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The Calvary Challenge
A handwritten outline for a sermon on the Cross of Christ. Preached in Greenville, Kentucky; Kentucky towers (02/01/1914), Cisco, Texas (1918)
Date:
January 1914
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Apostolic Benediction
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon with 2 Corinthians 13:14 as the scripture. The meaning and use of this benediction that is unique to the New Testament. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date:
January 2, 1910
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Appeal to Caesar
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using Acts 23: 10-15 and Acts 25: 11. This sermon looks at Christian schools in Texas and the need for the church to support them. Preached at Bell Plaines Church, Brownwood, Texas.
Date:
January 23, 1916
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Unconverted Church Members
A newspaper article containing the sermon given at the Baptist Church, Brownwood, Texas the previous Sunday. The sermon examines the fact that there are some counterfeits in the church, and why might they be there.
Date:
January 10, 1910
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Another Sermon on Baptism
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon discussing the "symbol" of baptism, its meaning, and its importance in the Christian life. Probably preached in Blackwell, Oklahoma.
Date:
1912/1913
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Crisis
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using Isaiah 37:35. The topic is "crisis" as a time of trial. This crisis could be financial, industrial, or personal, but crisis can destroy us or it can strengthen us. Probably preached in Blackwell, Oklahoma.
Date:
1911/1913
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Brawn, Business, Brains, Benevolence
A typewritten manuscript for a speech discussing the needs for a well-rounded social structure: those who work with their hands, those who work with their head, and those who use their wealth, and these are held together with benevolence. Probably given in Blackwell, Oklahoma
Date:
1913/1913
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Birth and Boyhood of Jesus
A typewritten manuscript of a sermon detailing the circumstances surrounding the birth of Christ, and the lack of information about his childhood. Believed to have been given in Blackwell, Oklahoma.
Date:
[1913..1914]
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Business Principles Applied to Church Life
A typewritten manuscript of a sermon discussing the importance of using good business practices in the administration of the church. Believed to have been given in Blackwell Oklahoma.
Date:
[1913..1915]
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Come Unto Me"
A typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Matthew 11:28. Christ calls us to a relationship with him, and each of us will have a different experience of conversion. When a complete conversion is made, the person is saved "right there and then". Probably preached in Blackwell, OK.
Date:
1913/1916
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A World Conquering Faith
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on I John 5:4, and discusses the qualities of Christianity that honor home, individual, society, and music. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date:
February 23, 1919
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
As He Thinketh in His Heart
A handwritten manuscript using Proverbs 23:7 for a sermon on the "heart" of a person (their inner spiritual nature). The quality of the heart is revealed in words, deeds, habits, character, and destiny. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date:
August 4, 1918
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Best Reasons Why One Should be a Christian
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Acts 26:28 that examines the qualities of Christian life and after-life. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date:
March 23, 1919
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Born unto Satan? Unpardonable Sin
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon that addresses the fact that we have the opportunity to choose the kingdom of God or the kingdom of Satan to spend eternity. This information was used in a sermon on "Anchor of Soul" at Cisco, Texas.
Date:
July 28, 1918
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Caring for Souls
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Psalm 142:41. The times of David's aloneness and feelings of isolation and forgotten are looked at. Then we are led to consider that the mission of the church is to care for souls: salvation and training for service. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date:
July 17, 1918
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christian Cooperation
A handwritten outline for a sermon using Lamentations 3:27. Likens service to God to bearing a yoke, and working together. Cooperation in nature, business, human life, and God's kingdom. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date:
February 24, 1918
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christ the only Certainty
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon on 2 Timothy 1:12. We are affected by our surroundings: our friends, light, sounds, character. Our surroundings are unpredictable, but Christ is certain and unchanging. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date:
July 28, 1918
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Financing the Kingdom
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using as text, Proverbs 3:9. This looks at the financial plan of the church, and the need for solid convictions, a proper accounting system, and good attitude of the giver. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date:
November 27, 1918
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hard Undertakings
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using 2 Kings 2:10, and 2 Timothy 2:3 as text. Men of the Bible, Abraham Lincoln, the World War, and many other examples of hardship worked through to great results. Christ defeated Satan. We must be prepared to undertake hard situations for good. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date:
January 26, 1919
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hard Work Without Results
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using the text Mark 9:28. The message is that prayer is the answer in completing difficult tasks. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date:
July 29, 1919
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Has the Church Failed?
A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using the text of I Kings 17:16 to examine the question: Are churches too strictly adhering to their doctrine, rather than bending to the social "progress" of the Twentieth Century? The answer is "No". Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date:
July 13, 1919
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
On Home and Foreign Missions
A handwritten sermon about the mission field at home and in foreign countries. Topics addressed: facts about foreign and home mission work, reasons for financial support, and what the local church should do. Preached in Cisco, Texas, and broke the record in money raised.
Date:
April 28, 1918
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jesus, Crowded Out
A handwritten and typed outline for a sermon using Luke 2:7 for text. In his life Jesus was not well received by his own. Today He is often neglected and set aside by Christians. Preached in Cisco, TX.
Date:
February 9, 1919
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
In the Furnace
A handwritten outline for a sermon using Daniel 3:25 for text. Baten's thoughts on the men in the furnace. Preached in Cisco, TX
Date:
August 11, 1918
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History