James F. Heaton was pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. Dr. James McDowell opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:40. Rev. Heaton preaches out of Matthew 5:14-16 and Matthew 6:19-24. Heaton states that Christians have real influence in the culture and that they should be using their influence to point others to Christ. He encourages the students to seek the kingdom of God and do good deeds. Rev. Heaton speaks from 3:41-21:06.
Porter Routh was the head of the Executive Committee in the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Stealey opens the service with announcements and an introduction to the speaker from 0:31-5:10. Dr. Routh gives a message entitled “Seminary Education and the World Task.” Routh notes how we should be prepared and well-equipped to share the gospel with the nations. He states that we should be concerned with the state of the people of this world. Dr. Routh speaks from 5:13-31:07. Dr. Stealey invites Dr. Routh to close the service in prayer from 31:08-32:56.
John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology (1957-1993). Eddins opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:29. Dr. Eddins continues to preach from 3:41-15:04. Eddins preaches on the goodness of love and how God's love can change even the worst situations. He encourages the students to choose love every time. There is closing worship music from 15:05-17:50.
Stephen O. Akinleye was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with announcements from 0:00-2:55. There is a prayer from 2:59-4:14. Mr. Stephen Akinleye preaches on how God is calling people to preach the gospel to the nations. He states that missionaries should not be preaching a watered down gospel but instead should be preaching with powerful truth. Akinleye shares that America is blessed and should be a source of blessing to others just like ancient Israel was in the Old Testament. Akinleye speaks from 4:18-24:31. There is a closing prayer from 24:39-25:05. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
J. Glenn Blackburn was a trustee of SEBTS. The service begins with president Stealey introducing Dr. Blackburn from 0:00-2:49. Dr. Blackburn shares how Jesus was an effective speaker, yet His preaching got Him killed. Blackburn encourages the students to obey the commands of Jesus even though they are radical and might put them in danger. Dr. Blackburn preaches from 2:54-25:24.
Pope Alexander Duncan was Professor of Church History. Dr. Duncan opens the service with a scripture reading of Galatians 5:1 which is also his source text for his devotional and prayer from 0:00-3:09. Duncan gives a history of the Church of England and the effect on the history of the charter of North Carolina. Duncan shows how North Carolina received their religious freedom. Duncan speaks from 3:20-15:08.
Olin Trivette Binkley was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics and Academic Dean. He begins the service with a prayer from 0:00-2:18. He begins preaching at 2:40. His message was titled "Christian Intentions in Times of Crisis." Dr. Binkley shares what the qualifications of a preacher are and encourages the students by telling them that in times of hardship they should place their trust and joy in Jesus.
William Edwin Richardson was from the Bible department of Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-2:52. Rev. Richardson is given an introduction from 2:56-5:35. Pastor Richardson preaches from Hebrews 1:1-9. He preaches on the greatness of God and the importance of preaching the good news of Jesus. Richardson speaks from 5:38-21:22.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service by welcoming all who are in attendance. He shares the truth about his resignation and why he is compelled to retirement. President Stealey shares his excitement and support of president-elect Dr. Olin T. Binkley. Rev. Stealey closes the service with a few announcements and prayer.
The service begins with an introduction to the student mission's conference from 0:16-3:36. A student gives an announcement about an opportunity to serve at the developmentally challenged hospital from 3:37-4:25. A word of prayer is made from 4:30-5:32. Another student shares a message about the extension committee from 5:41-12:12. Another student answers the question "What is love?" from 12:26-19:37. A student shares another message about joining the extension committee. A final student closes by noting the importance of discussion groups from 25:15-35:36. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
