Theodore Floyd Adams was a prominent pastor and Baptist leader who had accepted a position at SEBTS. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:43. Ezekiel 34:2-15 is read from 1:53-4:25. A prayer is offered from 4:26-7:06. The graduating class presents their class gift from 7:16-8:47. Dr. Binkley introduces the speaker from 8:59-11:58. Dr. Adams speaks from 12:15-41:41. Rev. Adams encourages the graduates to be faithful to God in all that they do as they leave Southeastern. A closing prayer is offered from 41:48-42:15.
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at SEBTS. Dr. Adams preaches on the call to fulfill the ministry God has equipped for His people. Adams speaks for the entirety of the recording.
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with prayer and announcements (0:00-0:41). Afterwards, the speaker reads Philippians 3:7-14 (0:42-2:24). Adams’s message is on the prize of the high calling of God, and the perilous path of the preacher. Adams begins with an introduction (2:25-3:19). After which, he provides an illustration (3:20-4:55). He states that ministers must strive for the prize of the high calling while simultaneously avoiding various dangers (4:56-11:49). He continues by explaining that high callings have many aspects. The first aspect is the privilege of gaining personal victories (11:50-13:54). The second aspect is one's pastoral privilege (13:55-16:50). The third aspect is one’s preaching opportunities (16:51-22:10). He concludes by challenging his audience to press on towards the prize (22:11-24:37). He closes in prayer (24:38-25:37).
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:42). After which, there is a scripture reading (0:43-2:57). Adams’s message is on the collected man. Adams begins his message with an introduction concerning the collected man (2:58-4:59). He continues by contrasting the collected man and the uncollected man (5:00-8:14). Adams states that the collected man does not work alone, rather he works according to God’s will (8:15-12:52). He continues by providing multiple examples of collected men, including Christ himself (12:53-19:06). He concludes by explaining believers can be calm and collected because they have Christ (19:07-25:30). He closes in prayer (25:31-26:36).