Joseph D. Coltrane was a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The audio is distorted from 0:00-0:46. In addition, the audio of this chapel continues to distort periodically throughout. Coltrane shares a story that demonstrates how God designed Christian living, which he states is in loving community (0:47-9:55). The service closes with a responsive reading (9:56-12:46).
Donald E. Cook was Associate Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a scripture and responsive reading, followed by a prayer (0:00-7:03). Cook’s message is on the preaching of the pastor. Cook begins with an introduction concerning his role as a preacher (7:04-11:09). He then discusses the joys and fears of preaching (11:10-14:22). Cook states that in order to be a preacher, one must first humbly confess they are a sinner (14:23-17:46). He discusses the prophetic, relevant, and life-centered nature of preaching (17:47-21:19). He concludes by challenging his audience to fulfill their God-given task of preaching (21:20-22:30). He closes in prayer (22:31-24:24).
Ray Hodge was the Pastor of Yates Baptist Church in Durham, NC, and President of Southeastern Alumni. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-1:17). After which, Ray Hodge is introduced (1:18-2:19). Hodge’s sermon asks the question: “does the church have a future?” Hodge begins with an introduction concerning the future of the church, demonstrating its frailty through multiple examples (2:20-8:22). He discusses the internal issues that can often produce unhealthy churches (8:23-14:56). He explains the health of the church is dependent upon an adequate foundation, and a durable superstructure (14:57-21:31). He concludes by explaining the church's future is ensured through the work of Christ (21:32-22:13). He closes in prayer (22:14-23:25).
Sherrill G. Stevens was an Instructor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading and prayer (0:00-3:44). Stevens’s sermon is on the topic of miracles. Stevens begins by reading portions from the book of Mark, chapters 4-5 (3:45-6:05). He explains the place of miracles in the believer’s life (6:06-8:40). He discusses the miracles of Jesus, questioning the literal interpretation of these events (8:41-10:30). He concludes by explaining that Jesus can always calm storms in the believer's life (10:31-15:06). He closes in prayer (15:06-15:22). Audio distorted from 14:22-15:19.
W. Frank Ingram was the Super Intendent of Missions for the Mount Zion Baptist Association. The service begins with a prayer and introduction of Frank Ingram (0:00-5:13). Ingram’s message is on what the laity is trying to convey to pastors and the convention. Ingram begins with an introduction (5:14-6:45). He then discusses how the Prophet Jonah lacked genuine concern for people, which he states is the condition of the church today (6:46-9:58). He examines the status of the laity in the church today, challenging pastors to equip laymen for ministry (9:59-16:17). He concludes by exhorting his audience to have a genuine concern for the laymen they shepherd (16:18-22:40). The service closes in prayer (22:41-23:05).
In this service, David S. Hogg preaches from 2 Chronicles 36 on the subject of "The Chronological Context of the Great Commission." He begins with an overview of the coming message, followed by the reading of the text from 2:11-6:03. He prays from 6:03-7:00. His first focus is on "Commission context," including the kings in exile as well as the temple and the sins of the people. At 16:03, he transitions to focusing on the "Chronicles context," especially the celebration of Passover in the Old Testament. This is followed by the "Canonical context" at 21:32, beginning with the transition to the Gospel of Matthew. He makes points regarding Jesus being the fulfillment of the return of the kings in exile, the final Passover, and the restoration of the temple. He closes in prayer from 31:52-33:49.
