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1. SEBTS Adams Lecture - William B. Oglesby, Jr. February 11, 1987

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William B. Oglesby Jr. was Pastor Emeritus of Pastoral Counseling at the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:29). There is a Scripture reading from Ephesians 2 (3:30-5:31). William Oglesby is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (5:32-6:32). The choir sings an anthem (6:33-11:55). Oglesby shares personal anecdotes to begin his presentation (11:56-17:20). Oglesby shares the texts he intends to teach in a future lecture (17:21-18:57). He speaks about how one may practically apply his advice in preparing and presenting sermons (18:58-22:08). Oglesby speaks about the “respondability” of the congregation to take the message and apply it (22:09-24:25). Oglesby speaks about the content of a sermon, namely a nutrition chart sermon, a cookbook sermon, and a menu sermon (24:26-51:30). The service concludes with a benediction from Scripture (51:31-52:04).
Subject:
Preaching and Theology
Creator:
Oglesby, William B., Jr. 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:
1987-02-11
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_William_B_Oglesby_Jr_1987-02-11

2. SEBTS Adams Lecture - William B. Oglesby, Jr. February 12, 1987

Description:
William B. Oglesby Jr. was Pastor Emeritus of Pastoral Counseling at the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:07:04). There is a moment of prayer (0:07:05-0:07:45). William Oglesby is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (0:07:46-0:09:28). The choir sings a song of worship (0:09:29-0:11:27). Oglesby shares a story an as opening for his presentation (0:11:28-0:17:00). He reviews the topics of the previous presentation (0:17:01-0:20:12). Oglesby speaks about the way in which a minister enables the congregation to participate with a sermon, stating that one should start with the Biblical text (0:20:31-23:15). Oglesby speaks about lectionary preaching (23:16-31:27). Oglesby speaks about reading the Scripture to know what to say when preaching and that the preacher must share it as a story so people can relate (31:28-46:33). Oglesby gives examples of his sermon notes to show how he moved from the text to people (46:34-1:00:23). Oglesby speaks about his intention for the next lecture (1:00:24-1:01:28). The service closes with a prayer (1:01:29-1:01:50).
Subject:
Preaching and Theology
Creator:
Oglesby, William B., Jr. 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:
1987-02-12
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Adams_Lecture_William_B_Oglesby_Jr_1987-02-12