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 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 reading Psalm 95:1-3 and a prayer (start-4:05), John Edward Steely, Associate Professor of Historical Theology, speaks about the power of being confident in Christ.
After the reading of Isaiah 40:28-31 (start-1:42), John Burder Hipps, Professor of Missions, Emeritus, preaches about life at its best from John 10:7-16.
After the reading of Psalm 118:1-6 and prayer (start-5:05), Jesse Burton Weatherspoon, Visiting Professor of Preaching, teaches on the love of God revealed in the Holy Spirit (5:06-35:14). The service concluded with a song.
After the reading of Psalm 103:8-14 and prayer (start-3:45), Jesse Burton Weatherspoon, Visiting Professor of Preaching, teaches on worship and the love of God revealed in Jesus.
After a reading of Isaiah 40:31 and a prayer (start-3:45), James E. Tull, Professor of Theology, calls the listener’s attention to what the “world” is in the gospel, especially when looking at John 3:16.