Elijah and Ahab (open access)

Elijah and Ahab

Handwritten notes for a sermon based on I Kings 18:17 concerning the most wicked king, Ahab and God showing his superiority to all false gods and their prophets. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: December 6, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
God For Us (open access)

God For Us

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Romans 8:32 and 2 Kings 6:16. A look at how God is with us and for us; who is against us; and the victory! Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: November 22, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Young Men of Vision (open access)

Young Men of Vision

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Acts 2:17. This speaks of the great accomplishments of men at a young age. This was preached in Amarillo, Texas. This was also given at Commencement in Mullin, Texas on 5/02/1909, and portions were used for a speech in Blanket, Texas on 04/16/1910.
Date: November 15, 1903
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
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
A Fixed Policy (open access)

A Fixed Policy

A typewritten manuscript for an article or speech to the church in regard to the importance of setting strong policy and keeping it. Psalm 57:7 is the scripture. This was for Amarillo, Texas.
Date: May 3, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Christian's Battle - The Battle of Life (open access)

The Christian's Battle - The Battle of Life

A handwritten manuscript based on Ephesians 6:13. This sermon addresses keeping our inside pure before God and our outside pure before man, and who is our enemy. This was preached in Amarillo, Texas
Date: April 19, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Great Commission (open access)

The Great Commission

A typewritten manuscript and handwritten outline for a sermon based on Matthew 28:18-20. This sermon encourages everyone to be a missionary where they are and support those on the mission field. Preached in Amarillo, Texas
Date: April 19, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Afraid to Know the Whole Truth (open access)

Afraid to Know the Whole Truth

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Mark 9:32. Instructing the listener to look at the whole truth of a situation rather than fearing it. Preached first in Amarillo, and then Cisco, Texas in 1918
Date: April 5, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
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
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