Whom Have I In Heaven? (open access)

Whom Have I In Heaven?

A manuscript written in pencil for a sermon based on Psalm 73:25 in which the reassurance that God is in heaven for eternity, and that is our focus rather that what is on earth. Preached in Brownwood, Texas
Date: October 30, 1898
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Purposes and Plans of Jehovah (open access)

The Purposes and Plans of Jehovah

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon about God's purpose and plan for good using Isaiah 46:11. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: October 8, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Life in Parables (open access)

Christian Life in Parables

A typewritten manuscript that is developed from scriptures: Psalm 78:1-8; Matthew 13:34-35 to form a sermon about Parables that illustrate the Christian life. Preached in Brownwood, Texas .
Date: October 28, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Training the Children (open access)

Training the Children

A partially handwritten and partially typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Proverbs 22:6. Advise to parents about training up a child in the way they should grow, so that they will be productive Christian people. Parents have a great responsibility to the kingdom of God. Preached in Brownwood, Texas, and later in Ana in 1904.
Date: October 21, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missions (open access)

Missions

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Luke 24:4-7 and proclaiming the need to reach out to others and what we need to be to prepare for this. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: October 17, 1909
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
What to Do with Burdens (open access)

What to Do with Burdens

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Matthew 11:28-30, and looks at the fact that we are to bring our burdens and lay them at the feet of Jesus because we are unable to be good enough to make them right. Preached in Bangs, Texas.
Date: October 12, 1907
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Angels (open access)

Angels

A handwritten outline for a sermon on Angels using 2 Kings 6:8-18. The sermon was given in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: October 24, 1897
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
"It is Finished" (open access)

"It is Finished"

Handwritten notes for a sermon about the last words of Christ on the cross, and what they meant. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: October 25, 1898
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Wild Man Captured (open access)

A Wild Man Captured

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon about the influence of the devil, Christ's power, and the value of a human soul. Scripture was Mark 5: 1-20 This was preached in Brownwood, Texas in 1899, and again in [Anna] in 1903.
Date: October 15, 1899
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Free Salvation (open access)

Free Salvation

A handwritten outline for a sermon on James 4:8 concerning the free gift of salvation. First preached in Brownwood, Texas and again in Ana on 12/18/1904.
Date: October 28, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Proof of our Love to God (open access)

The Proof of our Love to God

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using 2 Corinthians 8:26. Proof of our love for God comes in our sacrifice, and love for others. He loves us no matter what, and only asks for our heart in return. This was preached in Amarillo, TX.
Date: October 25, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Testimony of Jesus (open access)

The Testimony of Jesus

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Revelation 19:10, and speaks of the Spirit of Prophecy, and includes scripture for many examples of the prophecy of Christ, his life, and his crucifixion and arising from the dead. Preached in Amarillo, Texas
Date: October 4, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Absent - Present Friend (open access)

Absent - Present Friend

Handwritten notes for a sermon using Matthew 28:20 & 5:8. Examining what makes Christ real to us. Preached in Amarillo, Texas
Date: October 9, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Victorious Faith - Fidelity (open access)

A Victorious Faith - Fidelity

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Revelation 2:10 declaring the importance of faith to be all we are intended to be in the Christian life. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: October 24, 1909
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (open access)

The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon defining the Grace of Jesus, self-giving. The text is 2Corinthians 8:9. Preached in Bangs, Texas.
Date: October 1907
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
$75,000 Campaign (open access)

$75,000 Campaign

A typewritten outline for a sermon encouraging believers to contribute to a world-wide missionary endeavor. The text used was Isaiah 45:22, and Acts 4:12. Preached in Cisco 10/12/1919
Date: October 12, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History