Moral Weakness (open access)

Moral Weakness

A handwritten outline for a sermon based on Matthew 26:41 (The flesh is weak). Our responsibility when we are tempted, and accepting responsibility for our actions.
Date: February 1, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Go Forward (open access)

Go Forward

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Exodus 14:15. We can not stand still. We must move forward with trust and courage in the face of difficulties and fear. Preached in Amarillo and then Bangs, Texas (10/12/1907).
Date: February 21, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Light of Men (open access)

The Light of Men

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on John 1:4 looking at the many ways Jesus brings light into our lives. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: February 18, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beloved Disciple (open access)

The Beloved Disciple

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on John 21:7 speaking of the attributes of John, the disciple. John was a man of spiritual insight, modesty, courage, intellect, and loving heart. John the beloved. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: February 11, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Looking Glasses (open access)

Looking Glasses

A handwritten manuscript based on James 1:23. The sermon talks about the Bible being a mirror of who we are, and what we could be; the human heart and mind being a mirror of our thoughts and actions. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: February 28, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The  Christian Race (open access)

The Christian Race

A manuscript for a sermon using Hebrews 12:1-2. The first two pages are typewritten and the remainder is handwritten. This equates the human life to a race in which we need to do our best, refine our weaknesses, and finish strong! Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: February 14, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Few Among many (open access)

The Few Among many

A handwritten manuscript of a sermon based on John 6:9. Christians are to stand firm in discouragement they are to seek and offer encouragement. The enemy is hard at work, be a light in a dark world.
Date: February 7, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History