After the reading of Philippians 4:7 and a prayer (start-2:10), Olin Trivette Binkley, the Academic Dean and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics (and future President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary), preached a sermon entitled “The Life of Man in the Light of God” from John 1:1-14.
After some hymns, reading Colossians 3:12-21, and a prayer (start-7:50), Olin Trivette Binkley, the Academic Dean and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics (and future President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary), reviewed the seminary’s covenant, specifically the part about family.
After a prayer (start-1:10), M. Ray McKay, Professor of Preaching, preaches about God being the most important factor in any situation from Romans 8:28.
After the reading of a poem (start-1:20), M. Ray McKay, Professor of Preaching, speaks about worship being the highest human function and purpose from Romans 8.
After reading 1 Peter 2:9, a prayer, and introduction (start-3:30), Luke Smith, a representative from the Personnel Department of the Foreign Mission Board, shares about a missions experience and his spiritual journey.
After a prayer and an introduction (start-5:20), Lamar Judson Brooks, the pastor of Cary Baptist Church and former president of the Alumni Association of SEBTS, preaches from James 1:22.
Julius Carroll Trotter, Jr., Professor of Preaching and Speech, preaches about the importance of the centrality of the cross in Christianity from Mark 8:34-35 (start-15:45). The service then concludes with a hymn (15:45-end).