Bill Willis was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with a prayer and scripture reading of Mark 9:23-24 from 0:00-1:34. There is a short remark shared that we can only have life through the name of Jesus from 1:36-6:28. Bill Willis speaks from 6:37-18:59. Willis preaches on Thomas and the topic of faith and doubts. Willis states that Christians don't need to feel guilty for needing more evidence to to satisfy our doubts about God. Willis closes by reminding the students that faith must be based on the the fact of a risen savior. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
John Edward Steely was Professor of Historical Theology. Dr. Steely opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:53. He preaches from 4:10-18:28. Steely encourages the students to see God's hand in all things. He informs that they they should seek to have a mature theology and a childlike spirituality.
George Jeter Griffin was from the department of religion at Wake Forest College. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:15-4:23. George Griffin is introduced from 4:28-5:34. Dr. Griffin shares how Southeastern is a terrific institution and notes four reasons why he would want his children to attend. Dr. Griffin gives a three point sermon on the essentials of the Christian faith. Griffin speaks from 5:40-19:01.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service with a scripture reading of Ephesians 4:11-16 and an announcement about a student in need of prayer from 0:00-4:30. Dr. Stealey preaches from 4:32-25:02. President Stealey preaches on theological reflections and differences. He shares that God has a love for us that won't let go and how He always has our best interests in mind.
Joseph O. Stroud was the Music Chairman of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service begins with a prayer and introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:26. Dr. Stroud gives a 3 point sermon on the tasks of church leaders. Stroud spends a majority of his time explaining the importance of worship and all that it does for God and for a man's soul. Stroud encourages the students to learn from the Bible. Dr. Stroud speaks from 2:29-24:42. There is a closing worship song from 24:44-28:14.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. President Stealey begins the service with prayer from 0:00-4:50. He preaches from 4:57-24:17. Stealey states that it is better to obey God rather than man and cites Acts 5:29. Dr. Stealey asks the students if they know Jesus as savior. He encourages them to make the gospel easy to understand for children.
John M. Lewis was pastor of First Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer from 0:18-3:19. Pastor Lewis is introduced from 3:28-4:41. Lewis speaks from 4:53-24:33. Rev. Lewis preaches about the absurdity of the gospel and how it is still mind-boggling to this day. Lewis challenges the students to ask themselves if they truly know the Jesus of the Bible.
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service is a responsive scripture reading of various passages found in the Old and New Testament alike. The responsive scripture reading takes places from 0:00-14:40. The service closes with a special solo song from 14:41-17:42.
Fred W. Sandusky was Registrar at SEBTS and worked for the school for over 30 years. Sandusky offers a prayer from 0:00-4:20. Sandusky preaches for the rest of the time sharing personal stories and gospel truth. He encourages the students to see God as a holy, loving father. He notes that they receive true joy when they accomplish something of worth to God. Dr. Sandusky preaches from Luke 16 on Lazarus and the rich man.
Sankey L. Blanton was Director of Public Relations at Meredith College. There is a prayer and introduction to the speaker from 0:00-3:23. Dr. Blanton preaches out of Psalm 27 and his message was titled, "Enquiring in the Temple." Blanton discusses race relations and the Ole Miss riots of 1962 that had just recently occurred. Blanton encourages the students to do what is right in the eyes of God and states that Christians must have a richer compassion than the rest of the world. Dr. Blanton speaks from 3:32-21:20.
