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Absent - Present Friend (open access)

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
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
Atonement (open access)

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
Avarice - "Aceldama" (open access)

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
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  Christian Race (open access)

The Christian Race

A manuscript for a sermon using Hebrews 12:1-2. The first two pages are typewritten and the remainder is handwritten. This equates the human life to a race in which we need to do our best, refine our weaknesses, and finish strong! Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: February 14, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elisha's Inheritance (open access)

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
The Few Among many (open access)

The Few Among many

A handwritten manuscript of a sermon based on John 6:9. Christians are to stand firm in discouragement they are to seek and offer encouragement. The enemy is hard at work, be a light in a dark world.
Date: February 7, 1904
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
Go Forward (open access)

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
Holding on and Growing Stronger (open access)

Holding on and Growing Stronger

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using Job 17:19. Remain true in faith and you will grow stronger in courage and conviction under God's protection. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Home Mission (open access)

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
Impossibility of Hiding Christ (open access)

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
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
Lawlessness (open access)

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
Looking Glasses (open access)

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
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
No Part Nor Lot in the Matter (open access)

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
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
The Pounds and Talents (open access)

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
The Risen Christ - The Sun of Righteousness (open access)

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
Stout Words Against God (open access)

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
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
Unbelief (open access)

Unbelief

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon on unbelief and its many phases and progression. The cost of unbelief is eternal separation from God. The portion of the paper that shows the full date and location of preaching is missing.
Date: 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History