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The Broad Way and The Narrow Way
A handwritten manuscript of a sermon based on Matthew 7:13-14 and Luke 13: 23-24. The topic is the choice we have of the Wide Gate (the easy way that leads to destruction) or the Narrow Gate (the choice to follow Christ). Preached in Brownwood, and then in Cisco, Texas (12/08/1918).
Date:
December 12, 1909
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Victorious Faith - Fidelity
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Revelation 2:10 declaring the importance of faith to be all we are intended to be in the Christian life. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date:
October 24, 1909
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missions
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Luke 24:4-7 and proclaiming the need to reach out to others and what we need to be to prepare for this. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date:
October 17, 1909
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
What to Do with Burdens
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Matthew 11:28-30, and looks at the fact that we are to bring our burdens and lay them at the feet of Jesus because we are unable to be good enough to make them right. Preached in Bangs, Texas.
Date:
October 12, 1907
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon defining the Grace of Jesus, self-giving. The text is 2Corinthians 8:9. Preached in Bangs, Texas.
Date:
October 1907
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A New Testament Church
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon giving the origin of Christ's church, and the essentials of the church. Preached at Granbury Bible School in Granbury, Texas.
Date:
April 12, 1906
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Deacons
A handwritten description of the church deacons: selection and carrying out the office. The text used is 1 Timothy 3:13. This was given in San Saba, Texas
Date:
December 3, 1905
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Unjust Steward
A typewritten manuscript of a sermon using Luke 16:2 addressing the parable of the unjust servant and what it means. Preached in Brady, and then Brownwood, Texas (10/10/1905) at a prayer meeting.
Date:
September 30, 1905
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Predestination and Human Responsibility
A typewritten manuscript with a handwritten conclusion for a sermon. The idea is discussed that God predetermined all of us to be saved, but our freewill can separate us from God. Preached in May, and then Cisco, Texas (1/04/1920).
Date:
1905
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Risen Christ - The Sun of Righteousness
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon on Psalm 84:11. The sun is a symbol of Christ as the center of the universe, source of light, beauty, healing, energy, and life. First preached in Amarillo, Texas, and then in Brownwood, Texas for the Commencement Service at Howard Payne College (06/06/1915) and Easter in Cisco, Texas (03/31/1918).
Date:
December 18, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
No Part Nor Lot in the Matter
A handwritten manuscript based on Acts 8:18 - 24. The sermon examines the life of Simon, encourages a look at the hearer's own life to be sure their heart is right with God. Preached in Amarillo, and then Brownwood (11/24/1904 and 1/16/1910), and Cisco, Texas (4/27/19).
Date:
November 20, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Absent - Present Friend
Handwritten notes for a sermon using Matthew 28:20 & 5:8. Examining what makes Christ real to us. Preached in Amarillo, Texas
Date:
October 9, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Stout Words Against God
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Malachi 3:13. This covers Israel in dispute with God, and asks the listener to examine his own life in this regard. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date:
September 18, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Elisha's Inheritance
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on 2 Kings 2:14-15. Choose good companionship, high ideals, and good character has great influence. Preached in Amarillo and Cisco, Texas (2/02/1919).
Date:
July 23, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lawlessness
A handwritten manuscript using scripture of 1 John 3:4. This sermon addresses the fact that lawlessness is sin, and church members are an example to the world when they respect the laws of the church and follow them. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date:
May 8, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Pounds and Talents
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:11-27. Discusses the lessons of these two parables. Preached in Amarillo and then Rochelle, Texas (2/28/1909).
Date:
May 8, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Impossibility of Hiding Christ
A handwritten manuscript using Mark 7:24 for the basis of the sermon. Christ is light, life, and love. Preached in Amarillo, and later in Cisco, Texas (6/01/1919).
Date:
April 24, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Avarice - "Aceldama"
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on several scriptures including Acts 1:16-19 about Judas; his character and attitude during the time he was an apostle. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date:
April 17, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Home Mission
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon centered on Isaiah 32:20. This sermon addresses Missions at home as opposed to missions in foreign lands. Reaching out to neighbors, new immigrants to share Christ. Texas gave more to missions in 1903 than any other state, and had more baptisms. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date:
April 17, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Atonement
A handwritten manuscript, and the typed version of a sermon based on Leviticus 17:11 concerning the Plan of Salvation. This was preached first in Amarillo, Texas, and later in Junction (6/12/1906) and Cisco, Texas (04/06/1919).
Date:
March 13, 1904
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
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