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The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.

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Can the Church Lead?

Pearl S. Buck urges the Church to lead morally, rejecting imperialism and racial prejudice. Only practicing God's Fatherhood and human brotherhood can secure democracy and lasting peace.
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The Church in the Fort, and Other Sermons

Historical sermon tracing the Dutch Reformed founding of Manhattan's Collegiate Church and its Reformation roots, emphasizing loyalty to Christ, Scripture, the Heidelberg Catechism and Dort.
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A Quiver of Arrows

A selection of David J. Burrell's sermons—textual, expository, doctrinal, biographical, ethical, and sociological—modeling homiletic method and practical Christian teaching.
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The Wonderful Teacher and What He Taught

Study of Jesus as a master teacher—his doctrines of salvation, God, and man; his methods (parables, plain speech); and practical ethics exemplified in the Sermon on the Mount.
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The Verilies of Jesus

A study of Jesus' "Verily" sayings, analyzing regeneration, conversion, and justification by faith. Explores their theological meaning and pastoral application.
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Christ and Men

Sermons exploring Jesus' human side and his encounters with earthly powers: the incarnation as a peaceful invasion, Christ confronting Caesar, and Church–State relations.
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Beware the Evangelist!

Critical warning against a famed evangelist: condemns emotional, dogmatic methods (incarnation, atonement, regeneration, biblical inerrancy) and exclusivism that harm church unity.
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The Evolution of a Christian

A concise pastoral guide to becoming and growing as a Christian: repent, personally believe in Christ's atoning death, and follow Him in daily life.
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The Righteousness of Lincoln

Sermon praising Abraham Lincoln's integrity, patriotism, and faith. Highlights his debates with Douglas, devotion to country, leadership in the Civil War, and emancipation.
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In David’s Town

A Christmas meditation in Bethlehem recounts the nativity—shepherds, the star, the wise men—and the innkeeper's regret, urging readers to open their hearts to Christ.
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At the Gate Beautiful: The Story of a Day

Devotional retelling of the healing at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3) and Pentecost. Emphasizes Christ's name, the Spirit, and the Church's duty to reclaim the marginalized.
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The Sermon: Its Construction and Delivery

David J. Burrell's James Sprunt Lectures: a practical homiletics guide covering sermon text, outline, body, style, delivery, illustration, and pulpit power for ministers and students.
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