Lamar Judson Brooks was the Pastor of Wake Forest Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:20). Brooks’s message is on the Christian inward journey. Brooks begins by reading a passage of scripture (2:21-3:32). After which, he speaks concerning the importance of knowing oneself (3:33-6:49). He continues by discussing the deceitfulness of humanity's heart (6:50-8:33). He explains how each Christian is a new creation (8:34-13:47). He illustrates three diminutions for Christian love, which he cites from Elton Trueblood (13:48-19:33). He concludes by explaining the need for obedience and thankfulness (19:34-21:22). He closes in prayer (21:23-22:34).
Lamar Brooks was the Special Instructor of Preaching. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-1:49. A prayer is offered from 1:50-2:11. Dr. Brooks reads the story of Jesus’ trial, crucifixion, and resurrection from 2:18-8:38. The chapel observes communion from 8:40-16:05. Brooks encourages the chapel to remember Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection. The service closes in prayer from 16:32-17:30.
Lamar Judson Brooks was Special Instructor of Preaching. The service begins with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:55. Brooks speaks from 1:20-23:50. Brooks preaches on the convicting power of the gospel.
Lamar Judson Brooks was the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service starts with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:57. Rev. Brooks speaks from 2:11-25:52. He preaches on qualities ministers need to have when they are in the ministry. This service is the second of four centered on the theme, “The Christian Ministry As I See It Today.”
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.