Bible Evidence
Sermons urging steadfast Christian living, presenting historical evidence for Scripture, and calling believers to trust Christ as the remedy in life's trials.
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Archives
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.
Bible Evidence
The True and the False
Sermons urging Christian hope, trust, and growth: rejoice in hope through the Holy Spirit (romans-15), distinguish true from false happiness, and grow in salvation by God's Word.
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Trust and Beneficence
Essays on Christian hope, trust, charity, and prayer: an exposition of Romans 15, exhortations to trust and serve the needy, and a warning against presumptuous, unguided prayer.
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Pulpit Truths for the Times
Discusses Christ's gentleness toward the weak, urges scripture-centered, heartfelt preaching, and highlights Dr. Chalmers' model of urban mission and visitation to minister to the poor.
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Thoughts for a Communion Sabbath Morning
Pieces on Christ's gentleness toward the weak, guidance for Communion preparation and edification, and a Sunday-school lesson on the manna (Exodus 16).
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God’s Institutions Man’s Best Gifts
Three sermons addressing venerable age and pastoral loss; God's institutions (Sabbath, labor, conscience, family); and warnings about the busy age eroding rest, depth, and home life.
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Preachers and Their Subject
Sermons urging faith in the Scriptures' transforming power, Christ-centered preaching, humble ministers, and patient, persistent labor toward spiritual awakenings and revivals.
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The Efficiency of the Congregation
Reports the plight of the French Reformed church after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes and analyzes congregational efficiency—elders, presbytery oversight, pastoral choice, and finance.
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Genuine Benevolence and Its Reward
Affirms Christ's kingship through his resurrection and exaltation, urging worship and remembrance. Exhorts practical Christian benevolence: give in faith to the poor, which God will reward.
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Points on Temperance
Articles on Christ's kingship and sacrificial service: Christ exalted at the resurrection, the Savior who gives Himself to serve and atone. Also practical counsel on temperance and Sunday-school teaching.
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Spiritual Sacrifices, Acceptable to God by Jesus Christ
Devotional meditation on true worship: God seeks worshippers who worship in spirit and truth. Calls for holiness, heart-purity, and heartfelt devotion to the Father.
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Thoughts for the Old Year and the New
A New Year sermon urging Christians to "remember" God's free grace, cultivate humility, gratitude, thoughtful faith, and diligent service as one year ends and another begins.
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Scotch-Irish Characteristics
Rev. John Hall's 1889 address praises Scotch‑Irish Americans for industry, self-reliance, strict religious observance, and strong commitment to education and Sunday schools.
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The Uses of History: An Address Delivered Before the New York Historical Society on Its Eighty-Fifth Anniversary, Thursday, November 21, 1889
John Hall's 1889 address argues history's uses: it links past and present, reveals causes and effects, moderates present pride, and uncovers moral and divine dimensions via church history.
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Christian Reunion
Examines the Lambeth Conference basis for Christian reunion (1888), with essays debating creeds, the historic episcopate, sacraments, and recognition of ministers across denominations.
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Facts About Ulster
Rev. John Hall (1891) praises Ulster and the Scotch‑Irish heritage, highlighting education, Presbyterian strength, and the duty to preserve constitutional and religious liberty under God.
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Sermon at the Third Congress of the Scotch-Irish Society of America
Dr. Hall expounds Joel 2 on the promised outpouring of the Spirit, its fulfillment at Pentecost, universal scope, miraculous signs, and the missionary/evangelistic implications.
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The Ireland of To-Day
Dr. John Hall surveys late-19th-century Ulster: homes, agriculture, Belfast industry, rising education, and the strength of Protestant churches—notably the Presbyterians.
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The Papacy in Politics
1892 essay critiquing the Papacy's political role, alleging historical forgeries (Decretals), Jesuit influence, and unjust claims to temporal authority. Advocates vigilance by citizens.
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The Protestant Church and the Apocrypha
Historical survey of Protestant handling of the Apocrypha: its reception, disputed authority, and key council decisions (Trent, Dort, Anglican and Reformed positions).
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