Ralph H. Elliott was a professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. The service begins with a prayer and introduction to the speaker from 0:16-3:50. A hymn is played from 4:00-8:35. Rev. Elliott preaches on Matthew 7:21. His sermon is informally titled "Cliché and Conduct." Elliot preaches how cliché is a form of hypocrisy and encourages the students not to fall into the motions of serving God. He encourages them to serve God fully and cites Martin Luther through his sermon. Rev. Elliott speaks from 8:48-26:35.
William L. Palmer was president of the Alumni Association and pastor of Edwards Rd. Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. The service begins with a hymn from 0:11-5:13. President Stealey introduces Rev. Palmer from 5:18-7:58. Rev. Palmer preaches from two passages of scripture: 1 John 4:8-21 and Matthew 7:21. Palmer references that he was told that people view SEBTS as a liberal and moderate institution but that when he got there all he saw was an institution and people who really loved each other and had an authentic encounter with Jesus. Palmer encourages the students to love and serve God and others. Rev. Palmer preaches from 8:08-19:05. There is closing music from 19:07-21:21.
