Three Decades of Sermons, Table of contents 1 – Decade 1
The contents of the firſt Decad.
SERM. 1.
1. COr. c. 2. verſ. 2. For I determined not to know any thing among you ſave Jeſus Chriſt and him crucified. p. 1.
The Text divided, p. 3: and handled. 1 Concerning knowledge in Generall, p. 4. 5, 6. 2 Concerning the knowledge of Chriſt, pag. 7. 8. And this knowledge hath 3 characters; Fundamentall excellent, and ſoule-ſaveing, pag. 9. 3 Cautions concerning the uſe of humane learning, pag. 11. 12. 3 Concerning the knowledge of Chriſt crucified, pag. 13. 14. Applic: what Miniſters muſt teach, pag. 14. 15, 16. 2 What all muſt learne, p. 16. 17, 18.
SERM. II.
IEr: 45. v. 5. And ſeekeſt thou great things for thy ſelfe? ſeek them not?
Text devided, pag. 22. Severall ſorts of ſeekers, pag. 25. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.
The Perſon ſeeking, p. 31. 32, 33.
Applic: Ʋſe 1. For expoſition, pag. 34. 35, 36, 37. Ʋſe 2 For direction in 4 Particulars, pag. 38. 39, 40, 41. Ʋſe 3 For exhortation in 4 Conſiderations, pag. 42. 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48.
SERM. III.
PRov. 11. 30. Hee that winneth ſoules is wiſe.
The Text divided, pag. 50. 51.
The Doctrine propounded. That it's a choice fruit of wiſdome to winne ſoules unto God, pag. 51.
Method propounded. 1 the proofe of the Poynt, pag. 52. 53.
2. 4 Arguments for confirmation, p. 53. 54, 55. 3. Two Characters of him that is likelieſt to winne ſoules, pag. 56. 57, 58, 59, 60, 61.
4. Applic. 1. For Humiliation. pag. 63. 3. For Direction in 7 particulars, pag. 66. 67.
SERM. IV.
MAtth: 13. 45, 46. pag. 68. Again the Kingdome of Heaven is like unto a Merchant man, ſeeking godly Pearles, who when hee had found one Pearle of great price, hee went and ſold all that hee had & bought it.
The Context opened, pag. 69. 70. The Text divided, pag. 71. 72. Two Doctrines raiſed, pag. 73, Doct: 1. That every true Believer is a Merchant of goodly Pearles.
Method propounded. 1. By illuſtrating the ſimilitude in ſeven particulars. pag. 73. 74. 2. By applying the properties of a Merchant in 6 particulars, p. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82.
Doct. 2. That every ſpirituall Merchant-venturer muſt ſell all for the purchaſe of the pearle of price. p. 83.
Method propounded.
1 The Doctrine illuſtrated by examples, p. 83, 84. 2 Proved by Praecepts p. 84. Confirmed by 5. Reaſons, p 85, 86, 87, 88. 4 Applyed 1 for reproofe of ignorant, idle, covetous, profane perſons, pag. 88, 89, 90. Ʋſe 2. For examination in 3 Queries, p. 90, 91. Ʋſe 3. For exhortation in 6 Particular duties, pag. 91, 92, 93. Ʋſe 4. For Direction in 5 Particulars, pag. 93, 94.
SERM. V.
PHil. 1. 29. For unto you it is given in the behalfe of Chriſt, not only to believe on him, but alſo to ſuffer for his ſake.
Text divided, pag. 96.
Doctrine raiſed. That it's the Duty of true Believers not only to believe on Chriſt, but likewiſe cheerefully and readily to ſuffer for him, when he cals them thereunto.
Method propounded. 1. By way of illuſtration, pag. 67, 98, 99. 2 The Doctrine confirmed by 4 Reaſons, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104. 3 The Doctrine applyed. 1 For reproof and Diſcovery of 6 ſorts of Perſons which will not ſuffer, pag. 104, 105. pag. 106, 107. Uſe 2 For Examination in 6 Particular Notes of Tryall, pag. 107, 108. Ʋſe 3 For Exh…rtation in 4 Preparatives, pag. 109, 110. Ʋſe 4 For Direction in two caſes. 1 Wh…n have wee a call to ſuffer. A. In three caſes, p. 110, 111. 2 How muſt wee ſuffer? A. 6 Severall wayes, pag. 111, 112. Ʋſe 5. For Conſolation in 4 Conſiderations, pag. 112.
SERM. VI.
HAb. 2. 3. For the viſion is yet for an appointed time, but at the end, it ſhall ſpeak and not lye: though it tarry, wait for it, becauſe it will ſurely come: it will not tarry, pag. 113.
The Context opened, pag. 113, 114, 115. The Text divided and expounded, pag. 116, 117, 118.
Doct. That in troubleſome times when the viſion is darke, and ſeemes to tarry, then in a peculiar manner, wee ſhould wait upon God for the accompliſhment thereof, pag. 118.
Method of handling the Doctrine. 1. What it is to wait? Anſ: In 5 Particulars, pag. 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124. 2 The doctrine is illuſtrated by examples, pag. 121, 122, 3. The doctrine demonſtrated by 3 Arguments, pag. 125, 126, 127, 128, 129. 4 The Doctrine applyed. 1. For Reproofe, pag. 130, 131. Ʋſe 2. For exhortation, wherein 8 Propoſitions are commended, pag. 132, 133, 134, 135. Ʋſe 3. for Direction in 6 Particulars, pag. 135, 136, 137, 138. Ʋſe 4. For Conſolation, pag 138.
SERM. VII.
AMos. 5. 15. Hate the evill and love the good, and eſtabliſh Judgment in the gate: It may be that the Lord God of hoſts will be gracious to The remnant of Joſeph, pag. 139.
The context opened, pag. 140, 141, 142.
The Text divided and expounded, pag. 142, 143, 144. 6 Doctrines raiſed, pag. 145, One handled only, viz:
That the faithfull execution of Juſtice in a Land is a probable meanes to move God to extend mercy and compaſſion towards them, pag. 146.
Method of handling the Doctrine. 1 From ſcripure proofe, pag. 146, 147, 148. 2 From 3 Reaſons, pag. 149, 150, 151, 152. 3. How muſt juſtice be executed, pag. 153. 1 How muſt a Judge bee qualified: Anſ: In 4 Qualifications, pag. 153, 154, 155, 156. 2 What Rules muſt be obſerved in execution of Juſtice? Anſ: In 6 Rules, pag. 156, 157, 158, 159. An Ʋſe of exhortation to the Judge in 4 Particulars, pag. 159, 160. To the Bench, pag. 161. To the Lawyers and Grand-Inqueſt, pag. 162.
SERM. VIII.
ZEch: 13. 1. In that day there ſhall be a fountaine opened to the Houſe of David, and Inhabitants of Jeruſalem for ſinne, and for uncleanneſs, pag. 163.
The Text divided, pag. 164.
Doct. 1. When the children of God are ſoakt in their teares of godly ſorrow for ſinne, then in that ſeaſon divine refreſhing conſolations come from the preſence of God, pag. 165.
Method of handling. 1 By Scripture Examples, pag. 165. 2 By Scripture Reaſons, pag. 166, 167. 3 In an uſe of exhortation in 6 Particular duties, pag. 165.
Doct. 2. That there is a Fountaine of free grace and mercy in Jeſus Chriſt opened to purge and cleanſe his people from all their ſinnes and impurities, pag. 168.
Method propounded. 1. An Analogie between Chriſt and a Fountaine in 5 Reſemblances, pag. 170, 171, 172. 2 How Chriſt may be ſaid to be a Fountaine? pag. 172, 173, 174. 4 Hammers wherewith God uſually knocks, pag. 174. 3 Falſe keyes diſcovered, pag. 175. 4 True keyes, pag. 176. 5 For whom is the Fountaine opened, pag. 177. 6 Conſiderations, pag. 177. 178. 3 Inferences, p. 179. 4 What are the vertues of this Fountaine. Anſ: 5. pag. 179. 180.
5. The Doctrine applyedin 5 Ʋſes. 1 For Conſolation, pag. 180. 181. Ʋſe 2 For Examination. 7 Qualifications propounded, pag. 182. 183. Ʋſe 3 For Exhortation, pag. 184. 185. Ʋſe 4 For Direction in 6 Particulars, pag. 186. 187.
SERM IX.
PRov. 3. 17. Her ways are ways of pleaſantneſs. All her Pathes are peace, pag. 188.
Text divided, 189.
Doct. 1. All the ways of godlineſs are wayes of pleaſantneſs, and full of delight unto the Children of God, pag. 189. Method of handling. 1 Objections anſwered, pag, 190, 191, 192, 193. 194. 2 The Doctrine prooved by particular Inſtances, pag. 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199. 3 The Doctrine confirmed by 5 Demonſtrations, pag. 200, 201, 202, 203, 204. 4 The Doctrine applyed in 5 Ʋſes. 1 For conviction in 6 Particulars, pag. 205, 206, 207, 208. Ʋſe 2 For Exhortation, pag. 209. Ʋſe 3 For examination wherein are 6 Qualifications ſet down of ſpirituall joy, differing from naturall joy, pag. 211, 212, Ʋſe 4 For Direction in 3 Particulars, pag. 212. 213. Ʋſe 5 For Conſolation, pag. 213.
Doct. 2. That all the Pathes of divine wiſdome or godlineſs are full of Peace to the Sons and daughters of Peace, pag, 214.
Method propounded 1 Proved by Scripture, 214, 215. 2 Confirmed by 4 Reaſons, pag. 215. 216. 3 Applyed. 1 In an uſe of information, pag. 217. 2 For inſtruction in 4 Particulars, pag. 218. 3 For Comfort in an Objection propounded and anſwered in 3 Particulars, pag. 218. 7 Particular Counſels given, pag. 218. 219.
SERM. X.
MArk. 8. 36. For what ſhall it profit a man if he ſhall gaine the whole world, and loſe his own ſoul?
The Text divided and explayned, pag. 220. 221.
Doct. That the gaine of the world can in no wiſe counter vaile the leſſe of one ſoule; pag. 222.
Method of handling. 1 By comparing the ſoule and the world, wherein. 1. Conſider the excellency of the ſoule in 7 Singularities, p. 222, 223, 224. 2 Conſider the vileneſs of the world in 7 Aggravations, pag. 225. 226. Ʋſe 1 For terrour unto 4 ſorts of Perſons, 227, 228, 229. Ʋſe 3 For exh…rtation in 9. Conſiderations, pag. 233, 234, 336, 237, 238. Ʋſe 4 For examination in 6 Quaeries, p. 239. 240. Ʋſe 5. For Direction. 5 Impediments muſt be removed, pag. 240. 5 Duties to be practiſed, 241. Ʋſe 6 For comfort, 242.
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