
Anne Dutton
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This Monster, Pride—this Hellish Sin
0PSA 10:4PRO 8:13PRO 11:2PRO 16:18ISA 2:11ROM 12:31CO 1:31PHP 2:3JAS 4:61PE 5:5Anne Dutton preaches about the sin of pride, highlighting its roots in unbelief and its opposition to the gospel of Christ. She emphasizes how pride robs God of His glory and believers of their joy, and how it hinders divine service and brings about God's chastisements. Dutton urges believers to humble themselves, seek forgiveness, and strive to eradicate pride with the help of God's grace, looking forward to the day when they will be free from this sin in the glory of eternity.
His Sovereign Love
0JER 31:3ROM 8:38ROM 9:13EPH 2:41JN 4:16Anne Dutton preaches about God's everlasting love, emphasizing that His love is free, sovereign, distinguishing, great, and unchangeable. She highlights that God's love is inseparable, as nothing can separate His chosen ones from His love, and it is an endless ocean that overflows with grace and mercy. Dutton encourages believers to seek refuge in Christ, the source of God's everlasting love, and assures them that those who believe in Jesus have an eternal saving interest in God's love, leading to spiritual life in grace and eternal life in glory.
We Live in a World of Changes!
0PSA 23:6PSA 33:11MAL 3:6HEB 13:8JUD 1:24Anne Dutton preaches about the unchanging love of God amidst the ever-changing world we live in, emphasizing that while everything around us may vary, God's love remains constant and unwavering. She encourages believers to find comfort in the eternal nature of God's love, which is as unchangeable as His very essence. Dutton reminds the audience that despite the trials and challenges of this life, our ultimate inheritance awaits in the unchanging bliss of eternity, where we will experience unfading joy and the immediate presence of God and the Lamb.
No Step in Your Thorny Path
0DEU 31:6PSA 48:14PSA 73:26ISA 41:10ISA 46:4Anne Dutton preaches about the unchangeable love and guidance of God, encouraging believers not to be discouraged by the difficulties of life's journey. She reminds them that God leads His people through the wilderness of life to their eternal rest by a path ordained for their ultimate good and His glory. Dutton assures that even in old age, God will continue to carry and deliver His children, providing strength, refuge, and companionship through every trial and tribulation.
The Furnace of Affliction
0ROM 8:172CO 4:17JAS 1:21PE 4:13REV 21:4Anne Dutton preaches about enduring afflictions with patience and faith, as they are preparing believers for eternal glory. She emphasizes the importance of suffering as part of the Christian journey, following the example of Christ who suffered before His glory. Dutton encourages her listeners to trust in God's infinite grace and faithfulness, knowing that every affliction is measured for their ultimate good and God's praise. She reminds them of the eternal joy and union with Christ that awaits beyond the trials of this life, where there will be no more sorrow or pain, only everlasting bliss in the presence of the Lord.
A Sweet Soft Bosom to Rest Our Weary Heads
0PSA 34:18ISA 53:4ROM 8:282CO 1:3HEB 4:15Anne Dutton preaches about finding comfort and strength in the midst of afflictions by recognizing the deep sympathy and love of Jesus Christ towards His children. She emphasizes that Jesus, our compassionate Friend, intimately shares in our sufferings and oversees every aspect of our trials for our ultimate good and salvation. Dutton highlights the boundless grace and unwavering love of Christ, encouraging believers to freely come to Him in times of need, as His sympathy brings joy, His support lightens burdens, His guidance turns trials into blessings, and His divine purposes lead to eternal glory.
Your Father's Love-Tokens!
0ROM 8:182CO 12:9HEB 12:6JAS 1:21PE 4:12Anne Dutton preaches about the trials and afflictions that God's children face, emphasizing that these are tokens of God's love and a means to strengthen faith and patience. She warns against the lies of Satan and unbelief that misrepresent God's character during times of trial, urging believers to seek wisdom and strength from God to resist these enemies. Dutton highlights the importance of faith in God's love to endure afflictions patiently, knowing that God's chastening is rooted in His love for His children, leading to the perfection of grace and eternal glory.
A Love-Stroke
0PSA 16:11ISA 41:101CO 15:54EPH 3:20COL 2:9Anne Dutton preaches a message of encouragement and hope to a dear friend who has endured great suffering, highlighting the wonders of God's infinite goodness and grace in times of distress. She emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's delivering grace through all tribulations, reminding that Christ, the tree of life, is present in every trial to sweeten the bitterness and bring victory over death. Dutton urges to find joy and satisfaction in having a personal relationship with Jesus, who offers eternal life, love, and glory beyond earthly sorrows.
Weeping May Endure for a Night
0PSA 30:5PSA 46:1PSA 55:22ISA 41:10ISA 54:8MAT 6:342CO 5:7HEB 4:91PE 5:7REV 21:4Anne Dutton preaches about the importance of faith, patience, and surrendering to God's infinite and eternal kindness, even in times of darkness and hidden love, emphasizing the joy and praise that come from trusting in God's promises. She encourages believers to find joy and praise in the midst of trials, to glorify God in all circumstances, and to make a fresh surrender of themselves and their worries to God, trusting in His wisdom and strength. Anne Dutton reminds listeners to distinguish between God's gracious presence and His soul-filling presence, finding rest in His promises and looking forward to eternal rest and delight in His presence.
Live, and Bathe, and Dive, to a Blessed Eternity!
0ISA 64:4ROM 8:71CO 2:91CO 13:12EPH 1:18Anne Dutton preaches about the joy and fulfillment of serving the Lord perfectly and eternally in heaven, free from sin, interruption, weakness, and weariness, under the full vision of God's glorious face. She emphasizes the essential preparation by grace for divine service on earth to partake in the ineffable bliss of endless service in heaven. Dutton reflects on the immense glories of God's infinite essence and the boundless joy awaiting those who love Him, beyond human comprehension but revealed by the Spirit to spiritual men. She highlights the incapacity of natural man to grasp the spiritual nature of eternal glory and the partial yet finite revelation of God's immense being to His beloved.
That Eternal Feast!
0PSA 8:4PSA 103:12EPH 1:7COL 3:17HEB 4:16Anne Dutton preaches about the overwhelming kindness and grace of God, reflected in the care and support received from distant friends, leading to a deep desire for heartfelt praise and gratitude. She emphasizes the importance of living under the shine of infinite grace, acknowledging our impotence and vileness while rejoicing in the forgiveness and acceptance found in God. Anne Dutton encourages a life dedicated to rendering adequate praise to God, reflecting on the privilege of imperfect praises being accepted through the great Mediator, Jesus Christ.
Our Captain-Leader, the Lord Our Lover
0PSA 47:8ZEC 4:9ROM 8:381PE 4:13REV 22:12Anne Dutton preaches about the obstacles in building the spiritual temple and the glory of the gospel church, emphasizing that the work is of God and will prosper despite hindrances. She encourages believers to find joy in the foretastes of God they have experienced and to trust in the Lord's infinite power, grace, and faithfulness. Dutton reminds the congregation that trials are necessary for preparing them for eternal glory and that Christ, as their Leader, will never leave nor forsake them, conquering all enemies and leading them to immortal glory.
Worth Infinitely More Than Millions of Worlds!
0PSA 16:11PSA 84:6JER 2:13PHP 4:19Anne Dutton preaches about the infinite worth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that true happiness and fulfillment can only be found in Him, not in earthly possessions or creature-enjoyments. She encourages believers to seek God in all things, to live joyfully as children and heirs of God, and to trust that God will always provide for their needs according to His riches in glory. Anne Dutton reminds her audience that God is the full fountain of life and bliss, and that living upon Him in faith will lead to a peaceful, joyous, and glorious life, both in this world and in eternity.
Then Farewell Forever!
0ROM 8:281CO 10:312CO 4:171PE 5:7REV 21:4Anne Dutton preaches about the importance of having a believing, loving, and adoring spirit in the midst of afflictions, recognizing that God's hand of love is in everything. She emphasizes the need to glorify God through a submissive, patient, cheerful, and thankful attitude during trials, knowing that they are designed for our eternal advantage and for God's glory. Dutton encourages a focus on the eternal joy and glory that awaits believers in the presence of God and the Lamb, where all sorrows will cease and they will be forever with the Lord.
The Love of Christ to You
0Anne Dutton preaches about the infinite, strong, free, all-surpassing, unchangeable, and eternal love of Christ, using the analogy of an adulteress-bride loved by the Lord. She emphasizes how the love of Christ, being the love of the Lord, continues infinitely despite our unworthiness, with the Bridegroom seeing His bride as beautiful and beloved, working to bring her to full glory and conformity to Himself.
A Cup of Bitters?
0PSA 23:1ROM 8:181CO 10:13JAS 1:21PE 4:12Anne Dutton preaches a message of encouragement to a sister in Christ, reminding her that trials are not strange but are part of God's preparation and exercise of love towards her. She emphasizes the need to willingly work and suffer for God, surrendering completely to His will out of gratitude for His boundless love. Dutton reassures that even in the midst of bitter experiences, God's love sweetens the cup of trials, turning curses into blessings that work for the believer's present and eternal good, testing and increasing their graces for Christ's glory.
Who Makes You Differ From Thousands?
0PSA 16:11JHN 6:44ROM 12:22CO 4:6EPH 2:8Anne Dutton preaches about the transformative power of God's grace in opening our eyes to our sinfulness and the preciousness of Jesus as our Savior. She challenges the listener to reflect on how they came to realize their need for Christ and the immense value of their soul's salvation. Anne emphasizes the gratitude we should have for being chosen by God to see the truth while others remain blinded by sin. She encourages a deep devotion to Jesus, acknowledging Him as the source of eternal joy and fulfillment.
Our Extremity
0PSA 34:17PSA 46:12CO 4:72CO 12:9EPH 2:4Anne Dutton preaches about the importance of recognizing our own nothingness and vileness, while also acknowledging Christ's all-sufficient fullness in our lives. She emphasizes that in our times of extremity, it is an opportunity for God to display His glory as the God of all grace and our present help in times of trouble, further endearing His delivering kindness to our souls.
There Is a Snake in the Grass
0PSA 91:4PRO 3:5ISA 64:8ROM 8:28Anne Dutton preaches about surrendering our desires and choices to the will and wisdom of our heavenly Father, acknowledging that our own will and wisdom can lead to destruction. She emphasizes the importance of allowing God to smooth out our rough edges and mold us into His image, even if it requires sharp tools and blows. Dutton encourages believers to trust in God's infinite love, wisdom, and prudence, knowing that He works all things for our good and His glory, leading us to praise and admire His ways in the end.
Glad for Crumbs of Mercy
0ROM 5:20ROM 6:142CO 12:9EPH 2:8TIT 2:11Anne Dutton preaches about the overwhelming grace of God towards sinners, emphasizing her own unworthiness and the abundant mercy she receives through the sacrifice of Christ. She acknowledges her lowly state but rejoices in being treated as a beloved child and royalty by God. Dutton finds solace in the fact that salvation is entirely by grace, perfectly suiting her wretched condition, and she delights in living under the reign of grace that leads to eternal life through Jesus Christ.
As if We Had Never Seen Him
01CO 2:9COL 3:41JN 3:2Anne Dutton preaches about the incomprehensible beauty and glory of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that the best is yet to come at the Marriage Supper and His second coming. She highlights that even the glimpses of His glory we see now are minuscule compared to what we will experience in eternity. Christ's riches are unfathomable, and as we draw closer to perfection, we will continue to be in awe of His magnificence.
O Proud Worms!
0PSA 73:25PRO 3:5ROM 8:28EPH 1:11JAS 1:17Anne Dutton preaches about finding true and unchanging happiness in God, emphasizing that our ultimate joy and satisfaction can only be found in Him, not in the changing and temporary things of this world. She encourages believers to rest in God's infinite fullness, rejecting the distractions and vanities that try to pull them away from Him. Dutton reminds listeners that all changes and challenges are orchestrated by God for His glory and our eternal salvation, urging them to trust in His wisdom and sovereignty even in the midst of tribulations and disappointments.
I May Lose All Created Sweets
0PSA 46:1ISA 43:2MAT 24:42HEB 13:8Anne Dutton preaches about the blessings and lessons learned through trials, emphasizing the importance of trusting God in the midst of difficulties and finding comfort in His unchanging nature. She contrasts the fate of those without a saving interest in God with the assurance and peace experienced by the righteous, highlighting the eternal joy and satisfaction found in Christ. Dutton also warns about the dark times ahead, urging believers to be vigilant, pray fervently, and seek refuge in God's protection amidst impending judgments.
Why Was Not Our Lot With Devils and Damned Spirits?
0ROM 5:20ROM 6:231CO 2:91CO 10:312CO 5:10EPH 6:101TH 5:172TI 4:71PE 2:9REV 22:3Anne Dutton preaches about the boundless grace of God through Jesus Christ, emphasizing how God's mercy and sovereignty work to save sinners and prepare them for eternal glory. She highlights the righteousness of Christ's life and death as the channel through which grace reigns, justifying believers and leading them to eternal life. Dutton encourages believers to diligently strive, run, fight, and wrestle against sin and spiritual opposition, relying on the whole armor of God and the shield of faith. She urges listeners to live each day for the glory of God, walking by faith and love, as they await the blessed eternity in God's everlasting kingdom.
Indwelling Sin
0PRO 4:23PRO 13:20ROM 8:161CO 15:572CO 5:17EPH 1:13PHP 1:6HEB 10:221JN 1:9Anne Dutton's sermon emphasizes the transformative work of God's Holy Spirit in the hearts of believers, leading to regeneration, conviction, and conversion. She explains how the Spirit reveals the sinner's lost and sinful state, while also unveiling the glory and excellency of Christ as the Savior. Dutton addresses the ongoing battle against sin in the believer's life, highlighting the distinction between the renewed and unrenewed parts of the heart, and the assurance of God's sanctifying work leading to ultimate victory over sin. She encourages a steadfast faith in God's promises, a rejection of heart-idolatry, and the importance of choosing godly companions for spiritual growth.