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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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Memorial of Rev. William W. Phillips, D.D.

Funeral memorial for Rev. William W. Phillips, D.D., praising his prayerful pastoral care, kindness, and faith. Addresses stress grief, consolation, and the Christian hope of reunion (John 17).

William Swan Plumer, John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1865

Our Salvation Nearer

Call to awake from spiritual sleep and pursue holiness, repentance, and diligent service because "our salvation is nearer" (Romans 13:11). Urges reconciliation and readiness for death.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1865

To What Purpose Is This Waste? A Sermon for the Board of Foreign Missions

An 1862 sermon defending foreign missions, rebutting anti-mission arguments, and urging obedience to Christ’s Great Commission despite danger, sacrifice, and apparent waste.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1862

Exordium and Sermon at the Jamaica, Long Island Presbyterian Church

Bicentennial appendix of a Presbyterian church with commemorative discourses. Main sermon exhorts cheerful faith and church extension, declaring "The joy of the Lord is your strength."

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1862

Address of the Presbytery of New York to the Rev. Gardiner Spring

Memorial volume of discourses by Rev. Gardiner Spring on closing the old Brick Church and opening the new (Murray Hill), including Presbytery addresses honoring his 50th anniversary.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1861

The Decline of Life: Or, How Old Art Thou?

Sermon urging reflection on life's brevity and spiritual age, using Jacob before Pharaoh (Gen.47) to exhort repentance, growth in grace, and readiness for death. Emphasizes affliction's lessons.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1859

Tears at the Judgment

Sermon warning of the Day of Judgment: the damned endure endless weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth. It urges repentance, faith in Christ, and condemns worldly self-righteousness.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1858

The American Citizen: A Discourse on the Nature and Extent of Our Religious Subject to the Government Under Which We Live

1850 sermon by John M. Krebs on Christians' duty toward civil government. Argues from Scripture for obedience to laws—including the Fugitive Slave provision—and ministers' teaching role.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1851

A Discourse on the Death of Zachary Taylor, Twelfth President of the United States

Funeral sermon on President Zachary Taylor’s death (Ps.62). Urges dependence on God’s providence and mercy, calling for humility, repentance, and faithful discharge of duty.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1850

The Private, Domestic, and Social Life of Jesus Christ: A Model for Youth

A concise study of the private and domestic life of Jesus as a model for youth, emphasizing his growth in wisdom, piety, modesty, and the temple incident at twelve. Rejects apocryphal infancy tales.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1849

History of the Presbyterian Church (Old School)

History of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S., detailing Calvinistic doctrine, worship, polity, and Puritan influence. Covers election, confessions, and church practices.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1849

Anniversary Sermon: The Fathers and the Prophets

Anniversary sermon calling hearers to repentance. Using Zechariah's rebuke—"Your fathers, where are they?"—the preacher warns against following ancestral sin and urges urgent faith.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1848

Education and Progress: An Address Delivered Before the Franklin and Washington Literary Societies of Lafayette College, at Easton, PA., … September 14, 1847

1847 commencement address urging educated Americans to apply learning and Christian patriotism to guide progress, resist destructive change, and promote liberty under Providence.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1847

A Funeral Discourse; Delivered on the Occasion of the Death of the Reverend Robert Birch

Funeral sermon for Rev. Robert Birch reflecting on the mystery of death, God’s providence, the wages of sin, and the Christian hope in Christ’s victory over death through the gospel.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1842

Merciful Rebukes: A Sermon Preached in the Rutgers Street Church, New-York, on Friday, May 14, 1841

John M. Krebs (1841) preaches at a national fast after President Harrison's death, arguing that national sin brings God's chastening. He urges repentance and trust in divine providence.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1841

The Leader Fallen: A Sermon…On Occasion of the Death of William Henry Harrison, President of the United States of America

Funeral sermon on President William H. Harrison using 'Moses my servant is dead' (Joshua 1:2). Reflects on mortality, leadership succession, and Moses' life and legacy.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1841

Pastoral Letter of the 1838 PCUSA General Assembly

1838 General Assembly pastoral letter on the Presbyterian schism: it condemns a disorderly minority secession and urges prayer, fasting, catechism instruction, and humility.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1838

The Providence of God in the Calamities of Men: A Sermon

Sermon (Dec 1835) by J. M. Krebs after New York's destructive fire. Argues the disaster reveals God's providence and judgment, urging repentance, trust, and practical reflection.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1836

Righteousness the Foundation of National Prosperity: A Sermon Delivered in the Rutgers-Street Church, on Thursday, Dec. 10th, 1835

Thanksgiving sermon argues national prosperity rests on righteousness; religion must guide civil life and public policy. Forsaking God brings national decline.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1835

The Purpose and Success of the Gospel

Sermon on Isaiah 55:10–11: the gospel has a definite God‑ordained purpose to save the elect. Explains election, reprobation, human responsibility, and hardening.

John Michael Krebs ⬩ 1834

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