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Description:: Bernard Cochran was Professor of Religion at Meredith College. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:38. A responsive reading takes place from 0:46-2:17. A special music performance is sung from 2:32-5:28. A prayer is offered from 5:33-7:29. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:32-8:11. Dr. Cochran speaks from 8:19-27:29. His source text is 1 Corinthians 15:12-16. He preaches on the seven deadly sins. The service ends with music from 27:30-29:11.
Subject:: Bible. 1 Corinthians 15 and Bible. 1 Corinthians
Creator:: Cochran, Bernard and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:: archives@sebts.edu
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Uploaded:: 02/12/2026
Date Modified:: 02/13/2026
Date Created:: 1965-11-19
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Chapel_Bernard_Cochran_1965-11-19

Description:: Bernard Cochran was Associate Professor of Religion at Meredeth College. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:55). After which, Bernard Cochran is introduced (1:56-4:15). There is then a period of singing (4:16-6:30). Cochran’s message is on religion and humor. Cochran begins by discussing the need for more humor in each believer's life (6:31-9:03). After which, he demonstrates that “biblical theology is expressed in many forms, including humor” (9:04-13:30). He continues by stating that humor can often confront “us with the reality of who we are and what our view really means” (13:31-20:25). He concludes by examining the Old Testament and as it relates to humor (20:26-27:28). He closes in prayer (27:29-27:59). The service concludes in song (28:00-28:36).
Subject:: Humor
Creator:: Cochran, Bernard and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:: archives@sebts.edu
Location:: Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:: English
Date Uploaded:: 02/12/2026
Date Modified:: 02/13/2026
Date Created:: 1972-02-23
Resource Type:: Audio
Identifier:: SEBTS_Chapel_Bernard_Cochran_1972-02-23

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