Family Government (open access)

Family Government

A handwritten outline, written in pencil, for a sermon taken from lessons in the first four chapters of Samuel. This gives guidelines for running a Godly household. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: November 13, 1898
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Orphan's Cry:  Show us the Father (open access)

The Orphan's Cry: Show us the Father

A handwritten manuscript of a sermon based on John 14:8 about the character of Jesus and the fact that the Father is seen in him. This probably was given in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: November 1898
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
State Mission Sermon (open access)

State Mission Sermon

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on Romans 10: 13-15 concerning supporting those who go out to spread the Gospel as missionaries. Things that hinder (excuses) and things that help to support missions. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: November 10, 1901
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
God For Us (open access)

God For Us

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Romans 8:32 and 2 Kings 6:16. A look at how God is with us and for us; who is against us; and the victory! Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: November 22, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Young Men of Vision (open access)

Young Men of Vision

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Acts 2:17. This speaks of the great accomplishments of men at a young age. This was preached in Amarillo, Texas. This was also given at Commencement in Mullin, Texas on 5/02/1909, and portions were used for a speech in Blanket, Texas on 04/16/1910.
Date: November 15, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
No Part Nor Lot in the Matter (open access)

No Part Nor Lot in the Matter

A handwritten manuscript based on Acts 8:18 - 24. The sermon examines the life of Simon, encourages a look at the hearer's own life to be sure their heart is right with God. Preached in Amarillo, and then Brownwood (11/24/1904 and 1/16/1910), and Cisco, Texas (4/27/19).
Date: November 20, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Winning Church (open access)

The Winning Church

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon with Isaiah 41:6-7 as the text. This was Baten's sermon to First Baptist Church Cisco one week before he was to end his pastorate there. He gave encouragement to the church in selection of their pastor, deacon board, Sunday School, and high standards to maintain the winning church. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: November 28, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
War & Mission Sermon (open access)

War & Mission Sermon

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on the text of Revelation 3:8 and Matthew 24:14. This sermon was given as WWI was ending, and discussed the duties of the allies, and the Church after the war. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: November 3, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Slander and Libel (open access)

Slander and Libel

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Lev. 19:16. Caution is given to what we say about others. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: November 28, 1897
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drawing Sin as a Load (open access)

Drawing Sin as a Load

A handwritten outline for a sermon based on Isaiah 5:18. Our sin/vanity is like the strands of the rope that gains strength and pulls us down into the pit of a sinful life. Preached in Brownwood, TX.
Date: November 4, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Financing the Kingdom (open access)

Financing the Kingdom

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using as text, Proverbs 3:9. This looks at the financial plan of the church, and the need for solid convictions, a proper accounting system, and good attitude of the giver. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: November 27, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History