The Building of Christian Character (open access)

The Building of Christian Character

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on 1 Corinthians 6:19 [manuscript says 2 Cor., but actually is 1 Cor.] This scripture reminds us that our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: January 17, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The New Testament Church Like A Temple (open access)

The New Testament Church Like A Temple

A handwritten manuscript of a sermon using Ephesians 2:19-22 to look at what a New Testament Church looks like according to scripture. This was preached in Amarillo, and then Granbury Bible School (4/13/1906).
Date: January 17, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Time (open access)

Time

A handwritten sermon using Psalm 39:4 and89:47. This looks at the fact that time is a small point in eternity, how is it measured, and how can we best use it? Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: January 10, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Another Year's Trial (open access)

Another Year's Trial

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Luke 13:8. Are we producing fruit every year of life that God grants us? This was preached in Amarillo, Texas; and later in Mullin (12/20/1908), Rochelle (12/27/1908), Brownwood (12/26/1909), and Cisco, Texas (12/15/1918).
Date: January 3, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Kingdom of God and the Church (open access)

The Kingdom of God and the Church

A handwritten manuscript of a sermon using Ephesians 5:32. Defines the "Kingdom of God", and the "New Testament Church". Preached in Amarillo, and later at Granbury Bible School (4/12/1906).
Date: January 3, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Enemy's Challenge: His Cross (open access)

The Enemy's Challenge: His Cross

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on the text of Matthew 27:40. This examines the question: Why did Christ not get down from the cross? A look at his divine power, and love. Preached first in Amarillo, then Junction (June, 1913), Mullins (Jan., 1909), Brownwood (11/28/1909), and Cisco, Texas (2/17/1918).
Date: January 25, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Occupy Till I Come (open access)

Occupy Till I Come

A newspaper article containing a sermon that was then revised and preached on 1/18/1903. This sermon is based on Luke 19:18, and encourages all to not only multiply our resources but to also bring forth fruit in spreading the gospel. Everything we do leaves an influence. Is our influence a blessing to others while we wait for Christ's return?
Date: January 18, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Look (open access)

Look

A handwritten outline for a sermon using the text of Isaiah 45:22. Where do we look? Inside ourselves; others; or to the Lord. Continue to look, so you do not loose your sight. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: January 4, 1903
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
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
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