewn together.

'And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves...' Theme: The Benevolence of Christ. Considers the authority he exercised and his vindication of it. Believes we should be thankful for any affliction that brings us to Jesus and that it is possible to intercede with God on behalf of ungodly friends.