Billy Baker was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with a prayer, announcements, and the reading of Romans 11:33-12:2 from 0:00-4:38. There is special music from 4:48-8:30. Billy Baker speaks from 8:40-25:01. He shares that the symbol of a man's success is in the cross of Jesus. He encourages the students to submit themselves to God's will. A closing prayer is done from 25:10-25:38. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Julius Carroll Trotter, Jr. was Professor of Preaching and Speech (1953-1983). Dr. Binkley opens the service in prayer from 0:00-2:06. He introduces Dr. Trotter from 2:10-3:40. Dr. Trotter speaks from 3:50-43:47 on the power and dynamics of language and speaking when preaching the Word of God. His message was titled, "The Function of Language in Preaching."
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:01. He preaches the rest of the recording from 3:10-13:15. President Stealey speaks on the goodness and greatness of God. Stealey encourages the students to meditate on Jesus and to make room for Him in their lives. [This is only a partial message.]
Julius Carroll Trotter, Jr. was Professor of Preaching and Speech (1953-1983). The service opens with a reading of Luke 2:10-11 from 0:00-0:15. A hymn is played from 0:20-4:06. Dr. Trotter preaches from 4:20-19:48. Trotter reads Matthew 2:1-10. He shares a personal story about a Christmas experience he had with a family. There is closing music from 19:52-25:20.
William Rhodenhiser was Chairman of the Department of Religion at the University of Richmond, VA. The service begins with prayer and an introduction from 0:00-4:28. Dr. Rhodenhiser preaches out of Romans 10:13-14. Rhodenhiser states that the world needs more preachers and explains the importance of them. He encourages the students to be familiar with the Bible if they are to be worthy preachers of God. Dr. Rhodenhiser speaks from 4:29-25:03.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with President Stealey offering a prayer from 0:00-5:17. Dr. Stealey preaches from 5:23-19:22. Stealey shares that the students should have a love for mankind. He encourages them to reach their generation by boasting in the significance of Jesus.
Truman S. Smith was Director of Student Activities. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:30. A hymn is played from 1:40-4:46. Dr. Smith preaches from 5:02-16:37. Smith preaches out of Joshua 24:16-28. He shares that the voice of God is like the conscience in the mind. He states that the voice of God leads one to liberation and action. The Lord's Prayer hymn is played from 16:51-19:45.
Willard Wyan Washburn was a World War Two veteran and President of the Cleveland County Medical Society who served across the world as a doctor on the mission field. The service begins with announcements from 0:27-0:58. There is a prayer from 1:07-4:24. Mr. Washburn is introduced from 4:46-6:06. His message is titled "A Layman Looks at Missions." Washburn shares personal stories and testimonies of his time serving in Africa on the mission field. He encourages students to be personal witnesses of Jesus and to be involved in the local church and missions. He speaks from 6:09-53:00. There is a closing prayer from 53:06-53:32.
William Claudius Strickland was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service opens with prayer from 0:00-1:50. Dr. Strickland reads 2 passages of Scripture in Luke 21 and Romans 15 from 1:51-7:40. Dr. Strickland preaches from 7:47-14:15. Strickland preaches on the love of God. He shares that Jesus demands our self-surrender but loves us so much and how we never have to worry with how we stand in God's eyes. He encourages the students to treat the world the same way God has treated them. There is a song from 14:17-19:22.
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.
