The Second Commandment (open access)

The Second Commandment

A handwritten manuscript using the text Exodus 20:4-6 and Isaiah 44:12-17. The second commandment says that we are not to worship any graven images or idols. This sermon looks at how to obey this commandment, and avoid violating it. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: August 25, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The First Commandment (open access)

The First Commandment

A handwritten manuscript using the text Exodus 20:3. The first commandment says : "Thou shalt have no other gods before you". Baten discusses all the ancient gods, and God's Commandment. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: August 18, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Valley of Achor (open access)

The Valley of Achor

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on the scripture of Joshua 7:26. This examines the meaning of Achor and the sin committed there: Achor's unbelief.
Date: August 18, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
In the Furnace (open access)

In the Furnace

A handwritten outline for a sermon using Daniel 3:25 for text. Baten's thoughts on the men in the furnace. Preached in Cisco, TX
Date: August 11, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
As He Thinketh in His Heart (open access)

As He Thinketh in His Heart

A handwritten manuscript using Proverbs 23:7 for a sermon on the "heart" of a person (their inner spiritual nature). The quality of the heart is revealed in words, deeds, habits, character, and destiny. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: August 4, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Cooperation 2 (open access)

Christian Cooperation 2

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on I Corinthians 3:9. This examines the ways we can work together, and the fact that without cooperation there is death. All the parts must work together, or the whole cannot survive. Cooperation multiplies power, gives denominational union, and blesses. First preached to San Saba Assoc. Then Mullen (10/25/1905); Lometa (1/7/1906); Abilene (1/27/1906); Cisco (2/18/1906); Kempner (2/11/1906); Ozona (3/1/1906); and May, Texas (3/3/1906).
Date: August 24, 1905
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sting of Death & the Strength of Sin (open access)

The Sting of Death & the Strength of Sin

A handwritten outline for a sermon using 1 Corinthians 15:56. Death opens the door of hell because of our sin, if we believe in Christ, he has paid the cost and we are forgiven and saved from hell's fire. Preached in Amarillo, Texas
Date: August 9, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Salvation: Working In and Out (open access)

Salvation: Working In and Out

A typewritten manuscript based on Philippians 2:12-13 about working out our salvation with fear and trembling as God works in us. It seems that the first two pages are missing, which must have spoken about God working in us. The remaining pages refer to Salvation Worked Out. We must work in cooperation with God (repentance), and others (service). Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: August 26, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Gospel of the Kingdom (open access)

The Gospel of the Kingdom

A typewritten manuscript of an address, not sermon, using Matthew 24:14. A discussion of missionary work with stories of hard work, and success in spreading the gospel while helping others. This address was given first in Brownwood, Texas, and then Ana in 1902, and Cisco in 1918.
Date: August 5, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History