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The Watchman on the Wall

Description: A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using the text of Ezekiel 33:1-7. The Watchman is the preacher of the church, and as such, Baten took First Baptist of Cisco to task. They were not carrying through with decisions to build a new church, prepare for a visiting evangelist to give a revival. They do not recognize the needs of the city of Cisco, or the poor financial policy of the church. This was his warning to the local church, and was preached at Cisco, Texas.
Date: April 27, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

They Need Not Depart

Description: A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on the text of Matthew 14:15-16. Baten makes clear that we are not to depart from Christ in our daily lives, but rather include him in our business, pleasure, and heroic acts. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: March 9, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

The Winning Church

Description: A handwritten manuscript for a sermon with Isaiah 41:6-7 as the text. This was Baten's sermon to First Baptist Church Cisco one week before he was to end his pastorate there. He gave encouragement to the church in selection of their pastor, deacon board, Sunday School, and high standards to maintain the winning church. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: November 28, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

The Victory is of Jehovah

Description: A handwritten sermon manuscript with Proverbs 21:31 for the text. This sermon was preached days after Prohibition was ratified as an amendment to the constitution. The ills of Alcohol were discussed. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: January 19, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

$75,000 Campaign

Description: A typewritten outline for a sermon encouraging believers to contribute to a world-wide missionary endeavor. The text used was Isaiah 45:22, and Acts 4:12. Preached in Cisco 10/12/1919
Date: October 12, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

"Take Ye Away the Stone"

Description: A typewritten manuscript for a sermon with John 11:39 as the text. The sermon looks at what can be the obstacles in our lives that prevent us from living fully. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: July 22, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

The First and Last Word on Salvation

Description: A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using John 3:16 as the text. A look at Salvation: God saw the world perishing in Satan's hands, and because he loves all humans, he purposed a way to save the lost through Jesus Christ. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: March 16, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Seeking the Invisible

Description: A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using Hebrews 11:27. The sixth sense, spiritual, is unique to the human soul. By faith, hope, and love, our soul knows and grows in grace. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: July 8, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Prayer -- Sermon I & II

Description: Typewritten manuscript for a two-part sermon on Prayer. The text is Luke 18:1. The first part may have been preached at the morning service, and the second part at the evening service. Part 1 deals with the benefit of prayer to the believer; the second part focuses on the prayers of Jesus. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: February 16, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Old Folks Meeting

Description: A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using Isaiah 46:4. The purpose is to encourage "old folks" and looked at the large number of aged people still active in business, military, preachers, politics, etc. As we grow older, we should grow in grace and spirit, look to heavenly things, and stay close to God. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: February 2, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Meeting House Sermon

Description: A newspaper copy of a sermon by A.E. Baten with added typed notes. The text is Haggai 1:8. The church house should be the best: where God's word is delivered and God is present, the Bible is taught to our children, social center, marriage vows and funeral services. The newspaper sermon was preached in Amarillo, and added on to for a sermon in Cisco on 1/5/1919
Date: January 5, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Love Thy Neighbor

Description: A typewritten manuscript for a sermon using Matthew 22:29, the words of which are quoted 7 times in the Bible. The point is made of the importance of loving our neighbor and the effect it has on the world. Preached in Cisco, Texas.
Date: March 2, 1919
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Jesus, Crowded Out

Description: 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.

Has the Church Failed?

Description: 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.

Hard Undertakings

Description: 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.

A World Conquering Faith

Description: 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.

[Postcard of Nantes Fountain]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a large, ornate fountain with various statues surrounded by a street with pedestrians and horse-drawn buggies. Five-story buildings line the street, which has tall metal lamps along it. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the fountain in Nantes, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1919

[Postcard of Generals Pershing and Peltier]

Description: Postcard of a photograph of a large group of men in uniform and one man in a dark suit with a bowler hat. Many of the men wear sabers at their side. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the group as Americans, and the two men in front as Generals Pershing and Peltier, in France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Leslie to Mrs. L. A. Boone in Asheville, North Carolina.
Date: 1919
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