Eric Charles Rust was a professor of Christian philosophy at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with the reading of the source text, Isaiah 45:9-17, from 0:16-3:04. Dr. Rust is introduced from 3:13-5:17. Another prayer is made from 5:21-7:12. The choir sings a hymn from 7:25-9:18. Dr. Rust speaks from 9:27-27:56. Rust preaches on the definition of sin, the glory of God, and the saving love of Jesus.
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.]
After an introduction and prayer (start-3:41), Nane Starnes, the President of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, preaches from 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 (3:42-26:09). The service then concludes with a song (26:10-end).
After the reading of a Psalm and a prayer (start-2:20), Dr. John I. Durham, the Acting Academic Dean of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, preached a message entitled “The Prophetic Word and the Word of God” from Ezekiel 1:28b-2:5.
After a prayer (start-3:28), Fidi Giles, a graduate student and member of the Student Coordinating Council at Southeastern Seminary, gave an address entitled “Is There a Prophet of the Lord?”.
After an introduction and prayer (start-1:50), Denton R. Coker gives a sermon entitled “The Fine Art of Pretending” from Matthew 6:1-6 (1:51-13:50). The service concludes with a song (13:51-end).
After a prayer (start-3:45), Olin Trivette Binkley, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, presents new members to the administrative staff (3:46-15:50). The event closes with prayer and a hymn (15:51-end).