William P. Clemmons was a Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:09). The choir sings a song of worship (4:10-6:41). There is a responsive reading (6:42-7:59). There is a moment of prayer (8:00-8:45). Clemmons speaks about the moment he surrendered his life to Christ and the fascination of the children for the baptistry in his local church (8:46-11:22). He speaks about other baptistries and the wonder of baptism (11:23-13:50). Clemmons encourages the congregation to think about their baptisms and the commitment it symbolizes, urging them to remember that commitment in light of Easter’s approach (13:51-22:20). He concludes his service in a moment of prayer (22:21-23:08).
After an introduction and word of thanks from Dr. Stealey, the President of SEBTS (start-1:38), Dr. George Raymond Beasley-Murray, the Principal of Spurgeon’s College in London, gives his final of three lectures on the subject of Baptism (1:39-end).
After an introduction and welcome (start-3:55), Dr. George Raymond Beasley-Murray, the Principal of Spurgeon’s College in London, gives his second of three lectures on the subject of Baptism (3:56-46:42). The service then concludes with a song.
After an introduction (start-2:55), Dr. George Raymond Beasley-Murray, the Principal of Spurgeon’s College in London, gives his first of three lectures on the subject of Baptism.
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. The scripture reading is from Matthew 3:13-15. The theme of his message is "Christians are made, not born." The message focuses on the subject of baptism and its implications on the daily life of a Christian, especially as seen in Romans 6.