Now and Then (2) (open access)

Now and Then (2)

A handwritten revision of the 1894 sermon. This was preached in Rochelle (04/25/1904), Talfra (05/09/1909), and Blackwell, Texas (11/1912)
Date: 1904/1912
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Victorious Faith: A Concrete Foundation (open access)

A Victorious Faith: A Concrete Foundation

A typewritten sermon from I John 5:4 stating that our faith overcomes the world. It is important to have a strong foundation of faith to be able to communicate what our faith is, and this sermon itemizes what that looks like. Preached in Brownwood, Texas in 1900, then again in [Anna] in 1903.
Date: May 6, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Babes in Christ (open access)

Babes in Christ

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on I Peter 2:2 concerning the needs of a new Christian for growth in the faith. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: July 15, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Conscience (open access)

Conscience

A typewritten manuscript that was expanded into a newspaper article in the Brownwood Bulletin Newspaper. The text used was Acts 23:1, and it was developed to define "Conscience", its value, and use.
Date: January 4, 1900
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
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
Jesus, A Man Of Prayer (open access)

Jesus, A Man Of Prayer

A handwritten outline for a sermon on Luke 11:1. This covers the many times that Jesus used prayer. First preached in Brownwood, TX, and then [Anna] on 5/24/1903 and Bangs on 12/07/1907.
Date: April 8, 1900
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
A Fruit-bearing Tree by the Riverside (open access)

A Fruit-bearing Tree by the Riverside

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Psalm 1:3. The illustration compares men to trees in that if we are healthy we always continue to grow, our strength depends upon the unseen, sometimes we are barren, but the most beautiful are deeply grounded in their source of nourishment and reflect that and bear good fruit. This was first preached in Ana in 1904, and again in Ozona3/16/1906.
Date: March 27, 1904
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
Seeking and Losing -- Losing and finding (open access)

Seeking and Losing -- Losing and finding

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon on Luke 17:33 concerning the thought of giving up our life to save it. We must live for God to do good, the world is full of sin and stumbling blocks for self gratification, so it is important for the church to keep its eye on God to bring glory to him. Preached in Brownwood, TX
Date: January 21, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Temptations of Jesus (open access)

Temptations of Jesus

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Hebrews 4:14. This reminds us that Jesus faced all temptations, and remained pure. He has faced temptation, so he understands us when we face temptation. We must study the Bible, be obedient, the devil is the author of lies, and we have a sympathizing High Priest.
Date: January 28, 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
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
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
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
Adoption (open access)

Adoption

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Romans 8:13-17 covering our adoption into God's family. First preached in Bangs, and then later in Brownwood (July 1902), and Cisco, Texas (1920).
Date: June 1902
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Faith Proven By Works (open access)

Faith Proven By Works

A handwritten manuscript of a sermon based on James 2:26 and Galatians 6:4 encouraging the listener to live like the person God transformed you to be. Let the spirit be shown in the work you do. Preached in Brownwood and Cisco, Texas.
Date: March 24, 1901
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
Resurrection of the Saints (open access)

Resurrection of the Saints

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on 1 Corinthians 15:35, and addresses the subject of the resurrection of believers to eternal life with Christ. This was preached in Brownwood, Texas to Commandery No. 22 of the Masonic Lodge.
Date: March 3, 1902
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seal of the Living God (open access)

Seal of the Living God

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on Revelation 7:2 in reference to the seal God places on believers when they are saved. The seal assures the safety of the believer in the end times, authority, and belonging to the Living God. Preached in Brownwood, Texas
Date: May 18, 1902
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Secret Faults (open access)

Secret Faults

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Psalm 19:12 about our sin that we do not recognize, but Christ can reveal to us. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: December 22, 1901
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Through the Church Into Christ OR Through Christ Into the Church (open access)

Through the Church Into Christ OR Through Christ Into the Church

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Galatians 3:21 comparing the idea that we can gain God's favor by obedience, suffering, money, rituals, with the idea that Christ's suffering was sufficient for the salvation of all. Preached in Brownwood.
Date: March 9, 1902
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Twenty-second Psalm (open access)

Twenty-second Psalm

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Psalm 22. Preached first in Brownwood, and then in San Saba, Texas in 1905. On October 14th, 1903 several passages from this Psalm were presented in a later sermon preached on Revelation 19:10.
Date: December 15, 1901
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History